just off Junction 9 of the M25 offers a wide range of parties for all ages including Crazy Tots, Trampolining, Rollerskating & Kiddi Karts. Crazy Tots is one of the largest softplay areas in Surrey, hot & cold menus available, 1-50 children catered 01372 386564.

Inflatable Slides, Adventure Challenge (Obstacle Course), Ball Pools & Sumo Suits. Party Bounce of Surbiton – for the best quality Bouncy Castles. They have various sizes & designs of Bouncy Castles & Inflatable Slides, Bouncer/Slide unit – Scooby Doo. All of their inflatables are ideal for Birthday parties, Fetes & Festivals, Christenings, Holy Communions, Wedding celebrations, BBQ’s & Corporate events.

They also have Tables & Chairs for Children’s Parties. They are very reliable and deliver in good time for your party and collect afterwards. Please check their website for their latest addition – a very attractive unit – Daisy Dinosaur Slide. Please Book Early. 020 8399 5679. www.party-bounce.co.uk.

Guildford & London Vintage red London bus, available in London and South East. Transport kids to / from a venue, or have the part on the bus! numbers (range) of children catered for: Up to 72, min age 6 Can provide party boxes. £350-£450 for 2hour hire, depending on location 0845 8381695

Stagecoach Parties

is the latest venture of the highly successful Stagecoach Theatre Arts plc which has more than 600 part-time children’s theatre schools Nationwide. Stagecoach Party People will lead the children on a creative journey introducing them to a variety of drama, dance & singing party activities, that will culminate in their very own show to be performed at the end of the party.

Themes include Wild Wild West for little cowboys, Once upon a Time for would-be princesses, magical Abracadabra, piratical Pieces of Eight, and Disco Divas for aspiring pop stars. The parties are the brainchild of trained actress Polly Simmonds, 34, from Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

"The children love it. It gives them a focus – and at the end each one comes away not just with a party bag but a sense of achievement." For further information please contact Polly Simmonds on 01932 256 294 Parties@stagecoach.co.uk

is a family-run children’s party supplies business launched by Emily and Alistair Potts in March 2005. "After our little boy was born, we began to appreciate how difficult and stressful it was to organise fabulous, distinctive parties for children - especially when trying to combine the pressures of work and family life. We really wanted to create a website that would make party shopping easier for other parents!" From traditional pirate and fairy themes to the latest film, television and book characters Party Ark offers parents an ever-expanding range of party tableware, banners, gifts and accessories chosen to appeal to the wide-ranging tastes of children between 0-10 years. They are happy to offer a next day delivery service. Order online www.partyark.co.uk 01536 772 532

children’s party packages are great value and include invitations, a play session, all the children’s food and drinks, great party bags and exclusive of a pre-decorated party room. You can also add on balloon modelling, face painting a Mad Science show or a Mini Disco. Themed parties are also available. Freshly baked personalised birthday cakes start at £30. Platters for adults are served with wine, beer & champagne. For parties of over 50 children

Eddie Catz is available for private hire at certain times. See www.eddicatz.com or call 0845 2011268. The best, fastest and most exhilarating fun you’ll ever have in your life !

It’s partytime at Streatham Kart raceway, Streatham, SW16. Come and enjoy yourself. Your child's party will have exclusive use of the 400 metre circuit for an hour, with full instructions, race suit, crash helmet and gloves. With a trophy awarded to the "birthday child".

Experience the thrill of driving a real racing kart . Kids parties operate Saturday 9-2pm, Sunday 9 - 6pm , weekdays 10 - 6pm. Most of the Grand Prix drivers today start in karting , so why can’t you be the next one ?

8 years olds upwards, minimum of 10 children. Everyone is garaunteed to have an amazing time. Call now 020 8677-8677 www.playscape.co.uk

specialize in providing live domestic and exotic animals for educational talks in nursery, primary and secondary schools. Our animal presenters are experienced in stagecraft and have Zoo Animal Management qualifications. Children’s birthday parties, themed parties and events as well as corporate work are also undertaken. 020 8656 7787

choose from three 2 ½hr. packages includes party meal, party bags, t-shirt for the birthday child & exclusive use if the Swords Gallery and new Kids Zone, max. 30 children. 020 7730 0717 ext.2235.

Harlequin Theatre -

combine a trip to the theatre or cinema with a party tea buffet or party box, before or after the show or film. 01737 765547.

