Celebrate a wild Christmas
Christmas is truly a magical time, and we can't wait to celebrate with you through November and December.
We have three customisable Christmas packages so you can plan your get-together in a way that suits you. We've detailed these below, but please do get in touch if you would like to discuss bespoke options.
Our most popular party nights are our shared ones, where we create a fabulously festive atmosphere at The Square.
Kick off your celebrations with a sparkling drinks reception, before enjoying a delicious three-course meal in our beautifully dressed Atrium Room. After dinner, dance the night away with live entertainment and DJ. This package also includes photo opportunity at our festive light trail, Lanterns and Light!
Shared Christmas party nights
Celebrate the festive season at The Square, nestled in the heart of Chester Zoo. Begin your shared Christmas party night with a sparkling drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course
meal in our elegantly decorated dedicated party space. Then, hit the
dancefloor and enjoy an evening of live entertainment and a DJ, making it a night to remember!
Our shared party package includes:
- Arrival drink
- Delicious three-course meal
- Beautifully-decorated festive space
- Lanterns and Light photo opportunity (full tour not included)
- Live entertainment
- DJ playing Christmas classics and dance floor hits
- Dedicated event coordinator
- Complimentary car parking
Party details:
Dress code: Please dress to impress; we'd love to see all your Christmas sparkle!
- 18:30 – Arrival drinks
- 19:45 - Dinner
- 00:30 - Last orders
- 01:00 - Carriages
Shared party pricing:
The prices listed below are all per person, and inclusive of VAT. Please note, a minimum number of 10 guests is required, with a maximum of 160.
Friday 28 November - £55.95
Saturday 29 November - £55.95
Friday 05 December - £59.95
Saturday 06 December - £59.95
Thursday 11 December - £55.95
Friday 12 December - £59.95
Saturday 13 December - £59.95
Sunday 14 December - £55.95
Thursday 18 December - £55.95
Friday 19 December - £59.95
Saturday 20 December - £59.95
Pre-ordered drinks packages:
We offer you the opportunity to ensure that there are bottles on your table ready for your arrival, so you can start the festivities straight away and avoid the queue for the bar!
Wine packages | Champagne & Prosecco
Bottled beer | Craft beer | Cider and more!
Secure your Christmas party night at The Square today for just £10 per person!
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Christmas party nights at The Oakfield
Book The Oakfield exclusively for your 2025 Christmas party night at Chester Zoo. This beautifully restored venue, with its open fires, elegant wood panelling, and breathtaking Christmas decorations,
perfectly captures the festive spirit.
Your evening begins with a sparkling drinks reception, followed by your choice of a festive buffet or a delicious three-course meal. After dinner, let the fun continue with a live DJ, ensuring you dance the night away in style.
£59.95 per guest
A booking requires a minimum number of 80 guests and a maximum of 140 guests
**Bookings confirmed for 100 guests and over are required to have our festive buffet menu. Bookings for under 100 guests have the option to choose either our three-course menu or the festive buffet.
Christmas company zoo day
If you’re looking for something a bit different, our Christmas company zoo day is an excellent alternative to a party this festive season!
Our package includes exclusive hire of The Square to use as a base for the duration of your visit. You’ll have full access to the zoo to explore our 128 acres of zoological gardens, home to over 30,000 animals. Plus, full use of our audio-visual equipment to deliver messages to your staff.
Enjoy refreshments and a festive buffet throughout the day, prepared by our brilliant in-house catering team.
A booking requires a minimum number of 100 guests and a maximum of 900 guests.
£65.00 per guest
T&Cs
• All parties must be paid in full in advance.
• A non-refundable deposit of £10.00 per person is required when making your booking, a booking cannot be confirmed unless a deposit is paid.
• Full payment is required no later than 14 days before the party, the final balance payable is based on your booked numbers.
• If your numbers are less on the day, we regret that the extra paid will not be able to be refunded.
• If your party is within 4 weeks of the day you book, full non-refundable payment will be required on booking.
• No refunds of full payments can be made if a cancellation is less than 8 weeks before the event.
• Bookings for our Christmas Party Nights are required to complete a pre-order form which must be received along with the final numbers for your group no later than 14 days before the date of the party.
• Pre-orders must come in via the main party organiser and not from individuals.
• Please note, we cannot accommodate changes to pre-orders within 3 working days of your booking.
• Our maximum number on one table is usually 10-12 people – we will seat larger parties on adjacent tables to keep groups together where we can.
• Please state any food allergies in writing at the time of presenting your pre-order form. We cannot accept food allergy amendments to a menu less than 4 working days prior to the event.