The Challenge of Summer Holiday Birthdays
Planning a birthday party in the Summer holidays can feel like a puzzle — with friends away on trips, it’s tricky to find a date that works for everyone. If your child has a July or August birthday, you’ve probably dealt with it: juggling RSVPs, reschedules, and just hoping enough friends can make it.
But Summer birthdays don’t have to be stressful or postponed. With a little flexibility (and a lot of fun), smaller parties can turn out to be the most memorable of all.
Smaller Parties = Bigger Fun
We know it might feel disappointing when only a handful of guests can attend — but fewer children often means more flexibility, better interaction, and a calmer, more joyful day for everyone involved. In fact, smaller groups can be ideal for children who feel overwhelmed in large or noisy settings — including those with SEN. We often hear from families that their child was more relaxed and engaged in a smaller, structured celebration like those offered on the Craft’d or Splatter Bus. With less noise, more personal space, and gentle guidance from our team, everyone can enjoy the party at their own pace.
Party Ideas That Work Beautifully in Summer
Here are a few fun themes and combos we’ve seen work brilliantly for smaller summer parties:
🐻 Make-a-Bear & Picnic Party
Each child creates their own cuddly bear on the Craft’d Bus, then heads outside for a teddy bear picnic in the garden.
🌈 Tie-Dye
Kids create their own vibrant tie-dye t-shirts on board the Craft’d Bus — a hands-on, colourful activity they love. The shirts are usually taken home wet in a bag, but if it’s a warm, sunny day, you can hang them out in the garden to dry naturally during the party - creating fabulous photo opportunities!
💥 Splatter + Sundaes
Let the kids unleash their creativity (and energy) inside the Splatter Bus and then invite a local ice cream van to visit for a sweet treat! Alice’s Ices and Maybel on the Green come locally recommended!
Worried about the hot weather? Both the Craft’d Bus and the Splatter Bus have air-conditioning.
Print your own t-shirt on the Craft’d Bus!
Create a masterpiece on the Splatter Bus!
August-Only Offer
To help make summer birthdays a little easier, we’re offering a special August discount:
🎉 £330 for 8 children
(Usual price: £380 for 10 children)
This scaled-down package is ideal for smaller guest lists when friends are away — and still includes the full Craft’d or Splatter Bus experience.
A Note About August Only
This offer is only available during August. Outside of August, our standard price of £380 covers up to 10 children. However, if you book a smaller group the rest of the year, we often have a little extra time in the session — and we love using it to add in a bonus mini craft where possible.
Interested in booking an august party?
Please note: the August discount won’t appear automatically when you submit your initial quote, but it will be applied by the team once we receive your request.