Birthday Packages

Our birthday parties are 3.5-hour outdoor adventures set in our woodland location and include survival/bushcraft, combat archery, and the obstacle course. Activities are tailored to suit party groups of Ages 7+ and are led throughout by our trained instructors in a safe, supportive environment.

Available on Saturdays and Sundays, with the following time slots:

  • Party Alpha: 9.30am – 1.00pm

  • Party Bravo: 10.00am – 1.30pm

  • Party Charlie: 2.00pm – 5.30pm
    (Please note: Party Charlie is suspended during winter months due to earlier sunset times.)
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Practical information to help you prepare for your day at Fota Island Adventure, including what to wear, how to get here, and choosing the right experience.

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Please wear old clothes and bring a spare change of clothes, as children may have incidental contact with mud and the great outdoors.

  • Footwear: Trainers or runners you don’t mind getting wet

  • Cool or rainy weather: Light fleece, thermal top, woolly hat

  • Warm weather: Sun hat, sunglasses (with a secure strap), sunscreen

Please note: Bookings close 24 hours in advance.

Each party group will have access to their own storage area and toilet.

Please bring refillable water bottles for all children, as staying hydrated is important during active outdoor sessions.

Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time, dressed in active outdoor clothing and ready to begin.

Age suitability:
Birthday parties are designed for children aged 7 years and over. If children under 7 attend, a parent or guardian must remain with them at all times.

Food & cake time:
Food is not included. The final 30 minutes of the party are set aside for birthday cake and food (approximately 3 hours of activities followed by 30 minutes for food).
You may cater this yourself (sandwiches, crisps, sweets, etc.), or order and collect hot food to bring with you at the end of the activity session. Please note that we no longer accept hot food deliveries to the site, as late arrivals can affect later parties.

Please remember to bring:

  • Refillable water bottles (clearly labelled)

  • A bag to take your rubbish home

  • A knife to cut the cake

  • Paper plates

  • Wet wipes

If weather conditions are wet, a spare change of clothes is recommended.

Birthday party bookings include up to 15 participants. We can cater for larger groups where availability allows; each additional participant costs €25 per person.

If you are planning a party for more than 15 children, please contact our office before booking to confirm that we can accommodate your group size. Once you have booked your preferred date and time, you can then call us to confirm and add the additional participants to your booking.

Important booking note:
When booking online, you are booking one party for up to 15 children. Please select “1” in the number dropdown menu. Additional participants are added separately through our office.

Office contact: 021 465 2004

If you have any difficulty locating us on arrival, please call Ken on 086 020 9252 and he’ll be happy to help.

Obstacle Course

At the heart of the adventure campus is our custom-built obstacle course. It’s energetic, challenging, and above all, great fun. Participants can race through in timed trials or work together as a team, tackling shared challenges along the way. However you choose to take it on, the obstacle course is a highlight of any visit.


Archery

Our purpose-built archery range is set within the woodland of the adventure campus. Under the guidance of trained instructors, participants are fully equipped and shown how to use bows and arrows safely and confidently. Shooting among the trees creates a unique atmosphere and a rewarding, focused experience.


Combat Archery

Combat Archery delivers fast-paced, team-based action in a safe, controlled environment. Using foam-tipped arrows and operating under licence from Battlezone Archery, our combat zone meets high safety standards. Games are structured to suit the group size (up to 20 participants at a time) and encourage teamwork, strategy, and energy.


Bushcraft & Survival Skills

Our dedicated bushcraft pods, located on a quiet knoll within the woodland, are where participants begin their return to the wild. Guided by instructors, groups learn practical outdoor skills such as shelter building, fire lighting, and basic bush cooking. Sessions may also include simple whittling, tool use, and nature-based problem solving.


Find the Sniper

“Find the Sniper” is our woodland take on hide-and-seek. Using purpose-made ghillie suits that blend into the surroundings, one participant hides while the rest work together to locate them. This game is hugely popular, encourages observation and teamwork, and is fully supervised throughout.


Field Games

Not all adventure needs to be high energy. Our field games include a mix of teamwork challenges, problem-solving activities, and light-hearted participation games. Some focus on cooperation, others on creativity or communication, but all encourage social interaction and group fun at a gentler pace.


Orienteering

We offer a variety of orienteering trails across the site, with different levels of difficulty to suit a range of ages and abilities. All equipment is provided, and instructors guide participants through navigation and map-reading skills. Some routes include hidden challenges, adding an extra layer of discovery and adventure.

Activities vary depending on group size, age and conditions

Find us on the map.

Address:

Fota Island Resort
Tullagreen
Cork
T45HX62

Testimonials

A laugh is a smile out of control

stars Great fun and a smooth running, well organised party!

“Thanks to Daniel and Liv for a great morning. Kids had a ball and were well looked after. Both leaders were very encouraging to those lagging behind and were well able to manage the ones trying to charge on ahead. Kids had a ball!”

Síle
stars Absolutely the best birthday experience ever!

“My son, his friends and us parents were truly blown away by the whole experience. What better a way to spend your Saturday morning, outdoors in fresh air, up to your ankles in mud, completing challenges with friends and family celebrating a birthday. The staff were amazing! The facilities and activities were beyond what I ever expected for a kid’s birthday party and it is certainly one that won’t be forgotten!”

Kathryn
stars Birthday party review

“10th birthday celebration. The boys all had a great time. Huge smiles all round. The staff were excellent at catering for every child’s needs. Parents could relax so everyone was happy.”

Elizabeth
stars Best ever birthday party!
“We had a fantastic birthday party 23 boys so much fun was had.Aaron & Daniel were amazing with the boys made everything so much fun the more muck the better – cant thank them enough for everything all the boys said it was the best birthday party they had been to which i think says it all!!! Thanks again”
Olaf
stars Absolutely brilliant

“Thanks so much to the 2 experienced staff that looked after the boys so well. All the boys had an absolutely brilliant time and still raving about it. What a fantastic birthday party thank you all so much”

Mary
stars Absolutely amazing experience

“We were all having such a great time! Loads of fun and new experiences! Our leaders of the group were fun and kind! They really know how to do their job and also how to help someone who has any type of fear. Thank you so much for making my son’s birthday such a lovely experience!! We will definitely be recommending you and we will surely be back for some more!”

Martina
stars Fantastic experience

“Staff were amazing, very hands on with the kids. Everything was really well organised. All the kids were raving about it. A very memorable birthday”

Donal
stars Fantastic Experience
“As always the adventure centre didnt fail to exceed all expectations . Terry and his team were fantastic in coordinating a fantastic birthday morning for my son and his friends . Highly recommended alternative birthday party , great fun , outdoors , exercise , and all round good craic”
Luke