Christmas Party Venues in Durham

We currently list 3 Christmas party venues in and around Durham for 2026, including 2 in Durham itself. Have a browse, compare what each one offers and send a free enquiry to the ones you like.

We cover 23 types of Christmas occasion, and Durham has packages for 15 of them, including Christmas parties, exclusive Christmas party, themed Christmas party, festive lunch, festive dinner, festive afternoon tea and 9 more.

Pick an occasion to see its packages, with their dates and prices. Or have a look at our full list of Christmas occasions.

The venues listed here have starting prices from £30 to £32 per person. Prices depend on the venue, the date, the package and what's included, and a weekday party may cost less than a Saturday night in December. Send the venue an enquiry and it will confirm its current prices and dates.

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham has room for up to 250 guests, so it's one to look at for bigger parties. Within easy reach, Sedgefield Racecourse in Stockton-on-Tees takes up to 500 guests. Smaller groups have plenty of choice too, including shared Christmas party nights where you join other parties in the room.

Yes, some venues offer exclusive hire as well as shared Christmas party nights, so the room is all yours. There may be a minimum number of guests or a minimum spend, so ask each venue when you enquire. For a smaller group, a shared party night may be better value.

Save the venues you like to your shortlist and send them one free enquiry. Each venue replies to you directly with its prices, packages and dates, so you can compare them before you decide.

For the popular Friday and Saturday nights in December, it's worth enquiring as early as you can. If your dates are flexible, a weekday party, a festive lunch or a January party may give you better value and more choice.

It depends on your numbers. In Durham:

• 50 or more: 3 venues list room for at least 50 guests, and many offer exclusive hire so the space is yours.
• 100 or more: try Sedgefield Racecourse (up to 500), Radisson Blu Hotel Durham (up to 250) and Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside (up to 250).

Tell each venue how many of you there are when you enquire, and it will suggest what fits.

The lowest starting prices here at the moment are The Big Top Bingo Spectacular at Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside (from £28 per person) and A Festive Night with Lynas & Bloom at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham (from £50 per person). Midweek and early December dates are often cheaper than Fridays and Saturdays, and a shared party night usually costs less than hiring a room, so it’s worth asking about different dates when you enquire.

Venues here offer shared Christmas party nights, exclusive hire for your own party, themed party nights, festive lunches, festive dinner, Christmas afternoon tea and Christmas breaks. Pick the style that suits your team, then send one free enquiry to several venues to compare.

Yes. For a themed night, look out for casino, james bond, bingo and cabaret and circus. Tick "Themes and activities" in Refine results to see them. Not every venue lists everything, so it's worth asking when you enquire.