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Here in the UK we’re starting to see the gradual easing of lockdown rules, and we can finally invite a few people into our home for movie nights, parties, or long-awaited visits.
Now that we can all start socialising a little more, it’s great to have a few post-lockdown party ideas up your sleeve for when you’re comfortable inviting your friends and family back into your home.
I don’t know about you, but the idea of getting together with friends (inside) seems like a distant memory- and I love the idea of doing something fun and unique now that we are past lockdown and heading towards fun, normal social events.
Below, I’ve come up with 4 unique post-lockdown party ideas. Whether you want to stick to Zoom parties, or you feel comfortable inviting a few friends over to your house- check out my ideas to host the perfect post-lockdown party!
Get Cooking
It might sound boring, but cooking is such a great way to enjoy an event and have a bit of fun with your friends. Whether you want to cook a meal for your friends, or you fancy cooking together, it’s a great way to make your party a little more unique- and enjoy post-lockdown life!
As long as you stay safe while you cook, by cooking or baking with friends you can have fun, try a new skill, and enjoy the spoils of your cooking at the end of the party!
Try a Murder Mystery Party
If you’re looking for the ultimate post-lockdown party idea, I really recommend trying a Murder Mystery Party with your friends. Play Murder Mystery offers easily downloadable Murder Mystery parties that you can play with your friends. This is a great way to make your party into an exciting and unique event, and whether you want to celebrate via Zoom or in-person Play Murder Mystery can be accessed online or for your first post-lockdown party.
I love that Play Murder Mystery offers an extensive list of Murder Mystery themes and games for all ages, allowing party-goers to choose how much they want to get into the game- and the best choice for them.

There are themes such as romantic games, Hallowe’en, and even spoofs of your favourite TV shows and films. You could choose to dress up in the theme of the party, or simply follow the mystery as you enjoy a bit of time with your friends.
If you fancy trying Play Murder Mystery for your next party, check out the site to find out more. All the games are easily downloadable and inexpensive- and the site comes with detailed instructions and testimonials if you need a bit more information!
Grab Your Favourite Book!
If you love reading, why not turn your post-lockdown party into a cute book club or book-themed event? You can go as far as you want with this, choosing to read the same book as your friends- or even dressing up as your favourite literary character.
Hosting a party that’s related to the books you and your friends love is such a fun way to celebrate post-lockdown life- and to ease yourself back into social life without putting too much pressure on yourself!

Make a Few Drinks
I don’t know why, but I love the idea of making a few drinks with friends to celebrate post-lockdown life! This doesn’t have to involve alcoholic drinks, but making a few cocktails or mocktails is a great way to change up your party a bit.
Instead of just asking your friends to bring drinks with them, buy a few cocktail ingredients to mix together and make drinking into an activity at your post-lockdown party.
Do you have any unique post-lockdown party ideas? What are your plans after lockdown ends? What do you think of my unique post-lockdown party ideas?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
I love the idea of having something like a book club with your friends during a lockdown. Then discussing over Zoom. Great post!
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Yes I think it’s so great to come up with a few unique ideas 🙂
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You could do a book club online, given that some areas haven’t had their restrictions eased due to the new Covid19 mutation causing problems in those areas.
Given that most people have been stuck at home for most of the year, if you’re going to do a party or gathering with friends, you’ve got to do it outside, weather allowing. Like a huge picnic in the park or something
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Yes that’s very true, if people are still at home these are all hopefully useful ideas 🙂 in the UK we’re actually allowed indoor gatherings now, but I agree that outside parties are lovely too x
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Good ideas! It’ll be fun to get together again–when they allow that in my neck of the woods!
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Thank you! Yes definitely x
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I love the idea of a cocktail-making party! It’s such a lovely idea to make some drinks as a group rather than just the host 🙂 x
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I’ve been absolutely loving cooking for my friends since lockdown has eased. It’s just like therapy for me, I just zone out from everything and get my baking head on! I’d highly recommend cooking to anyone. Murder mystery sounds so interesting!! Thanks for sharing these. Xo
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I love the idea of a book club event and a murder mystery party is so fun xx
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Haha I love these ideas! I can’t wait to be getting back to seeing friends (who all live to far away 😦 which really sucks. Can’t wait to squeeze them!
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Thank you Shannon 🙂 Aw yeah I understand that, it’s so nice to get to see our friends again x
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Oooh a murder mystery party sounds absolutely amazing!
