A Vivid Experience party like no other. A truly immersive experience. Exhilarating entertainment, delicious food and an electric atmosphere. With a brand-new 'Wonderland' theme for 2023, your guests will experience the full VIP treatment where decadence and elegance radiates around you from the moment you arrive.
WONDERLAND AT ELVASTON CASTLE 2023

What to expect

An incredible evening of entertainment

 

THE VENUE

Derby’s flagship events venue

4000m2 state of the art events structure 

Full disabled access

Professional event security

Free cloakroom

Free on site parking

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Spectacular ’Wonderland’ theming

World-class circus entertainment and professional dance

Undercover dodgems*

After dinner disco & professional DJ

After dinner entertainment*

 

DINING

Delicious canapé reception

3-course seated dinner

Fresh coffee & chocolate truffles

Midnight breakfast

 

BARS

Only premium brands

Drinks packages available*

Beautifully themed main bars*

Professional cocktail bar*

Moet & Chandon champagne bar*

Table service for wine orders during your meal

*These items are optional – there will be a small charge on the evening
**After dinner entertainment – all profits are donated to our chosen charity, The NSPCC

Itinerary

A spectacular evening awaits you...

18:45
Delicious canapé reception
18:50
Entertainment begins
20:00
Call to dinner
20:25
Dinner is served
22:00
Disco & after dinner entertainment
12:00
Midnight breakfast
12:45
Bar closes
01:00
Carriages

Wonderland 2023 - The enchanted land that once seemed so far away is now before you...

Brand new for this year

As you approach Derby’s iconic party venue your senses dance as intriguing sights and mysterious sounds grow stronger. The enchanted land that once seemed so far away is now before you – An evening of astounding entertainment and great fun awaits – Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to WONDERLAND!

As you enter the glistening venue, leaving the winter’s night behind, you are met by magical, timid creatures who clamour to hide behind one another as they point the way to one of the many bars…

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The enchanted forest lies ahead, where stilted imps offer delicious hot and cold canapés and magnificent unicorns stride around their land. The beautiful forest bars serve crisp wines and chilled beers while the champagne and cocktail bar offers glasses of glamour and cocktails crafted to order, as you relax and soak up the spirited atmosphere Wonderland freely offers.

Dazzling beams of light now dance around the room as you explore further, collecting friends and colleagues along the way. The tempo of the evening momentarily changes pace as impromptu bursts of entertainment light up the podiums and the night begins to show its real character!

As you are guided in to take your seats for a superb three course feast, the vibrant stage comes to life and you are treated to an evening of exhilarating entertainment. World-class aerial entertainers fill the air above you, showcasing world-class routines while seamlessly choreographed dancers bring powerful energy to the floor below.

As dinner comes to a close, the dance floor instantly fills with a mixture of modern hits and party classics. Elsewhere in the building a raft of after dinner entertainment has appeared to take your party experience into the early hours. Fresh coffee and chocolates are served, roulette and blackjack tables come to life and the Dodgems whir to life! The dance floor beckons for those disco bunnies with boundless energy and whose night is still young!

As midnight approaches breakfast rolls are served against the vista of twinkling lights and inspiring scenery. Wonderland has been a unique experience; a privilege to behold; its secrets to be kept!”

"What an incredible evening! Amazing venue, attention to detail was fabulous and the food was delicious"
NFU MUTUAL
"What a fantastic Christmas party… The room looked stunning and the entertainment was enticing. Great food and drink too!"
Bristan Group