London Birthday Parties

Frequently asked questions

What makes London a good destination for a birthday party?

London is one of the greatest cities in the world. It’s like a giant playground of activities, entertainment and fun! With its historic sights, vibrant atmosphere, diverse attractions, rich culture and endless options for activities, it's the perfect city to celebrate your special day.

Which activities are good for London birthday parties?

The options with Fizzbox are endless. You can cruise the Thames on a boat party, shake up cocktails at a swanky bar, dive into immersive experiences, sip tea while touring in an afternoon tea bus, bust a move in a dance class, solve puzzles in epic escape rooms, and catch jaw-dropping shows in the West End. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

What ages are your birthday activities for?

We've got something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart! Our birthday activities cater to all ages, whether it’s a child’s birthday or adult birthday party in London, ensuring a mega memorable celebration whether you're turning one or 100 or anything in between. We think that everyone deserves a fantastic birthday bash.

How much does a birthday activity in London cost?

Our activities start at just £7.50 per person. What a bargain! You can order the activities on the page by price to see what there is to fit your budget. We’ve got loads of affordable birthday ideas in London so check them out now!

What else is there to do in London?

Get ready for a whirlwind adventure because this is London, baby! From iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to world-class museums, vibrant markets and West End shows that'll leave you starstruck. Hop on a double-decker bus, savour fish and chips, and take selfies with red telephone booths and maybe even a celebrity. London's got it all.

How do I book birthday activities in London?

Booking with Fizzbox is a breeze! We've got more London birthday ideas than you can shake a stick at. Simply browse our website for your perfect activity before entering your group size, and desired date and time. The experience provider will then get you booked in and can answer any questions you have directly. Once you’ve booked, it’s time to sit back, relax, and get ready for an unforgettable birthday celebration in this buzzing city.

Can I have a themed birthday party in London?

Absolutely! Let your imagination run wild and choose from a wide range of themed birthday parties in London. Whether you want to be a superhero, a princess or dive into a specific era, decade or movie, we'll help bring your dream theme to life. We’ve got activities to suit a range of themes such as Sherlock Holmes-style escape rooms, prohibition era murder mysteries and dance classes in a huge range of themes including ABBA, Spice Girls, 80s, 90s, Britney, Beyonce, Disney and more.

Do you offer birthday activities for both small and large groups?

Yes. We’ve got loads of London birthday ideas for small and large groups. Whatever your group size, we’ve got you covered with activities for two people up to hundreds.

Are there any options for budget-friendly birthdays in London?

Of course! We believe birthdays should be special regardless of the budget. London offers a variety of budget-friendly options with activities starting at just £7.50 per person. Activities such as comedy clubs, bowling, video gaming packages, bar crawls, yoga, afternoon tea, cabaret shows, boat parties and many more are all less than £20 per person. We truly believe that fun doesn't have to break the bank!

What if it rains on my birthday party?

Don’t worry; we know how unpredictable British weather can be! London's got you covered, rain or shine. We offer a variety of exciting indoor birthday activities such as escape rooms, arts and crafts workshops, dance classes, karaoke, cocktail making, slap-up meals out and so much more.

London Birthday Ideas

There’s nothing you can’t do in one of the world’s most famous cities. Arranging your own or a friend’s birthday party in London and don’t know where to start? Fear not, we’re here to make things as easy and fun as possible. There’s so much choice when it comes to birthday ideas in London with something for every kind of birthday, group and budget. Whether you’re someone searching for white-knuckle thrills or laid-back vibes, fancy a boozy bash or something more sophisticated, Fizzbox has an activity to suit you from boat parties to dance classes, bottomless brunches to immersive experiences, escape rooms to cocktail making. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Why not journey along the River Thames with our party boat cruise? Enjoy four hours of fun with a party atmosphere, buffet and on-board DJ as you pass beautiful sights. Fancy something active? Warm up for your big night out with a fabulously fun dance class. A professional dance instructor will teach your group some epic moves with themes ranging from pole dancing to Lip Sync Battle.

