3 Top Active Parties for Little People in Edinburgh
- Laura Vida
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
Outdoor Environmental Themed Birthday Party
Ideal age: 4-11 years
Cost: £12 per child (Min. 10 children)
When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Venue: The Water of Leith Visitor Centre, EH14 1TQ
Other expenses: Cake, party bags
What: Choose a theme from: Seasonal Safari, Wilderness Safari, Water World & Fairy Folk. NB: Not every party runs every month. Parties last 2 hours and are run by a highly experienced educator. And c. 20 minutes is set aside for munching cake (supplied by you) and the other snacks provided by the venue. Parties happen in the woody area outside by the Water of Leith. But there is also a good indoor space for activities, cake etc.
More info.: www.waterofleith.org.uk
A Dancing Party With CeilidhKids
Ideal age: 4+
Cost: £60 per hour (plus travel if outwith Edinburgh)
Venue: You choose
Other expenses: Venue hire, food, party bags
What: You book a spacious venue. Ceilidhkids bring the sound system and a caller to teach some highly simplified dances and lead the dancing for one hour (recommended duration). After half an hour there will be a 5-minute break for drinks. Afterwards, you could play games and bring out party food, cake etc. To see a Ceilidhkids event in action, click here.
NB: Ceilidhkids are happy to suggest suitable venues. e.g. A church hall in your area.
More info: www.ceilidhkids.com
A Bouncy Castle Party by Edinburgh Leisure
Ideal age: 3 to 8 years
Cost: c. £122 (20 guests max.)
Venues: Ainslie Park, Drumbrae, Gracemount, Jack Kane, Kirkliston, Meadowbank, Wester Hailes
Other expenses: Food, party bags
What? A bouncing session followed by time in a dedicated area to have food.
Total duration: 2 hours. NB: Exact details/timings will vary from venue to venue. Each venue also has slightly different additional equipment available eg. bikes, hoops and balls.
More info: www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
