Birthday Party Guide St Austell & Surrounding Area
Children’s birthday Party Guide – St Austell & Surrounding Area outlines the top 10 venues for kid’s birthday parties in the St Austell area, catering to various interests from high-energy sports to gaming and immersive experiences.
Birthday parties for children aged 5 to 16 in St Austell and the surrounding area.
Keeping the kids entertained and curating that special birthday party idea for your child is often a challenging experience, finding something all the children will enjoy that’s good value, accessible and most importantly fun!
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Located just 5 minutes from St Austell town centre, Kidzworld is the premier all-weather option. It features extensive soft play, slides, a cannon arena, and roller skating. |
Cost: £15.95 per child (Minimum 8 children). Includes: Unlimited play in all zones (Soft Play, Cannon Arena, Roller Skating), a private themed party room, and a hot or cold food buffet. Bonus: The birthday child receives a return pass worth up to £30.00. |
Ages 5–10 (High Energy Fun) Full party buffet included. |
Parents can relax in the cafe while kids burn off energy in a secure environment. |
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A unique outdoor activity where players kick a football into oversized golf holes. It levels the playing field between sporting abilities and is great fun for mixed groups. |
Cost: £14.49 (Hot Food Package) to £15.99 (Pizza Party Package) per player. Activity: 18 holes on either the Parkland (flat) or Hillside (challenging) course. |
Ages 5–16 (High Energy Fun) Meals are served at the “The 19th Hole” clubhouse. Options include pizzas, Pasties, Suasage rolls, and burgers. |
It’s outdoors, competitive but fun, no matter the weather and suitable for teens who might feel too old for soft play. |
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A “Secret World of Play and Trains” located in a hidden valley. The party starts with a nostalgic steam train ride into the park, which feels like a real adventure for younger children. |
Cost: £20.00 per child (Minimum 10 children). Includes: Return steam train ride, day ticket for unlimited access to all attractions (boats, crazy golf, outdoor play), exclusive use of a party room for 2 hours, and VIP access to the indoor soft play in “The Engine Shed.” Adults: Each paying child can bring 1 adult free; the birthday child can bring 2 adults free. |
Best For: Ages 5–9 (Trains & Soft Play) Delicious party food buffet included (hot or cold options). |
It’s a full day out masked as a party. The combination of the train ride, soft play, and outdoor adventure golf keeps children entertained for hours rain or shine. |
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4.Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
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An all-day destination with rollercoasters, water flumes, and animal handling. |
Includes: All-day entry to the park, a buffet meal, and a party host. Perks: The birthday child often goes free, and 2 adults are included free of charge. |
Ages 5–10 (Theme Park Fans) Hot or cold buffet options served in a dedicated party room. |
It’s a full day out rather than just a 2-hour slot, offering good value if you have the time. |
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A large trampoline park featuring dodgeball courts, foam pits, and slam dunk lanes. It’s a short drive from St Austell but worth it for the scale of the facility. |
Cost: Packages start from approx. £14.99 – £20.00 per person (minimum 5 guests). Includes: 60 minutes of bouncing, grip socks, and 30 minutes in a private party room. |
Ages 6–14 (Bouncing Energy) Pizza or hot dogs are included, plus unlimited squash. |
Guaranteed to tire them out. The “Air Bag” and dodgeball are huge hits with ages 10-12. |
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A giant “Total Wipeout” style inflatable obstacle course on a lake. Note: This is a seasonal activity (usually warmer months) and requires participants to be confident swimmers. |
Approx. £20.00 – £27.00 per person per session. 1 hour negotiating slides, trampolines, and climbing walls on the water. Wetsuits are usually provided. |
Ages 8–16 There isn’t a dedicated “party room” package, but you can book a table at the on-site Lookout Bar & Eatery for pizzas/burgers afterwards. |
It provides a high-adrenaline, hilarious experience that looks great on social media (perfect for teens). |
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Based at the Eden Project, this site hosts England’s longest zip wire. For parties, the high ropes course or giant swing are popular. |
Variable. Skywire is £42pp; Skytrek (high ropes) is £32pp. Packages available for groups. |
Ages 10–16 Minimum age 8 years; minimum weight 35kg for the zip wire Snack bar on-site or access to Eden Project cafes (no Eden entry ticket needed for Hangloose). |
A bucket-list experience for adventurous children |
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A reliable classic. Ozzell Bowl offers 8 lanes of ten-pin bowling, arcade games, and a soft play area for younger siblings. |
Cost: £13.95 per child. Includes: One game of bowling, a kid’s meal (burger/nuggets), a dessert, a squash drink, and 30 minutes in the soft play (age permitting). |
Ages 6–16 (Classic Party & Rainy Days) Diner-style food is included in the party price. |
It’s centrally located, affordable, and bowling is a socially inclusive activity for mixed abilities. |
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A private movie screening or a “Gaming Party” where you play Xbox/PlayStation on the big cinema screen. |
Cost: ~£10.00 per child (Minimum 5 children). Includes: Movie admission, reserved seating, and a “Kid’s Combo” (popcorn, drink, sweets). Gaming Hire: You can hire a screen to play your own console games for a fixed fee (approx. £99 for 2 hours). |
Ages 5–12 (Low Stress / Small Groups) Snacks included; bringing your own birthday cake is usually permitted if arranged in advance. |
Very easy for parents to manage and great for winter birthdays. |
Best For: Ages 5–10 (High Energy Fun)
Located just 5 minutes from St Austell town centre, Kidzworld is the premier all-weather option. It features extensive soft play, slides, a cannon arena, and roller skating.
- Location: Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell.
- Party Package:
- Cost: £15.95 per child (Minimum 8 children).
