Phil’s Cotswold Children’s Parties - Gloucestershire Party Entertainment

Phil’s Cotswold Children’s Parties - Gloucestershire Party Entertainment Magic and more for children's parties age 2 - 9! Magic tricks, puppets, disco, games, balloon models!

Providing the very best in entertainment for 2-9 year olds at parties in Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. We provide disco, magic, bubbles, puppets, clowning, games, balloon modelling and glitter tattoos.

Let’s GLOW!UV PARTIES at Leisure at Cheltenham!Here’s a little more info:- It’s one hour of EPIC UV entertainment with R...
24/01/2025

Let’s GLOW!
UV PARTIES at Leisure at Cheltenham!

Here’s a little more info:

- It’s one hour of EPIC UV entertainment with Roxy or Olivia followed by 45 minutes in the food room at the leisure centre
- Parties can only be held at the leisure centre as we literally bought the biggest UV lights and the kit can’t be moved (this is when the perfectionism/hyperfocus kicked in; back in summer 2024 we kept buying UV lights, trying them out in the studio then saying “NOT GOOD ENOUGH YET” and went back for bigger lights - until we had bought ones the size of a widescreen TV!!)
- We have two formats (with magic show for younger and without magic show for older) and it’s suitable for age 3-9.
- It costs £175 plus food cost per child which starts at £5 for cold food or £8 for hot. Lots of people ask if you have to get the food and yes you do, (the room hire for the two rooms would cost half of your £175 if the leisure centre charged full price, so they are making this possible with their generosity on room hire, so supporting them with buying their food is how we can feasibly manage to run the parties!). In the spring we are going to have to raise prices to include a bit more towards room hire, but will try and keep this rise as minimal as possible!
- It’s suitable for max 30 kids (due to capacity of the food room) but there’s loads of space for their adults to come too.
- The session times are 12:30-2:15, 2-3:45pm and 3:30-5:15pm!
- To book, you send me (Hannah) a message to double check the slot is available, then fill in a short form at https://cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/book and I send you all your booking info and an invoice, and send your info on to the leisure centre who contact you to take your food order!

For more info send me a message or visit: https://cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/uv/

📷 all the good photos are taken by Gloucestershire’s favourite family and newborn photographer Moments By Katie Mitchell Photography ! 🤩

Happy January! How was December already 16 and a half days ago, it feels like we are all only just recovering!!It shows ...
16/01/2025

Happy January! How was December already 16 and a half days ago, it feels like we are all only just recovering!!

It shows how much mental load parents carry pre-Christmas as January comes and every year it’s an absolute deluge of party emails, parents finally have space to think about other things and you are all planning such lovely, special parties for your kids. It’s really amazing to think of how many lucky kids there are out there who are so loved, no matter what they are doing for their birthday, from a special night in at home with their family or all the bells and whistles of a party. I do think at least once a day in this job: “wow, parents are so amazing”, and I hope we can all try and remember how amazing we are in the madness of surviving life with young kids!!

We are getting really full for Phil’s diary, the only weekend slots left are a slot on 1st March at the Reddings Cheltenham (Phil plus venue day), and then after that it’s 17th May for the next available weekend!

We do also recommend 1.5 hour after school parties and there a few of these left for most months, and UV has much better availability, with lots of weekends having at least one slot left.

Looking forward to starting our Story Explorers sessions on the last Tuesdays of each month, doing a half term show at Dunkertons, and of course, starting writing an epic Easter show - code name: Phil the BUNNY! 🐰 and dates coming soon!

Come away on a preschool adventure on Tuesday 28th Jan……Story Explorers at Dunkertons - we are go!!! 🚗 🚀 ⛴️ 🫧 I know I’v...
06/01/2025

Come away on a preschool adventure on Tuesday 28th Jan…
…Story Explorers at Dunkertons - we are go!!! 🚗 🚀 ⛴️ 🫧

I know I’ve had lots of messages from people about when they can next see Phil at Dunkertons - Story Explorers tickets are now live on their website to buy: £10 for a single child or £15 for siblings (siblings under 1 free)

Last Tuesday of every month, non stop fun for pre school kids with Phil in two age groups:
Littlies (aimed at age 1-2.5) 9:30-10:25am
Biggies (aimed at age 2-4) 10:35-11:30am

Jan 28th - vrooooming vehicles 🚗
Feb 25th and March 25th - theme TBA, any requests will be taken into account!

Also tickets are on their website for the Monday of Feb half term for a regular party for older kids 🎉

Catch Phil performing two Elf shows on New Year’s Day at the racecourse! 🐎🎄
17/12/2024

Catch Phil performing two Elf shows on New Year’s Day at the racecourse! 🐎🎄

Don't Miss Out

Phil the Elf!I got snaps this morning at lovely Dunkertons, it was such a great time!!Sat 21st and Mon 23rd Dec are full...
14/12/2024

Phil the Elf!

I got snaps this morning at lovely Dunkertons, it was such a great time!!

