We love celebrating birthdays outdoors!

A birthday party at Ambleford is a truly unique experience. Our priority is making lasting muddy memories for you and your child.

How it works

We have tried to simplify the process of getting exactly the party you want.


  1. Choose your theme
    We offer something to meet the interests of most children, whatever their age or ability. We have 6 to choose from but are happy to discuss your specific requirements.
  2. Choose the package
    We offer 3 levels of pricing to suit your budget and specific requirements.
  3. Tailor your day
    Our priority is that you get the day you want. Once you make your enquiry, we will consult with you all the way up to the big day.
  4. Party!
    On the day we will have the site and facilities ready for your arrival. You just need to turn up and make some memories.

Chose a theme to start your birthday adventure!

Forest Adventure – ages 5+

What could be more fun than larking about in the woods with your mates? Led by a qualified Forest School leader and assistant we explore through group games and activities the fun that be had in nature.

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Den/shelter building
  • Woodland Crafts
  • Campfire in the round house or in the woods
  • Woodland party games
  • Team work activities
  • Treasure hunt
  • Compass reading and navigation games

Little Saplings – ages 0-4

All children attending must be accompanied by a parent or carer but that only adds to the woodland fun!

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Campfire in the round house
  • Fireside stories
  • Bug hunt/nature trail
  • Woodland party games
  • Team work activities
  • Treasure hunt

Knights & Legends – ages 7+

Build a woodland fortress, design shields, learn safe swordplay, archery and/or axe throwing, complete medieval challenges and defend the kingdom.

Archery & Axe throwing is available for older children.

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Campfire in the round house
  • Soft archery at targets
  • Axe throwing (ages 9+)
  • Team work activities
Dinosaur birthday party

Prehistoric Party – ages 4+

If your child loves dinosaurs and history lets step back in time and become real-life cavemen for the day!

Our roundhouse is the perfect backdrop to living out your prehistoric fantasies .

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Fossil hunting
  • Dino story-time (age dependant)
  • Treasure hunt
  • Fire in the round house
  • Dinosaur-themed party games
  • Caveman face painting
  • Cave painting

Wild Art – ages 5+

Our wild art party allows your child to explore their creative side and is tailored to their age and ability. Our aim for the day is for each child to leave us with a gallery ready piece of art.

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Guided by a qualified art teacher and/or professional artist
  • Sketch book drawing to water colour painting with an easel (ages 8+)
  • Natural installation creation
  • Woodland party games
  • Team work activities

Survive in the Wild – ages 9+

Children become woodland survivalists, learning fire lighting, shelter building, whittling, knots and wilderness skills before tackling a final survival challenge.

Age appropriate activities may include…

  • Fire lighting using flint and steel
  • Building survival shelters and woodland dens
  • Whittling and basic knife skills
  • Learning essential knots and lashings
  • Wilderness first aid and emergency survival skills
  • Camouflage, concealment and stealth challenges
  • Finding and purifying water
  • The ultimate team survival challenge!

Party Packages

Please choose a party package to suit your requirements or budget, then select a theme appropriate to the age or interests of your child.

Self-catered – £295

+ 2 hour party for up to 10 children (£15 charge for any additional children up to a max of 20)
+ Qualified Forest School Leader and assistant (dependant on ages and numbers)
+ Themed digital invitations
+ Marshmallow toasting or hot chocolate (theme dependant)
+ All activities related to your chosen theme

Fully-catered – £425

+ 2 hour party for up to 10 children (£20 charge for any additional children up to a max of 20)
+ Qualified Forest School Leader and/or assistant (dependant on ages and numbers)
+ Themed digital invitations
+ Marshmallow toasting or hot chocolate (theme dependant)
+ Ambleford gift
+ All activities related to your chosen theme
+ Cooked Hotdogs and party nibbles
+ Unlimited squash
+ Birthday cupcakes
+ Plastic free party bags

Optional extras

A Little Something for the Grown-Ups


While the children are off enjoying their woodland adventures, why not treat the grown-ups too?

Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee, a warming cup of tea or a delicious hot chocolate, accompanied by a choice of freshly baked morning pastries or a traditional cream tea.

Morning Coffee & Pastries

While the children enjoy their woodland adventures, relax with a freshly brewed coffee, tea or hot chocolate, accompanied by a delicious selection of buttery croissants and pains au chocolat.

£5.50 per person

Woodland Cream Tea

Enjoy a traditional cream tea in our beautiful woodland setting. A freshly baked scone served with strawberry jam and clotted cream, accompanied by your choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

£5.50 per person

A lovely opportunity to relax, catch up with friends and enjoy the surroundings while we take care of the birthday celebrations.

Available for groups of six or more adults. Please book in advance.


Hot Dogs for the Grown-Ups
(fully catered option only)

Why should the children have all the fun? Treat the grown-ups to a freshly prepared hot dog, served in a soft bun with a choice of onions, ketchup and mustard. Perfect for enjoying around the campfire while the children are off on their woodland adventures.

£5.50 per person