- Includes: Unlimited play in all zones (Soft Play, Cannon Arena, Roller Skating), a private themed party room, and a hot or cold food buffet.
- Bonus: The birthday child receives a return pass worth up to £30.00.
- Food: Full party buffet included.
- Why it works: Parents can relax in the cafe while kids burn off energy in a secure environment.
The “Any Time” Beach. Unlike nearby Porthpean or Pentewan, this huge sandy beach is dog-friendly 365 days a year. Shallow water is great for
Best For: Ages 5–16 (Active & Competitive)
A unique and original outdoor activity where players kick a football into oversized holes, set in 18 acres, with two 36 hole courses. It levels the playing field between sporting abilities and is great fun for mixed groups.
- Location: Trenowah Road, St Austell (near Eden Project).
- Party Package:
- Cost: £14.49 (Hot Food Package) to £15.99 (Pizza Party Package) per player.
- Activity: 18 holes on either the Parkland (flat) or Hillside (challenging) course.
- Food: Meals are served in “The 19th Hole” clubhouse. Options include pizza, hot dogs, or burgers.
- Why it works: It’s outdoors, whatever the weather, competitive but fun, and suitable for teens who might feel too old for soft play.
Best For: Ages 5–12 (Trains & Soft Play)
A “Secret World of Play and Trains” located in a hidden valley. The party starts with a nostalgic steam train ride into the park, which feels like a real adventure for younger children.
- Location: St Newlyn East (approx. 20 mins drive from St Austell).
- Party Package:
- Cost: £20.00 per child (Minimum 10 children).
- Includes: Return steam train ride, day ticket for unlimited access to all attractions (boats, crazy golf, outdoor play), exclusive use of a party room for 2 hours, and VIP access to the indoor soft play in “The Engine Shed.”
- Adults: Each paying child can bring 1 adult free; the birthday child can bring 2 adults free.
- Food: Delicious party food buffet included (hot or cold options).
- Why it works: It’s a full day out masked as a party. The combination of the train ride, soft play, and outdoor adventure golf keeps children entertained for hours rain or shine.
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Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
Best For: Ages 5–10 (Theme Park Fans)
An all-day destination with rollercoasters, water flumes, and animal handling.
- Location: Tredinnick, near Wadebridge (25-30 mins drive).
- Party Package:
- Includes: All-day entry to the park, a buffet meal, and a party host.
- Perks: The birthday child often goes free, and 2 adults are included free of charge.
- Food: Hot or cold buffet options served in a dedicated party room.
- Why it works: It’s a full day out rather than just a 2-hour slot, offering good value if you have the time.
Best For: Ages 6–14 (Bouncing Energy)
A large trampoline park featuring dodgeball courts, foam pits, and slam dunk lanes. It’s a short drive from St Austell but worth it for the scale of the facility.
- Location: Callywith Gate Industrial Estate, Bodmin (20 mins drive).
- Party Package:
- Cost: Packages start from approx. £14.99 – £20.00 per person (minimum 5 guests).
- Includes: 60 minutes of bouncing, grip socks, and 30 minutes in a private party room.
- Food: Pizza or hot dogs are included, plus unlimited squash.
- Why it works: Guaranteed to tire them out. The “Air Bag” and dodgeball are huge hits with ages 10-12.
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Best For: Ages 8–16 (Summer/Water Lovers)
A giant “Total Wipeout” style inflatable obstacle course on a lake. Note: This is a seasonal activity (usually warmer months) and requires participants to be confident swimmers.
- Location: St Columb Major (20 mins drive).
- Activity Cost: Approx. £20.00 – £27.00 per person per session.
- Activity: 1 hour negotiating slides, trampolines, and climbing walls on the water. Wetsuits are usually provided.
- Food: There is no dedicated “party room” package, but you can book a table at the on-site Lookout Bar & Eatery for pizzas/burgers afterwards.
- Why it works: It provides a high-adrenaline, hilarious experience that looks great on social media (perfect for teens).
Best For: Ages 10–16 (Adrenaline Junkies)
Based at the Eden Project, this site hosts England’s longest zip wire. For parties, the high ropes course or giant swing are popular.
- Location: Bodelva (Eden Project car park).
- Cost: Variable. Skywire is ~£42pp; Skytrek (high ropes) is ~£32pp. Packages available for groups.
- Restrictions: Minimum age 8 years; minimum weight 35kg for the zip wire.
- Food: Snack bar on-site or access to Eden Project cafes (no Eden entry ticket needed for Hangloose).
- Why it works: A bucket-list experience for adventurous children.
Best For: Ages 6–16 (Classic Party & Rainy Days)
A reliable classic. Ozzell Bowl offers 8 lanes of ten-pin bowling, arcade games, and a soft play area for younger siblings.
- Location: Priory Car Park, St Austell Town Centre.
- Party Package:
- Cost: £13.95 per child.
- Includes: One game of bowling, a kid’s meal (burger/nuggets), a dessert, a squash drink, and 30 minutes in the soft play (age permitting).
- Food: Diner-style food is included in the party price.
- Why it works: It’s centrally located, affordable, and bowling is a socially inclusive activity for mixed abilities.
A private movie screening or a “Gaming Party” where you play Xbox/PlayStation on the big cinema screen.
- Location: White River Place, St Austell.
- Party Package:
- Cost: ~£10.00 per child (Minimum 5 children).
- Includes: Movie admission, reserved seating, and a “Kid’s Combo” (popcorn, drink, sweets).
- Gaming Hire: You can hire a screen to play your own console games for a fixed fee (approx. £99 for 2 hours).
- Food: Snacks included; bringing your own birthday cake is usually permitted if arranged in advance.
- Why it works: Very easy for parents to manage and great for winter birthdays.
