Children and family activities

Children’s birthday parties

Gymnastics birthday parties

Looking for a fun, active, and memorable way to celebrate your child’s big day? Our gymnastics-themed birthday parties are packed with energy, excitement, and plenty of time to play! Hosted in our dedicated gymnastics arena, children can enjoy games, obstacle courses, and free play on our world-class equipment, all under the supervision of our friendly, qualified coaches.

What's included in your party package?

The base package covers up to 10 children for £200. Extra guests up to 25 at £10 each.
Your party will enjoy one hour in our Gymnastics Arena, led by two qualified gymnastics coaches. They'll keep everyone entertained with games, skill-building activities, and plenty of fun using all our equipment.
45 minutes in your private party room. This is the perfect space for cake and celebrations. You're welcome to bring your own food, plates and decorations to personalise the party.
One hour on the Play Tower, making the total party time 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Juice and water for all.
Invitations included upon request.

Important details:

Food and Staff: Please note, food and party room staff are not provided, so you're welcome to bring your own catering and decorations to make it extra special!
Easy Booking: Secure your date with a 50% deposit. We kindly ask for at least 4 weeks' advance notice to ensure we can accommodate your party.
Our parties are ideal for pre-schoolers up to 12 years old.
We have a viewing area with seating where adults can relax and escape the noise while still keeping an eye on the fun.

Booking times:

Saturdays – 2:00-4:45pm or 3:15-6:00pm.
Sundays – 1:00-3.45pm or 3:30- 6:15pm.

Ready to find out more?

Birthday parties at the Wallace Centre

Planning a fun-filled, stress-free children’s party has never been easier!

What’s included

Enjoy full and exclusive hire of our sports hall, complete with:

Bouncy Castle
Mixed sports and games
Tables and chairs area for food

Our friendly team will be on hand to help and you’re welcome to use our on-site equipment or bring in extra entertainment to make the day truly special.

Food and Catering

Parties are self-catering only, but we provide a kitchen area with hot and cold water for your convenience.

Party package details

Price: £161
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 35 children

Important information

Children over 8: Minimum of 2 supervising adults
Children under 8: 1 adult per 3 children
All staff are DBS checked, and a qualified first aider will be on site at all times.

Ready to plan the perfect party? Speak to our team for availability.

Holiday activities

Available to children aged 5 to 16 years (including 4-year-old children enrolled in reception at Stoke-on-Trent schools) and primarily aimed at children who are eligible for free school meals, the sessions will include a range of physical activities, arts and crafts and exciting new experiences run by expert organisations including STEM activities. A healthy meal will also be provided for each attendee.

To find out more, please visit Holiday Activities and Food | Holiday Activities and Food | Stoke-on-Trent

Space

Space 2026 is ready to blast off – with activities now online and more being added daily. Over 9,000 young people aged 8-17 enjoyed Space last Summer, totalling 46,988 hours of engagement! Space 2026 will run from Monday 27 July until Friday 28 August and will offer a variety of activities including swimming and gym passes, multi sports and park events, trips out and arts and crafts.

To find out more and book activities for your child, please visit Stoke – Staffordshire Space

Stoke-on-Trent Parks Tennis

Discover relaxed, accessible, and affordable tennis across Stoke-on-Trent. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, our public-park courts offer a welcoming space for all ages and abilities across multiple parks in the city.

Affordable court hire and membership options

Pay as you play

Court hire is just £4 per hour for a one-off booking.
Easy booking through the online portal — secure your slot with payment, then use the provided access PIN to enter the court.

Annual Passes (for frequent players)

If you play regularly, our membership options offer excellent value:

Adult Annual Pass — £35 for 12 months, giving access to up to 7 court-hours per week.
Household Annual Pass (up to 2 adults + 4 children) — £50 for 12 months, under the same weekly hour allowance.
Concessions — Discounted rates available for eligible individuals (e.g. those with a “Stoke Active Lifestyle” card).

These pricing structures ensure tennis stays accessible — whether you’re booking occasionally or playing often.

Where we are and what to expect

We maintain courts at six major parks across Stoke-on-Trent: including Hanley Park, Bucknall Park, Burslem Park, Longton Park (Queen’s Park), Mount Pleasant Park, Fenton and Tunstall Park (Victoria Park). Courts have been refurbished — resurfaced, repainted and fitted with new nets, fencing and gates.

Booking is simple and flexible, and the network of parks means there’s likely a court near you.

We Do Tennis

We Do Tennis are a Community Interest Company working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to help get more people playing tennis in the area – through court booking, coaching, Free Park Tennis, tournaments and any other way of getting rackets in hands.

Book a court at: Find and book a tennis court near you | LTA

You can find details of all sessions that run in the parks on the We Do Tennis website: Stoke-on-Trent Parks

Follow Tennis in Stoke-on-Trent parks on Facebook: (6)Tennis in Stoke-on-Trent - Facebook

Interested in helping support free community tennis at your local park? Complete the volunteer form