Kids Party Entertainer Near Me in Bristol — Circus Workshops Kids Never Forget
Looking for a kids party entertainer near you? eclipseArts brings a full circus experience directly to your venue — school, garden, village hall, or community space — anywhere across Bristol, Bath, and the South West.
We’re not a standard party company. We arrive with enough circus equipment for 100+ children, age-appropriate music, and the kind of hands-on, laugh-out-loud energy that makes birthday parties genuinely memorable. Every session is run by Tom Makin, a professional circus performer with 30 years of experience working with children and families across the UK.
What's Included in Every Party
Every eclipseArts party session includes the following as standard — there are no hidden extras:
What We Bring:
– Full circus equipment for 100+ children
– Tightrope, spinning plates, fun wheels, micro bikes
– Parachute games and much more
– Age-appropriate party music
– Balloon twisting (included in all packages)
– Expert teaching and demonstration throughout
What the Kids Experience:
– Hands-on sessions — every child gets involved
– Real circus skills they can actually try and take home
– Non-stop movement, laughter and surprises
– The right atmosphere from the moment we arrive
– Every child leaves with their own balloon creation
– Confidence-building, inclusive fun for all abilities
Party Packages & Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing. Balloon twisting is included in every package.
2 Hour Circus Party — £350
Full circus equipment for 100+ children, age-appropriate music, juggling, tightrope, spinning plates, parachute games, fun wheels, micro bikes + balloon twisting
All packages include balloon twisting as standard. Price depends on location. Contact us for a confirmed quote — we’ll always be upfront about any travel costs.
How a Circus Party Works
1. We arrive early and set up the full circus kit before the children come in — no waiting around, no chaos.
2. The music goes on and the circus begins. Tom introduces each piece of equipment, demonstrates what it can do, and invites every child to have a go.
3. Children rotate freely between stations — tightrope, spinning plates, juggling, fun wheels, parachute games and more. Everyone goes at their own pace, with Tom teaching and cheering them on throughout.
4. Balloon twisting runs throughout the session — every child gets to choose and take home their own balloon creation.
5. We pack everything up cleanly and leave — you’re left with a room full of happy, slightly exhausted children and parents who can’t stop saying thank you.
What Parents and Organisers Say
“Wow, what a wonderful day the children had. I would certainly recommend Tom for a circus skills workshop for schools. The resources were great and all activities were age-appropriate. So many children shone who normally find school a bit tricky.”
— Alex Chambers, Holme CE School
“Thank you Tom for a fantastic circus workshop at our Down’s Syndrome fun day. You showed great patience and skill. Your workshop was the highlight of the day.”
— Elsa, Down’s Syndrome Oxford
“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.
Where We Travel
eclipseArts is based in Keynsham, Bristol (BS31). We regularly travel across:
Core Area: Bristol & BS postcodes, Bath & NE Somerset, Keynsham & surrounds
Regular Coverage: Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
Extended Coverage: Devon, Dorset, South Wales
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — we’ll let you know travel costs upfront and do our best to make it work.
Ready to Book Your Circus Party?
Parties from £350 · Balloon twisting included · Bristol & South West
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Children’s Entertainer in Bristol — What You Actually Get
If you are searching for a children’s entertainer in Bristol, you are usually after one thing: someone who can hold a room of kids for two hours without a single “I’m bored”. That is exactly what a circus party does. Tom Makin has been performing and teaching circus for over 30 years, and every party is run by a fully DBS-checked, insured performer — not an agency sending whoever is free that Saturday.
Rather than a magic show or a disco where the children sit and watch, a children’s party entertainer from eclipseArts gets every child on their feet. They spin plates, walk the tightrope, juggle, ride micro bikes and play parachute games. Balloon twisting is included in every package as standard, and parents tell us the same thing every time: the quiet kid at the back ends up leading the parade.
Children’s entertainment in Bristol and the surrounding area
We cover Bristol and the surrounding towns, including Keynsham, Bath, Yate, Thornbury, Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea. If you are comparing children’s entertainment in Bristol for a birthday party, a school event or a community day, we bring the full circus kit — enough equipment for 100+ children — so nothing is shared and nobody queues for long. For a circus skills birthday party of that size, that matters.
Not sure which kind of entertainer suits your child? A circus skills party is the same thing under a different name — if you are looking for a circus skills party or a circus skills birthday party in Bristol, this is the one we run. A circus party works brilliantly for ages 5 and up, mixes well with a themed birthday, and doubles up as a school workshop. Have a look at our birthday party ideas for kids if you are still deciding, or get in touch and we will tell you honestly whether a circus party is the right fit — and what it will cost.
** Fully DBS Checked, Public Liability Insured, and Full Risk Assessments Provided **
Kids Party Entertainer Bristol — Frequently Asked Questions
What age is a kids party entertainer suitable for?
Our circus parties work best from around age 5 upwards — old enough to follow a demo and have a proper go. Younger siblings are always welcome and we give them simpler kit (scarves, hoops, small plates) so nobody is left standing at the side. For under-5s we usually recommend our kids face painting in Bristol or a shorter session. Either way it is the same kids party entertainer Bristol families have been booking for years.
How much does a kids entertainer in Bristol cost?
A two-hour circus party starts from £350 and includes the full kit for 100+ children, age-appropriate music, expert teaching throughout and balloon twisting for every child. As a kids entertainer in Bristol, Tom runs the whole session himself — you are booking the circus party entertainer, not an agency sending whoever is free. Travel is free within 20 miles of Keynsham, then 50p per mile beyond that. There are no hidden extras — see our pricing page for the full breakdown.
How long does a party entertainer session last?
Two hours is the standard and the sweet spot — long enough to get properly stuck into every station, short enough to end while they are still buzzing. Shorter and longer sessions are available on request, and we will tell you honestly which suits your group size and age range.
How many children can you entertain at once?
We bring enough circus equipment for 100+ children, so nobody queues and nobody shares. Groups of 10 to 40 work beautifully in a hall or garden, and we run larger school and community events regularly — see our circus skills workshops.
Do you travel to my area?
Yes. We are based in Keynsham and cover Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Yate, Thornbury, Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea as standard, with free travel within 20 miles of Keynsham, then 50p per mile beyond that. Further afield we quote upfront so there are no surprises.
Is the entertainer DBS-checked and insured?
Every eclipseArts party is run by Tom Makin personally — fully DBS-checked, £10m public liability insured, with a full risk assessment supplied on request. You are booking the performer, not an agency sending whoever is free that Saturday.