Six savvy ways to cut the costs of your children’s birthday parties
SEPTEMBER is birthday month – with more babies born at this time of year than any other.
Kids’ parties are costly, with the average parent splashing out up to £320, according to a survey from Vouchercloud.com.
But there are ways to do it on a budget and still have a bundle of fun . . .
DECK THE HALL: Struggling to find a budget venue?
Check out the Nextdoor app to find local halls for hire, or head to sharesy.com — the site lists halls nationwide with a rental price per hour, and affordable options include church halls that start at £31 per hour.
SLICE OF LIFE: Pizza Express restaurants have great make-a-pizza parties for a minimum of eight children and the deal includes invitations, all-you-can-drink squash, pizza and gelato.
Fill out an enquiry form for your local restaurant at pizzaexpress.com.
Prices start from £12.95 per child.
FUN OF THE FAYRE: Did you know Brewers Fayre venues run kids’ parties?
They last two hours and include a two-course meal and drink.
Prices start at £11.49 per child, for a minimum of ten guests, but the birthday child goes free.
FOOTBALL FEVER: Your little kicker will love a goalsfootball.co.uk party and there is currently 20 per cent off birthday party packages when using the code KPARTYG23 at checkout.
If you choose the Championship package for ten kids, it includes food such as burgers and hotdogs.
Usually £150 for ten children, it’s £120 with a current promotion.
BOUNCE FOR JOY: Soft-play centres can cost a lot but Dobbies Little Seedlings parties offer a fun and affordable deal.
Get 90 minutes of play, plus hot food or afternoon tea.
The play, not exclusive to your group, costs £9.95 per child. More details at events.dobbies.com.
IT’S COMING HOME: Hosting a party at home is the best way to save — and you can have extra fun by following blogger @muddlingmum’s tips for creating a little lunchboxes.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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