Built from the number of bays and players per bay each venue publishes. Where we multiply the two, that’s our own sum of the most a venue could take with every bay full, not a figure from the venue. Venues in the bigger bands can take smaller groups too. Ask the venue what works for your group.
RUFF Golf Heanor (5 bays), Forest Hill SIM X (3 bays), Nineteen Golf Club (4 bays), The Old Drive (2 bays), Newark Golf Club Simulators (2 bays), RUFF Golf Nottingham (5 bays) and Swings Golf (5 bays) don’t publish how many players fit in a bay, so we haven’t worked out a total. Eagle Bay also runs Christmas nights for up to 12 at its S3 Padel site in Derby city centre, which we don’t list separately; see below.
Christmas offers first, then whole-venue hire offers, then the venues that publish neither. Every price and detail is from the venue’s own website, checked 17 Oct 2026. Things change quickly in the run-up to Christmas, so confirm with the venue.
Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Christmas offer published - Just Games £35 per simulator per hour Golf, football and carnival games; up to 8 players; PING clubs free of charge.
- Christmas Package £25 per person Food, drink and simulator games (terms apply). Minimum 4 guests.
- Christmas Venue Hire £90 per hour, minimum 2 hours (£180) The full venue with all three simulators.
- Christmas Lunch £15 per person 1 hour of simulator games and a pizza or loaded fries.
The Christmas page is headed 'Christmas 2026'. Venue hire is listed for 30–60 guests in one place and 30–80 in another, so check the number with the venue. The Christmas lunch is listed for weekdays including Sunday. A separate team-party offer (1–24 December) is aimed at sports teams with children: £235 for two simulators for two hours, with food for up to 16 children and £10 for each extra child. Santa VR and karaoke cost extra. A festive pizza is on the menu and mulled wine can be pre-ordered. The venue recommends booking online.
- Bays
- 3 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 8
- Group size
- Up to 8 per simulator; Christmas Package minimum 4; venue hire 30–60 guests (also given as 30–80)
- Food
- Pizzas and loaded fries, including a festive pizza
- Bar / drinks
- Full bar; mulled wine available to pre-order
- Open
- Mon 10am-4pm; Tue-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-6pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £20 an hour, Early Birds until 12pm
Source: virtuallygolf.co.uk/christmas · checked 17 Oct 2026
Stoughton Grange, Oadby, Leicestershire
Christmas offer published - Par £20 per person 1 hour of golf, 1 welcome drink, club hire. Minimum 4 guests.
- Birdie £40 per person 2 hours of golf, 3 house drinks, club hire. Minimum 4 guests.
- Eagle £55 per person 2 hours of golf, 4 premium drinks, welcome bubbles, club hire. Minimum 4 guests.
Larger groups and private venue hire are by enquiry form, with packages tailored to the group. The form's guest bands go from 6–10 up to 50+. A separate sharing food menu (pizza, chicken goujons, chips, sweet potato fries, a dessert) is offered; food isn't listed as part of the three packages. The venue says no golf experience is needed.
- Bays
- 4 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Minimum 4 guests per package; larger groups and private hire by enquiry
- Food
- Sharing food menu available (not included in the packages as listed)
- Bar / drinks
- Drinks included in each package, as listed
- Open
- Mon-Thu 12:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00
- Usual bay prices
- Shown in the booking system only
Source: nineteengolfclub.com/golf-christmas-parties-leicester · checked 17 Oct 2026
Doddington Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Christmas offer published - Christmas party from £35 per person Simulator time, food and drinks.
- Private hire By enquiry Exclusive use of the TrackMan simulator suite, mini tournaments and games, and private coaching.
The parties page offers Christmas packages in place of a traditional seated dinner, for experienced golfers and complete beginners alike. No dates or year are given. Group bookings are also from £35 per person with food and drinks, and kids' parties from £15.50 per person. Up to 8 players can share a bay.
- Bays
- 5 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 8
- Group size
- Up to 8 per bay; five bays
- Food
- Food by Damons, from light bites to sharing platters
- Bar / drinks
- Fully licensed bar and barista coffee
- Open
- Mon 12pm-10pm; Tue-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-8pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £22.50 each for 2 hours, four adults (4 Ball Deal, from)
Source: pivotgolf.co.uk/pages/parties-private-hire · checked 17 Oct 2026
Darley Abbey Mills, Derby, Derbyshire
Christmas offer published Christmas and group nights by enquiry; no prices published.
Eagle Bay's 'Christmas & Events' page covers two Derby sites. The Christmas offer is at S3 Padel in the Eagle Market (Derbion, Derby city centre), a separate Eagle Bay site we don't list as its own guide: up to 6 players per golf bay, 12 across two bays, a licensed bar (no bringing your own food or drink), padel, interactive darts and shuffleboard, and a closest-to-the-pin or team competition with a trophy for the winner. Bigger groups can book in waves. The Darley Abbey Mills site we list is the private option: self-serve bays, bring your own drinks, groups of up to 8 across two bays, or hire the whole venue.
