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Little Seedlings Children’s Parties

Our Little Seedlings parties are designed to keep children entertained while making things easy for you.

From £10.50 per child*, it’s a great-value way to enjoy soft play, tasty food and all the party essentials in one place. Parties from 2 September can be booked on this page: Events | Dobbies Garden Centres

 

What's included

  • 1 hour 30 minutes of soft play.
  • Choice of food – hot meal or children's Afternoon Tea* (£2.63 supplement per child).
  • Unlimited squash.
  • Party extras – invitations, thank you cards, unfilled party bags and a birthday card for the birthday child.

   

Food options 

Children's Hot Menu

Choose one main per child:

  • Chicken nuggets (100% chicken breast) – 194 kcal.
  • Fish fingers (contains omega 3) – 153 kcal.
  • Tomato pasta (V) – 245 kcal.
  • Half jacket potato with beans, cheese or tuna – 404 kcal.
  • Cheese & tomato pizza – 452 kcal.
  • Plant-based goujons – 230 kcal.

All served with a choice of 2 sides: chips, mash (V), peas or beans.


Children’s Afternoon Tea

(£2.63 supplement per child, 946 kcal per serving)

  • Flower-shaped sandwiches (cheddar, ham, tuna mayo, jam).
  • Dobbies plain scone with whipped cream and jam.
  • Carrot & cucumber sticks with cream cheese dip.
  • Sweet treats including a mini doughnut, cupcake and a Tunnock’s teacake.

 

Booking your party

Booking is simple:

  • Pay a £52.50 non-refundable deposit (equivalent to 5 spaces).
  • A colleague will contact you within 48 hours to confirm your party details.
  • The remaining balance is due 14 days before your party.
  • Parties must be booked at least 14 days in advance.


Key information

  • Minimum 8 children, maximum 20 per party.
  • A parent/guardian must remain on site at all times, with a minimum ratio of 1 adult per 10 children.
  • Soft play is shared and not guaranteed to be exclusive use.
  • Party availability, age ranges and capacities vary by store.
  • Please bring your booking confirmation on the day (printed or digital).

For more details, please refer to our terms and conditions and event FAQs.


Availability

Children’s parties are not available at Carlisle, Derby, Galton, Marple, Royston, Stockton, Swansea, Telford and Thornbury.


Attendance Instructions

  • For any questions please refer to our event FAQs
  • A minimum of 8 children at each party is required per booking, up to a maximum of 20
  • Parents and/or guardians of the children attending the party must be present at all times during the party. There must be a ratio of a minimum of 1 adult (excluding Dobbies staff) per 10 children
  • Terms and conditions for children's parties can be found here.  The deposit is non-refundable if cancelled but can be transferred to a different date within reason, subject to availability and stores discretion. Not applicable if requested within 14 days of the orignal booking date.  
  • Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day - either printed or electronically