Festive fun! Chesterfield venues begin taking bookings for Christmas parties

31st July 2023

Too early to think about where to hold your Christmas party with colleagues and friends? Not if you want to secure your first-choice venue and enjoy early bird offers.

Hospitality venues have already started taking bookings for those big celebrations in the run-up to Christmas. To help you decide which of Chesterfield’s fabulous venues to choose for your group, we’ve put together a guide featuring some of our favourites.

So, what are you waiting for? Make sure it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ and plan your Christmas party in Chesterfield today!

Christmas party dining

Christmas is all about indulging in tasty food and drink. The below venues have put together menus that will make your mouth water – from a traditional Christmas dinner to a few surprises! And of course not forgetting, an opportunity to boogie the night away.

Complimentary prosecco

The Tickled Trout, an award-winning restaurant nestled in the idyllic village of Barlow, is ready to host your Christmas party.

You could enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with a twist or a Christmas pizza! Check out the menu here. Bookings made in July and August for the Private Dining Room for December will receive a free bottle of Prosecco.

Message The Tickled Trout on Facebook or give them a call on 0114 2891111 to book.

Dance the night away

With several different dining and party night packages, Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield Park is a fantastic choice. You can choose to enjoy a 2-course or 3-course meal, with the chance to dig out your dancing shoes for a fabulously fun-filled evening.

What about a Festive Afternoon Tea? Served in the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, Festive Afternoon Tea is available took book throughout December. Make a reservation online here.

Call 0114 282 8203 or email Christmas@doubletreesheffield.com to book. View the online brochure here.

Enjoy fine dining

Join Casa Hotel, for an opportunity to dine on a delicious, locally sourced three-course menu and dance the night away with a DJ.

For a more relaxed and festive atmosphere, you can dine on a two or three-course menu in the two AA Rosette awarded, Cocina Restaurant. Perfect for an office get-together or celebrating with friends and family.

Contact events@casahotels.co.uk for more information or to book your party. View the Christmas and New Year brochure here.

Early bird offer and drink packages

Have a blue and white Christmas by celebrating at one of Chesterfield Football Club’s party nights. Enjoy a three-course dinner cooked by head chef Paul Tattersall, followed by dancing.

Fancy taking advantage of the early bird offer? Make sure to book before the end of August. You can book your party night online here. Optional pre-order drink packages can be added to get a little more for your money and save time on the night.

Find out more by emailing events@chesterfield-fc.co.uk or view the 2023 brochure here.

Festive afternoon tea

Located on the edge of the Peak District, Peak Edge Hotel has a variety of party packages available. You could enjoy a festive three-course menu and a night of dancing, a festive lunch with up to 10 guests or a festive afternoon tea.

Book your celebration or find out more by emailing events@peakedgehotel.co.uk. Browse the menu and different packages here.

Murder mystery night

Busy with work commitments in December? Start the festivities early, with a Pre-Christmas Party Night in November at Ringwood Hall Hotel.

Many other packages are available including Cinderella-themed murder mystery dinner, afternoon tea, dedicated party nights and private parties.

Find more event information here or to make a booking call 01246 280077.

Christmas party challenge

For a Christmas party with a difference, why not book a game at Chesterfield Escape Rooms?

You could have fun with colleagues and friends by attempting to ‘Rob the Bank,’ take on ‘The Governor,’ escape ‘The Crazy Cat Lady!’ or choose from one of the other experiences.

Prices vary from £55 per game for two players and up to £160 per game for eight players.

More information can be found here.

Call: 01246 720 088 or email: info@chesterfieldescaperooms.co.uk

Christmas party drinks

For those with a taste for a pint, a tour around Brampton Brewery can be a real treat. The evening will include a selection of beers and talks from Head Brewer, Chris – including a talk about the history of the original Brampton Brewery and another about the brewing processes used today. Your first two pints of Brampton are even included in the tour price!

Why not enjoy a drink at the Brampton Bierhuis? The perfect location to sample some of the best award-winning ale and beer.

Whether your group would prefer a classic Christmas party, a festive afternoon tea, a murder mystery night or an escape game, make sure to book your Christmas party in Chesterfield.

Need somewhere to stay? Choose from one of our conveniently located hotels in Chesterfield.

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Winding Wheel Theatre kicks off centenary year with blue plaque award

3rd March 2023

Chesterfield’s iconic Winding Wheel Theatre has kicked off its centenary year celebrations in style, by unveiling a blue plaque from Chesterfield Civic Society.

Councillor Tony Rogers and Sharon Rogers, the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, officially unveiled the plaque at a small ceremony on Wednesday 1 March with representatives from the Civic Society and Chesterfield Borough Council in attendance.

