Birthday Parties in Bristol and Bath: The Ultimate Guide for Busy Parents

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Planning a children’s birthday party can feel like a full time job! Whether you’re after a traditional birthday party with a hall and entertainment, or you’d rather choose a venue that takes care of the hosting for you, this guide brings together the best options in Bristol and Bath. From low stress, ready made party packages to lovely spaces where you can create something personalised, you’ll find ideas for all ages and budgets!

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At Home & Hall Parties

🎉 Halls & Venues to Hire

🎉 Children’s Entertainment

🎉 DIY Party Activities

🎉 Garden Party

🎉 Park Parties

Party Venues & Days Out in Bristol

🎉 Active Parties

🎉 Forest School & Outdoor Play Parties

🎉 Creative Parties

🎉 Soft Play & Play Cafe Parties

🎉 Animal Experiences

🎉 Adventure Park Parties

🎉 Indoor Party Ideas

🎉 Birthday Days Out

At-Home & Hall Parties

Halls & Venues to Hire

My picks of the best venues to hire for children’s parties, prioritising a nice, bright setting and some with outdoor space:

South Bristol

North Bristol

East Bristol

Wider Bristol area

Bath and surrounding

Children’s Entertainment

Ideas for children’s party entertainment/entertainers in Bristol and Bath. These are my picks from my research, personal experience and those most recommended!

Popular set-ups & entertainment for preschoolers:

DIY Party Activities

  • Organise activities around a theme. Read about our Adopt a Pet Party!
  • Traditional party games e.g. pass the parcel, musical chairs/statues, pin the tail on the donkey, Simon says.
  • Craft table – look on Pinterest for ideas, or buy craft kits e.g. Baker Ross
  • Tuff trays – sensory play set-ups linked to your theme
  • Garden games – Stomp rocket, floor chalks, ball games, obstacle course, scavenger hunt, circus skills.
  • Cupcake decorating – set out icing, sprinkles and decorations
  • Beauty salon station – face painting, glitter, hair chalk and temporary tattoos
  • Parachute games
  • Bubbles – fill a bucket of wands for kids to help themselves to or buy bigger bubble tools and make your own mixture
  • Tie dye tshirts – messy but memorable and a lovely keepsake to take away
  • Giant colouring sheet – tape a large roll of paper to the floor. Great activity especially for kids that might need a quiet corner.
  • DIY disco with lights, your own playlist, balloons and glow sticks
  • Badge making – you can hire a badge machine from the Children’s Scrapstore
  • LEGO building table
  • Playdough station

Garden Party

If you have a garden and a birthday in the warmer months, a garden party can be special, intimate and inexpensive. Simple ideas to make it feel special:

1. Food – Make or buy a cake, and serve favourite foods. Go for classic party food, afternoon tea, a picnic or a BBQ.

2. Bouncy castle – Hire one, or a money saving hack for those with young children: buy a toddler bouncy castle on Facebook marketplace, use it for the weekend, then resell it.

3. Party games – Traditional party games are always a hit: pass the parcel, musical chairs/bumps, Simon says. You could also make an obstacle course or run a scavenger hunt.

4. Decorate – Balloon arches are easier than they look and there are affordable kits online. A quick YouTube tutorial is all you need – if I can do it so can you!

5. Outdoor cinema – Garden cinema set ups look like a lot of fun for summer birthdays. Companies like Sunset Cinema offer packages for this, or you could invest in a projector.

6. Sleepover tipi hire – A special sleepover set-up.

7. Hot tub hire – A fun option for older kids and teens.

Park Party

If the weather is on your side a party in a park is a great budget friendly option. We have been to one at Victoria Park and have spotted them at Ashton Court. The one we attended had party food, a bubble wand, garden games (a stomp rocket is always a hit) and a water table. It was a 3rd birthday and the kids were very entertained!

You can easily host party games with lots of space. Some entertainers will even host a party in a park (e.g. Adventure Team!). You could have a teddy bears picnic party, or set up a scavenger hunt. Parks with a nice setting and toilets include Page Park, St George Park, Blaise Castle, and Oldbury Court Estate.

Party Venues & Days Out in Bristol

There are lots of great attractions and venues across Bristol and Bath that will host birthday parties for you and run the whole thing. This can be a really good low-stress option that requires less planning on your part! Many venues include party hosts, activities, food and invitations.

