The Play Village
A SPECIAL DAY
A birthday party to remember

We love to host a party here at The Play Village and we guarantee you a day to remember for all of the right reasons. As parents ourselves, we know how important birthday celebrations are to you, your children, and all their loved ones and friends. But, we also know how frantic life can be. That’s why we’re here to share the load.

If you’re looking for a party with a difference, The Play Village is the perfect venue. Our place is centred around the fun and magic of role play. Igniting the imaginations of small people in a safe, clean, and friendly setting.

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Children’s Parties at The Play Village Ashbourne
Educational play party zone Ashbourne
  • Gold Package
  • Platinum Package
  • Extras
  • Gift cards
Childrens Party Venue Ashbourne
£295.00

• Up to 15 Children, additional children £15 per a child
• Exclusive party area for 1 hour & 45 minutes
• Party food for all children with a choice of breakfast buffet (pancakes, crumpets, fruit, toast, yogurts) or party buffet (sandwiches, chicken nuggets, pizza, crisps, fruit skewers, cakes & biscuits)
• Unlimited cordial Juice
• The Play Village PDF digital party invites to print at home
• Decorated party table
• Balloons decoration
• Choice of selected sessions

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The Play Village Ashbourne Silver Party Package
£695.00

• Up to 30 Children
• Exclusive hire of the whole venue and party area for 1 hour & 45 minutes
• Party food for all children with a choice of breakfast buffet (pancakes, crumpets, fruit, toast, yogurts) or party buffet (sandwiches, chicken nuggets, pizza, crisps, fruit skewers, cakes & biscuits)
• Unlimited cordial Juice
• The Play Village PDF digital party invites to print at home
• Choice of party theme
• Decorated party table in chosen theme
• Large age balloon for birthday child
• Balloons decoration to match theme
• Themed party bags
• Choice of selected sessions

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The Play Village Derbyshire Gold Party Package
Choose your options

Party Bags – £3.95 each
Add ready-made party bags for your guests to take home and remember the day.

Helium Age Balloon – £10
Add some extra sparkle with a 34” helium-filled age balloon, perfect for making the birthday child feel extra special.

Themed Birthday Cake – from £70
Our themed birthday cakes not only look amazing but taste delicious too – the perfect centrepiece for any party table.

Build-a-Bear Gift & Activity – from £10 each
A fun add-on where children can build their own bear to take home as a special keepsake from the party.

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The Play Village Derby Platinum Party Package
Vouchers
Gift Cards

Our gift vouchers make the perfect present for little loved ones, giving them the chance to enjoy a magical role-play adventure at The Play Village.

Children can explore our mini village, dress up, use their imagination and enjoy a fun-filled play session while grown-ups relax with a coffee and watch the magic unfold.

Gift vouchers are flexible and can be used to book a visit at a time that suits the recipient.

Vouchers can be ordered by clicking the link below or purchased in person at The Play Village.

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Popular Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

We ring fence an area of The Play Village, exclusively for your children and their party guests.

This is where the children will enjoy their party food and sing Happy Birthday to the birthday child.

This space will be decorated in line with your chosen theme.

We have 6 themes to choose from: Princess, Superhero, Fairy, Space, Mermaid and Jungle.

When they’re not eating, the children are free to wonder around the eight play pods that imitate real-life settings.

From a fire station, to a veterinary surgery, there is so much to see and do at the play village.

This gives them an opportunity to enjoy the fun and magic of role play.

Below you’ll see some of the most common questions we get asked about The Play Village party packages.

If your question isn’t answered on this page, fear not, simply drop us a line or pick up the phone.

We’d love to hear from you and plan the perfect party for your little one!

The Play Village Team.

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  • 1. Can I book exclusive hire??

    Yes, please select our Platinum Package. You will have exclusive use of the venue for up to 30 children.

  • 2. Is there a deposit?

    Yes, £50 non refundable deposit on booking.

  • 3. When will I get the invitations?

    Digital invitations will be sent out within 7 days of booking.

  • 4. What food is included?

    The party food consists of a selection of sandwiches, pizza, veg sticks, fruit kebabs and mini cupcakes.

  • 5. Can you cater for allergies?

    Absolutely! Every single one of them. Just ask.

  • 6. Can I bring my own cake?

    Yes, no problem. Alternatively, we can supply the most awesome cake to go with your chosen theme for £60. Cake is included in the Gold and Platinum packages.

  • 7. How long is the party?

    The whole session is 1 hours and 45 minutes. The village will open 5 minutes after the start time and close 5-10 minutes before the end

  • 8. Can we arrive early to decorate?

    No need! We take care of all of the decorations. All you need to do is turn up! We will be busy getting ready for all of our guests before the session so if you do have additional decorations, please get in touch so we can arrange this.

  • 9. How will it work on the day?

    We will be ready to welcome you and your guests from 5 minutes before the start of the session. Once everyone has arrived we will invite everyone into the village for a quick briefing and a song. The children can then enjoy playing for around an hour before heading over to the party table for their food and to sing Happy Birthday. Once they have finished they can return to the village to resume playing. We play the tidy up song 5-10 minutes before the end of the session. The venue fully closes at the end time.

  • 10. When is the final payment due?

    The final balance for your party is due 7 days before the party date. We will contact you prior to this to confirm your final guest numbers and arrange the balance payment.

  • 11. Can I cancel?

    Yes. Parties can be cancelled but all payments will be unfortunately lost.

  • 12. Are balloons included?

    Yes, every party will have a balloon arch in line with the chosen theme. Platinum parties will have additional helium balloons. You are also welcome to bring your own balloons.

  • 13.How many adults are included?

    We allow for 1 adult per child plus 4. We can accommodate more as long as we know in advance.

  • 14. Can siblings come along?

    Any children coming along that are not eating with the party will need to be booked in separately via our website. Non-walking babies that are not eating with the party are free of charge and do not need to be booked in.

  • 15. Can I call you?

    Of course! If you can’t find an answer to your question above please give us a call or email. Our telephone number is 01335 342356, email us at hello@theplay-village.com.

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