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📝 About the Event

• What we will be doing: Get ready for a festive party packed with Christmas cheer! We will be joined by Susie Sparkles, fantastic face painting by Claire, optional Christmas outfits and costumes, and even a special visit from Santa himself—with an age-appropriate present for every child who books. This years theme is ‘Toy Story” so grab your cowboy boats and tinsel and join in the fun!
• Is it structured? All activities will be available throughout the party and there may be some queuing at times but we will do our best to minimise this as much as possible. You can chose what activities you would like to take part in.
• Who it’s for & Group Size: Suitable for children up to the age of 18 and immediate family.
• Date & Time: Tuesday 29th December from 11am to 1pm.

🚗 Getting There & Arrival

• Venue Address: Royal Armouries, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT
• Venue Website: Royal Armouries Museum Leeds | Royal Armouries | Free Entry
• Parking & Arrival Warning: Here is the information about the parking options available –
  CitiPark Multi-Storey: The main parking is at the multi-storey car park on Armouries Drive (right next to the venue). It features dedicated Blue Badge parking spaces on the ground floor. The route from this car park to the museum entrance is flat and paved.
  Alternative Parking: There is limited pay-and-display street parking on the surrounding streets within a short walking distance.
• ⚠️ NO DROP-OFF POINT: Please note that there is absolutely no drop-off zone directly outside the venue. Do not stop your car outside the main entrance, as the venue enforcement teams issue strict fines for stopping. Please park first before making your way to the building.
• Finding Little Hiccups: Come in through the main entrance and take an immediate right. Look out for the Little Hiccups banner! Our team of Hiccups reps will be waiting right there to welcome you, tick your name off the register, and send you on your way to go party!
• Entrance Doors: The main entrance to the Royal Armouries features flat, step-free entry with automatic glass sliding doors.

🚶 Moving Around Inside

• Corridors & Space: The party is being held entirely on the ground level. The Royal Armouries has very wide, spacious, and flat walkways with plenty of room to navigate large specialised wheelchairs, power chairs, and double pushchairs easily.
• Lifts & Levels: Our event area is completely step-free and on a single level, so you won’t need to use any lifts to access the party.
• Seating: There will be seating areas provided within our party space for parents and children to sit, relax, and enjoy the entertainment.
• Full Accessibility Profile: For even finer details about the venue’s layout, you can view the Royal Armouries Full Accessibility Guide.. This is a big celebration and we have space for around 200 people, so it will be a wonderfully busy and lively atmosphere!

🚽 Toilets & Changing Facilities

• Standard Accessible Toilet: There are fully accessible toilets located on the ground floor close to our party room.
• Changing Places Toilet: Excellent news! The Royal Armouries now features a fully certified, permanent Changing Places toilet equipped with a tracking hoist, adult-sized changing bench, and central toilet. This is located on the ground floor, very close to where our party is being held.
• Family & All-Gender Toilets: : Accessible facilities are available to ensure parents can easily support children of any gender.
• Baby Changing: Dedicated baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.

🎧 Sensory & Calm Spaces

• Lighting & Sound: Because of the lively vibe of the party with 200 guests and lots of entertainment, it will be loud, energetic, and bright! There may be party lighting and amplified music.
• Little Hiccups Quiet Area: If the excitement gets a bit too much and your child needs a break from the noise, you can head back to the registration room where you first entered. We will have sensory toys, colouring, and games set up here for anyone wanting a quieter space. Noise-cancelling headphones are also available. We will have a small blackout tent on hand, which can be taken out upon request—please just ask a member of the Hiccups team!

🍰 Food & Drinks

• What’s provided: Catering will be served around 12:00pm.
  MENU TBC.
• Dietary Info & Bringing Your Own: Please make sure to let us know about any allergies or specific dietary requirements when filling out your booking form so we can plan accordingly! All meat will be Halal.

🌳 Outdoor Spaces

• Paths & Ground: The area immediately outside the Royal Armouries (Leeds Dock) is flat and paved with wide flagstones.
• Hazards to Note: The venue is situated right next to the canal water at Leeds Dock. The dock edge does not have continuous safety railings, so please keep a close eye on children if you step outside for some fresh air.

⛑️ Safety & Support

• First Aid: Little Hiccups staff are first-aid trained, and the Royal Armouries has a dedicated professional first-aid team and room on-site.
• Emergency Evacuation: The ground floor features multiple wide, step-free emergency exit doors leading directly out to the safe assembly spaces at Leeds Dock.

🎟️ How to Book

Ready to join us? Book below to secure your family’s spot on our event!

Booking open Monday 19th October at 6pm. 

Booking closes on Monday 30th November at 6pm.

For any specific questions about this event’s layout or accessibility arrangements, please always feel free to drop us an email at
events@littlehiccups.co.uk and we will be super happy to help you out!

Important Booking Information:
Please note that our events are heavily subsidised by Little Hiccups to support our community. Because the charity covers the remaining costs based on our final confirmed numbers (such as venue hire, refreshments, entertainers and presenter costs), we kindly ask that you let us know if your plans change. If you can no longer make it, please cancel your places by emailing events@littlehiccups.co.uk so we can reallocate the spots and prevent charity funds from being lost.