Sat 21st and Mon 23rd Dec are full so your last chance to get tickets is WEDS 18th DEC at Reddings Community Centre, 4pm and 5:30pm!

Tickets: cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

We are having so much fun with the Elf show!!!!2 dates down, Next one is 9:30am tomorrow at Dunkertons and there’s still...
13/12/2024

We are having so much fun with the Elf show!!!!

2 dates down, Next one is 9:30am tomorrow at Dunkertons and there’s still a couple of tickets left (if you want an extra adult ticket message me as I’ve found a way!)

Thanks so much to all of you coming out to see the show, it’s amazing ❤️

Phil better get some sleep as it’s up early for set up, show at Dunk, casual 2 hour birthday party then on to the amazing, magical Christmas Prom, quick night of sleep then off on some travels for a special birthday for a customer all the way in London!!

Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

Phil the Elf!STARTS THIS WEEK!!Tickets and info: cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elfThursday 12th Dec 4pm @ St Paul’s Chu...
09/12/2024

Phil the Elf!

STARTS THIS WEEK!!

Tickets and info: cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

Thursday 12th Dec 4pm @ St Paul’s Church Chelt
Friday 13th Dec 4pm (nearly full!) & 5:30pm @ Reddings Community Centre Chelt
Sat 14th Dec 9:30am @ Dunkertons Cheltenham
Weds 18th 4pm & 5:30pm @ the Reddings
Sat 21st 9:30 & 11am @ Dunkertons (sold out)
Mon 23rd 10 & 11:30am @ Reddings (both sold out but we just added a couple of tickets to both showings this morning because we are hoping people will be ok to park by Costa for overflow - Christmas latte opportunity! - we recommend arriving 10-15 mins early for parking!)

It’s finally time! Elf show number one is a GO!!! Just a casual 410 children in one go to kick the season off!! 🥳🎄
06/12/2024

It’s finally time! Elf show number one is a GO!!! Just a casual 410 children in one go to kick the season off!! 🥳🎄

Phil the Elf!Expect a non stop MAD hour of fun, as Phil the Elf, who has been asked to stand in from Grandpa Elf at the ...
29/11/2024

Phil the Elf!

Expect a non stop MAD hour of fun, as Phil the Elf, who has been asked to stand in from Grandpa Elf at the last minute, shows the children round the annual Elf workshop tour whilst trying to make sure nothing goes wrong!

Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

Look what turned up through my letter box this morning! It’s a post card all the way from the North Pole!Catch the magic...
25/11/2024

Look what turned up through my letter box this morning! It’s a post card all the way from the North Pole!

Catch the magical workshop tour - crammed full of clowning, giggles and surprises - on 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 21st and 23rd Dec in Cheltenham.
All the details and booking via:
Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

Competition results!I’ve tallied up all the votes and we have:4th place Dunalley Primary School Dunalley Primary School ...
22/11/2024

Competition results!

I’ve tallied up all the votes and we have:
4th place Dunalley Primary School Dunalley Primary School PTFA with 9 votes
3rd place Greatfield Park School with 22 votes
2nd place Lakeside PTA with 53 votes
🏅1st place Woodmancote School PTA with 63 votes

This means Woodmancote gets the prize for most votes!
I then numbered all the votes and picked a number at random to choose the random winner too, and that came out as Woodmancote haha, so I re-picked (which I’m sure Woodmancote would have wanted) and…Lakeside won!

We’ve also thrown one in for Greatfield as they are one form entry unlike the other finalists, and also Dunalley, did you know your school is literally right next door to the 12th Dec Showing? I’ve thrown in a family ticket just for that showing for you too. So all top four voting schools get a prize in the end.

If someone from Lakeside/Woodmancote/Dunalley PTA gets in touch I’ll email you a voucher, otherwise I will get in touch via the schools main email addresses next week.

Thanks so much everyone for taking part ❤️ thanks so much for supporting our little family biz with our ambitious, massive, one man panto, it’s going to be so funny, it’s definitely the best thing we’ve ever made, Phil already has me in creases while we rehearse ❤️
Tickets: https://cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf/

🎄COMPETITION TIME 🎄Win a raffle prize for your school/nursery - two family tickets up for grabs!If you would like a fami...
12/11/2024

🎄COMPETITION TIME 🎄
Win a raffle prize for your school/nursery - two family tickets up for grabs!

If you would like a family ticket voucher to add to your school/nursery/charity Christmas raffle prizes please vote below! Most votes wins!
(Voucher is valid for 12th, 13th, 18th dates)

TO ENTER: tag someone (each tag = one vote), and then also tell me the name of the school/nursery/charity you are nominating. I will get a tally going over Facebook and Instagram and the most votes wins. (We will also pick one at random for an extra voucher otherwise I just realised it’s not fair for smaller vs bigger schools).
Voting closes 5pm on 19th Nov.

THANK YOU for spreading the word far and wide, we can’t believe how many tickets we have sold and I promise you, Phil the Elf is going to be working his little Christmas baubles off getting the most ambitious show we’ve ever done together for you in time.

