Summer Party in the City

By Carrie Larwood, February 1, 2016

When you think of summer in the UK, generally drizzly days with about a week of sunshine and brief heatwave come to mind. So with that little sliver of sun we get during the year, surely that in itself is a reason to celebrate? Who needs an excuse to throw a summer party? When the sun is out, you make the most of it! There are many great locations in London to hold a summer party. Whether it be for corporate entertaining, a family gathering, treating the work team to a day outside of the office, or whether it is actually someone’s birthday, there are numerous ways and places to celebrate.

Here are some great venues to check out:

No. 11 Cavendish Square

No. 11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II listed townhouse. Built in the reign of George III, it has over the years been extended to cater for larger events whilst retaining its original charm and character. The Courtyard Garden is a lovely place to escape the city and have a relaxing gathering. Enquire about their add-ons including string quartet, jazz band, Pimm’s, strawberries and cream bar and ice cream bikes!

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No. 4 Hamilton Terrace

With its private roof terrace offering stunning views, No. 4 Hamilton Terrace is certainly the place to hold a summer party. Full of historical features, not only is the beautiful building itself listed, but even the bow windows and the baroque staircase are listed, too! There are a number of catering package to suit anyone’s taste. The BBQ one looks particularly summery and tempting! Or opt for the Summer Canape Package for something a little more refined.

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Proud Cabaret Camden

A unique venue, Proud Cabaret Camden has a gorgeous garden space to delight your guests. All sorts of events can be held at Proud, what with it being such a versatile space. You could even hold a private rock gig al fresco on a warm summer evening. What better event than a musical one. This is Camden after all!

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Bateaux London

Celebrate summer in style and hop aboard one of Bateaux London’s two Thames River Cruise vessels. There really is no other time of year to experience partying literally on The Thames. The boat’s restaurants are available for exclusive hire serving fabulous food freshly prepared on board. Summer party packages are available and you can choose to theme your cruise and add extra entertainment, ideal for corporate entertaining.

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ZSL London Zoo

Zoos aren’t just for kids. Of course, you could hold your kid’s party here, but you won’t find a much more entertaining, enjoyable and immersive experience for adults too, than at London Zoo! Cocktails and BBQ buffets are on the menu this summer, along with Penguin Beach Live and the recreated Indonesian forest habit of Tiger Territory, home to the endangered Sumatran tiger. Perfect for a team building summer party!

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The Lookout

Hidden away in the depths of Hyde Park, you’d be forgiven for not knowing about The Lookout. This unique eco-friendly venue provides a modern and flexible blank canvas with two rooms providing natural sunlight that can be opened up as one space. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and decking, making the venue a wonderful area to celebrate or just chill out. Summer party packages are available to make your event complete.