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Birthday Parties

Something to celebrate? Hendon Leisure Centre is the perfect spot to celebrate any special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday bash, sports club event, celebrating an achievement or an end of school gathering, we’d love to host your ultimate event. 

Choose from a variety of thrilling activities that promise endless excitement for you and your guests. Opt for either our Soft Play, Climbing Wall, or Basketball party options. With friendly supervision and boundless enthusiasm, we willl assist you in creating a memorable event!

Toddlers World Party

Our Toddlers World birthday parties are available for children celebrating their birthdays from age 1 to 5. We can take up to 20 children for a Shared Party, and up to 30 children for an Exclusive Party.

Activities include a bouncy castle & balls, trampoline, wall bars, and a foam pit, as well as a baby and toddler play area. Your party gets started with 45 minutes in the soft play, followed by 60 minutes in our Studio 1 or Studio 2 (subject to availability).

🎈 Special midweek option:
If you choose to celebrate on a Tuesday or Thursday, your soft play session may take place during public hours (shared with other users). However, the celebration afterwards will still be held in a private room — and you’ll receive a 55% discount on the booking.

📩 Once you've made your booking, please get in touch with us at Hendon@gll.org to let us know the date, time, and number of children attending.

If you have any questions or special requests, feel free to reach out – we're here to help!

📸 Want a sneak peek of the space? Check out our image gallery to see photos of the party area.

Alcohol is not permitted on site at any time

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Basketball Party

Our basketball parties are filled with a range of fun games and activities including hoop shooting, matches, dribbling and passing games, as well as set fun challenges.

Our games have been tried and tested and are always a big hit with children and parents alike. The focus of the party is always the birthday boy or girl, they can expect to be captain and shine throughout. Parties are suited for ages 5+ and you can bring up to 24 players with all equipment provided.

You will get 45 minutes to play basketball, alongside 1 hour access to a private room where you can decorate, bring your food and put you own music.

The party room will be either Studio 1 or Studio 2, subject to availability.

Alcohol is not permitted on site at any time

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Climbing Wall Parties

From the exhilarating feeling of scaling the top of a wall to the rewarding experience of mastering a new position, indoor climbing is a challenging activity that offers plenty to enjoy! Let your little climbers scale new heights with our rock climbing birthday parties, complete with a dedicated time for food and cake after the action.

You will get 45 minutes of supervised rock climbing fun with all necessary climbing gear provided, alongside 1 hour access to a private room for food, cake, and party games. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your preferred time slot.

The party room will be either Studio 1 or Studio 2, subject to availability.

Once you've made your booking, please get in touch with us at Hendon@gll.org to let us know the date, time, and number of children attending.

Alcohol is not permitted on site at any time

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Gymnastics Party

Gymnastics Birthday Parties coming to Hendon Leisure Centre in April 2025!

Looking for a fun and active way to celebrate your child’s special day? Our Gymnastics Birthday Parties are perfect for children aged 5 and above.

Kids will warm up, jump, flip, and tumble their way through an exciting session using a variety of gymnastics equipment – including trampolines, beams, bars, tumble tracks, floor apparatus, and vaults – all in a safe and supportive environment.

Let us take care of the fun while you create unforgettable memories!

Capacity: Up to 30 children

You will enjoy a 45-minute gymnastics session, followed by 60 minute in a private room where you can decorate, bring your own food, and play your own music.

The party room will be either Studio 1 or Studio 2, subject to availability.

Parents can watch their children from the balcony on the upper floor.

Qualified instructors will lead the gymnastics session and guide the activities.

Once you've made your booking, please get in touch with us at Hendon@gll.org to let us know the date, time, and number of children attending.

Alcohol is not permitted on site at any time.

We are now accepting bookings online!

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Parking Information

Parking charges apply at Hendon Leisure Centre Centre, users that don’t hold a membership or aren’t Barnet Training Scheme or Gymnastic Squad customers can pay for their stay by scanning a QR code available at reception. Alternatively, payment can be made online through the Y-pay app (registration required) quoting Hendon Leisure Centre.

The charges are as follows:

First 20 minutes - FREE

2 hours - £0.50
3 Hours - £1.50
4 Hours - £2.50
5 Hours - £3.50
6 Hours - £4.50
£1 extra every hour thereafter
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If you're a Blue Badge holder, you'll need to bring this with you to validate your free parking with our friendly concierge team each time you visit.

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