Children's Parties of around 20 children, must be accompanied by a suitable number of adults. Parents can book 2-hour slots on the Gallery overlooking the working Steam Pumping Engines for their own party meal, or they can use the Museum Cafe. On Sundays, the children are welcome to ride on the Site Steam Railway 020 8568 4757 www.kbsm.org

is located in beautiful countryside, 2 miles south of Dorking. They have various packages available to suit children from 5yrs plus. The parties take 1 ½-2hrs. (depending on choice of party and number of children). You can choose from tank rides. 4x4 ride, truck rides, archery, BB guns, fast pedal karts, bb machine guns and paintballing from as little as £9 per person. They also cater for the older child, 13 years upwards with 4x4 driving lessons from £10 or shooting crossbows from £5. Outdoor fun for everyone! 0800 083 4710.

Give your child a day to remember with a Goals football party. Only Goals feature the very latest rubber-crumb artificial grass on all its pitches ..the same as used by the top European clubs!

* Goal One Every kids party kicks-off with an hour of fun packed football on one of the super safe football arenas. They provide special invitations before the big event. And on the day, can even supply a ref for that big game.

Mumsand Dads are welcome too. Either on the touchline or enjoying complimentary tea and coffee in the comfortable sports bar overlooking the pitches.

* Goal Two When the final whistle blows, the action moves to the custom-built GOALS Party Room. The party food goes down even better with televised football action and cartoons.

* Goal Three Then it’s awards time. Every birthday boy or girl picks up a super GOALS ‘Big Match’ Trophy and a special souvenir birthday photo. North Cheam Centre : 020 8644-1333 New Malden: 020 8949 1122

Birthday Parties Does the thought of organising your child’s birthday fill you with dread? Are you having nightmares about birthday cake on your carpet and your cd’s being used as frisbees?

There’s loads of fun and excitement to be had at Putney Leisure Centre without the worry of all the mess.

They have a wide range of parties that can vary from wet and wild parties where children splish and splash with floats and toys. Or a bouncy castle party with a giant castle and soft play toys also with the option of fun traditional games. There is really something for everyone Dryburgh Road, SW15 020 8785 0388

Make sure that this year you don’t enter into the annual state of nervous tension that goes with organising your child’s birthday party. Planning and preparation will ensure you don’t have any sleepless nights and your child and their friends have a wonderful time.

Decide whether you are going to take the plunge and run the event yourself or spend a little extra and let a professional party organiser come in and run the party for you. Will the party be at home or at a seperate venue? You’ll need invites, games and activites, a cake and don’t forget those party bags! Toni.Coombs@partycrew.co.uk www.partycrew.co.uk 01737 350490

in Shepperton have been organising children’s birthday parties since March 2006. They regularly run a variety of parties for boys and girls aged 4-14 years. The parties include football, dodgeball, trampolining, dance divas, roller discos and obstacle courses. The newest party, Playtime Party, is specially designed for children aged four and five years and involves a mix of organised games and supervised activities including the great bouncy castle. Parents can stay and watch and help themselves to as much tea and coffee as they like! For information and customer testimonials  01932 260050 http://www.blueleisure.com/thamesmead

party package with all day access to the park, a choice of hot or cold menus, unlimited ice cream and the exclusive opportunity for the birthday child to feed the penguins, minimum 6 children, £14.50 per child. 01323 874100.

CREATE A STORM ON THE PARTY SCENE!! Launch your young rebels on to a windsurfer with a Bewl Windsurfing Party and RELAX! (all epuipment is provided) This action packed couple of hours is a definitely a winner. Listen to the giggles and shrieks of laughter as the enthusiastic friendly team of instructors instil confidence in the most timid and invent some really silly challenges for the seriously water orientated , and smile as the boat returns an escapee., there is always one! It¹s an experience everyone will remember and treasure forever. What¹s your excuse for a Party? Phone Jill on 01892 891000 bewl.windsurfing@virgin.net www.bewlwindsurfing.co.uk

London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

If you choose to hold a birthday bash at London Zoo or Whipsnade, a great day out with all the Zoo’s animals, each will receive a free party animal sticker, a goody bag and animal mask. The birthday child will get a special birthday certificate, signed by a Zoo animal, and parents can request free party invitations. Kids will be provided with a hot or cold party meal at a special, decorated table just for them!

There’s just so much to do at both sites…. If this still isn’t enough, your kids will be just like lions, roaring with laughter, when they play some of the fantastic games suggested on the exciting party game leaflet!

London Zoo is a brilliant place to spend the day. It’s the world’s first scientific Zoo and has been open since 1828! 020 7449 6235 marketing@zsl.org

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