So Christmas is over and some people may be feeling a bit flat having spent many weeks planning the festivities and buying the presents, while others have had nothing more to do than feverishly anticipate what they might be unwrapping on Christmas morning! I only hope that your preparations went well and that everyone got what they wanted present wise! But if you didn’t, or if anything went wrong there’s still New Year’s Eve to look forward to and if the idea of slaving over yet another festive meal doesn’t appeal, or you simply can’t cope with more visitors to your home, then below is a selection of places to go each hosting, for one night only, a New Year’s Eve party bigger and better than ever before- and it doesn’t always have to cost a fortune either!
Strawberry Moons Nightclub, 28-32 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone ME15 6JG Tel: 01622 678211 is hosting a New Year’s Eve Ball! Tickets £8 in advance (available from the foyer at Strawberry Moons between 10am and 4pm) or £10 on the door. Your ticket includes entry to next-door Road House after midnight for the first party of 2011! See website for full details http://www.strawberrymoons.co.uk
Chicago’s Nightclub is throwing a “Legendary New Eve’s Party” at its venue at 60/61 High Street , Maidstone, Kent ME14 1SR Tel: 01622 692299. Party the old year away and see 2011 in with a bang! Tickets are variously priced as follows: Advanced Standard ticket - £5 includes entry into Chicago’s on New Year’s Eve. Advanced Gold VIP Ticket £10 to include entry, Q-Jump, “Bubbly” reception, Free Cloakroom and 2 FREE drinks per ticket! Advanced Platinum VIP Ticket £13 as per Gold VIP ticket but with 4 FREE drinks per ticket. Please note that VIP tickets can only be purchased for groups of 4 or more and all prices are per person.
After the huge success of last year’s New Year’s Eve bash Liquid at the Lockmeadow Complex, 1-3 Barker Road, Maidstone ME16 8LW is repeating its Black & White Ball. So celebrate in style with drinks and the tunes for You & Your Friends and see 2011 in spectacular fashion! Dress to impress in Black & White. Over 18’s only. Buy your tickets on line for £11.55 at http://www.liquidclubs.com/maidstone to queue jump and get a 30% discount, price otherwise £16.50. Tel: 01622 679796.
But it isn’t just Maidstone’s nightclubs that are providing New Year’s Eve entertainment and if your preference is for something a little less hectic look no further!
Pizza Express at 32 Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1PS will greet you and your guests with a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a four course meal from their menu, and another glass of champagne to see in the New Year. But that’s not all! Included in the price is an evening of music and fun from the Chicago Blues Brothers as well as two support acts. The revelries kick off at 7.30pm with the entertainment beginning at 8.15pm. The Chicago Blues Brothers performance is due to start at 10.15pm and carry right through into 2011! Tickets £105 per person. For more details and to book on line now go to http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/maidstone. Tel: 0845 6027017.
The Ramada Hotel at Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17 1RE is holding a New Year’s Eve Gala Night with a tribute to the stars. With their traditionally impressive line-up of live musical acts you can ensure a lively end to 2010 and a stylish start to 2011. The evening begins at 6.30pm with a Kir Royale Reception followed by dinner which will be served promptly at 7.30pm when the entertainment begins! Tickets £99 per person or £105 to include half bottle of wine. Tel: 0844 8159045 for further details or go to the website at http://Ramadajarvis.com/maidstone
Whatever you decide to do, wherever you are have a very Happy New Year and a fabulous 2011!
All the best for a great time!
India J