Active Parties

  • Ninja Warrior – Obstacle course and inflatables adventure park. Three party packages, ranging from £18-£30 per guest.
  • Freedog – Trampoline park with ninja course and foam pits. Two party packages: Mega Dog Party Ages 5+ £23.50 per person, and Puppy Party 0-5 years £20 per person. Parties include bounce sessions, food & drink and are for 8-30 participants.
  • Airhop – Trampoline and inflatables park. Packages from £23-30 per person (additional add-ons available). Toddler takeover parties also available ages 1 – 6 years from £14 per person. Minimum of 10 participants for all parties.
  • Majestics Gymnastics – Exclusive 1 hour gymnastics party with soft play, party games, and disco. Parties typically £200-240 for up to 40 children.
  • Easton & Horfield Leisure Centres – Affordable swimming, soft play, football and hall hire party options
  • Bath Sports & Leisure Centre – Trampolining, swimming, soft play, bowling, VR and adventure golf parties
  • Axis Trampolining & Gymnastics – Exclusive 1 hour hire of the gym with tailored activities, followed by 30 minutes in the party room (for food/cake/games). Parties cost £255-345 for up to 20-30 children.
  • City of Bristol Gymnastics – Gymnastics party with 1 hour exclusive use, and 30 mins in the cafe. Approx £200 for up to 30 guests.
  • Baskervilles Gymnastics – Gymnastics party with soft play, bouncy castle and parachute
  • West Country Water Park – Outdoor water-based parties including giant aquapark inflatables party and/or paddleboarding! Prices approx £23-35 per guest
  • Clip n Climb – Colourful climbing walls. 1 hour climbing and 30 mins in the party space with food included. Approx £265 for a minimum of 10, plus £24 per extra participant. Ages 4+.
  • Redpoint – Indoor climbing centre. 1 hr of climbing and pizza, chips & cookies in a party room. Ages 6+. Approx £24 per person.
  • Gable Leisure Private Pool (Wraxall) – Swimming pool parties with fun inflatables, bubbles and more!
  • Bump Rollerdisco – Rollerskating party with food & drink included. From £18.50 per child.
  • Street Envy – Themed dance parties. Learn a dance and get a video of them at the end!
  • The Little Gym Bath – Gym, games and activities for up to 30 children. Choose from a number of themes.
  • Campus Skatepark – Hire the whole skatepark at Campus Pool or Park for up to 15 people. Typically costs £180 for 1 hr hire, followed by 45 mins to eat and hang out with friends. Pizza and cake available to add on.
  • Mendip Activity Centre – Outdoor adventure centre offering abseiling, canoeing, skiing, toboganning and more. See our reel featuring some of these activities! Party food packages available. Prices and age restrictions vary.
  • Bristol Activity Centre – Group activities including paintball, clay shooting, bubble football, nerf, airsoft, archery and more.
  • Planet Ice – Ice skating party with skate hire and party room. Prices vary depending on group size. Age 4+
  • The Wave – Surfing, body boarding or Play in the Bay sessions can be booked as a group. Contact them about anything bespoke. Prices vary per activity.
  • Adventure Bristol – High ropes adventure party at Ashton Court with woodland party area. Pizza oven available to hire. Age 6+. Approx £22-24 per person.
  • Laser Fusion – Laser tag party. Parties from typically £15-£20 per person. Exclusive hire rate: £399 for up to 20 players.
  • Team-Sport Go-Karting – Indoor karting for ages 8-12 yrs up to 10 participants. Prices start from £40 per person.
  • Absolutely Karting – Indoor karting for with party packages from £30 per person. From age 4+
  • Parish Wharf Leisure Centre in Portishead has a leisure pool great for young kids. Available to hire for £220 for an hour, up to 40 people. For older kids age 8+, you can have an Inflatable Aqua Run party for £220 and 45 minute room hire after. Other party packages available.
  • Mission Inflatable – Giant inflatable obstacle course on the water at the University of Bristol pool. Private hire typically £205
  • Goals – Kids football parties
  • Dragonfly Leisure – Range of options including Duel party (inflatables), toys and floats pool party, and adventure golf parties. Radstock/Bath locations
  • Above & Beyond Circus – Flying Trapeze birthday parties!
  • Congo Falls – Outdoor adventure golf party in Keynsham. Food options available including pizza and wedges.
  • Treetop Golf – Indoor adventure golf party at Cabot Circus for 5-25 children, with pizza and ice cream.
  • Formula Football – Football parties in Bath
  • Caddy Gilmore – Outdoor adventure golf party in Filton with clubhouse, lunch box and ice cream.
  • Mulligans – Indoor adventure golf parties in North Bristol with pizza/doughnut/slushie options
  • Excel Activity Group – Nerf party at Goals Bristol or Ashton Park Sports Centre
  • Sixes Cricket – Batting and party meal packages

