birthday parties
Celebrate your birthday with us!
We offer 4 different types of birthday party packages. Click on an image to find out more, or scroll down for all the details.
How to book your party
To find out more or to make a party booking, please email [email protected] and our administrator will be in touch. Birthday party bookings are subject to our regular booking terms & conditions.
Important: All party hosts are required to have their own public liability insurance. This may be included as a clause on your personal home insurance cover. If you do not have public liability cover we can provide this for the event. Cover by Girlguiding's policy will be provided following completion of a form that we can send you. Completion of the form confirms that you are accepting Girlguiding's liability insurance of £5M and will pay the excess of £100 if a claim is made against the policy.
Important: All party hosts are required to have their own public liability insurance. This may be included as a clause on your personal home insurance cover. If you do not have public liability cover we can provide this for the event. Cover by Girlguiding's policy will be provided following completion of a form that we can send you. Completion of the form confirms that you are accepting Girlguiding's liability insurance of £5M and will pay the excess of £100 if a claim is made against the policy.
SPECIAL OFFER: For our Girlguiding Gloucestershire members, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount during 2025 for woodland and
adventurous parties. The birthday celebrant or their parent/carer must be the member. Just let us know at time of booking.
adventurous parties. The birthday celebrant or their parent/carer must be the member. Just let us know at time of booking.
Woodland parties
Explore the outdoors as you celebrate your birthday in our woodland. We offer 3 different woodland party packages, each lasting two hours (including time for arrival and departure):
What is included?
What is not included?
How much will it cost?
The cost for each package is £210.
Any extras, for example to hire a barbecue, are at additional cost.
Facilities and accessibility
How many party-goers can attend?
The maximum group size is 16. This includes the birthday child(ren), but doesn't include include adult supervising.
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking in a woodland and for the time of year and weather on the day. We recommend that old clothing is worn as it could get muddy. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum adult supervision ratio is 1 adult for 5 children (but extra adults are welcome). If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required per child under 4.
- Campfire cooking (age 7 and above)
- Woodland survival skills (age 6 and above)
- Woodland games & crafts (age 4 and above)
What is included?
- Exclusive hire of the forest shelter. You can use this space however you wish. The space includes benches and a table should you wish to serve your party food, play games and open presents. If the weather is kind, you can also use the grassy area outside the shelter.
- Birthday party invitations that you can download and print to send to your guests.
What is not included?
- Food and refreshments (except campfire cooking parties)
How much will it cost?
The cost for each package is £210.
Any extras, for example to hire a barbecue, are at additional cost.
Facilities and accessibility
- Access to drinking water
- Toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet, are across the road on the Deer Park site.
- Woodland paths are covered in bark chippings and accessible for wheelchair users.
How many party-goers can attend?
The maximum group size is 16. This includes the birthday child(ren), but doesn't include include adult supervising.
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking in a woodland and for the time of year and weather on the day. We recommend that old clothing is worn as it could get muddy. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum adult supervision ratio is 1 adult for 5 children (but extra adults are welcome). If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required per child under 4.
Adventurous parties
For older children and adults, you may prefer something more adventurous. Choose from one of our instructor-led activities and enjoy refreshments together in one of our shelters. We offer four different adventurous party packages, each lasting 2.5 hours (1 hour for the activity, plus arrival/departure, safety briefing and time for refreshments):
What is included?
What is not included?
How much will it cost?
Facilities and accessibility
How many party-goers can attend?
The maximum group size is 12 (for children's parties, this number does not include adult supervisors)
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking on a field and for the time of year/weather on the day. Clothing must be appropriate for the activity. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults who must accompany children at all times. Extra adults are welcome. They could be decorating the shelter or preparing refreshments ready for the group's return. If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required to supervise them.
- Zip wire (ages 7-18. Maximum weight: 60kg/9.5 stone)
- Pistols (age 10 and above)
- Archery (age 7 and above)
- Low ropes (age 7 and above)
What is included?
- Use of a hard shelter. You can use this space however you wish. The space includes benches and a table should you wish to serve your party food, play games and open presents. If the weather is kind, you can also use the grassy area outside the shelter.
- Birthday party invitations that you can download and print to send to your guests.
- 1 hour of your chosen activity.
What is not included?
- Food and refreshments
How much will it cost?
- The cost for each package is £240.
- Any extras, for example to hire a barbecue, are at additional cost.
Facilities and accessibility
- Access to drinking water
- Toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet (Please note: accessible toilet is some distance from the zipwire)
- Washing up facilities (not available for pistols parties)
- If you have specific needs within your group, please contact us in advance so we can plan the session appropriately.
How many party-goers can attend?
The maximum group size is 12 (for children's parties, this number does not include adult supervisors)
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking on a field and for the time of year/weather on the day. Clothing must be appropriate for the activity. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults who must accompany children at all times. Extra adults are welcome. They could be decorating the shelter or preparing refreshments ready for the group's return. If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required to supervise them.
fun activity parties
Activity parties are great for younger children. Activities are led by the adult organiser. We offer four different fun activity packages, each lasting 2 hours (includes time for the activity and refreshments, plus arrival/departure):
What is included?
What is not included?
How much will it cost?
Facilities and accessibility
How many party-goers can attend?
There is no specific limit for the number of participants, but children must be adequately supervised. You may also want to consider the experience of the activity with more participants. For that reason we recommend 16 as a maximum.
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking on a field and for the time of year/weather on the day. Clothing must be appropriate for the activity. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults who must accompany children at all times. Extra adults are welcome. They could be decorating the shelter or preparing refreshments ready for the group's return. If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required to supervise them.
