🧸 The Explore Party — Soft Play & Bouncy Castle
The West Midlands’ best children’s party for mixed ages — brilliant for pre-school, toddlers and families. Completely unique to Tickety-Boo.
🎉 From £350 · 2 hours · All ages · Pre-school specialists · SEND-friendly
Looking for a pre-school children’s party entertainer in Birmingham, Solihull or Sutton Coldfield? Or a party that works for a mixed-age group? Tickety-Boo’s Explore Party is the answer — and it’s completely unique to us across the whole West Midlands.
Got a party with children of completely different ages? Toddlers AND school-age children to keep happy at the same time? Or a little one turning 2, 3 or 4 who deserves their very own brilliant birthday party? The Explore Party was built for exactly this. A bouncy castle, soft play equipment and brilliantly hosted party games — all structured, managed and delivered by Colin on the microphone, reading every child in the room and adapting the entire experience to the specific group in front of him.
SEND-friendly, fully insured, PAT tested and adapted to every group — including children with Autism, ADHD and additional needs. You sort the venue and the food. We bring everything else and make it absolutely unforgettable.
👶 Pre-School & Under-5s Party Entertainer — Birmingham & Solihull’s True Specialists
With 20 years of baby, toddler and pre-school group experience through both Tickety-Boo and Arabesque School of Dance, we genuinely specialise in entertainment for the under-5s in a way most children’s party companies in Birmingham and Solihull simply can’t match. We understand tiny attention spans, little nervous faces, sensory needs and the pure magic of making a 2-year-old feel like the most special child in the world. Two of our own children have Autism and ADHD — so our SEND awareness is personal, deep and genuine. Your little ones are in the very best, most experienced hands in the West Midlands.
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What’s Included in Your Children’s Party?
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Soft Play Equipment
A fantastic range of soft play for little ones to explore, climb and play in safely. Delivered, set up and packed away by our team across Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands. Perfect for babies and toddlers who aren’t ready for the big bouncy castle — or who simply love to explore at their own pace.
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Bouncy Castle — Managed with Expert Safety
For the older children — managed with strict 6-at-a-time supervised sessions for maximum fun and impeccable safety. PAT tested, fully insured, operated to BIHA standards. When we move to party games the castle switches off so every child’s attention is exactly where it needs to be.
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Hosted Games & Entertainment — Adapted to Every Age in the Room
Colin on the microphone from the first moment, reading the room and adapting games, pace and energy to every age group simultaneously. Age-appropriate activities for the little ones woven in alongside games for the older children — nobody is left out, nobody is bored, every child is engaged and having the time of their life.
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Age-Appropriate Music & Party Atmosphere Throughout
From nursery favourites for the tiny ones to party bangers for the older children — the right music for every moment, creating a brilliant, joyful party atmosphere from the very first minute to the very last.
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The Birthday Child is the Star — However They Shine Best
Every birthday child gets their own brilliant moment, Happy Birthday song and a memory that will last forever. We know some children love the spotlight while others find it overwhelming — especially little ones, shy children or those with SEND needs. Please tell us when you book if your child might need their moment adapted. We’ll make it feel completely right for them — whether that means a gentle, quieter celebration or full-on star treatment. Either way, it will be magical.
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Perfectly Timed Food Break
Scheduled just past halfway within the party structure. You sort the food, we keep everything calm, organised and fun while the children refuel — so you can actually enjoy a moment too.
Perfect For…
Babies & Toddlers
2 Year Olds
3 Year Olds
4 Year Olds
Pre-School Birthday Parties
Mixed Age Groups
Christenings
Family Celebrations
SEND-Friendly Parties
Games & Activities
Soft Play Exploration
Bouncy Castle Sessions
The Parachute Game ⭐
The Bestest Ever Party Game in the World ⭐
Toddler-Friendly Games
Simon Says
Musical Bumps
Musical Statues
Treasure Hunt
Happy Birthday Song
+ Adapted to your specific group on the day!
🎁 Pass the Parcel: We’re happy to include Pass the Parcel in your children’s party — just let us know when booking and provide the wrapped parcel. We’ll weave it perfectly into the party!
⚠ Venue requirement: You’ll need a larger venue to safely accommodate both soft play and bouncy castle. Not sure if your space is big enough? Just call us — we’re always happy to advise!
🎯 All ages welcome · Pre-school specialists · SEND-friendly · Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield & West Midlands
🌟 The Tickety-Boo Difference — Why Families Across Birmingham & Solihull Choose Us
Every Tickety-Boo party follows a brilliantly structured format — a clear Start, Middle and End with Colin on the microphone from the very first moment, weaving a party story throughout that keeps children completely captivated and parents genuinely entertained. This isn’t just entertainment. This is 20 years of craft, instinct and expertise — performing across Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry and the whole West Midlands.