Originally opening in 1923 as the Picture House, the Winding Wheel Theatre has been an important cultural venue for the last one hundred years. In the late 1930s it was bought by the Odeon Cinema chain but it also housed a ballroom and a restaurant.

It closed in 1981 but was bought by Chesterfield Borough Council, restored and refurbished, opening again in the late 1980s as a conference and entertainment venue and later gained Grade II listed building status.

The Mayor of Chesterfield, Councillor Tony Rogers, said: “It was an honour to unveil this plaque and officially mark the start of the centenary year of the Winding Wheel Theatre.”

Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “The Winding Wheel Theatre has a long and varied history in our town – a historic building that is a popular cultural venue. Thank you to Chesterfield Civic Society for recognising this building with the award of a blue plaque.”

Philip Riden, chairman of the Civic Society, added: “This is one of three plaques funded by a generous grant we received from the Borough Council in 2021. One of the others commemorates Chesterfield Girls High School and the third will be installed at the Stephenson Memorial Hall when the current refurbishment there is complete. We have recently received funding from East Midland Railway for two more plaques to mark the site of two of Chesterfield’s Victorian railway stations.”

More centenary celebrations will take place at the Winding Wheel Theatre later in 2023.

In September there will be an exhibition about the history of the building together with cinema screenings and other events. More details about these events will be released later this year.

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Popular Chesterfield venue reveals new name, look and menu in major revamp

28th February 2023

A well-known Chesterfield bar and venue has undergone a major change with an entirely new name, brand and look – following an extensive refurbishment.

Formerly known as The County Music Bar, Gasoline is excited to be welcoming customers old and new to its revamped premises on Saltergate. The bar has now evolved into an American Style venue, offering a great range of food, music, sport and activities for visitors to enjoy.

Owners Phillip and Lauran Deacon have worked with their team for more than a year on the new look and feel for the venue, and hope to have created a friendly hub for people in Chesterfield and further afield to enjoy.

Phillip commented: “We wanted to create a venue that people could enjoy socially with friends. We developed the idea of an ‘American style’ bar which focuses on the social aspect of enjoying the company of friends and strangers, with multiple types of entertainment.

“We still support live music and will be launching a number of targeted events to help promote new and upcoming bands, as well as supporting local favourites with gigs. We have invested in the latest TVs and projection systems to be able to show a huge range of sporting events and films and also music related items.”

The new features don’t end there either, as Phillip confirmed a host of other games and activities to provide customers with fun and entertainment. He added: “We have arcade machines set up for friends to challenge each other, going back to the bygone age of gaming and enjoying the many retro titles we all grew up with.

“More traditionally. we have a pool table in its own dedicated area and also we have ‘smart’ darts which allow you to connect your smart phone to the board and play multiple fun versions of dart-related games.

“The ever-popular Jukebox provides millions of songs for customers to choose and can even be accessed from the comfort of their seat via smartphone. The atmosphere is relaxed, but we will be maintaining a very controlled and grown-up take on entertainment and environment. We are first and foremost and ‘American Bar,’ and our primary objective will always be the comfort and safety of our customers.”

Gasoline has also begun serving a fresh new menu of classic American dishes, with tacos and wings heading up everything from loaded nachos, loaded fries and even ‘Frickles’ (Fried Pickles). A range of vegan options are also available, including the “Philly Cheese Fake,” which has been a popular choice among guests since the bar’s relaunch.

For those brave enough, the bar is home to the “wings of regret” challenge, which requires participants to eat three blisteringly spicy hot wings in an allowed time, and then having to regret it for five minutes afterwards without relief from a drink. Those who complete the task win a gallon of beer for their table and a place on the ‘wall of flame.’

Phillip added that he hopes people in the town and beyond get behind the venture, and support Chesterfield’s independent food, drink and hospitality scene: “We believe it is hugely important that people support their local venues, but we also realised that we had to evolve to create something worth supporting.

“In this current adverse climate, we believe it’s important to give people value for money in terms of a day or night out. We can provide a great, fun environment which means your money feels like it’s going towards an experience. The community deserves exciting new businesses which will help to keep and attract the next generation to our town.

“Chesterfield has so much potential to thrive and grow. With great transport links, we can welcome visitors from outside of the area as well as local communities. We are excited to play our part in welcoming more people to the area.”

Find out more about Gasoline on Facebook and Instagram, and keep an eye out for the venue’s new website, which will be launching in the near future.

If you’re looking to find out more about visiting Chesterfield, from things to do with the family to great nights out, head over to: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/

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