Quick answer: eclipseArts runs circus skills workshops, children’s parties, school sessions and hen do activities across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area. Tom Makin brings the full circus kit to your venue — halls, seafront venues, school halls, holiday parks and outdoor spaces — and runs a hands-on session where every single person gets a go. Workshops from £250, kids parties from £350.
Circus Workshops in Weston-super-Mare
Weston and the North Somerset coast is holiday-territory — holiday parks, seafront events, family fun days. A circus workshop is the entertainment that pulls a crowd and keeps it, which is why we get booked for it.
We cover Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea and Backwell — and everywhere in between. If you’ve got a bit of floor space, we’ll bring the circus to it: halls, seafront venues, school halls, holiday parks and outdoor spaces.
What We Actually Do
Every session is hands-on from the first minute. No sitting and watching. Tom sets the kit out, shows you how it works, and then it’s over to you and your group to have a go — with a real performer coaching you through it.
- Circus skills workshops — juggling, plate spinning, hula hooping, diabolo, flower sticks, poi, unicycle, tight-wire and stilts. Drop-in or structured, all ages and abilities.
- Children’s circus parties — a 2-hour party with a high-energy show and then a full skills workshop. Every child leaves having learned something.
- School workshops — full-day or half-day sessions tied to PE, PSHE and physical development. SEND and inclusive groups are a specialism.
- Hen do circus sessions — active, social and genuinely different from the usual afternoon tea or cocktail class.
- Corporate team building — circus skills as a leveller: nobody’s good at this on day one, which is the whole point.
- Walkabout and event entertainment — stilt walkers, jugglers, fire performance and UV shows.
Why Book Direct
eclipseArts isn’t an agency. There’s no middleman taking a cut and no freelancer you’ve never met turning up on the day. You book Tom, Tom turns up, and Tom runs it. Thirty-plus years of performing and teaching, DBS-checked, £10 million public liability insurance, and full risk assessments available on request.
It also means the price is the price. Kids parties from £350, workshops from £250 a half day (full day £500), and free travel within 20 miles of Keynsham, then 50p per mile — no hidden extras bolted on afterwards.
Weston-super-Mare Schools and Groups
Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset sit just outside our free travel radius — around 25 miles from our Keynsham base, against free travel to 20 miles. So rather than bury a figure in the quote, here it is upfront: the first 20 miles are free, and the remaining miles to Weston are charged at 50p per mile. You’ll see it as a separate, itemised line — never folded into the price. We cover the whole of North Somerset: Weston itself, Worle, Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead and the villages in between.
We cover Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset for schools, holiday clubs and family events, in school halls, leisure centre rooms, community centres and seafront venues. We can run up to 250 pupils across a full day by rotating parallel stations, and we’ll supply a full risk assessment for formal bookings.
Circus Workshops Across Bristol and the South West
eclipseArts covers the whole of the Bristol area, not just Weston-super-Mare. If your venue is outside the town, we almost certainly still cover it. Other areas we run circus skills workshops, children’s parties and school sessions in: Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Yate, Thornbury.
Not sure whether we reach you? Send us your postcode and we’ll confirm straight away whether you’re inside the free travel radius — beyond it, travel is 50p per mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a circus workshop in Weston-super-Mare cost?
Workshops start from £250 and children’s parties from £350. The final quote depends on how long you need us, how many people are taking part, and what you’re booking. You’ll always get a clear, upfront price with no hidden extras.
What space do you need?
A hall, community centre, school gym, garden or a decent patch of outdoor space. We’ll confirm exactly what we need based on the activities you pick — but if you’ve got room for a group to move about safely, we can usually make it work.
Do you charge travel to Weston-super-Mare?
Travel is free within 20 miles of Keynsham, and that covers Weston-super-Mare. Beyond that, travel is 50p per mile.
How many people can take part?
Workshops work well from around 8 people up to 30-plus. For schools we can run up to 250 pupils across a full day using parallel stations and staggered groups.
Do you work with SEND and inclusive groups?
Yes, and it’s something we do a lot of. The open, non-competitive format works especially well for children who find structured activities harder. Every activity can be adapted for different abilities and mobility levels.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or use the enquiry form with your date, group size and location. We’ll confirm availability and send a tailored quote. Weekend dates book up quickly, so the earlier the better.
Ready to Book a Circus Workshop in Weston-super-Mare?
Tell us your date, roughly how many people, and where you are — we’ll do the rest. Call or message 07770 568311, or use the enquiry form and we’ll come back to you with availability and a price.