- Bays
- 2 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- S3 Padel: up to 6 per bay, 12 across two bays (bigger groups in waves). Darley Abbey Mills: up to 8 across two bays, or whole-venue hire.
- Food
- S3 Padel: no bring-your-own food or drink. No food menu published.
- Bar / drinks
- S3 Padel: licensed bar serving all day. Darley Abbey Mills: bring your own drinks.
- Open
- 6am-11pm, 7 days a week
- Usual bay prices
- From £25 bay hour, off-peak
- Enquire
- Interest form on the events page (the venue says it replies within one working day), email or WhatsApp. hello@eaglebay.co.uk
Source: eaglebaygolfsims.co.uk/events · checked 17 Oct 2026
Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicestershire
Venue hire offered · no Christmas package - Groups £25 per person, 60 minutes (£40 for 90, £50 for 120) TrackMan bay time. Minimum 4 guests.
- Family package £70 60 minutes (£75 for 90, £90 for 120) 2 pizza and chips, 2 alcoholic drinks, 2 soft drinks and simulator time, for 2 adults and 2 children.
No Christmas package is published for SIM X. The club's SIM X page describes the simulators for team-building and client entertainment, and publishes a group rate for four or more. The family packages are marked as running for a limited time. The SIM X terms add a £10 guest fee per guest to all bookings.
- Bays
- 3 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Group rate from 4 guests; three bays
- Food
- Pizza and chips in the family packages; the club also has a restaurant
- Bar / drinks
- Sports-bar setting; the club has a lounge bar
- Open
- Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £20 bay hour, weekdays 10am to 3pm (offer), plus £10 per guest
Source: foresthillgolfclub.co.uk/sim-x-prices · checked 17 Oct 2026
Radius Court, Hinckley, Leicestershire
Venue hire offered · no Christmas package Whole-venue hire for birthdays, team days and societies; call to check availability.
No Christmas package is published. The venue's FAQs say the whole venue can be hired for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate functions, team building and societies, and ask you to call to check availability. No price is published for hire.
- Bays
- 3 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- Up to 4 per bay; whole-venue hire by arrangement
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Complimentary hot and cold drinks; no bar
- Open
- Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £25 bay hour, up to four people
Source: djsgolf.co.uk/about-us/faqs · checked 17 Oct 2026
Venue hire offered · no Christmas package The whole venue for corporate or social events of up to 57 people, by quote.
No Christmas package is published. The FAQs say the whole facility can be booked for corporate and social events, for up to 57 people; contact the office to discuss it and get a quote. Online bookings take up to four people per bay for up to four hours, and bigger groups should call.
- Bays
- 5 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- Up to 4 per bay online; whole venue for up to 57 by quote
- Food
- Hot and cold drinks and snacks on sale
- Bar / drinks
- No alcohol sold; you may bring your own and take the empties home
- Open
- 10am-9pm (as shown on the contact page; check for variations)
- Usual bay prices
- From £15 bay hour, one player
Source: golfhaven.co.uk/faqs · checked 17 Oct 2026
Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or group offer is published for the Swing Studio. Sessions are booked through the club professional.
- Bays
- Bays not published
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- Shown in the booking system only
Source: chapelgolf.co.uk/swing-room · checked 17 Oct 2026
Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas or party package is published for the studio. The studio page says it suits a fun night with food and drinks, and mentions sharing platters, beer and wine, without a menu or prices.
- Bays
- 2 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Sharing platters mentioned (no menu or prices published for the studio)
- Bar / drinks
- Beer and wine mentioned
- Open
- Bookable daily 8am-9pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £30 an hour (or £15 for 30 minutes)
Source: chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk/chesterfield-golf-studio-1/about-the-studio · checked 17 Oct 2026
Market Street, Heanor, Derbyshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or group offer is published. The events page shows no events for Heanor and the menu is marked as coming soon.
- Bays
- 5 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Food and drinks listed as included at the venue; menu marked 'coming soon'
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- From £9 an hour (RUFF’s advertised rate)
Source: ruffgolf.eu/gb/locations/heanor-derby · checked 17 Oct 2026
Norton Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or group offer is published. The studio is hired at £25 an hour for two to four players.
- Bays
- 1 private room
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- 2 to 4 players
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Shop 8:30am-6pm daily; later by prior appointment for studio hire
- Usual bay prices
- From £17 hour, one player
Source: thegolfzonedaventry.co.uk/golf-studio · checked 17 Oct 2026
Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue The home page lists corporate events, birthday parties and private buyouts, but publishes no details, prices or Christmas offer.
