CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD?
Yes – picnics are encouraged for outdoor consumption; play barn areas and indoor party rooms are dedicated to Hobnosh food only.
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Yes! Please bring your own candles. Sparklers are not allowed indoors as they set off our fire alarm system!
We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons, vehicles or belongings whilst on site. Please remain vigilant with your personal belongings.
We do not offer free party bags - very often these are immediately thrown away or abandoned, creating a terrible amount of paper and plastic waste!
However, if you'd like something to commemorate the day, you may purchase an add-on of one of our lovely Hobbledown-themed party gift sets, which consists of a reusable canvas bag and water bottle.
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Pay the initial deposit to secure the booking. If you are expecting more guests than the initial payment covers, and/or you have taken advantage of the hobtastic party extras, a second payment will be required 7 days before your party date via your account.
- Confirm the Party Time to all your guests.
- Update your RSVPs onto the guest list including any dietary requirements 7 days before your party date so that the Hobnosh team can prepare your feast! You can do this by logging into your account.
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Send RSVP as soon as you can to your party booker, including information of any dietary requirements.
- Review all Need to Know information before the day.
- Head for “Parties and Groups” on the day of the party for arrival and collection.
Helping customers celebrate their special occasion safely is something we are passionate about at Hobbledown. This means protecting people who may have allergies or intolerances.
The introduction of Natasha’s Law (The UK Food Information Amendment) came into force on 01/10/21. This means any birthday cakes, cupcakes or party celebration cakes brought into our venues by the party organiser must be either shop bought or baked by a reputable baker/cake maker. By law these suppliers will have to supply the allergens information.
Unfortunately homemade cakes will no longer be allowed to be brought into birthday parties.
It is your responsibility as organiser of the party to ascertain any allergies that your guests may have and take appropriate action.
Information required on your cake are below:
- Name of supplier (if not shop bought)
- Full ingredients list, with allergenic ingredients emphasised (for example in bold, italics or a different colour).
Each guest and the host will receive a link to enable attendees to declare any dietary requirement before the party day. Please complete this no later than 7 days prior to the party so that our Hobnosh team can prepare your feast.
When picking up your child, please head to our reception area and inform a staff member that you're picking up your child from a party. They will then guide you to the correct location.
Your party lasts for 2 hours. After your party has finished, you and your guests are welcome to stay and enjoy all of Hobbledown (providing the park is still open), including our Imaginarium, indoor and outdoor play areas, our water and bouncing pillows, and any activities or show taking place that day. Please take a look at our 'What's On Board' or ask a member of staff for further details about our activities.
1 adult is needed for every 5 children or less.
If the host would like to book any party extras, these can be added at the time of booking or any time up to 7 days prior to the party date.
• Your chosen themed Party Activity
You are welcome to bring extra siblings or adults, but they will require their own admission ticket which must be purchased in advance of the Party date. They will not be included in the party activity or feast but you will be able to enjoy Hobbledown whilst staying close to siblings at the same time.
Wear your best playwear; we recommend long sleeve tops, trousers, and trainers/full shoes along with sun cream, wellies and raincoats in line with Mother nature’s preference of the day.
Please head to reception when you arrive at Hobbledown and inform a member of staff that you’re here for a party. They will direct you to the meet and greet area, where a Party Hobbler will meet your group.