If you've got kids the chances are that at some point or other you'll find yourself throwing a party for your child and his or her friends. Children's birthday parties have grown enormously in the last few years and there is now an almost endless list of options available for the location, theme and type of party you might want to hold for your little one.
To help you out, we've rounded up some of the main venues in our local area that cater for these events - some of them will be really obvious, but others might just surprise you...
William Gregg Leisure Centre - hold a swimming party, soft play party, kids fit party, disco party or a traditional kids party with your own organised games and entertainment in one of the function rooms- all options on a self catering basis for food.
JL Dance Academy, Ripley - Dancing, games and activities all organised for you, taking the stress out of holding a children's party! Lots of different themes available, including some brand options for 2014.
Serene Retreat, Ripley For kids who love pampering, hair, nails and make-up, 4 - 6 girls can enjoy the steam room, facial, nail file and paint with gems, plus make-up with sparkes! Bring your own food.
Crest of the Wave, Heanor and Ripley - Looking for something a bit different from the boring old McDonalds Happy Meals, and don't want the hassle of preparing loads of sandwiches for fussy eaters? Either of Crest of the Wave's two good sized restaurants can easily cater for all your guests, with great fresh food ready when you are and something for everyone. Alternatively, one of the team can deliver your food to any venue of your choice in the local area.
Nirvana Indian Restaurant, Heanor or Sylhet Spice Indian Restaurant, Ripley - spice up your kids party with some great Indian food. Both our highly recommended restaurants can cater for younger tastes, with fewer spices and plenty of tasty dishes without the fiery heat you'd expect. A great party idea which will make your child feel a little more grown up and sophisticated!
Heanor Town Hall - With a range of rooms of different sizes, Heanor Town Hall might be an option you've not considered before. Prices are low and the location is really central. Room hire only - all parties are self catering.
Wilmot Street Community Centre, Heanor - Newly refurbished and a great indoor or outdoor space at a great rate. Room hire only - all parties are on a self catering basis.
Ripley Leisure Centre - Options include Pool Parties, Disco Party, Roller Skating Party, Street Surfing Party, Bouncy Castle Party, Football/Sports Party, DIY Party in one of the function rooms - all parties are self catering only
Planet Happy, Ripley & Lanky Bills Fun Shack, Langley Mill - two great options for fun, active parties on soft play equipment with catering and party bags provided.
Great Birthday Cakes & Party Food
For tasty, fresh party food without having to spend hours and hours buttering slices of bread, Tricia and Teresa at the Sweet Temptations Tea Rooms in Ripley do a great range of catering options to suit all tastes and all budgets.
They can also make an amazing array of birthday and special occasion cakes - just tell Tricia your theme and she can create the perfect birthday cake to take your child's breath away!
Perfect Party Bags
And for the best party bags guaranteed to be the talking point of the school gate, speak to Dawn at Funky Dory Party Bags - a massive range of personalised or fun printed bags and boxes for your to fill yourself, or ready filled with themed toys, sweets and children's activities. She's also added a some great options for party banners - a great way to say Happy Birthday to your son or daughter for all to see!
Wherever and however you choose to celebrate,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL OF US HERE AT THEBESTOF HEANOR AND RIPLEY