- Golf frisbee (age 4 and above)
- Dry grass sledging (age 4 and above.)
- Tunnelling (age 5 and above. Not suitable for adults/larger children)
- Geocaching (age 8 and above)
What is included?
- Use of a hard shelter. You can use this space however you wish. The space includes benches and a table should you wish to serve your party food, play games and open presents. If the weather is kind, you can also use the grassy area outside the shelter.
- Birthday party invitations that you can download and print to send to your guests.
- 1 hour of your chosen activity.
What is not included?
- Food and refreshments
How much will it cost?
- The cost for each package is £130.
- Any extras, for example to hire a barbecue, are at additional cost.
Facilities and accessibility
- Access to drinking water
- Toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet
- Washing up facilities
How many party-goers can attend?
There is no specific limit for the number of participants, but children must be adequately supervised. You may also want to consider the experience of the activity with more participants. For that reason we recommend 16 as a maximum.
What should I wear?
All participants, including adult supervisors, must wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking on a field and for the time of year/weather on the day. Clothing must be appropriate for the activity. Footwear should be trainers, walking boots or wellies (if wet) - no open-toed or backless footwear, no crocs (or similar). If wet, waterproof coats will be required. Please read the additional information for further details.
Adult supervision requirements
The minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults who must accompany children at all times. Extra adults are welcome. They could be decorating the shelter or preparing refreshments ready for the group's return. If you have any children with you that are younger than 4 (for example, younger siblings) then an additional adult is required to supervise them.
Indoor parties
Our assembly hall can be hired for any occasion for groups of up to 40. This can be booked on its own, or in addition to a woodland, adventurous or fun activity party.
The hall is big enough to facilitate external services, such as discos, bouncy castles or soft play, but please express your intentions at the time of booking and adhere to the times of hire, which should include any set up and packing away times.
The hall is fully accessible, with accessible facilities, and is a great space to host family parties, retirement events, and more.
What is included?
How much will it cost?
Please check the prices page for the last pricing details. Any hired equipment will be at additional cost. Time to set up and pack away must be included in the booked time.
Accessibility
The hall is fully accessible, with an accessible toilet.
Adult supervision requirements
For children's parties, the minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults. Additional adults are recommended for parties for younger children.
Additional notes
As the venue's primary use is for residential visits across the weekend, the hall can be booked on Sundays from 3pm, or on a Friday evening when there is a Saturday to Sunday sleepover booked for the rest of the weekend.
The hall is big enough to facilitate external services, such as discos, bouncy castles or soft play, but please express your intentions at the time of booking and adhere to the times of hire, which should include any set up and packing away times.
The hall is fully accessible, with accessible facilities, and is a great space to host family parties, retirement events, and more.
What is included?
- Use of the hall and kitchen (range cooker, fridge, plates and cutlery included).
- Tables and chairs to seat a party of up to 40.
- Free parking & accessible access to the hall.
- Birthday party invitations that you can download and print to send to your guests.
- Food and refreshments
- Use of outdoor space (this can be booked separately)
How much will it cost?
Please check the prices page for the last pricing details. Any hired equipment will be at additional cost. Time to set up and pack away must be included in the booked time.
Accessibility
The hall is fully accessible, with an accessible toilet.
Adult supervision requirements
For children's parties, the minimum number of supervisors is 2 adults. Additional adults are recommended for parties for younger children.
Additional notes
As the venue's primary use is for residential visits across the weekend, the hall can be booked on Sundays from 3pm, or on a Friday evening when there is a Saturday to Sunday sleepover booked for the rest of the weekend.
Additional information for all parties
What to wear
Both children and adults should wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions and environment. For outdoor activities, layered clothing is best for warmth and flexibility. Footwear should be sturdy such as trainers or hiking boots. Thermal socks, gloves and hats are also good ideas and waterproofs for rain and mud. In warmer weather consider sun cream and sun hats.
Spare clothes are a good idea as well as a bag to put dirty clothes in for the homeward journey. We don’t have group changing room facilities but toilet facilities will be available to your group for the time of your event.
For woodland and adventurous parties, there will also be specific information to help keep you safe, for example wellies are not suitable for some activities, or you may need hair tied back.
Spare clothes are a good idea as well as a bag to put dirty clothes in for the homeward journey. We don’t have group changing room facilities but toilet facilities will be available to your group for the time of your event.
For woodland and adventurous parties, there will also be specific information to help keep you safe, for example wellies are not suitable for some activities, or you may need hair tied back.
Adverse weather
We are an outdoor activity centre and as such we encourage visitors to plan and prepare for their outdoor adventure. The majority of our activities can continue in the rain or cold weather.
However, high winds and lightening may impact our ability to deliver you party as planned. If this is the case, we will notify you as soon as possible. We may be able to offer an alternative activity or we have to cancel or postpone your party.
However, high winds and lightening may impact our ability to deliver you party as planned. If this is the case, we will notify you as soon as possible. We may be able to offer an alternative activity or we have to cancel or postpone your party.
Additional facilities, available to hire
Outside space, for example for party games or a barbecue, can be booked to extend your party. Visit the prices page for our booking prices.
Terms and conditions
Birthday party bookings are subject to our regular booking terms & conditions.
Staying safe during your visit
The safety of everyone visiting our centre is important to us and so we ask anyone booking a party to read the relevant risk assessments. Please visit the safety page to view risk assessments and other details you need to read before visiting.