Forest School & Outdoor Play Parties

  • Willsbridge Mill Forest School – DIY style Forest School party set in the grounds of Willsbridge Mill. Lovely setting with woodland and riverside walks, cafe, and fairy garden.
  • At Play In The Woods (Backwell) – Forest school party with a choice of themes and activities. Prices starting from £200 for 2.5 hrs party up to 10 children (additional guests and package upgrades available)
  • Bristol Forest School (Leigh Court Farm) – Forest school party with nature art, woodwork tools, build dens, hunt for treasure and toast marshmallows. There’s also a pizza oven – bring your own pizzas to cook! Suitable for ages 3+, groups of up to 16 children. Price from £150 for two hour party.
  • Woodland Makery (Tockington) – Woodland party with different craft and activity options. Smores and hot chocolate included. Price around £12 per child.
  • Little Foxes Forest School (Westbury on Trym) Forest School party for preschool age children. Prices from £240.
  • The Vench Adventure Playground (Lockleaze) – Hire the adventure playground, play room and kitchen. Cost: £16-£55 per hour.
  • Little Hatters Outdoor Playgroup– A fantastic outdoor playgroup for under 5s. Parties available on weekdays.
  • Chew Moos Ice Cream Ice cream parlour party just south of Bristol. Contact them for more details. Open seasonally.
  • The Outdoors Project – Outdoor birthday parties on Horfield Common. Lots of themes such as Harry Potter, Minecraft, Nerf, Bushcraft, etc. Prices £250-325 for 15-30 children.
  • The Secret Garden Outdoor Playgroup – Exclusive play garden hire with a range of activities. Cost from £200 for up to 20 children. Cake only venue.
  • Wild & Free Outdoor Play Space (Yate) – Outdoor play space for ages 18 months – 4 years. Cost from £200.
  • Creative Roots (Batheaston) – Woodland adventure birthday party. Lots of activities to choose from. Packages from £250.
  • Brocks Outdoor Adventures (Kelston) – Kids party with target archery or axe throwing, followed by a campfire to toast marshmallows. Ages 7+. Prices from £160
  • Hidden Woods (south of Bath) – Forest school party with activities and crafts, and marshmallows for kids. Bring pre-cooked sausages, bread rolls and ketchup to heat over the campfire. Cost from £300.

Creative Parties

  • Children’s Scrapstore – Crafty parties in a colourful play room. Parties are 1.5 hrs including 1 hr of craft activities on your chosen theme. Bring your own food. Cost from £175. Capacity: 16 children maximum.
  • Gootopia – Slime making parties from £199
  • Boujon Bakery – Biscuit or cupcake decorating parties for 3-8 children. Prices from £22 per child
  • Goldfinch Art Parties with themes such as Under the Sea, Rainbow Magic, Roaring Reptiles, Bag Print, Mythical Creatures, Slime and potions, and more. Parties are 90 minutes, and for up to 15 children aged 2-13 yrs. Cost from £190.
  • Pottery Painting at Flourish – A bright, colorful venue offering 2 hrs of pottery painting and picnic selection. See our post for photos. Minimum 10 participants. Cost approx £22.95 per person.
  • Terra Cafe Clay Party for kids ages 6+. Up to 10 children.
  • Chandos Atelier Creative Makers – Creative themed parties for ages 7+. Price from £195 for 8 participants.
  • Kiln Workshop – Pottery painting contact directly about parties. Minimum spend of £350.
  • Icing on the Cake (near Portishead)- Cupcake decorating parties for ages 5 – 14
  • Crockadoodledo (Bath) – Pottery painting parties for ages 5+. Approx £20-30 per person.
  • Emma Leith (Bath) – Intimate craft parties up to six children. Price on enquiry.
  • Flying Saucers – Themed pottery painting parties. Cost from £16 per person.
  • Lush (Cabot Circus, Cribbs Causeway, or Bath) – Party themes to choose from, games and activities, product making kit. 1.5 hrs party. Age 5+. Parties cost £25 a head. Contact your local store to book.
  • Funky Art House (Bath) – Arty Parties for ages 8+. Approx £20 per child, plus venue hire.
  • Cook Stars – At a venue or at home. Lots of different themes such as teddy bears picnic.
  • Studio Pachira – Crafts in a cosy studio. Choose from mosaic, pottery, candle making and more. Contact so****@**************co.uk

