venue hire
Adventure birthdays
Roam, imagine, and get stuck into something different. Make their next birthday an adventure to remember at Wittenham Clumps.
Adventure awaits
Run, explore, discover
At Earth Trust, adventure begins the moment you arrive. Woodland trails, wildflower meadows, ponds teeming with life, and wide-open spaces create the perfect backdrop for a celebration full of exploration, discovery and fun.
Whether they’re hunting for mini-beasts, uncovering ancient stories or learning new outdoor skills, your child and their friends will enjoy a hands-on birthday experience inspired by the natural world.
And while they’re making memories, you’ll be celebrating in a place where nature and people thrive together.
Birthday party hire
The essentials
Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
Up to 20 children per party
£300 ex VAT per half day hire
4 hours of space hire, including 2 hours of led activities
Activities can be tailored for children aged 3-16
We recommend booking a minimum of three months in advance.
Morning sessions run from 09:00 to 13:00. Afternoon sessions are also available from 14:30 to 18:30 from April to October.
A space to play, celebrate and
make memories
Set beneath the iconic Wittenham Clumps, Earth Trust Centre is surrounded by one of Oxfordshire’s most inspiring landscapes.
You’ll have exclusive use of our dedicated learning centre, including the atrium, kitchen garden and outdoor picnic area. With indoor and outdoor areas available throughout your event, there’s plenty of room to play, celebrate and relax whatever the weather.
The enclosed gardens provide a safe, welcoming space for games, outdoor activities and birthday feasts, while quieter corners offer room to recharge when needed.
For example
What a birthday with us
could look like
09:00 Arrive at Earth Trust Centre
09:15 Settle into Earth Lab and prepare food and decorations
09:45 Party guests arrive
10:00 Adventure time! A guided birthday activity led by an Earth Trust team member
12:00 Lunch and free play around the Earth Lab gardens
13:00 Clean up and depart
Choose your adventure
A party as special as they are
Our friendly and experienced team create engaging, hands-on activities tailored to your child’s interests, imagination and age. Together we’ll build a birthday adventure that’s full of fun, discovery and excitement.
Love wildlife and getting outdoors?
Head into the meadows and ponds to discover the creatures that call this landscape home. From buzzing insects to pond-dwelling wonders, there’s plenty to explore.
Fascinated by history and survival skills?
Travel back in time and uncover the stories hidden in this ancient landscape. Try hands-on activities inspired by the people who lived here thousands of years ago and discover the skills they relied on every day.
Convenience
Easy to reach,
hard to forget
At Wittenham Clumps you can enjoy all the freedom of the countryside with the convenience of a South Oxfordshire location.
We’re just:
- 11 miles from Oxford
- 18 miles from Reading
- Easily accessible from both the M4 and M40
Practicalities are covered too, with free on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible facilities, indoor and outdoor toilets, and handwashing facilities.
Create their
perfect party
If you’re looking for a memorable birthday packed with outdoor fun, we’d love to hear your ideas and help bring them to life.
Get in touch to discuss your party or arrange a visit to see the spaces.
Sustainability
Celebrating somewhere that cares for nature
When you choose Earth Trust, you’re spending time in a landscape that’s cared for so current and future generations can enjoy access to nature.
Sustainability is built into everything we do. Our spaces are heated by a biomass boiler, we harvest rainwater on site and generate electricity through solar power.
So while children are busy exploring, discovering and making memories, your celebration is helping support a place where nature and people can thrive together.