- Bays
- 3 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Bookable 08:00-22:00 (staffless; sessions must end by 22:00)
- Usual bay prices
- From £22 bay hour, off-peak
Source: lovag.co.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
Dallington, Northampton, Northamptonshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or event offer is published. The only group option is the standard group-hire rate, and the venue doesn't recommend more than 4 people per session.
- Bays
- 1 private room
- Players per bay
- Up to 4
- Group size
- The venue doesn't recommend more than 4 people per session
- Food
- No kitchen; soft drinks and snacks from a fridge, or bring your own
- Bar / drinks
- No bar and no alcohol licence
- Open
- 6am-11pm daily; overnight with 24 hours' notice
- Usual bay prices
- From £10 an hour solo, off-peak
Source: pinhighvirtualgolf.co.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
Beeston Fields Golf Club, Beeston, Nottinghamshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or group offer is published. The venue's site mentions fun events and challenges on its TrackMan simulators, without dates or prices.
- Bays
- 2 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- Shown in the booking system only
Source: theolddrive.co.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
Coddington, Newark, Nottinghamshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas, party or event package is published on the simulator page. Groups pay £10 per person per hour, and the club says you are welcome to enjoy bar food and drinks while you play.
- Bays
- 2 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Bar food while you play (no menu published on the simulator page)
- Bar / drinks
- The clubhouse bar
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- From £10 per person an hour, for groups
Source: newarkgolfclub.co.uk/indoor-simulators · checked 17 Oct 2026
Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue The location page describes the venue as suitable for corporate golf days, client entertainment, private events and work socials. The events page and food menu are marked as coming soon, and no Christmas package or price is published.
- Bays
- 5 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Menu marked 'coming soon' on the website
- Bar / drinks
- Drinks and refreshments while you play (no list published)
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- From £9 an hour (RUFF’s advertised rate)
Source: ruffgolf.eu/gb/locations/nottingham · checked 17 Oct 2026
Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue The venue's corporate page says it hosts Christmas parties, corporate gatherings and client hospitality, and that its resident golf professional can give group lessons. No package, price or group size is published.
- Bays
- 5 bays
- Players per bay
- Not published
- Group size
- Not published
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Not published
- Open
- Not published
- Usual bay prices
- From £15 bay hour, plus £5 per player
Source: swings-golf.com/corporate-1 · checked 17 Oct 2026
Spinella Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
No Christmas package published: ask the venue No Christmas or party package is published, and the offers page lists off-peak and seasonal offers but nothing for Christmas. The facilities page says Bays 3 and 4 can be opened into one larger space for a bigger group. There are also darts lanes, laser simulator shooting and a licensed bottle bar for anyone who isn't playing.
- Bays
- 4 bays
- Players per bay
- Up to 6
- Group size
- Up to 6 per bay; Bays 3 and 4 open into one larger space
- Food
- Not published
- Bar / drinks
- Licensed bottle bar: lagers, craft ales, wine and spirits, plus hot and soft drinks
- Open
- Mon 3pm-10pm; Tue-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
- Usual bay prices
- From £8.50 each per session, four or more players
Source: worksopindoorgolf.co.uk/facilities · checked 17 Oct 2026
How to plan it: a checklist
General advice for any venue, not claims about a particular one.
- Book early. Bays are limited, and December evenings fill first. Have two or three dates in mind.
- Get a headcount, then ask about bays. Ask how many players the venue recommends per bay. Fewer per bay means more turns each.
- Ask what’s included. Golf time, drinks, food and club hire are sometimes bundled and sometimes extra.
- Ask about food. Some venues have a kitchen, some offer sharing platters, some let you bring your own and some don’t allow it.
- Ask about a private room or the whole venue if you want your group on its own.
- Left-handers: ask whether left-handed clubs are available, or ask them to bring their own.
- Beginners welcome: ask for fun formats such as closest to the pin, longest drive or a team scramble, so non-golfers aren’t left out.
- Check deposits, cancellation terms and finish times, and how everyone is getting home.
Questions people ask
Do people need to be able to play golf?
No. Simulator bays run games such as closest to the pin and longest drive alongside full rounds, so beginners can join in. If most of your group are new to it, ask the venue to suggest a format that keeps things moving.
Is it priced per person or per bay?
It varies. Some venues charge for the bay by the hour, some per player, and Christmas packages are often per person with a minimum number of guests. Check what is included (golf time, drinks, food, club hire) before comparing.
How far ahead should we book a Christmas party?
As early as you can. Bays are limited, and December evenings tend to go first. Ask about deposits and cancellation terms when you book.
Do we need to bring golf clubs?
Not usually, but check. Some venues provide clubs free, some charge for hire, and some expect you to bring your own. If anyone in your group is left-handed, ask whether left-handed clubs are available.
Everything here was checked against each venue’s own website on 17 Oct 2026. We haven’t visited, and venues can’t pay to appear on this page. Indoor Golf Guide doesn’t take bookings or payments.
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