Last updated: 28 November 2011
Yes, there is. The area supervisor may ask you to fold your buggy.
The nearest toilets are on the lower ground floor, closely situated to the Kids' Zone.
Yes, there are baby changing units in the male and female toilets.
Shoes are not permitted in the play area. Socks must be worn at all times.
The 'General' package provides hot food items whereas the 'Major' package does not. Also, the party bags for the 'General' package contain an extra souvenir.
You can find out more on our Party Packages page.
The party packages include an hour's exclusive use of the Kids' Zone. In the second hour the children move on to a private room for a birthday party tea.
The morning session runs from 11.20am to 1.20pm. The afternoon session runs from 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
The party lasts for two hours. In the first hour children have exclusive use of the Kids' Zone and in the second hour children move on to a private room for a birthday party tea.
Yes, they are.
As soon as you have booked your party, the relevant documentation will be sent including a batch of invitations.
Each package is for 20 children. The 'Major' package is £395 for 20 children, plus £17 for any extra heads. The 'General' package is £495 for 20 children, plus £22 for any extra heads.
The Lunch Room can comfortably hold 20 children and about five adults.
Tables in the Café area, closely situated to the Lunch Room, can also be reserved for any extra adults that may attend the birthday party.
Alternatively, there is the option to upgrade to a larger room (the Lecture Theatre), which holds 35 children and 30 adults. The cost to upgrade is £100 (+ VAT). You can find out more about room upgrades on our Optional Extras page.
Children should be between 0 and 8 years old. Children over 8 years old are not allowed to use the Kids' Zone.
Any child who is over 8 years old can still enter the Kids' Zone and interact with the younger children. However, they would not be allowed to use the climbing frames.
If you choose the 'Major' package, the food will be: a selection of sandwiches; cocktail sausages; cucumber and carrot sticks; crisps; mini chocolate chip cookies; ice cream and fruit juice.
If you choose the 'General' package, your menu will be: baked potatoes wedges; cornflake-crusted chicken strips; a selection of sandwiches; cucumber and carrot sticks; crisps; fruit jelly and ice cream; mini chocolate chip cookies and fruit juice.
Food will be served in the second hour after the children have moved on from the Kids' Zone.
The caterers can provide for any special dietary requirements. Otherwise the party menu remains fixed.
Parents can provide extra food if they wish.
No, it doesn't. Catering included in the party package is for children only. There is the option of ordering additional refreshments for adults.
You can find out more about refreshments for adults on our Optional Extras page.
Party bags consist of a cool camouflage drawstring kit bag containing camouflage stationery such as a notepad, pen, pencil and eraser. The 'General' package includes an additonal souvenir from the Museum Shop.
Yes, there is. The price to upgrade to the function room is £100 (+VAT).
You can find out more about room upgrades on our Optional Extras page.
Twizzle, the Museum's preferred children's entertainer, is not included in the party package price. You are welcome to arrange your own entertainment for the party.
You can find out more about Twizzle on our Optional Extras page.
It is entirely up to the client.
There is no deposit, but the Museum asks that you pay the full amount no later than two weeks prior to the party.
Yes, it is. You can find out more about refreshments for grown-ups on our Optional Extras page.
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