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Want your Christmas party to be magic?

Let Expotel work its magic on your Christmas party!

Looking for that something special to make your Christmas party go with a swing? From giant Scalextric sets to fun fairs, and fake snow to magicians, Expotel’s reservations team has got lots of tricks up its sleeve!

Perfect venues

First things first, finding the right venue is the starting point for an amazing Christmas party, says Expotel.

From city-centre hotel groups offering great standards and convenience, such as Hilton, Jurys Inn or City Inn, and glorious country-house hotels like those owned by Macdonald, Classic British Hotels and QHotels, to dedicated events venues that offer amazing spaces without accommodation like Principal Hayley's Grand Connaught Rooms, Expotel’s reservations team has the perfect choice for you.

Dramatic decor

Once you’ve decided on a venue, let the fun stuff commence! There are several great ways to theme your event to make it go with a swing.

How about going back to the glamour and glitz of the 1920s with a Prohibition era-themed party? Expotel can organise props, from Charleston dancers to cars from the era, to help set the scene.

Or how about an It’s A Wonderful Life theme, based on the classic 1946 Jimmy Stewart film, complete with black and white decor?

You don’t have to spend a lot to set the scene, though. Funky lighting can really get partygoers in the mood, whether that’s a glitterball for a 1970s vibe or snowflake lighting for that bit of festive cheer.

Lost in music

For something really special, branch out from the usual DJ and disco with a fun tribute act, be it the Beatles, Abba or something more up to date like Take That.

Alternatively, you could channel your inner Pink Lady or T-Bird for the night with a Grease-themed party, or practise your hip swivelling in time for an Elvis evening.

Whether it’s tribute bands, themed events or even string quartets, brass bands or jazz combos you’re after, your Expotel agent can help you strike the perfect note.

That’s entertainment

Add extra sparkle to your event by laying on some entertainment.

Enjoy a flutter with a casino night or race night, even if it’s a virtual day at the races or night at the dogs. Or why not sort the men from the boys with a giant Scalextric set?

For some exotic Christmas party entertainment, book a belly dancer, snake charmer, burlesque show, stilt-walkers or fire-eaters. Or, for something more contemporary, hire a Britain’s Got Talent’s Diversity-style street dance troupe.

If that seems too frenzied, a psychic or an at-table magician can add an air of mystery to proceedings.

Extras special

There are plenty of extra-special touches that make a Christmas party memorable, from ice sculptures and chocolate fountains to a full-on fun fair, complete with big wheel, dodgems and candy floss stalls.

Best of all, why not give your staff the star treatment they deserve with a red carpet and paparazzi to greet guests? Or make everyone’s dreams come true with a snow machine to ensure everyone has a white Christmas.

Whatever you choose to do, have fun!

Expotel is a leading UK events booker. To find out more, call Expotel on 0844 793 7300.

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