Best London Venues to Host a Child's Birthday Party

London is an enormous city with tons to do, but organizing a child's birthday party can be a nightmare. Whoever knows where to go or what to do? Here are a few ideas for kids of all ages and interests.

1. London Dungeon

Chelsea Football Club

For all of you brave birthday kids, the London Dungeon might be the best place to host your party this year. Their live actors, super scary rides, and shows are sure to give you a fright. Who says Halloween ever has to end?

2. Queens Ice and Bowl

Everyone has at least one fond memory of a birthday party at the bowling alley, just as we all do for the ice rink and the karaoke club. Why not relive those memories with your child on their birthday? The best part of Queens Ice and Bowl is that you can do all three activities under one roof.

3. The National Science Museum

The National Science Museum is a great venue to throw a child's birthday party. There is a ton of space and a ton to see. Children can walk around and enjoy all of the wonderful history and artefacts laid out for them. Docents are always available to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

4. The London Zoo

What better way to spend a nice afternoon then with your birthday child and their friends at the zoo? Kids will get to be outdoors while learning about animals and nature. Guided tours are available as are additional educational resources.

5.Chelsea Football Club

Every little boy has a sports team that he worships, and living in London, there is a very good chance that it's Chelsea Football team. Wouldn't it be such a treat then to host their birthday party in Chelsea Football Club's museum and stadium? A ton of child-friendly activities have been incorporated into the tour, but parents will love it too.

6. Delta Force

Paintballing is a great idea for a birthday party, providing that your child is at least eleven years old. Delta Force have organised thousands of birthday parties and ensure the safety of you and your guests. They have a 100% safe record and plan on maintaining it. Bearing that in mind, I honestly cannot think of a more fun way to spend your big day.

7. Children's party bus

Another fun idea might be not choosing a venue at all! Instead decorate a bus with streamers, and balloons, have games, music and desserts on board and you've got yourself a birthday party. Circle the city and don't stop enjoying yourself until the bus drops you off.

There you have it. 7 Great venues to host your child's next birthday party!

Best London Venues to Host a Child's Birthday Party

Innovative Bar Design Venues

Bar design techniques and styles have changed dramatically over the years. The demand for modern bar design has increased as venues realise that this is key to the success of their business. Gone are the dark and dingy functional spaces of old, and in come the stylish design statements that customers have come to expect from top-notch venues.

Hitting the right note is essential as getting it wrong can be a costly mistake and many bars will go through several re-fits and transformations during their funtional life-cycle. Good Bar design is the difference between success and failure.

ChelseaFC

Some venues may wish to create a serene and relaxing experience in which to while away the hours, whilst others may wish to produce a full on assault on the senses. In any case, the bar design should address the following issues. -

Is the Bar space a nice place to be?

Does it make you want to spend time there and return?

Is the design sympathetic to the venue as a whole?

Is the lighting effective without blinding the customers?

Does the design reflect the branding culture of the client?

Is the design practical for the customers and staff?

Are the materials hard wearing?

Does the design allow for expansion

These days, it isn't just about designing stand-alone bars and pubs in the high-street. Many other types of venues and public spaces and now have bar areas such as football clubs, hotels, universities and racetracks all have bars. These tend to raise other design criteria which need to be addressed in the design and manufacture. For example -

Chelsea FC

If you've ever been to the Chelsea Blues Bar you will have noticed the metallic painted glass front panels and stylish illuminated light boxes. All are designed to meet crowd loading standards.

Wolverhampton Race Course

The Bars and Interior at Wolverhampton Racecourse have black granite finishes both on the bars and dining tables. These would have been designed and built from scratch.

Leicester Tigers

The Leicester Tigers new ground has Concourse Bars, Executive Bars and a Reception Counter. All of these have a common design theme. From the huge illuminated stainless steel columns in the entrance to the illuminated white painted glass front panels and black granite tops on the Executive Bars, this is an attractive and inviting space.

So next you go out for a drink or meal, take the time to have look around you and try to appreciate the skill, design and vision that went into producing the atmosphere and space.

Innovative Bar Design Venues