12 Creative Leaving Party Ideas To Say Goodbye With Style

Looking for thoughtful and creative leaving party ideas? That’s wonderful since that’s exactly what we at Peerspace have for you ahead! A great employee leaving the company is difficult — but it’s also important to send them off with all the well wishes and happy memories you can. Here are 12 creative leaving party ideas we think you’ll love, brought to you by stunning Peerspace venues in England. Remember, you can book a beautiful Peerspace in cities across the UK, North America, and beyond!

1. Capture the memories

You may not be able to bring your coworkers with you into your new job or retirement — but you can bring the memories! Find a fun way to capture all the fun personalities of your tight-knit work crew with a fun photoshoot together. On Peerspace, you can book photoshoot spaces filled with inspiration, personality, and fun for your final send-off selfies.

For example, this interactive pop-up experience in Greenwich offers a variety of unique photo-friendly environments. “Grab the money and run” in the safe and money-themed room. Or pretend to be plotting your escape as all your coworkers stand under the “we’re all mad here” neon sign. This space offers tons of fabulous leaving party ideas and photoshoot options! 

2. The finest drinks for the finest coworkers

An intimate and cozy lounge is the perfect spot to say goodbye to your closest coworkers without causing a big to-do. Especially when the lounge space offers world-class bartenders and a small yet perfectly formed menu of high-caliber drinks. On Peerspace, you can book hidden gems like this members club tucked away under the streets of Kings Cross for an absolutely unforgettable leaving party.

3. Relax a while

Trying to come up with leaving party ideas for an introvert? How about a quiet morning of yoga and coffee with a handful of close coworkers! Ample natural light, a variety of beautiful plants, and a soothing yoga session are fantastic ways to say goodbye with style. Do so at this Islington yoga studio and coffee bar.

4. Enjoy live music

Whether you are planning a leaving party for a coworker or inviting coworkers out on your last day at work, live music is a fun leaving party idea everyone will like! On Peerspace, you can book out entire venues so it’s just you and your work friends enjoying the entertainment. For example, you can book out this event space in West London that often includes live music and always has an epic selection of drinks and pub food.

If the venue you find on Peerspace doesn’t have live music lined up on the day of your leaving party — your venue’s host can help set it up for you!  They provide custom quotes for high-quality vendors for a variety of needs, like live entertainment, A/V equipment, and furniture rentals delivered directly to your booking.

5. Don’t miss the game

You may think planning a leaving party on the day of a big match is a no-go — but if you center the leaving party ideas around the game, it could be a lot of fun! Book a space with plenty of full HD screens so you feel like you have front-row seats to the game and a variety of great pub food like sticky wings, burgers, and sharing platters. Venues like this semi-private venue in Greenwich also offer VIP sports screenings to make the leaving party feel extra special!

6. Retro vibes

Add a theme to the leaving party! A retro theme is a fun way to add energy to the party — especially if you rent out a fun space to match. This quirky little space-age bunker in Clerkenwell is a great spot to get everyone together to enjoy a coworker’s last day. The host can provide drinking and catering and the space seats up to 30 with additional standing space for 40 more.

7. Play ball

It’s time to get active! For a truly creative leaving party idea, consider booking a space with tennis courts, basketball hoops, and plenty of lawn space, like this multi-sport outdoor venue in north London. This is a great way to put a smile on everyone’s face even when you are sad to say goodbye.

8. Upgrading your lifestyle

You’re not just upgrading jobs — you’re upgrading your lifestyle! Manifest your future lifestyle goals and welcome in a new era by booking a luxury mansion for your leaving party. For example, check out this Queen Anne Revival mansion fronting West Bay Beach in Kent. This venue features a dining room that seats 20, a card room/library, and an extremely large sitting room with gorgeous views across the sea.

9. A mini-retreat

Send your coworker off into a zen-filled retirement with a relaxing mini-retreat! And can you imagine a better location to host a mini-retreat than in this gorgeous yoga studio in West Sussex? This Peerspace bookable venue is a self-contained unit on an island reached by its own jetty. The space is made entirely from oak with a large deck and 360-degree views of the countryside. Love the vibe but too far of a drive? Find other locations like this one with a quick Peerspace search of venues near you!

10. New life, new look

No idea is too creative for a leaving party — find a venue that matches even the wildest of your leaving party ideas. How about welcoming the end of a work era with a lifestyle update? On Peerspace, you can book just about any type of venue — even a trendy Victorian barber and barista shop with a garden!

11. A casual lunch

A leaving party can be traditional and still be special. For example, invite everyone out for lunch or dinner but book a quirky, fun space that no one has ever eaten at before! Add to the fun by picking a space like this cozy retro restaurant that has great lighting and aesthetics for coworker photos together.

12. Pool party

Planning a leaving party for warm weather days? Turn it into a pool party! Sitting by the pool, playing yard games in the garden, and enjoying views of the countryside is a perfect way to say goodbye — especially if you rent a pool and pool house this gorgeous!

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