Outdoor Birthday Parties

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Our outdoor woodland birthday parties start at £250.00 +VAT

• This price is for up to 20 children.
• At least two supervising adults must be in attendance at all times during the party. There is no charge for supervising adults.
• Additional children past 20 are £12.50 each up to a maximum of 33 children.

Additional extras:

• Gift bags £5 per person.
• Making Smores £1 per person. 
• Additional 30 min of play outdoors £50.

Location Details: 

We have established Woodland Birthday Party sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh. These are the two areas we can deliver our standard woodland party format. However, we can deliver in other woodlands throughout Scotland we will just deliver it as a Mobile Play Party. 

Some sites have different costs for us to use and may vary year on year as costs are reviewed by each park authority. Please see additional expected costs below.

Travel Charges:

• Area 1: Glasgow +£0.00
• Area 2: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, South and North Lanarkshire, West and East Dunbartonshire +£10.00
• Area 3: Edinburgh, West and East Lothian, Stirling and Falkirk, Inverclyde +£20.00
• Area 4: Fife, Perth, Argyll and Bute, Midlothian, South, North and East Ayrshire +£30.00
• Area 5: Dumfries and Galloway and Borders +£40.00

Some private or public woodlands may also have further charges and this will be discussed upon booking.

Please read through our Important Information prior to booking a birthday party.

Important Information
We have set times for Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. These times may be flexible in the event we have less bookings on one day, however that is subject to availability.

Spring and Summer Times

10am – 12pm, 1 – 3pm, 4 – 6pm

Autumn and Winter Times

10am – 12pm, 1 – 3pm

• At least two supervising adults must be present during the party at all times.
• We do our best to book a party at a woodland near you and have dates available at various parks throughout the year. We have permission to use several public parks and greenspaces, however in the event we don’t have enough party vacancies to meet demand we can request permission to use another park if given 6 weeks notice prior to the party. In the event your party is within 6 weeks of booking we have a smaller selection of parks to choose from which may be in another area of the city.
• Parties are charged separately depending on which area you are in and may incur additional costs for travel. 
• All participants must come appropriately dressed for the weather. In the event where participants are not appropriately dressed, they may not be allowed to take part in the activities. 
• Birthday Parties run all year round and are unlikely to be cancelled unless the weather conditions are severe, this is why coming prepared for the weather is important. In the event where the weather is deemed too severe for the party to proceed the party will be re-scheduled at the earliest convenience. Please see our Severe Weather Policy for further details.
• It is important that all participants follow Operation Play Outdoors instructions at all times during the party to ensure their safety. In the event where the behaviour or actions of an individual or group are deemed unsafe the activity may be suspended.
• As part of all our programmes we like to teach the principles of leave no trace when you are out playing and exploring the outdoors. This simply means we like to leave the woods the way we found them or better. To teach this principle we ask all of our participants to take down their dens, pick up their litter and put out the fire to ensure the woods are put back to their original state.
• When we meet at the start of the birthday party there is always a bit of a walk to the site. Sometimes as long as 15 min depending on what site we use. It is therefore recommended that all participants arrive at least 15 min early to allow for time to get to site. Any delays may result in activities not happening or being cut short

Our mobile play birthday parties start at £250.00 +VAT

• This price is for up to 20 children.
• At least two supervising adults must be in attendance at all times during the party. There is no charge for supervising adults.
• Additional children past 20 are £12.50 each up to a maximum of 33 children.

Additional extras:

• Gift bags £5 per person.
• Making Smores £1 per person. 
• Additional 30 min of play outdoors £50.

Location Details: 

We can deliver Mobile Play Parties in almost any outdoor space throughout Scotland. We will tailor the play to suit the space. 

Some sites have different costs for us to use and may vary year on year as costs are reviewed by each park authority. Please see additional expected costs below.

Travel Charges:

• Area 1: Glasgow +£0.00
• Area 2: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, South and North Lanarkshire, West and East Dunbartonshire +£10.00
• Area 3: Edinburgh, West and East Lothian, Stirling and Falkirk, Inverclyde +£20.00
• Area 4: Fife, Perth, Argyll and Bute, Midlothian, South, North and East Ayrshire +£30.00
• Area 5: Dumfries and Galloway and Borders +£40.00

If you are booking a hall or other venue those fees are separate to our fees and you would be responsible for booking the space. 

