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Party Guide
Got this year’s birthday party to organise? Check out these great ideas, where the planning is all done for you and you can take advantage of the excellent entertainment packages to be had. Catering for all tastes and budgets, hopefully you’ll get time to relax and enjoy the day just as much as the birthday boy or girl! Happy celebrating!
Kettering Park Hotel and Spa has your party covered and a treat for you! T: 01536 416666
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa really know how to host a great party! So when it comes to your child's birthday, let them help you create a celebration that will be remembered for years to come. With packages starting from £15 per person, they have themed rooms, a disco, a play area and, of course, the all important party food! And because they know hosting a children's birthday party can be exhausting, they've got just the thing to help you relax, with 50% off spa day passes and 15% off spa treatments. Just what you’ll need, post party! To book, call their dedicated, friendly events team.
Mini Meadows Farm Birthday Parties T: 07824 393517 W: www.minimeadowsfarm.com
Mini Meadows Farm is a great place for a birthday party. Relax and enjoy yourself while you let the kids enjoy the fun of the farm! Parties include exclusive use of their party room for a two hour slot, farm entry for party guests and up to two adults per child, unlimited time in the farm park and on the play areas during opening hours, and a birthday lunch bag and animal feed bucket for every child. Available 7 days a week all year round; £12.95 per child.
New York Thunderbowl T: 01536 414004 W: www.newyorkthunderbowl.com
New York Thunderbowl offers brilliant family entertainment for all ages. Play for fun or keep score on their newly built, Pirate themed Adventure Golf Course. Thunderbowl offers a range of activities including bowling, pool lounge, family friendly escape rooms and arcade games. Check out their website or call to find out about their latest offers.
Tigers Indoor Play T: 01327 312188 W: www.tigersplay.co.uk
All children having their birthday party at Tigers Indoor Play will receive a fantastic birthday present - one month’s free unlimited entry pass! At the party, enjoy an hour of play then half an hour in your chosen party room with a dedicated party host, hot or cold buffet food, unlimited cordial drink and a throne chair for the birthday child! Prices start from £9 per child. Upgrade your event by adding Go-Karts, Laser Tag, character visits, extra desserts and party bags if you wish. You can also hire the entire Tigers Indoor Play for your own private party, any evening for only £195 (inc. VAT).
The Weedon Project T: 01327 439131 W: www.theweedonproject.co.uk
Looking to earn serious ‘Parent Points’? Book a Children’s Bouldering Party at The Weedon Project and let them take care of everything from activities to cake!
These 1-2 hour long sessions will fully involve your child and their friends in the vertical world. Their coaching team will have an action packed event planned, tailored to the age of the group, and includes games and challenges. Choose a Petite Party for up to 6 children starting from £75, or a Private Party for 6 or more children starting from only £125.
West Lodge Farm Park T: 01536 760 552 W: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
West Lodge boasts play areas, pony rides, animals to cuddle and an indoor adventure barn with lots of party options! The party room is in the Old Grain Adventure Barn where you will enjoy their homemade party meal. As well as admission to the farm park for the whole day, there is free animal food for every child and an option to book extras, such as party bags, birthday cake and food and drinks for the adults. Admission includes one free adult for every child and four free adults for the birthday child. Prices start from £10.95.
Wicksteed Park T: 01536 512475 W: www.wicksteedpark.org
Awesome Wicksteed Park is full of options to help your children celebrate when it’s party time. Children can play to their hearts’ content in Wicky’s Play Factory or take on the challenges of the Clip 'n Climb indoor climbing attraction, which offers 28 different quirky and exciting challenges and climbing walls. There are a range of birthday packages to meet your party needs, including a birthday party with yummy food for up to 30 people at Clip 'n Climb for just £16 per person, with a Free Leap of Faith for the birthday child.