Quick answer: eclipseArts runs circus skills workshops, children’s parties, school sessions and hen do activities across Yate and the surrounding area. Tom Makin brings the full circus kit to your venue — community halls, sports centres, school halls and gardens — and runs a hands-on session where every single person gets a go. Workshops from £250, kids parties from £350.
Circus Workshops in Yate
Yate and Chipping Sodbury are a short hop up the A432, and we’re up there regularly for parties, school sessions and community events. All the kit comes with us, so the only thing you need is a bit of floor space.
We cover Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath, Frampton Cotterell and Iron Acton — and everywhere in between. If you’ve got a bit of floor space, we’ll bring the circus to it: community halls, sports centres, school halls and gardens.
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, and travel charged honestly at £0.50 per mile outside the Bristol area — no hidden extras bolted on afterwards.
Yate Schools and Groups
We run workshops and after-school sessions for schools and youth groups across Yate and the Sodburys. 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 skills are unusually good at levelling a room. The child who finds maths easy and the child who finds it hard are both staring at the same wobbling plate. That’s why teachers keep booking us back.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a circus workshop in Yate 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 Yate?
Travel is £0.50 per mile outside the Bristol area. For most Yate bookings that works out to very little, and we’ll always tell you the figure upfront.
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 Yate?
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.