A Circus Party They’ll Be Talking About All Year
We’ve been running circus parties here in Keynsham for over thirty years, and they never get old. We bring the whole kit to your venue — village hall, community centre, scout hut, or a decent-sized garden — and run a party where every single child has a go at something: plate spinning, juggling, hula hoops, stilts, diabolo, the lot.
No party bags and pass-the-parcel. The birthday child and their friends spend two hours learning real circus skills from performers who do this for a living — then get an hour of free play with everything before they go home.
Don’t take our word for it. This review came in after a party and it’s typical of what we hear:
“…Amazing! Highly recommend. The whole set‑up was brilliant and every child had a go at something. The kids said it was the best party they had been to! Will certainly use them again. 5 stars”
What Makes an EclipseArts Circus Party Different?
| What you get | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Performers, not animators | The people running your party can actually spin plates, juggle and ride a unicycle — and they’re trained to teach it safely to every age group. |
| A huge kit library | Plate‑spinning, juggling, poi, hula hoops, tightrope, micro‑bikes, unicycles, stilt‑walking, acrobalance and more. Every child tries at least one new discipline. |
| Teaching pitched to the age group | Toddlers get a low balance beam and big foam props; teenagers get the diabolo and the real tricks. Everyone’s challenged, nobody’s overwhelmed. |
| The full 2‑hour format, all included | • 1 hour of circus‑skill workshops • 20‑minute food and cake break • 40 minutes of free play with all the equipment |
| Extra wow when you want it | Balloon modelling, face painting, parachute games, a mini‑rig sound system, and optional fire, GLO‑show or stilt‑walking finales. We also run full UV glow parties in the dark. |
| We come to you | Village hall, community centre or your own garden — if there’s space for it, we’ll bring the circus. No rig, no venue fee from us. |
What Parents Say
“We cannot thank Tom enough for making Oliver’s Circus party birthday so special. All 32 children (and even the parents!) were entertained for every minute. We look forward to seeing you next year!”
— Samantha Silver, Radlett, Herts.
“Birthday parties are daunting when you’re a single mum, but Tom came and took away all of the stress! We had 25 extremely happy children…they were all enthralled.”
— Gemma, Didcot.
“Wow – my best party ever! Thank you!”
— Love Oliver, age 6.
How the Party Runs
- Arrival and warm‑up (10 min)
Music on, the troupe introduces itself and the equipment, and the kids are in. - Skill stations (60 min)
Small groups rotate through juggling, plate‑spinning, hula‑hoop and the rest, with a performer coaching at every station. - Cake and chill (20 min)
Food, cake and photos while the music keeps going. - Free play and finale (40 min)
Everything opens up for unrestricted play. Balloon modelling, the fire or GLO show, or the stilt‑walking meet‑and‑greet slot in here if you’ve booked them. - Goodbyes
Every child leaves with a personalised circus certificate and a small souvenir.
Pricing
| Party (20 to 40 children) | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 2-hour circus party for 20 to 40 children (full kit, mini-rig and balloon modelling included). Parties of 30 or more add a second tutor at £150. See the full party packages and prices. | from £350 | same price — we do not charge more for a weekend |
A two-hour circus party starts from £350 for 20 to 40 children. Travel is free within 20 miles of Keynsham, then 50p per mile beyond that — quoted upfront, never added on the day.
Optional add‑ons
| Add‑on | Price |
|---|---|
| Face painter | £150 |
| Fire / GLO show | £80 |
| Stilt‑walking meet‑and‑greet | £80 |
| Additional tutor (recommended for 30+ children) | £150 per extra tutor |
Travel and venue — we’re based in Keynsham near Bristol and travel happily; travel is free within 20 miles of Keynsham, and quoted upfront beyond that. All we need is an indoor space of at least 30 square metres with a flat floor. No permanent rig required.
Party slots (flexible)
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Need something different — a three‑hour celebration, a mid‑day slot, a big joint party? Ask. We’ll usually find a way, for a small fee to cover the extra tutor time.
Booking a Circus Party
Ready to book? See full packages, prices and availability on our Bristol kids party entertainer page, or ring 07770 568311.
- Pick a date — weekends book out weeks ahead, so the sooner you ask, the better your chance of the slot you want.
- Send the details — your postcode, number and age of children, and anything you’d like added (face painting, fire show?).
- Get a straight quote — one price, nothing hidden, nothing added on the day.
- Enjoy the party — we handle the set‑up, the safety checks and the clear‑up. You take the photos.
The quickest way to book is our contact form — give us the date, postcode and numbers and we’ll come back with a quote. Prefer to talk it through? Ring 07770 568311 or email tom@eclipsearts.co.uk.
Why a Circus Party Works
- Every child joins in — whatever their age or ability, there’s a station where they’ll succeed at something.
- They learn a real skill — plenty of them leave able to juggle or spin a plate, and they’re proud of it.
- You get the morning or afternoon off — we run the whole thing, kit, music and clear‑up included.
- They remember it — of all the parties, the one where they walked a tightrope is the one that sticks.
If you’re still deciding, go back to the five‑star line at the top of this page: “The whole set‑up was brilliant and every child had a go at something.” That’s the whole promise. When you’re ready, get in touch — weekends go quickly.