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Children's Birthday Party Venues in Cardiff

Hosting a children's birthday party at Future Inn Cardiff is a fantastic choice for a stress-free, fun-filled celebration. With spacious function rooms and a dedicated events team, the venue offers a range of packages tailored to your needs.

With kid-friendly catering options, everything is arranged to ensure the little ones have a memorable day. Parents can relax knowing that the experienced staff will take care of the details, allowing everyone to enjoy the occasion. Conveniently located with ample free parking, Future Inn Cardiff makes planning and hosting a child's birthday easy and enjoyable.

 

Themed Parties in Cardiff

Throughout the year, we host themed children's parties. More dates are always being added, so remember to check back often. Previous events have been inspired by Frozen, Encanto, Wicked Witches with Maleficent and Cruella, and Princesses with Ariel and Belle. 

Start your afternoon with a meet-and-greet with the characters as they host a themed afternoon tea, featuring sandwiches, homemade scones, and cakes. There will be servings of tea, coffee and cordial for younger children at the princess tea party. Finish the event off with entertainment from the stars. With decorated party areas and party food, it's a fun experience for the whole family.

Halloween Family Disco

Friday 31 October 2025

6.30pm - 9.30pm

With fang-tastic tunes, ghoulish games, and a delicious buffet, it’s the perfect way for little monsters to celebrate in style.

£20 per adult 

£12 per child

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Sunday Lunch with Santa

Sunday 7, 14 and 21 December 2025

12.30pm - 4pm

  • 3-course festive Sunday lunch
  • Followed by freshly brewed tea or coffee
  • Children's disco
  • Meet and greet with Santa in his Grotto
  • Festive table novelties and crackers

From £35 per person

From £21 per child (under 12’s) | Under 2’s are complimentary

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Children's Birthday Parties Cardiff

Want to host your own birthday party? No problem!

Future Inn Cardiff has eight different event spaces for up to 210 people.

With a range of catering and refreshment packages, including buffets and afternoon tea, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

As the spaces are customisable, you can hire entertainers, DJs or characters to make your child's birthday party unique to them.

Private Party Venues Cardiff

Children's Party Menus

  • Twice baked jacket potato (vg) with
  • Bacon and cheese
  • Or cheese and onion (v)
  • BBQ drumsticks
  • Sausage roll
  • Fish fingers
  • Potato salad (v)
  • Mozzarella sticks  (v)
  • Crudities (vg)
  • Cajun spiced potato wedges (vg)
  • Pasta salad (v)
  • Toffee apples (v)
  • Brownies (v)
  • Parsnip soup
  • Ham hock terrine, with piccalilli and sourdough
  • Traditional roast turkey with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, roast carrots, breaded parsnips, brussel sprouts, and red wine jus
  • Nut roast with roast potatoes, roast carrots, breaded parsnips, brussel sprouts, and vegetarian gravy
  • Salted caramel ricotta cheesecake with whipped cream and caramel sauce
  • Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
  • Smaller portions of the adult menu
  • Cheesy garlic bread
  • Battered chicken goujons served with skin-on fries and peas
  • Vanilla ice cream served in a novelty toy

SANDWICHES /
BRECHDANAU

  • Chef's selection of finger sandwiches

SCONES /
SGONS

  • Traditional and fruit scones
  • And a selection of fruit jam and preserves

CAKES /
CACENNAU

  • Selection of homemade sweet treats

Drinks /
Yfed

  • Freshly brewed tea or coffee
  • Unlimited cordial for the children
  • Beef burgers
  • Chicken goujons
  • Fish fingers
  • Mini pizzas (v)
  • Mozzarella sticks (v)
  • Crudites platter; celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber (vg)
  • Chips (vg)
  • Coleslaw (v)
  • Ketchup, HP Sauce, BBQ Sauce (v)
  • Doughnuts (v)
  • Strawberry jelly (v)]
  • Churros with chocolate dipping sauce (v)

Contact The Events Team

To book your space or for further information, please contact:

Call: 02920 487111

Email: meetings.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk 

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Cardiff Children's Party Events Gallery


Credit: Sian Owens Photography

 

Why Choose Future Inns for a Children's Party?

Planning your child’s birthday should be exciting - not exhausting. At Future Inn Cardiff, we make it easy to create a celebration your child will remember for years to come, while taking the pressure off parents.

 

Spacious Rooms for Every Celebration

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering for 10 guests or a large-scale event for up to 210, we offer a range of private event rooms to suit every group size. Each space is fully adaptable, allowing you to decorate or theme it however you like - from jungle adventures to princess balls and superhero HQs!

Tailored Party Packages

No two children are the same, so why should their birthday parties be? Select from a range of flexible packages tailored to suit your budget and ideas. Whether it’s a relaxed afternoon tea, a classic buffet, or a completely bespoke set-up, our events team can help bring your vision to life.

