Best Children's Party Entertainers in Hexham

Booking a children's entertainer in Hexham comes with a small complication that families closer to Newcastle don't always face. Hexham sits in west Northumberland, roughly twenty miles west of the city, and plenty of North East acts stick to Tyne and Wear rather than making the trip up the A69. The good news is that several established entertainers do cover Tynedale, and one or two even list Hexham by name. Here are the ones we've been able to confirm travel out this way, grouped by the kind of party you're planning.

Prices for children's entertainers vary a great deal by act, duration, and travel, so we've quoted figures only where they're published, always as a "from" price. Confirm the current rate and your date when you enquire. As a rough guide, a shorter appearance costs less than a full two-hour party, and most acts charge more the further they travel, so a Tynedale date may carry a small mileage supplement.

Balloons and Face Painting: Sunsett Balloon Entertainment

Sunsett Balloon Entertainment is one of the few acts to list Hexham directly on its coverage, so there's no guesswork about whether they'll make the journey. The service centres on balloon modelling, with face painting, puppets, and a walk-around meet-and-greet with prizes rounding out a party. It suits younger children particularly well, where a room full of balloon swords and painted faces does most of the heavy lifting.

On credentials they are reassuringly thorough: a full member of BAPIA (the British Association of Professional Individual Artistes), enhanced DBS checked, fully insured, and a certified balloon artist, with over 25 years of experience. You can reach them on 07903 308694.

Best for: Best for younger children's parties where balloons and face painting carry the entertainment.

Magic: Magic Andrew

For a traditional magic show, Magic Andrew has spent 22 years entertaining children across the North East and lists Northumberland among his patch, including fun days run for councils "all over Northumberland." Shows mix easy-to-follow magic with comedy, and he also offers face painting and balloon modelling, so a single booking can cover a couple of party staples. He can be contacted on 07402 406385.

If you want a second name to compare, Graeme Shaw is an award-winning children's magician who has performed across Northumberland for more than 20 years and was named UK Family Entertainer of the Year in 2020. His site quotes travel-dependent pricing rather than a fixed rate, so it's worth an enquiry for a Hexham date.

Best for: Best for a classic sit-down magic show with comedy and audience participation.

Princess and Character Parties: Fantasy Fairytales

If your child has a particular princess, fairy, or pop star in mind, Fantasy Fairytales is a character-party specialist that has covered Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham since 2014. A costumed performer leads the party with games, singing, and storytelling built around the chosen character, which tends to work best for the three-to-eight age range. The company is clear that its characters are its own storybook creations rather than officially licensed figures, which is standard for this kind of act. Enquire on 07525 096311, and ask for their current packages and pricing when you do.

Best for: Best for princess, fairy, and character-themed birthday parties.

Children's Discos: Starlight Party

Older children and mixed-age groups often do better with a disco than a sit-down show, and Starlight Party lists Hexham among the Northumberland areas it covers. Alongside standard children's disco parties it offers UV neon nights, teenager party discos, and seasonal Halloween and Christmas discos, as well as school events. It's a good fit once children are past the balloon-and-magic stage and would rather dance. You can reach them on 07983 923267.

Best for: Best for older children and larger groups who'd rather dance than sit and watch.

A Word on Coverage

Because Hexham is on the western edge of most acts' travel range, always confirm two things when you book: that the entertainer definitely covers Tynedale on your date, and whether a travel charge applies. Several well-known North East acts advertise "North East" or Newcastle coverage without naming Hexham, and a few we approached couldn't confirm the trip, so it's worth being specific about your postcode from the first message. When you enquire, ask to see current DBS and public liability insurance details too — reputable entertainers expect the question and will have both to hand.

Putting the Party Together

If you'd rather the venue did some of the work, Wentworth Leisure Centre on Wentworth Place has soft play, ten-pin bowling, and pool sessions that make an easy party base, and you can bring an entertainer in around them. It's a practical option in winter or when the Sele isn't an option, and there's free parking on site.

Whichever way you go, book early: the acts that reliably cover Hexham are a small group, and Saturdays in term time fill up fast.

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