Christmas party enteratinment at Wiltshires oldest hotel

Christmas party entertainment at The Old Bell Hotel, Wiltshire

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Updated: 18/12/2025 | Tags Corporate

Theres something special about performing Christmas party enetertainment in a venue that’s been hosting celebrations for nearly 1,200 yeras.

Yes… The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury – officially the oldest hotel in England – recently played host to a high-energy Christmas party filled with laughter, reactions, and those “how did you just do that?!” moments that guests talk about long after the last mince pie disapears.

If you’re searching for Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas, this is exactly the standard your event should be aiming for!

A historic venue with seriously good party energy

There’s something about The Old Bell Hotel that instantly lifts the room. Lavish furnishings, roaring fires (you can’t beat that smell), festive decor – it’s warm, welcoming, and buzzing before the first drink is poured.

But here's the thing...

Even the most beautiful venue needs energy.

That’s where great Christmas party enterainment comes into play – not loud, not instrusive, but woven into the evening so the party builds naturally.

Why live entertainment works so well at a staff Christmas party

Let’s be honest – nobody remebers the seating plan.

What people do remeber:

Laughing mid-drink because something impossible just happened

Being pulled into the moment without feeling put on the spot

A room that feels alive, connected, and properly festive

This is why your Christmas party eneterainment has become essential, not optional. It turns a nice dinner into an experience.

At The Old Bell Hotel, the entertainment moved effortessly from group to group, keeping the flow smooth and the energy high – no awkward pauses, no “what happens now?” moments.

Christmas party ideas that actually land

If you’re Googling Christmas party ideas, here’s what consistently works (especially for adult events):

Entertainment that mixes during drinks reception

Interactive moments without forced participation

Reactions guests can film and share

Something different from the usual DJ-only setup

This style of Christmas party eneterainment in Wiltshire works perfectly in character venues like The Old Bell Hotel – enhancing the atmosphere rather than overpowering it.

Wow! What a great entertainer, supper slick tricks and a very engaging personality. Jack made the effort to remember our guests names which added an extra level of personal service. His tricks were amazing and flummoxed the most sceptical!

Ali Davies

Why The Old Bell is a festive favourite?

The Old Bell Hotel in Witshire is ideal for:

Corporate Christmas Parties
Team Celebrations & Staff Rewards
End-of-year Client Events

Stylish, Grown-up Festive Gatherings

“Its layout, character, and ambience make it a dream venue – especially when paired with enterainment that adapts to the crowd.”

Meet the magic behind you're christmas event

Let's make your Christmas party effortless

If you’re new here – I’m The Jack of Magic, a close-up magician specialising in high-energy Xmas party entertainment throughout Wiltshire.

I help turn Christmas parties into shared experiences – not just something people attend, but something they remember, talk about, and laugh about long after the decorations come down.

If you’re planning a festive event and want entertainment that fits the room, the crowd, and the occasion, feel free to take advantage of my Free Christmas Party Plan.

Book your FREE Christmas Party Plan Today!

Lastly, organising your event entertainment can come with a multitude of tasks. Making sure everything is in place, can make life much more simpler for you. My FREE Christmas Party Plan takes away all the hassle. Finally, giving you 100% reassurance knowing that when it comes to everything entertainment related, I have all your event entertainment ideas covered.