Love, Amie ❤
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I agree, I really recommend checking out John’s site 🙂
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This certainly is a unique post! You offered such interesting post-lockdown party ideas. I have not encountered a blog post like this before and I really enjoyed reading it. I especially love the Murder Mystery idea. I have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! Aw I really recommend checking out the options John offers 🙂
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These are some great ideas, but the murder mystery party really caught my attention! That seems like such a fun idea 🙂
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Ooh that’s great Kate, I really recommend checking out Play Murder Mystery 🙂
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These are great ideas! I especially love the idea of starting a book club because you have the option to have it in person or virtually. Also, I would LOVE to have a murder mystery party. They seem like so much fun!
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Aw yes definitely, when everyone enjoys reading it can be such a fun event 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed my choices, I really recommend checking out John’s site x
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All ideas are great and normally with friends we are doing more than only one activity – first, we drink some cocktails and talk, then we cook together and at the end of the evening, we play some games. This is my perfect party with friends! ♥
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Thank you, that sounds perfect and it’s so great to do what works for you 🙂 thank you for sharing x
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These are such fun ideas – especially a murder mystery party! I remember doing something similar for one of my friend’s birthdays a long time ago and it was so much fun! x
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Thank you Sophie, I hope you enjoy giving it another go after lockdown that sounds like a lot of fun!
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I’d love to do a murder mystery party! One of my closest friends LOVES horror like I do, so perhaps this is something we could arrange!
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Aw that sounds like so much fun, I love how you can access these games on Zoom or in-person as well 🙂
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what great ideas! I love how you have integrated some light hearted fun as things open up – Great post!x
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Thank you Sophia! Any kind of socialisation is nice, but it’s also great to have a few ideas up your sleeve I think! x
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Oh these ideas are all so fun and such great ideas to celebrate post lockdown! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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I love the sound of all of these ideas. I’ve always wanted to take part in a murder mystery evening.
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Thank you Kelly, I really recommend checking out John’s useful site xx
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I love the sound of a murder mystery night, it sounds so fun. I think all of these sound like great ideas. x
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I think so too, I’m definitely going to check out Play Murder Mystery for my next party x
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A murder mystery party sounds like fun 🤩 would definitely want to attend one. Great ideas
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Thank you! I hope you give it a go x
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Wow a few things are new to me. I didn’t know there were zoom parties too. And didnt know the murder mystery too. But yea theme parties are so much fun. I think my favorite idea is the one with playing games in them. Ive done this outdoors but not at a party. So would wanna attend one soon. Thanks for sharing xx
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I agree! I think doing it outdoors sounds lovely, thank you x
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Love this, great ideas! So far I have only done barbecues and cocktail nights, but should definitely add the others to my list 🙂
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Thank you Anika 🙂 that sounds so lovely x
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Can’t say it’s unique, but we’ve just had a BBQ! IT was nice to do anything really seeing as we’ve been in lockdown for so long!
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That’s great, I agree it’s amazing to even just see friends and family x
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All fab ideas! I’m hoping to have a little BBQ party with my family soon x
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I really need to try that Play Murder Mystery! Sounds fun for me and my friends. Love your ideas love x
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I really recommend checking it out, John’s created some great games x
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Love this post! I really like the idea of a book club 🙂 xx
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Yes I think it would be so cute x
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Cooking party is a great idea
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Thank you!
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These all sound like so much fun. A murder mystery party sounds like so much fun. I am so excited for things to start returning to normal so we can host parties again.
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Yes I agree, I’m so excited to be able to invite people into my home x
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These 4 ideas are awesome – I really like the get cooking one with having a potluck of sorts! Thanks for sharing these 🙂
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Thank you! Yes that sounds great x
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These are all such fun ideas, and Play Murder Mystery sounds so interesting! I can’t wait for lockdown to end so we can start hosting such parties again. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes it definitely does! Thank you 🙂
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I’ve literally ALWAYS wanted to host a murder mystery party. I keep forgetting those are even a thing, so I’m super glad that you’ve reminded me. It’s certainly something I’ll need to do in the near future. They sound like a blast. I know my parents have done them in the past and they always loved them!
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That sounds amazing! I love that this site offers online options 🙂 ooh that sounds great I’m glad they enjoyed it x
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Thank you Ruth, I think it’s great to have a few tips up your sleeve x
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I’m looking forward to when lockdown eases in my city as well, but I would love to do a book-themed party! Maybe even a Harry Potter themed party which includes a movie night 🙂
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I hope it eases for you soon, that sounds amazing xx
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Great ideas! I really like the cooking and making drinks ideas, these ideas can definitely brighten the mood after lockdown. Great post!
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Yes I agree, it’s always good to have some party ideas up your sleeve for the end of lockdown x
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A murder mystery party is a brilliant idea. A perfect way to celebrate the lifting of lockdown but honestly I don’t think you need a reason to have party like this. I can’t wait to download and give it a try with a few friends. How exciting.
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No you definitely don’t need a reason 🙂 I hope you enjoy it x
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