New Year’s Party Venues Near Longford: Celebrate at Oakwood Hotel

For plenty of people, New Year’s Eve isn’t about a formal sit-down dinner — it’s about a proper party. Drinks flowing, good music, a lively atmosphere, and a countdown shared with a room full of people who know how to celebrate. Just a short distance from Longford, Oakwood Hotel offers a genuinely festive setting for a New Year’s party, giving groups a venue built for exactly this kind of night.

A Venue Built for a Proper Celebration

Oakwood Hotel is based on Tewkesbury Rd in Twigworth, within easy reach of Longford, and our New Year’s party takes place in The Pub, a relaxed, sociable space that lends itself naturally to a livelier evening. Compared to overcrowded town-centre venues on New Year’s Eve, Oakwood offers a more comfortable setting with room to actually enjoy the night, rather than being packed shoulder to shoulder waiting for midnight.

Whether you’re organising a group of friends, a work social, or simply looking for somewhere reliable to see in the new year, the atmosphere at Oakwood is built to carry the evening from early drinks through to the countdown itself.

Food and Drink to Fuel the Night

A good New Year’s party still needs proper food and drink, and at Oakwood, that means a full menu and bar available throughout the evening. Depending on the format of the night, we can arrange a relaxed buffet, sharing platters, or a flexible food offering that suits guests moving between drinks and mingling rather than sitting through a formal meal.

Our drinks selection covers the full range, from beer and wine to cocktails, with a dedicated mocktail menu available for guests who’d rather celebrate without alcohol but still want something worth raising a glass to at midnight.

Private Space for Bigger Celebrations

For larger groups, or for organisers wanting a dedicated space away from other guests, our function room can be booked privately for New Year’s Eve through our occasions and events team. This is a popular option for work socials, larger friend groups, or private celebrations where hosts want full control over the guest list, music, and format of the evening.

Our events team can help tailor the party to your group, whether that means a themed evening, a specific drinks package, or additional entertainment to keep the night going.

A Convenient Choice for Longford Locals

For groups based in or around Longford, choosing Oakwood for a New Year’s party means avoiding the added hassle of navigating busier venues, higher prices, and stretched taxi services closer to Gloucester or Cheltenham town centres on one of the busiest nights of the year. Being genuinely local makes it far easier to organise a night everyone can get to and from comfortably.

Booking Early Is Essential

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest and most in-demand dates of the year, and party-style bookings tend to sell out well in advance. We’d strongly recommend getting in touch as early as possible, particularly for larger groups or private function room bookings, to secure your preferred format for the night.

Stay Over and Skip the Journey Home

New Year’s Eve is exactly the kind of night where staying overnight makes the most sense, and Oakwood offers comfortable rooms on-site, meaning there’s no need to arrange transport home after midnight.

Why Choose Oakwood for a New Year’s Party Near Longford

• A lively, sociable setting built for a proper New Year’s celebration
• Flexible food formats suited to a party atmosphere
• A full drinks selection, including alcohol-free options
• Private function space available for larger group parties
• Genuinely close to home for groups in and around Longford
• The option to stay overnight after the party

Getting Here Near Longford

Oakwood Hotel is located at:

Tewkesbury Rd, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG

We’re within easy reach of Longford, making us a convenient and accessible venue for a New Year’s party drawing guests from the local area.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s the difference between New Year dinner and a New Year’s party at Oakwood?

Our New Year dinner is a formal, sit-down meal in The Grill, while a New Year’s party is a livelier, more social celebration in The Pub or our function room, with flexible food and a party atmosphere.

Can we book a private space for a larger New Year’s party?

Yes, our function room can be booked privately for larger groups, giving you a dedicated space to celebrate without sharing with other guests.

What food options are available for a New Year’s party?

We can arrange a relaxed buffet, sharing platters, or a flexible food offering suited to a more social celebration rather than a formal set menu.

Are alcohol-free drinks available for the New Year’s party?

Yes, our full drinks selection includes a dedicated mocktail menu, so guests who prefer alcohol-free options still have something worth celebrating with at midnight.

How far in advance should we book a New Year’s party?

We’d strongly recommend booking as early as possible, as New Year’s Eve is one of our busiest dates and party bookings tend to sell out well ahead of time.

Can Oakwood arrange a themed New Year’s party for our group?

Yes, our events team can help tailor the party to your group’s preferences, including themes, drinks packages, and additional entertainment for the evening.

Is parking available for New Year’s party guests?

Yes, Oakwood Hotel offers on-site parking for all guests attending the New Year’s party.

Can our group stay overnight after the party?

Yes, Oakwood Hotel offers on-site rooms, allowing groups to continue the celebration into an overnight stay rather than travelling home after midnight.