Children look forward to their parties so much, so make it the most exciting and memorable they've ever had!

Out in the woods at Folkington,  or in your garden, there are so many inspirational ideas for something amazing.   Take a look at the themes below, or suggest your own.

One and a half hour parties (ideal for 2-4 year olds) are £130, two hour parties are £150 and three hour parties £180 for up to 12 children (current maximum), with a minimum of two adult helpers.  Folkington is on the A27 just outside Eastbourne. 
For sites outside Eastbourne borough there may be a travel charge added. 

Parties can be just for grown-ups too.....  Get some friends together for some forest bathing, feast by the fire, maybe learn to make something woody or do a little foraging.       There are no age restrictions - everything is tailored to your group.

Call or email Sarah to arrange your bespoke party or gathering!                                                                          

Fairy queen, Elf king
Find the fairy dell and make a magic potion and a magic wand... Crown the elven king or queen on the woodland throne and enjoy fairy tea under the trees

Camps and Cookouts
From teddy bear homes to bushcraft skills, there are many ideas for camps and firelighting - army camp, pirate island, dinosaur village, survival skills...
Woodland Wizardry
Carve your own magic wand and inscribe it with runes.... brew a potion on the campfire and discover the magic of woodland animals and plants, try out some spells
Robin Hood
Search for the treasure chest, make a hideout for the merry men, steal taxes from the sherriff and celebrate your victory by cooking treats on the fire
Stories and Legends
Favourite books and films are a great theme for a party....   how about the BFG, Beastquest, Star Wars, Batman, The Gruffalo, Harry Potter, Vikings and Dragons, even the Loch Ness Monster!
Birthday Bugs
Come rummaging in the undergrowth, trees and ponds and discover the amazing bugs found in Sussex, make biscuit bugs to eat then make your own bug to take home
"Thank you so much for today.  Everyone really enjoyed it. You had gauged it just right for ages 6 to 70".

"I just wanted to say thanks again for a lovely party last Sunday.  It was just so perfect in the cool shade of the wood on a hot day, and all the kids enjoyed themselves immensely. I have had lots of nice comments back from the parents, who were all really impressed with the games and activities. Thanks for your creativity, jollity and wonderful organisation."
"I wanted to say thank you so much for today. All the parents have messaged to say they loved the party, and so did their kids. So good to get out there whatever the weather for an adventure. I can't wait for one of my kids to ask for a woodland party again!"

"Thanks for creating a fantastic birthday party. Even her most discerning guests were swept away with it all by the end! They had a brilliant time."
  • Parties can be held at your home within 10 miles of Eastbourne or at private woods at Folkington, near Polegate, just off the A27. 
  • There is shelter in case of rain, and we can arrange a wet weather back-up date in case of really bad weather, at not cost to you.
  • Each party is bespoke and you'll get a detailed proposal with what to expect and what to bring.
  • We can include a bit of cooking on the fire, such as popcorn, sausages or marshmallows.  You can bring a cake, and extra snacks. 
  • It's usually best not to hold the party over a mealtime - you don't want to pay for supervision of eating!  Ideal times are 10.30am-12.30pm or 2.30-4.30pm.
  • Coronavirus impact - at the time of writing, government advice suggests that outdoor meetings of educational or youth groups can go ahead, provided certain precautions are put in place.  There will be distanced seating, own equipment, and extra hand washing facilities. Do not attend if you or your household have symptoms or have had any or a positive test within the previous 14 days. 
AVAILABILITY
The private Puddingham Wood at Folkington, near Polegate, is available for parties on the following Sundays in 2020:
Sep 27th                am booked           
Oct 11th                am booked
Oct 11th               pm booked
Oct 25th               am booked
Oct 25th                      pm N/A
Nov 8th               booked for event
Nov 8th               booked for event
Nov 22nd              am booked
Nov 22nd               pm booked


More dates for 2021 announced soon
Other days may be available in your own outdoor space - please ask.

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CORONAVIRUS  
At the time of writing, government advice suggests that outdoor meetings of educational and youth groups can go ahead, provided certain precautions are put in place.  There will be distanced seating, own equipment, and extra hand washing facilities.  As the government restricts the numbers of people allowed to gather in one place, it's strictly a maximum of one accompanying adult per child, with the exception of the party child, who can have 4 adults accompanying. 

Please refer to the government’s advice page at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus  
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