Adrenaline-seekers won’t be disappointed either with a huge selection of blood-pumping activities including Jedi Training, archery and bubble football. Prefer chilling out to being pushed to your physical limit? Hop aboard the afternoon tea bus where you can watch the world go by as you tuck into delicious sweet and savoury delicacies. London is a foodie paradise with a seemingly unlimited number of world-class restaurants.

Our selection of bottomless brunches combines food, entertainment and totally unlimited booze. Yes, you read that right. Can we come? The nightlife in this 24-hour party capital is amazing. What else would you expect from the Big Smoke? Get those drinks flowing with cocktail making before heading to one of the best nightclubs in the country! Whatever you choose to do, your birthday bash in London is going to be legendary!

Why Celebrate a Birthday Party in London?

Fizzbox brings you the best birthday party ideas in London to suit a range of tastes and budgets. The English capital offers so much choice as well as iconically British landmarks to visit in the daytime, from the London Eye to the River Thames, and some of the world’s most notorious superclubs to celebrate in come nightfall. Whether you want something boozy, adrenaline-packed, super chilled or all the above, we’re your one stop party shop and this big, bold, British city is an excellent choice, jam-packed with iconic scenery, some of the world’s best nightlife and unforgettable birthday party activities.

Action-Packed Birthday Ideas in London

Fancy some active birthday ideas in London? How about kick starting the fun with an adrenaline-pumping paintballing session? You’ll be kitted out and given guns loaded with 100 paintballs before splitting into teams to go to battle. Duck incoming fire behind armoured vehicles or talk team tactics inside a London bus before peppering everyone in your path with paint across six immersive game zones from Vietcong Village to Jungle Attack.

For a brilliantly bonkers activity, it’s hard to beat bubble football or bubble mayhen! These quirky games see each of you climb into a one-person, giant, inflatable zorb to go head to head across some hilarious games where you’ll get to bump, bounce and barge into each other, more than likely knocking everyone over and rolling down the pitch! Games include football, Queen of the Ring and Bulldog, all sure to get that all-important laughter and banter flowing.

Chilled Out Birthday Ideas in London

Prefer chilling out to being pushed to your physical limit? That’s no problem at all! England’s capital is a foodie paradise with a huge number of world-class restaurants so where better to indulge in a spot of afternoon tea? There are so many different options for you here. Do you fancy a traditional tea at a sophisticated hotel or a modern twist on the British tradition at a chain restaurant? You can make things even more special by including bottomless prosecco. Can we come?

Another laid-back activity for birthday parties in London is beer tasting. This interactive session is led by a beer master who’ll teach you all about the delicious amber nectar we all love. You’ll get your hands on eight beers each, accompanied by tasty snacks from mussels to doughnuts, and even get a chance to make your own hoptails (beer-based cocktails).

Unusual Birthday Ideas in London

Wouldn’t it be a boring world if we all liked the same thing? Unleash your wacky side and indulge in some unusual birthday ideas in London to make memories you’ll treasure forever! Star Wars fans will be in their element with Jedi training! This interactive workshop teaches you how to use the force as you master combat with a lightsaber. Will you be fighting for the light or the dark side? Come in fancy dress to make things even more fun!

If you fancy a laid-back activity that’s more than a little bit cheeky, you’ve got to give nude life drawing a go! Sit back and get to work at creating a masterpiece. You won’t be drawing bowls of fruit like in school. Instead, you’ll be drawing a male or female model who’ll pose before your very eyes. A professional art tutor guides this session and gives you loads of top tips.

18th Birthday Party Activities in London

We’ve got a massive range of London birthday party activities that are perfect for your 18th! We know this is a big one and you’ll want to make memories so why not get the drinks and good times flowing right away with cocktail making? Your dedicated mixologist will teach you how to make the most delicious games, upping the fun factor with games that pit you against each other. You’ll leave here good and merry and can even add some snacks or a meal to help soak up some of that alcohol!

For a night out with a difference, why not journey along the River Thames onboard our party boat cruise? Enjoy four hours of fun with a party atmosphere that’s perfect for any birthday celebration plus a buffet and on-board DJ to dance along to as you pass famous, illuminated sights. Some boat parties even include nightclub entry afterwards.

