Christmas Party Venue Leicestershire | The Fable Yard

Something Different This Christmas

Fable Yard | Whatton House Estate, Leicestershire

This isn’t cold, warehouse industrial. It’s striking, stylish and full of warmth – and at Christmas, it’s spectacular. Corrugated iron and exposed brick hung with garlands. Festoon lights strung across the courtyard. The Old Motorhouse glowing against the winter dark. Fable Yard is the Midlands’ most unexpectedly beautiful Christmas party venue.

Not just another Christmas party. Something worth remembering.

  • Private hire of the whole venue for 80–120 guests from £45pp + VAT with our Canapé & Bowl Food package.
  • Shared party nights are available for 10–120 guests from £65pp + VAT.
  • Christmas party nights: selected dates, mid-November through December 2026
  • Set within Whatton House estate – 5 mins from M1, 25 mins from Leicester, Derby & Nottingham

PRIVATE CHRISTMAS CANAPÉ & BOWL FOOD PACKAGE

Private Party Nights · 80–120 guests

Exclusive use of The Fable Yard courtyard & The Old Motorhouse
Sparkling wine or bottled beer on arrival
Canapés & bowl food
Professional DJ
Access to The Old Motorhouse dance floor
Dedicated event team

From £45.00pp exc. VAT

The Space, Dressed for Christmas

Christmas party venue with decorated trees, lounge seating and festoon lights

The Old Motorhouse & The Courtyard

The Old Motorhouse is the centrepiece – exposed brick walls, corrugated iron and natural light, with wide sliding windows opening onto the gravelled courtyard. Dress it with garlands and candlelight and it becomes something genuinely magical. The festoon-lit courtyard then takes over for drinks, dancing and late-night celebrations. Two spaces, one seamless evening.

PERFECT FOR

  • Festive seated dinners
  • Seated Christmas dinners with dancefloor
  • Full production Christmas events

What's Included / Package Options

We take care of everything – from the first festoon light to the last dance of the night.

Included as Standard

  • Exclusive venue hire
  • Full festive theming and dressing
  • Heated venue throughout
  • Tables, chairs, linen
  • Full AV setup
  • Dedicated event manager on the day

Optional Add-ons

  • Gourmet festive menus via The Pantry (exclusive caterer) – formal dining, sharing platters, street food, hog roast & more
  • Drinks packages via Wonderland Bars – craft cocktails, fine wines, locally sourced beers, fully staffed bar
  • DJ, live band or carol singers
  • Festive photo experiences
  • Themed décor packages
  • Late licence
  • Access to additional Whatton House spaces

Make It Yours - Theming Options

The exposed brick, corrugated iron and festoon-lit courtyard give you an extraordinary base. Layer on the Christmas magic and the result is always spectacular.

THEME OPTIONS

  • Nordic Hygge – furs, candles, foliage, the full hygge fantasy
  • Après-Ski – industrial luxe meets alpine warmth
  • Gatsby Glitz – Art Deco glamour and Champagne towers in an unexpected setting
  • Classic Christmas – timeless warmth in an unexpected space
  • Bespoke – tell us your vision

"We had our Christmas party at Fable Yard and it was the best team celebration we've had in years. The space is unlike anything else - that industrial feel completely transformed with the Christmas dressing. The whole team was stunned when they walked in. Food and service were excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough."

Getting Here & Practical Info

  • Whatton House Estate, Loughborough LE12 5BG
  • Near Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • 5 minutes from the M1 – easy access from across the Midlands
  • 25 minutes from Leicester, Derby and Nottingham
  • Private estate parking available
  • Accommodation options – ask us

Book Your Fable Yard Christmas Party

December dates are limited. Tell us about your vision and we’ll come back to you within 24 hours.

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