Children's Parties

Let's party!

Are you looking for a creative way for your child to celebrate their birthday? Then Ragtag Arts is the place for you.

From ceramic money boxes and scrap hobby horses to crazy golf and loose parts fun….. so why not book a party with us!

We have 9 party options you can choose from below. Parties are held at Ragtag, just 5 minutes from Kendal at 10.30am or 2pm on Saturdays or weekdays. There is something for all ages, even adults. To book please complete our booking form, but if you have any questions please get in touch. Before booking a party, please read our Children’s Parties T&Cs. 

Party Need to Know

Party Times

  • We host parties on a Saturday at 10.30am and 2pm. We can also hold them during the week.

Booking & Payment

  • Complete our online party enquiry form to get started
  • A £30 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking (paid via email link).
  • The remaining balance is due on the day (cash or card accepted).

Supervision & Safety

  • Ragtag leads the creative activity but adults must remain to help supervise.
  • You are responsible for all children attending, especially those dropped off.
  • We recommend a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children under 6 years and 1 adult to 6 children aged 6+.

Decorations & Setup

  • You’re welcome to bring decorations (no tape on walls/woodwork).
  • You can arrive 30 minutes before the party to set up.

Food & Drinks

  • Please bring your own party food. (We do not provide any food)
  • The last 30 minutes of the party is for your party tea
  • We provide:
    • The space to eat in;
    • Reusable plates and cups;
    • Jugs of squash and water.
  • Please help us reduce waste by not bringing disposable plates and cups.
  • Grown-ups can buy tea, coffee & cake from our café (Farrers coffee served!).

Party Bags

All our parties include a fun-filled party bag for each child. Every guest gets to choose their own mask and top up their bag with fantastic finds from our Scrapstation – a treasure trove of creative materials. Each party bag also includes a special goody pack of hand-picked scrap to inspire even more creativity at home.

Accessibility

Our main party room is not wheelchair accessible, but we can host parties in our accessible café area or Loose Parts space. Please note, however, that we do not have an accessible toilet. If you or your guests have specific accessibility needs, get in touch before you make a booking – we will do our best to accommodate you and your guests.

Please read our T&Cs for full details and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

What Makes Our Parties Different?

At Ragtag Arts we’re passionate about delivering creative, eco-conscious children’s parties that are just as fun as they are thoughtful. We do things a little differently and we are proud of it! All the materials used in our workshops are rescued from landfill, allowing children to craft, play, and create without waste.

As a proud No Crap Parties venue, we are committed to:

Visit No Crap Parties  to find out what else you can do to make your children party less wasteful.

Support Us

We are a small not for profit organisation and appreciate your support in any way. Whether it is giving us your time, shopping with us or simple telling your friends about what we offer, it all makes a difference

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