Children’s Parties

It’s a new faze in a child's life when they begin to invite school and play-friends to celebrate their Birthday with them.

Parents or carers have a responsibility (and pressure) to make it a magical experience for their child and his or her friends.

It could be said that the whole process of party planning has become unnecessarily complicated and expensive. It should be remembered that the point is to make the experience enjoyable for all.

On the following pages we have chosen events and ideas that will make this process easier and provide a starting point for your own creativity.

ENTERTAINERS
Book your local church or village hall or host a party at home

Jimmy James - Magical Entertainer and
Balloon modelling
Market Harborough T: 01858 468277

Mr Custard -  the clown
Cottingham, Market Harborough T: 01858 771881

Ace Faces  - face painting
Leicester T: 0116 210 1054

Minisports Sporty Parties from 10 - 50 children
Recommended for ages 4+
T: 01858 432192/0780 1929844
www.minisports.net

Singing Sally
Market Harborough T: 01536 772545
www.singingsally.co.uk

Touchstones -  T-Shirt Party
Leicester T: 0116 234 1222

Krazy Kidz - Makeover Parties
T: 01604 764150
www.krazykidz.co.uk
See page 31 for more detail

Stars in Your Eyes - Kareoke Party
Leicester T: 0116 286 4592

PARTY VENUES
Armourgeddon - the ultimate tank riding experience
Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire T: 01858 880239
www.armourgeddon.co.uk
See page 8 for more detail
Cheeky Monkees - Indoor Play and Party Zone
Unit 2, Curie Courtyard - Off Cockerell Road, Corby NN17 5DU T: 01536 443310
www.cheeky-monkees.co.uk
Foxhill Equestrian Centre - Horse Riding Parties
Holcot T: 07933 134287

Harborough Leisure Centre Smarties Birthday Parties
Including a selection of party food, a host, goodie bags and a choice of roller skating, football or inflatable float fun  T: 01858 410115
www.harboroughleisurecentre.com

Hollywood Bowl  Party Packages(recommended for 4 - 10 year olds)
Meridian Leisure Park, Braunstone, Leics.
T: 0116 2631234

Karting at Stretton Circuit
Time on the track with food options
Leicester Airport, Stoughton T: 0116 2592900
www.stretton2000.com

Megazone - the ultimate laser adventure for a range of age groups
171 Belgrave Gate, Leicester T: 0116 253 1153 www.megazoneleicester.co.uk

Smiley Sue’s - Play Barn
The Welland Lodge, Lubenham Hill, Market Harborough LE16 9DG      T: 01858 469996
See page 18 for more details

SnowDome - activities with party packages for ages 3 - 16
Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, Staffs.
B79 7ND T: 01827 308416
www.snowdome.co.uk

West Lodge Rural Centre
Back Lane, Desborough, Northants
NN14 2SH, T: 01536 760552 www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
CAKES
Cake-A-Maker  
T: 07976 520806
 

Options Catering
T: 01858 555454

CATERING
Options Catering
The Ultimate Choice in Creative Cuisine
T: 01858 555454

Are You Being Served
T: 01858 434230

Party bags
Cot’N’Togs provide personalised Girls and Boys party bags for your party. Alternatively, buy items to fill party bags from as little as 20p upwards.

Other suggestions include buying a book or a sticker book.

Be Creative at your party
Why not provide the group with fabric pens and crayons and let them go wild with their imagination. Cot’N’Togs sell the kits and you can choose from pencil cases, money and tote bags and order whatever combination you like.

Be old-fashioned!
You don’t have to spend a fortune. Young children enjoy the excitement of traditional party games and jelly and ice-cream.