Please read through our Important Information prior to booking a birthday party.

Important Information
We have set times for Mobile Play Parties. These times may be flexible in the event we have less bookings on one day, however that is subject to availability.

Mobile Play Party Times

10am – 12pm or 2-4pm

• At least two supervising adults must be present during the party at all times.
• Parties are charged separately depending on which area you are in and may incur additional costs for travel. 
• All participants must come appropriately dressed for the weather. In the event where participants are not appropriately dressed, they may not be allowed to take part in the activities. 
• Birthday Parties run all year round and are unlikely to be cancelled unless the weather conditions are severe, this is why coming prepared for the weather is important. In the event where the weather is deemed too severe for the party to proceed the party will be re-scheduled at the earliest convenience. Please see our Severe Weather Policy for further details.
• It is important that all participants follow Operation Play Outdoors instructions at all times during the party to ensure their safety. In the event where the behaviour or actions of an individual or group are deemed unsafe the activity may be suspended.
• As part of all our programmes we like to teach the principles of leave no trace when you are out playing and exploring the outdoors. This simply means we like to leave the woods the way we found them or better. To teach this principle we ask all of our participants to take down their dens, pick up their litter and put out the fire to ensure the woods are put back to their original state.
• When we meet at the start of the birthday party there is sometimes a bit of a walk to the site. Sometimes as long as 15 min depending on what site we use. It is therefore recommended that all participants arrive at least 15 min early to allow for time to get to site. Any delays may result in activities not happening or being cut short

Our Loose Parts Play birthday parties start at £150.00 +VAT

• This price is for hiring our Loose Parts Play Trailer with no instructor provided. 
• The hire is for the full day. 
• A damage deposit is required and T&C's apply. 

If you'd like an instructor to deliver the party then prices start at £250+VAT

• For instructor lead parties at least two supervising adults must be in attendance at all times during the party. There is no charge for supervising adults.
• Additional children past 20 are £12.50 each up to a maximum of 33 children.
• Instructor lead sessions are two hours long 10am - 12pm or 2-4pm. 

Additional extras:

• Gift bags £5 per person.
• Additional 30 min of play outdoors £50.

Location Details: 

We can deliver Loose Parts Play Parties in almost any garden or private outdoor space. We cannot deliver loose parts play indoors or in a public space. 

If you are booking a hall or other venue those fees are separate to our fees and you would be responsible for booking the space. 

Travel Charges for hire and instructor lead parties: 

• Area 1: Glasgow +£0.00
• Area 2: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, South and North Lanarkshire, West and East Dunbartonshire +£10.00
• Area 3: Edinburgh, West and East Lothian, Stirling and Falkirk, Inverclyde +£20.00
• Area 4: Fife, Perth, Argyll and Bute, Midlothian, South, North and East Ayrshire +£30.00
• Area 5: Dumfries and Galloway and Borders +£40.00

Please read through our Important Information prior to booking a birthday party.

Important Information
We have set times for Loose Parts Play Parties. These times may be flexible in the event we have less bookings on one day, however that is subject to availability.

Loose Parts Play Party Times

10am – 12pm or 2-4pm

• At least two supervising adults must be present during the party at all times.
• Parties are charged separately depending on which area you are in and may incur additional costs for travel. 
• All participants must come appropriately dressed for the weather. In the event where participants are not appropriately dressed, they may not be allowed to take part in the activities. 
• Birthday Parties run all year round and are unlikely to be cancelled unless the weather conditions are severe, this is why coming prepared for the weather is important. In the event where the weather is deemed too severe for the party to proceed the party will be re-scheduled at the earliest convenience. Please see our Severe Weather Policy for further details.
• It is important that all participants follow Operation Play Outdoors instructions at all times during the party to ensure their safety. In the event where the behaviour or actions of an individual or group are deemed unsafe the activity may be suspended.
• As part of all our programmes we like to teach the principles of leave no trace when you are out playing and exploring the outdoors. This simply means we like to leave the woods the way we found them or better. To teach this principle we ask all of our participants to take down their dens, pick up their litter and put out the fire to ensure the woods are put back to their original state.
• A damage deposit is required for Hire Only parties. Booking parents will be repsonsible for the equipment in the event of a hire only party. T&C's apply. 

Our Adventure birthday parties start at £20 +VAT per child for activities at Loch Ard Adventure Centre. £30+VAT per child if you're looking for a mobile adventure party. 