Kid-Approved Catering Options

We offer a selection of kid-friendly menus packed with party favourites like pizza, burgers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and sweet treats. We’re also fully equipped to cater to all dietary requirements, so every child can enjoy the fun.

Entertainment-Friendly Venue

Want to bring in a balloon artist, magician, or Disney character? Go for it! Our venue is entertainment-friendly, so you're welcome to arrange extras like soft play areas, themed décor, DJs, or party games. We can also recommend trusted local entertainers if you need a helping hand.

Relaxed Perks for Grown-Ups

While the kids are burning off energy, parents can unwind. Enjoy a coffee or glass of wine in Thomas Restaurant, or stay close by and join the fun. There’s even the option to book overnight accommodation if your guests are travelling from afar.

Hassle-Free Location

Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay, Future Inns is easy to reach and offers free parking for all your guests. The venue is fully accessible, with step-free access, lifts to all floors, accessible toilets, and friendly staff ready to help. Additionally, we offer complimentary WiFi throughout, allowing you to share all your party snaps as they happen.

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Customer Feedback

We think our parties are brilliant fun, but don't take our word for it. Here's what previous guests had to say... 

  • I attending the Belle & Ariel afternoon tea on Saturday 13th August. What an amazing time we all had. The hotel really does go above and beyond to make these events so much fun for the children. The food was stunning, the room and tables looked fantastic, and Belle and Ariel were so patient and amazing with all the children. All of the staff are so friendly and professional too. We have already booked future events. 
    Laura
  • It was such a fantastic event! Thank you so much! The kids loved it, and us adults! Wonderful event, this was the second one we have been to, and we absolutely loved it! 
    Elizabeth
  • We really enjoyed the afternoon tea, it exceeded all our expectations, and we have recommended to all our friends. Was really well thought out and great value for money. Thank you again for a lovely afternoon and all the effort you put in! 
    Linden
  • My daughter really enjoyed the Encanto event she had the best afternoon - thanks so much. We went to similar event at another hotel, but in the words of my five year old, it was so much better and more fun with you. We would like to book on for the Halloween even tand Sunday Lunch with Santa. 
    Chantelle
  • Saturday's Afternoon Tea with Belle and Ariel was incredible. My daughter had the best time. Belle and Ariel had beautiful voices and were wonderful with the children. A truly magical experience. Diolch, 
    Ceri
  • We really enjoyed the event, it was fantastic. The staff, the food, the room décor, and Belle and Ariel were amazing with the kids, too. 
    Laura

All guests at Future Inns and Thomas Restaurant get free parking. Please ensure you enter your car registration details on one of the consoles in the restaurant or hotel reception when you arrive. This is to avoid being sent a parking penalty notice. Have an electric car? Please take advantage of our electric car charging whilst you dine.

The open-plan event suite is found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the entrance to the hotel and restaurant. There is a disabled toilet in the events corridor next to the other bathrooms. This is a short distance away. Be sure to check out our accessible guide.

Standard booking terms and conditions apply. A deposit of £5 per person will be taken at the time of booking to secure your space at the party. The remaining balance will be required four weeks before the event. When booking online, the full payment is taken at the time of booking. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-amendable. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a variety of party packages to suit different budgets and group sizes. Prices may vary depending on your chosen catering options, room size, and any additional extras, such as entertainment or decorations. Please contact our Events Team for a personalised quote tailored to your specific needs.

Absolutely! You're welcome to bring your own birthday cake and any decorations you’d like to personalise the space. We’ll set up tables and chairs beforehand, and we also offer tableware and themed add-ons if you’d prefer us to take care of the details.

Entertainment isn’t included in the standard packages, but you’re welcome to hire your own! We can accommodate DJs, face painters, magicians, balloon artists, soft play, and more. (We just ask for a copy of their public liability insurance, and ask that any of their electrical equipment is PAT tested) If you need recommendations, we work with trusted local entertainers and can point you in the right direction.

Yes, we do. Our kitchen team is experienced in preparing meals for various dietary requirements. Just let us know in advance, and we’ll ensure everyone is safely catered for.

Although we take extra precautions when advised of an allergen or intolerance, we cannot guarantee that our menu items are 100% free from all allergens due to the risk of cross-contamination in the preparation process.

There’s no strict minimum, but our smallest room is ideal for 10 guests, and we can comfortably host up to 210 people in our largest space. Whether you're planning a cosy celebration or a big bash with the whole class, we’ll find the right setup for you.

Yes! You're more than welcome to provide party bags for your guests. We can even set up a table and tablecloth to display them nicely.

Yes. If you have family or friends travelling for the party, they can book one of our spacious hotel rooms. We may be able to offer a discounted rate for party guests - just ask when booking.

Yes, we offer free on-site parking for all guests attending your event. The car park is right outside the venue for easy access.

Definitely. All of our event spaces are on the ground floor with step-free access, accessible toilets, and plenty of space for prams and wheelchairs.

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