Children’s Parties

Are you looking for a unique off-grid venue for a children’s birthday party? We have our all-weather Roundhouse, all-weather shelter, equipped kitchen and tables and chairs to host the perfect party. You just decide what sort of party you are looking for and we  match your needs. Our Yurt is available for games, crafts and fun.

On site there are large open areas for games, a willow dragon, mud kitchen, story-telling chair, trim trail and plenty of fun places to play in ten acres of beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Ideas include:

* Pop your own popcorn and toast marshmallows over the fire

* Have a barbecue

* Large open area for games and treasure hunts

* Ideas and suggestions; natural craft activities, Quidditch match, story telling

Looking for someone to run your party?

For weekend parties, fully trained Forest School leaders who have experience through our Forest School at Whistlewood can provide activities to amuse your party guests.  With activities, games and  crafts they provide different packages that can include food.

Times for Parties

Parties can be scheduled at weekends, after school in term time or school holidays during the week (mainly evenings only).

How much time you schedule is entirely up to you but we suggest 3.5 hours of hire to allow for a 2 hour party and plenty of time to set-up and clear away.

Current Prices

Please check out our current prices at by clicking here

Numbers at Parties

We generally accommodate  up to  18 children to attend a party. If you would like to allow for more children please contact us 

 Overnight Parties

All of the information described above is for daytime parties. If you are interested in enquiring about an overnight party then please click here  for all the information you require.

 For further and booking information about day-time parties please click here 

To enquire about holding a party at Whistlewood please contact us

What You Need to be Aware of in Hiring Whistlewood for your party

 Because of our off-grid nature there are no power sockets at Whistlewood
We have a rainwater collection/filtration system – but it provides cold water suitable for handwashing and washing up only so we recommend bringing drinking water for any events
If you are hiring the Roundhouse or shelter for a celebratory event you are welcome to decorate it but we ask you not to use plastic decorations or balloons – paper decorations are encouraged though!
We are a leave no trace site with no rubbish collection – any waste that your event produces would need to be taken off site