Gorgie City Farm

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Birthday Parties

Gorgie City Farm Birthday Parties are a unique, hassle free and memorable way to celebrate your child’s special day!

Our parties, ideally suited to children aged between three and seven years old, are available at weekends throughout the year.

We aim to spend most of the party time outside, but as the sun doesn’t always shine in Scotland, the balance of activities is dependent on the weather. The Birthday Tea, however, is always guaranteed!

Our party staff will take care of everything for your child’s special day- all you have to bring is the cake!

Party programme

Welcome
After burning off some steam in our Play Park the children will be collected by our staff, given an introduction with a few safety reminders, then all will be ready to let the fun begin!

Cuddle Corner
Meet and handle the small animals from our Pet Lodge, including at least the guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and maybe a snake!

Farm Tour
A guided tour around the Farm follows the cuddle corner. You will learn a few fun facts and meet our pigs, the cow, sheep and goats, with the chance to feed them too!

Birthday Tea
Your Birthday Tea of sandwiches, sausage rolls or vegetarian pizza, crisps, juice, crispy cake, ice-cream & sauce are served in our Party Room.

Games
Once everyone has eaten our hosts will organise some fun games for the group in the party room before rounding things off by distributing the party bags (approx. value £1.50, containing a selection of small gifts) for each child.

Enjoy animals songs or some very cheesy pop music whilst the children eat and play!


Prices and Bookings

The price for bookings made after 3rd May 2014 for a Birthday Party, including a Birthday Tea and a party bag, is:

£95 for up to 10 children [any age],
£142.50 for 11 to 15 children [any age], and
£190 for 16-20 children (4 yo and over only)

A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to make your booking. The remaining balance is due on the day of the party. Deposits can be made by cheque, cash or card over the phone or bank transfer on request.

Summer – ie April to September the party slots are 10:00-11:30am, noon to 1:30pm or 2.30pm to 4.00pm.

In winter (October – March), the slots are noon-1:30pm and 2:00- 3:30pm.

To make a booking or to find out more information, please email [email protected], telephone 0131 337 4202 between 9:30 and 4:30 or complete the online form [available from 5th May 14].

Bookings will be confirmed in writing. Gorgie City Farm staff are only responsible for the children for the duration of the party.

Please note space in the Party Room and Cuddle Corner is limited, so no more than 4 adults accompanying the party please, unless otherwise negotiated.
We would also encourage the sharing of lifts or travel by bus as parking is very limited.

We invite parents who are not with the party to visit the cafe where they may purchase delicious cakes and coffees etc, they are also welcome to have a wander around the farm and spot the sights for themselves- entry is free!


Feedback received

“… I’ve got 2 older children and we’ve pretty much done the party circuit in Edinburgh over the years but I think this party was the best one we’ve had. …”

“… It was very stress-free for us as parents and everyone commented on the happy, relaxed feel to the afternoon. …”

“Just to say thank you very much for a great party this afternoon. Lauren and Kirsty were superb and the children had a ball.”

“I have just held our daughter’s 3rd birthday party at Gorgie City Farm. It was recommended to me by several people and I’m very glad I opted for it. … … Ros and other staff were helpful and flexible with arrangements. At no point did it feel rushed.”

“… We’ve got lots of good photographs and happy memories from the day, and we’ll definitely be visiting again soon. …”