Work Christmas Party Ideas: A Different Kind of Team Night Out in Cheshire
Looking for work Christmas party ideas that people will still be talking about in January? Take the team on a flight. At 744 Experience in Tattenhall, Cheshire, your group can fly a genuine British Airways 747 flight deck, enjoy Christmas afternoon tea in a real Business Class cabin, or share a destination themed dinner flight. Christmas dates are still available, and every option is easy to tailor to your team.
Why Look Beyond the Usual Christmas Do
Most work Christmas parties follow the same pattern: a restaurant table, a playlist and a long wait at the bar. They are perfectly nice, but they rarely give people something new to share. An unusual Christmas party idea does the opposite. It gets colleagues talking to people they do not normally sit with, and gives everyone a story to take back to the office.
Option One: Fly the Flight Deck as a Team
The flight deck at 744 Experience is the genuine article: the original cockpit from a retired British Airways Boeing 747-400, with its switches, instruments and avionics. No flying experience is needed, and your instructor guides everyone throughout. It is one of the more memorable Christmas team building ideas, because it is a shared challenge that everyone can enjoy together.
Option Two: Christmas Afternoon Tea in Business Class
If you would rather celebrate over something festive and relaxed, our Christmas afternoon tea takes place in the Upper Deck cabin, with seats from a second retired British Airways 747. This Christmas it includes a festive flight to New York. We have recently hosted a team afternoon tea, and it suits colleagues who want a proper occasion without the noise of a typical party.
Option Three: A Destination Themed Dinner Flight
For a bigger celebration, our destination themed dinner flights pair an evening meal in the Upper Deck with a simulated journey somewhere new. It feels more like a night away than a night out, which is exactly what many teams want from a Christmas party.
A Venue That Is Different From the Moment You Arrive
744 Experience is built from two retired British Airways 747-400s: the flight deck from G-CIVM and a full Upper Deck Business Class cabin from G-BYGG. It sits in the Cheshire countryside near Tattenhall, within easy reach of Chester, Manchester and Liverpool, so it works for teams across the North West. We also welcome private and corporate hire throughout the year, not just at Christmas.
Keep It Simple for Your Team
Planning a Christmas party for work should not be another job. Tell us roughly how many people are coming, the kind of experience you have in mind and your preferred dates, and we will help you shape something that suits your team. Christmas dates are still available, so it is worth getting in touch sooner rather than later.