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Indoor Football Party

Celebrate with football, fun and friends. All indoors, whatever the weather!

Your party includes use of our indoor sports hall for 1 hour, followed by use of a designated party area for 45 minutes. You can choose to have a party host who will check in at set points during your booking and lead organised football games, alongside time for free play. Alternatively, you may run the session independently. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking.

Parental supervision is required throughout the booking.

This party is suitable for children aged 5 years and above, including the birthday child. The package price includes up to 12 attendees, with additional attendees able to be added up to a maximum of 20 attendees, subject to an additional charge.

You can choose from our catered options (Enquire now for menu choices and dietary requirements) or bring your own food in our self-catered approach.

After the football fun, celebrate in the designated party area with friends and family and take photos at the selfie station.

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Outdoor Football Party

Take your celebration outdoors and enjoy a true matchday experience on our football pitch!

Kick off with 1 hour on our outdoor grass football pitch, where children can enjoy football games and activities.A party host can be arranged to support your booking by checking in at set points during the session, leading organised football games and allowing time for free play. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like a party buddy included, or you’re welcome to run the session independently.

Parental supervision is required throughout the booking.

Following the football session, you’ll have access to the changing rooms to get changed before heading to the designated party area for 45 minutes to continue the celebration and capture memories at the selfie station.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and above. The package includes up to 12 attendees, with additional children available up to a maximum of 20 attendees, subject to an additional charge.

You can choose from our catered options (Enquire Now for menu choices and dietary requirements) or bring your own food in our self-catered approach.

Don’t forget to capture memories at the selfie station!

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Catering & Self-Catering
If you choose self-catered option, you’re welcome to bring your own food to enjoy in the designated party area. Please note that we do not provide cutlery, tableware, or food on the day unless purchased through the catering options.

Although we don’t provide birthday cakes, you are welcome to bring your own.

Accessibility & Requirements
If you or any of your guests have a disability or specific requirements, please let us know in advance so we can make necessary arrangements.

Refunds & Changes
Any refund requests will be provided as credits only, which can be used for future bookings. If anything needs to change before your party, please let us know 14 days in advance so that we can support your request.

Capacity & Supervision
Parties can cater for up to 20 attendees, including the birthday child. Parental supervision is required throughout the booking for all children.

What to Expect on the Day
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your party start time so you can check in and prepare. You’re also free to decorate your designated party area, just remember we do not supply cutlery, tableware, or decorations.

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Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.

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