EXPECT non stop action and giggles; joyful madness aimed at ages 3-8 but enjoyable for absolutely all ages.

TO BOOK YOUR TICKET and find dates/info:
Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf (link in bio)

Thur 12th Dec 4pm @ St Paul’s Church Cheltenham
Fri 13th 4-5pm and 5:30-6:30pm @ the Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham
Sat 14th 9:30am @ Dunkertons
Weds 18th 4-5pm and 5:30-6:30pm @ the Reddings
Sat 21st 9:30am and 11am (SOLD OUT) @ Dunkertons
Mon 23rd @ Reddings (SOLD OUT!

Child £7.50 Adult £3.50
Or for Dunkertons dates: Child £13 with free adult

Phil the Elf! Expect non-stop action and laughter from Phil the Elf as he welcomes the kids into his workshop for a mad-...
09/11/2024

Phil the Elf!
Expect non-stop action and laughter from Phil the Elf as he welcomes the kids into his workshop for a mad-cap show crammed with magic and clowning, and warm Christmassy fun!
Aimed at ages 3-8.
Shows on 13th , 14th, 21st and 23rd are all almost sold out so book now to get your tickets while you can!
Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

Elf updates!Both Dunkertons 21st dates are nearly fully booked 😯 so we have squeeeeezed in another Dunkerton’s date befo...
25/10/2024

Elf updates!

Both Dunkertons 21st dates are nearly fully booked 😯 so we have squeeeeezed in another Dunkerton’s date before a day of parties, into 14th Dec morning at 9:30am. Its not up on the website yet so you’ll have to wait to get tickets, but we wanted to let you know asap as tickets are non transferable once bought!

In other updates, we’re on elf suit number two, elf ears number two, getting a residual glittery glow coming into the house, munching on candy canes 24/7 and getting pumped for November when Elf hyper focus begins and we go deep into character to finish writing the show. Gingerbread anyone? 😂

This show is honestly going to be so much fun! 🎄🎉
Cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/elf

(There’s also just two spaces left now for a whole school show, on 11th and 12th Dec.)

Olivia is now a fully fledged UV PARTY entertainer!! We were sooooo proud of her at her practice party this week, it was...
24/10/2024

Olivia is now a fully fledged UV PARTY entertainer!! We were sooooo proud of her at her practice party this week, it was BRILLIANT!

All UV parties only available at Leisure at Cheltenham. One hour non stop UV fun, followed by 45 mins in the food room. Cost £175 for entertainer and room hire; food cost additional, starting at £5 per child. Only a couple of slots left for Nov and Dec!

All the info at: cotswoldchildrensparties.co.uk/uv



This one is now FULLY BOOKED however there are still spaces for the EXACT same Teddy Bear’s Picnic session at , TOMORROW...
15/10/2024

This one is now FULLY BOOKED however there are still spaces for the EXACT same Teddy Bear’s Picnic session at , TOMORROW (weds)! Also, next Wednesday there are still spaces for Dino Disco and our last ever regular Story Explorers session (sniff sniff 🥹)

The two Wednesday sessions are at:
9:30am and 10:35am at Bramery Business Park Cheltenham (opposite Botanica Coffee Shop)
Book via link: https://nurturingbeg.bookwhen.com/schedules/92m22mkv9chr

Or if you’re a massive fan (who isn’t?) come and see Phil on 29th October at 11am for his bubble trouble show (the show he did at Dunkertons on 29th August!). There are only a handful of tickets left for that one too ❤️

Phil has been fully booked for the 2024 weekends for a while, and I can see 2025 filling up fast. I’ve been trying to th...
11/10/2024

Phil has been fully booked for the 2024 weekends for a while, and I can see 2025 filling up fast. I’ve been trying to think of what we can do to increase capacity and I did have a little brain wave one day last week -
Phil PLUS venue days!
This means instead of doing two parties a day, he can do three, and we get to say yes to more of you!
Plus, hiring a venue can be a faff, so that’s all done for you, and we’ll absorb a bit of the cost so you save a little bit too. Phil is very handy with a sweep and plans to help you tidy up however you need. He will have the chairs and tables all set up when you arrive so it’s just a case of un packing whatever your food option is into the kitchen and putting up a decoration of your choice if you wanted.

We’ve gone ahead and booked some rooms as between Phil’s diary and the Zumba/yoga classes in the village halls of Cheltenham there were hardly many dates left!

We’ve booked:

25th January 2025 at Emmanuel Church Meeting Room, Cheltenham, GL53 7PJ

1st March 2025 at The Reddings Community Centre, GL51 6RF

22nd March 2025 at Emmanuel Church Meeting Room, Cheltenham

3rd May 2025 at The Reddings Community Centre

And they will all be available for 10-12, 12:30-2:30 and 3-5pm parties! You will have 10ish mins to tidy away and 20ish mins to set up.

Is there another venue you wish we would book?

(Thanks to super talented face painter .face.paint for this lush pic)

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Cheltenham

Telephone

+447540145555

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