Best Children's Party Entertainers in Gosforth

Booking the right entertainer is the difference between a birthday party you spend enjoying and one you spend refereeing. Gosforth doesn't have a shop-front full of magicians, but it doesn't need one — the North East has plenty of experienced, mobile entertainers who will travel to your home, church hall or function room and run the whole thing for you. Here are some of the most established names covering Gosforth and the wider Newcastle area, across magic, balloons, character parties and party discos.

A quick word on what to check before you book: look for someone who is DBS-checked and holds public liability insurance (any reputable children's entertainer will say so up front), and book early — the best acts get snapped up months ahead for weekend dates in term time.

Magic Andrew

Andrew has been entertaining at children's parties across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and the rest of Tyne & Wear for more than 22 years. As well as a comedy magic show, he offers face painting and balloon modelling, so you can build a package that fills the whole party rather than booking three separate people. He also runs educational magic shows on themes like road safety and science for schools and nurseries.

You can see his shows and get a quote on the Magic Andrew website or on 07402 406385.

Best for: Best for: a flexible all-in-one booking — magic, face painting and balloons from one entertainer.

Ozzy Wizz Pop

Ozzy Wizz Pop is a Newcastle children's entertainer built around magic, comedy and puppets — his sidekick, Bonkers the Monkey, does a lot of the heavy lifting. A booking is a full two-hour party where he runs the games (with the reassuring "no one is out and everyone wins a prize" approach), brings the birthday child up on stage, and sends them home with a balloon gift. He's DBS-checked, insured and carried five-star reviews through 2024.

Details and availability are on the Ozzy Wizz Pop website.

Best for: Best for: a hands-off two hours where the entertainer runs the games as well as the show.

Sunsett Balloon Entertainment

If it's balloons and face paint you're after, Sunsett has over 25 years' experience and — usefully — lists Gosforth by name among the areas it covers. A booking can include balloon modelling, face painting, puppets and a walkabout meet-and-greet with prizes. The credentials are reassuringly thorough: a Certified Balloon Artist and full B.A.P.I.A. member, with enhanced-DBS-checked staff and full insurance.

Have a look at the Sunsett Balloon Entertainment website or call or text 07903 308694.

Best for: Best for: balloon modelling and face painting from a specialist who explicitly covers Gosforth.

Emma Enchanted

For a princess or character party, Emma Enchanted has been performing across the North East since 2011 with professionally trained performers. Sensibly, they use their own original storybook-inspired characters rather than licensed Disney or Barbie lookalikes, which keeps everything above board. Appearances start from around £120 for 30 minutes, rising to longer packages — check current prices and availability when you enquire.

Browse the characters on the Emma Enchanted website or call 0191 722 1485.

Best for: Best for: a polished princess or character visit from trained performers.

Fantasy Fairytales

Also worth a look for character parties is Fantasy Fairytales, a multi-award-winning company running since 2014 across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. Their range spans princesses, superheroes and current favourites — think Barbie and Ms Rachel themes — with a strong emphasis on high-quality costumes and in-character performers.

See the character list on the Fantasy Fairytales website or call 07525 096311.

Best for: Best for: on-trend character themes with a big choice of costumes.

DNA Kids

For a bigger, higher-energy party — or an older age group — DNA Kids runs the classic party disco and games format across Tyne & Wear, including Newcastle. Alongside the disco (colourful lights, bubble and smoke machines, prizes) they offer magic shows, science shows, and themed parties from superheroes and dinosaurs to sports parties, suited to ages 3 to 14. It's a good fit for a hall full of children rather than a small living-room gathering.

Packages and booking are on the DNA Kids website.

Best for: Best for: a large or older group — a full disco-and-games party for up to age 14.

Putting the party together

An entertainer is only part of the day. For the cake, Cake Stories on the High Street is a Gosforth institution for elaborate children's birthday creations — order well ahead, as they're in high demand. If you'd rather not host at home, The Three Mile Inn on the Great North Road has function rooms for private events and a play space, and there are plenty of other family-friendly venues nearby.

For more ideas once the party's over, see our guides to the best after-school clubs in Gosforth and summer holiday activities for families.

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