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Parties at Ards
Entertain the birthday boy or girl and their guests at Ards Blair Mayne.
Here's why you should book your party with us:
- Pay for the facility and bring as many as you want, the price won't change
- Have exclusive use of the facility for you and your guests
- We can provide the food, or bring your own
- No fuss, no hassle, and no clearing up!
Which party will you choose?
Splash Pool
Let them loose in the Splash Pool, splashing around and playing with the spray cannons, slide and cascades. The kidney shaped pool has a sloping floor to a maximum of 450mm at one end. Changing for the Splash Pool is in the Pool Changing within the Aqua Zone. The Splash Pool is not supervised by a lifeguard therefore children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
The Splash Pool is currently available for up to 25 children 7 years old or under. A maximum of 1 adult per 2 children should be in the pool area.
Party times can be viewed and booked by clicking the button below.
Soft Play
Where else could your children run, bounce, jump and scream - in complete safety? All of them having the time of their lives, while you sit back and relax. This adventure soft play party is ideal for toddlers up to 7 year olds under 130cms in height. Socks must be worn and trousers are advised. No food is allowed in the Soft Play room.
Soft Play is currently limited to a maximum of 25 persons (including adults) on each party booking.
Party Prices
| Exclusive use for one hour |
| Please note: new prices will apply for parties taking place from 30 March 2023. |
| Splash Pool £78 |
| Soft Play £68 |
| Party Room 1 or 2 £19 |
| Function Room £22 |
Party Food
Catering is available for party food Monday through to Sunday.
A range of delicious party food is available from our in-house cafe, Parklands Cafe, saving you the time, effort and hassle. Room hire is necessary for all party food.
SELF CATERING
Self catering is permitted for any party booking. No kitchen facilities are available for heating food or making tea or coffee. Please note that no external hot fast food catering can be brought into the complex for party bookings as catering can be provided by Parklands Cafe.
| Parklands Party Food price per child |
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Pizza Party (minimum 10 children) |
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Party Time Buffet (minimum 15 children) |
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Kids Party Meals |
| Jelly and Ice Cream £1 |
| Flask of tea or coffee £10 per flask |
| Platter of Traybakes £10 |
Party food must be booked directly with Parklands Cafe a minimum of 7 days prior to your party date. Download a booking form.
Want a Party Room?
PARTY ROOMS 1 and 2
A party room is available for use after your Splash Pool or Soft Play party session.
No kitchen facilities are available for heating food or making tea or coffee. Please note that no external hot fast food catering can be brought into the complex for party bookings as catering can be provided by Parklands Cafe.
The party room is priced at £18 for one hours use from the end time of your Splash Pool or Soft Play session.
Party Rooms are limited to a maximum of 25 persons inclusive of both children and adults. They are available to book with our Splash Pool and Soft Play parties.
Book a Party
Parties can be booked no later than two weeks in advance of your party date.
Bookings for Splash Pooland Soft Play with accompanying Party Rooms can be made online via the link below.
Please read our Admissions Policy before making your booking.
Bookings are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Please note: the one hour hire time is inclusive of time for changing if using a pool or room set up/take down.