21st Birthday Party Activities in London

Ahoy there matey! Immerse yourselves in something really fun with a visit to Alcotraz. You’ll don an orange jumpsuit and be surrounded by American prison-style décor. You’ll be tasked with smuggling in your own alcohol but don’t get caught by the warden! You’ll be given three cocktails each to get in character and the party spirit. Don’t forget to take loads of photos!

Why not warm up for your big night out with a fabulously fun dance class? What better way to get yourselves dancefloor ready? A professional dance instructor will teach your group some epic moves, incorporated into a dazzling, choreographed routine that you’ll perform as a group at the end. With themes ranging from pole dancing to Lip Sync Battle, burlesque to Bollywood, Dirty Dancing to Grease, you’re spoilt for choice. Which one tickles your fancy?

30th Birthday Party Activities in London

Just because you’re a proper grown up now doesn’t mean your birthday party activities in London have to be boring! Far from it. Work as a team to crack codes, solve mysterious puzzles and get out of an escape room in just one hour! City Mazes offer two exciting, themed games for you to take on. The Runner where you’re trapped somewhere unsafe with no memory of how you got there and Bamboozled that takes inspiration from a famous, jungle-themed boardgame. Will you escape before whatever’s lurking in the bushes catches you?

The combination of entertainment, music and sipping bottomless drinks sounds great, right? Bottomless brunches come in a range of themes, locations around the city and menus from 90s to drag, 00s to ABBA, N-Dubz to Spice Girls. What’s not to love?

40th Birthday Party Activities in London

Hop aboard our afternoon tea bus where you can watch the world go by as you tuck into delicious sweet and savoury delicacies from pastrami burgers with tomato salad and mustardy mayonnaise to savoury muffins, scones with clotted cream and jam to caramel, mango and cream tarts. If you fancy some bubbles, you can also add a glass of prosecco. Cheers to that! You’ll loads of the Big Smoke’s top sights from the comfort of your chair on this vintage Routemaster bus.

Looking for London birthday ideas that’ll inject some laughs into the occasion? Head to the Comedy Pub, just a two-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus tube station. Here you’ll be treated to a two-hour show with a stellar line of top stand-up from several different comedians. It’s an intimate venue with theatre-style seating so expect a great atmosphere as you laugh your heads off!

London Nightlife for Birthdays

The nightlife in this 24-hour party capital is amazing. What else would you expect from the Big Smoke? London’s districts offer eclectic options to suit everyone, whether you want a quiet drink in a traditional pub, to dance ‘til you drop in one of the world’s best superclubs or anything in between! The West End is home to the famous Theatreland and swanky Covent Garden where you can find a huge range of cocktail bars and live music venues. East End sees a wonderful clash of cockney culture and hipster trends and Soho, with its cheeky reputation, is a must visit if you like the idea of a drink-all-night den! And that’s the tip of the iceberg!

The Best Bars and Pubs in London for a Birthday

When it comes to nightlife, you’re spoilt for choice with birthday ideas in London. Here’s a few of the hotspots we think you’ll like.

Tiger Tiger, 29 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4SP – Dance the night away in six themed rooms with a massive range of music genres from retro party tunes to R&B. You can even soak up gorgeous city views on the Cloud Lounge Terrace.

ICEBAR, 31-33 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London, W1B 4BN – Without a doubt, this is the coolest bar in London as temperatures are set at a constant -5°C! Pop on your thermal coat and gloves before sipping on drinks in glasses made of ice.

Ruby Blue, 1 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BP – In the heart of Leicester Square, you’ll find this swanky bar and club with three bars and two party rooms pumping out the best of chart, R&B and party anthems until the early hours.

Ballie Ballerson, 97-113 Curtain Rd, Hackney, London, EC2A 3BS – This adult ball pit bar will remind you of those classic kids’ parties we all loved! Drink cocktails, dance and let loose in the pits full of more than a million balls to sink into. It’s what London birthday party dreams are made of!

Fancy a Birthday Party London?

Browse our full range of adult birthday party activities in London now for loads more information and ideas that’ll make getting one year older even more fun!