But here’s what makes us truly different from every other children’s party entertainer in the West Midlands. No two parties are ever the same.
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We Read the Room — Every Single Time
Within our structure we adapt from the very first minute. We clock the shy child in the corner, the bundle of energy who needs channelling, the dad who looks like he needs convincing. We adjust our pace, games and energy to the specific group in front of us — because 30 children on a sugar high at 2pm on a Saturday in Solihull needs a completely different approach to 20 reception-age children on a Sunday morning in Sutton Coldfield. Our parties are bespoke to your child and your guests. Every single time.
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Bouncy Castle Safety — Impeccable Every Time
Our bouncy castles are managed with strict 6-at-a-time supervised sessions for maximum fun and impeccable safety. When we move to party games the castle switches off so every child’s attention is exactly where it needs to be. All equipment is PAT tested, fully insured and maintained to the highest safety standards. Our safety record across thousands of parties in Birmingham, Solihull and beyond is second to none.
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SEND-Aware — We Don’t Just Accommodate, We Genuinely Understand
We actively and proudly work with children with additional needs across Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and the whole West Midlands. Two of our own children have Autism and ADHD — so we don’t just tolerate sensory sensitivities and different energy levels, we genuinely understand them at the deepest level. We adapt our approach, our pace and our activities to accommodate every child within the group wherever safely possible, ensuring the majority have an incredible time while no child ever feels left out. If your child has additional needs, please tell us when booking — we’ll make sure we’re prepared to make their party truly special.
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We Involve Everyone — Yes, Even the Dads
Most dads arrive at a children’s party fully intending to stand quietly at the back with a cup of tea. They leave as the superstar of the show — and they absolutely love it.
Colin builds rapport with every adult in the room from the very first moment — warm, funny and completely non-threatening. The Parachute Game brings all the parents together in a huge, joyful circle with the children. The Bestest Ever Party Game in the World — a legendary family snowball fight — needs Dad to step forward first to demonstrate it’s safe. He does. The children go wild. Dad becomes the hero. The room erupts.
We have a couple of other moments woven through the party where dads get to shine — gently, brilliantly, with plenty of laughs — helping the children with key games and becoming part of the story. There’s plenty of relaxed downtime too, so parents can enjoy a breather and watch their children having the time of their lives. Nobody is forced into anything. But nobody ever says no twice. This is one of the things families remember most — long after the party is over.
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Bespoke to Your Child — Every Party is Personal
From the party story woven through the entire event to the games selected and adapted on the day, every Tickety-Boo children’s party across Birmingham and Solihull is built around the birthday child and their specific group of guests. The structure is ours. The timing is ours. The 20 years of experience is ours. The magic — and the memories — are entirely yours.
Party Extras — Make It Even More Special
Pricing & How to Book
⚠ Please contact us before booking to confirm we can meet your date and location requirements across Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry and the wider West Midlands.
🎉 Booking is Simple — Here’s How It Works
① Contact us first — call 07817 033 292 or email party@tickety-boo.uk.com to check your date and location
② Choose your party and confirm all details with our team — including any SEND requirements so we can prepare
③ Pay just a £20 deposit to secure your booking
④ Automated confirmation sent immediately — check your junk folder if you don’t see it!
⑤ Download your FREE party invitations from our website
⑥ Final balance payable on the day — Cash, Card or BACS transfer. Whatever suits you!
HOW EASY IS THAT! 🎉
📅 Due to the volume of equipment we need 45–60 minutes setup time. Please factor this in when booking your venue across Birmingham, Solihull or the West Midlands.
📍 Tickety-Boo covers: Birmingham · Solihull · Sutton Coldfield · Coventry · Tamworth · Lichfield · Walsall · Redditch · Bromsgrove · and the wider West Midlands. Est. 2005 — 20 years making children’s parties brilliant.
What West Midlands Parents Say
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★★★★★
“I cannot express how good these guys are! Colin kept 35 kids entertained for 2 hours solid — he read every single child in that room. A truly professional, well-executed party. Tickety-Boo is the best children’s entertainer in Solihull, without question.”
— Andrew Heggie, Robert & Gill Lowe
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★★★★★
“Excellent children’s birthday party for my son today. We are return customers and always have a great experience. Colin adapts the party perfectly every single time. Thanks to Colin and the team.”
— Stella Joel Shaw
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★★★★★
“5* party from start to finish. I watched how Colin handled every child in the room at a previous party in Birmingham and knew immediately I had to book Tickety-Boo. I will be booking again!”
— Verified Parent, Google Review
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