Soft Play & Play Cafe Parties

Smaller Venues (aimed at younger children)

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Larger Venues (for a wider age range and higher capacity):

  • The Playshed (Yate) – Great soft play with sensory lights. Packages from £270 with food.
  • The Treehouse at Cadbury – Large aesthetic soft play at Cadbury Garden Centre. Exclusive hire from £450 for 30 children with picnic bags.
  • Play Barn at Avon Valley – Soft play exclusive hire with food. From £10.75 per child
  • The Cowshed (Cattle Country) – Large high quality soft play. From £10 per child, minimum of 30 children.
  • Jump (Cribbs) Large soft play with organised party operation. Capacity: 8 – 24 children. From £8.75 per person. 20% off if you book 4 months in advance (selected packages)
  • Noah’s Ark Play Centre (Brislington) – Jungle themed soft play. Party packages from £8.45 per child.
  • Farrington’s Farm Soft Play party packages from £13.50 per child. Lovely to pair with a visit to their free farm park.
  • Imagination Fascination (WSM) Roleplay and nerf zone parties. From £13 per child.
  • Ocean Adventurers (Cheddar) Soft play and laser tag parties. From £14.95 per child.
  • Most soft plays and play cafes will do parties, so check directly if you have any other favourites!

Animal Experiences

  • Bristol Zoo Project – Giraffe Keeper Experience 5+, Junior Keeper Experience 5-14, Lemur Experience 5+, Meerkat Experience 5+, Photo Safari 10+, Cheetah Experience 15+, Keeper For The Day 15+, and new Gorilla Experience 18+.
  • Longleat – Many different animal VIP experiences including lion, koala, wolf and hyena, and many more. VIP Safari experiences and feeding experiences.
  • Noahs Ark Zoo Farm – Junior Keeper Experience 6-10, Giraffe & Rhino Experience 10+, and Elephant Keeper Experience 18+.
  • Greenmeadow Community Farm – Farmer for a Day Experience. Lovely experience, very hands on! See our reel
  • Avon Valley – Reindeer, Alpaca, Goats & Sheep, Pig, Ponies and Small Animals Experiences. Cost: £75 per session for up to 6 attendees.
  • Chew Valley Animal Park – Animal experiences available: capybaras, foxes, meerkats, donkeys & ponies, or lemurs & tortoise. Prices approx £60-70.
  • Cheery & Chipper Farm Play – Petting farm and play close to Bath junction on M4. Best for ages 1-6.
  • Wolfridge Alpaca – Alpaca Farming & Feeding Experience 4-11 £10 per child. Family or private group experiences also available from £80.
  • The Avon Centre – Pony party £50 per child. Arrange by email.
  • Severnvale Equestrian Centre – Pony party with grooming and pony makeover and team games on ponies. Minimum 4 participants.
  • The Bird of Prey Project – Owl Encounter and Hawk Walk experiences
  • Mollys Farm Play Days (Doynton) – Pony riding experience. Informal and relaxed, brush the ponies and go on a ride in the local area. Contact them directly for more details.
  • Willow Tree Farm – Highland cow experience
  • North Somerset Birds of Prey Centre (Congresbury) – Owls and Birds of Prey Experiences, Reptile & Minibeast Encounter, Junior Keeper Experience & more.

Adventure Park Parties

  • Puxton Park – Party packages £19.95 per child entry with free supervising adult. Minimum 8 children. Themed party rooms.
  • Old Down Country Park – Party package includes an animal encounter, day entry, lunch, crafts and more. £18 per child, minimum of 15 children. Soft play bus hire alternative option.
  • Court Farm Country Park – Lots of farm animals, bottle feeding and tractor rides. £8 per child.

Indoor Party Ideas

Birthday Days Out

An intimate day out with family or friends can be a great way to celebrate a birthday as an alternative to a party. Take cake and a birthday picnic. Days out worth considering:

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Disclaimer: Information as accurate as possible as of April 2026, but subject to change so always check information directly. Bristol Family Blog and it’s editor take no responsibility or liability for any loss or damaged caused from any location visits, events, activity, parties or experiences that are mentioned on this blog or social media channels. The ‘contract’ is between you and the provider or producer of the event.

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