• This price is for a two hour party slot.
• Minimum 10 children required, or a minimum payment of £200 +VAT (Onsite) or £300+VAT (Offsite). 
• Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Archery available. 
• Ages 10+
• For adventure parties at least two supervising adults must be in attendance on site at all times during the party but they can't take part in the activities unless they have paid to take part. 
• Instructor lead sessions are two hours long 10am - 12pm or 2-4pm. 

Additional extras:

• No gift bags available for this party option. 
• Additional 60 min or second activity £10 +VAT per child. 

Location Details: 

We can deliver Adventure Parties at Loch Ard Adventure Centre near Aberfoyle or as a mobile activity in various outdoor spaces across the central belt of Scotland.  

Additional fees may apply for mobile sites. 

Travel Charges for adventure parties: 

• Area 1: Glasgow +£40.00
• Area 2: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, South and North Lanarkshire, West and East Dunbartonshire +£50.00
• Area 3: Edinburgh, West and East Lothian, Stirling and Falkirk, Inverclyde +£60.00
• Area 4: Fife, Perth, Argyll and Bute, Midlothian, South, North and East Ayrshire +£70.00
• Area 5: Dumfries and Galloway and Borders +£80.00

Please read through our Important Information prior to booking a birthday party.

Important Information
We have set times for Adventure Parties. These times may be flexible in the event we have less bookings on one day, however that is subject to availability.

Adventure Party Times

10am – 12pm or 2-4pm

• At least two supervising adults must be present on site during the party at all times but must pay extra if they want to take part in the activity.
• Parties are charged separately depending on which area you are in and may incur additional costs for travel. 
• All participants must come appropriately dressed for the weather. In the event where participants are not appropriately dressed, they may not be allowed to take part in the activities. 
• Birthday Parties run all year round and are unlikely to be cancelled unless the weather conditions are severe, this is why coming prepared for the weather is important. In the event where the weather is deemed too severe for the party to proceed the party will be re-scheduled at the earliest convenience. Please see our Severe Weather Policy for further details.
• It is important that all participants follow Operation Play Outdoors instructions at all times during the party to ensure their safety. In the event where the behaviour or actions of an individual or group are deemed unsafe the activity may be suspended.
• As part of all our programmes we like to teach the principles of leave no trace when you are out playing and exploring the outdoors. This simply means we like to leave the woods the way we found them or better. To teach this principle we ask all of our participants to take down their dens, pick up their litter and put out the fire to ensure the woods are put back to their original state.
• All safety equipment is provided. 

No, apart from toasted marshmallows as part of our Woodland Parties or smores if you select this as an additional extra. 

Yes, absolutely. We can plan a break towards the middle of your party to have a snack and some cake if you'd like.  

 This is dependant on the location of your birthday party. Once you have made your booking we will send you further details of getting to and from the location as well as meeting points. Our staff are very familiar with the outdoor locations so in the event you can’t find your way we will give you a direct mobile number for the staff running your party. It is the party organisers responsibility to ensure all participants are picked up by their parent/carer. 

 Severe weather is classified as high winds, severe cold or thunder and lightning. If the forecast is for heavy rain the party will still go ahead. We encourage children to play outdoors whatever the weather as long as it is safe to do so. If a party does have to be cancelled due to severe weather we will aim to reschedule at the earliest convenience. See further details on our Severe Weather Policy above. 

This is dependent on the site we book for your party. Generally there is no access to toilets in most woodlands or there is a substantial walk, there are exceptions and we can certainly explain this further when you make an enquiry. We encourage participants to go to the toilet before the party starts to reduce the risk of needing the toilet during the session. If this is a particular worry we can speak to you about this and find a site that may have better access to toilets. 

 Adults and parents are welcome to stay on-site during the party, unfortunately we can't accommodate them taking part in the activities. If parents choose to stay this is at the discretion of the main parent who organised the party. Our focus of course is on the children and it is crucial that children get to participate freely without adults taking over.  We don’t provide seats or shelter at our parties. 

Payment is made via bank transfer to confirm your booking. We require a £50 deposit to secure the booking and then ask for the remaining balance to be paid at least 2 weeks before the date of the party. 

 Yes, of course.  You can prepare your own goody bags and bring along that’s no problem. We do offer our own goody bags for children as an optional extra, these cost £5+VAT per child.