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Pirate Parties

Ahoy there, mateys!

Set Sail for an Unforgettable Pirate Adventure at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool!

Gather your crew and embark on an exhilarating journey with our pirate-themed kids' parties, perfect for the bravest young adventurers. Dive into a world of swashbuckling action, fascinating history, and non-stop fun that will leave your little pirates talking about it for months!

So much fun for only £13 per child!

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Why Choose Our Pirate Parties?

Interactive Adventure

Every pirate party is a high-seas adventure that will have the little scallywags screamin' with delight! We've got a treasure trove of activities to make this a swashbucklin' good time for both the parents and the wee buccaneers! Get ready to unleash their inner pirate and prepare for some shiver-me-timbers fun!

Historical Exploration

Yearning for an adventure that'll make your little pirate's hair stand on end and heart pump. Then cast off and set sail for the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool! Your first port of call? The legendary HMS Trincomalee, the oldest afloat warship in all of Europe!

Epic Battles

Yearn for swashbucklin' fun? Join our Cutlass Class! Seasoned instructors teach ye scallywags swordplay in a safe, fun place. Learn to parry, riposte, and deliver a mighty (safe!) blow!

Adventure playship ahoy! Practice skills and set sail on adventures. Build confidence and coordination.

Exclusive Party Room

After all the swashbuckling fun, our exclusive pirate party room offers a dedicated space for both young pirates and their supervising adults.

Gather your crew around a table here, you can refuel for the next adventure with a hearty feast of pizza or hotdogs fit for a pirate captain with unlimited juice refills. This dedicated space will make your pirate's special day truly unforgettable.

Special Gifts

Your little pirate gets to choose their special treasure: a classic pirate hat for conquering the high seas, or a pirate activity book to fuel their adventures! Plus, you can choose to send the whole crew home with treasure of their own!

Free returns

All of the young pirates will get a voucher to revisit the Museum for free for a year! They can come back and relive the pirate fun anytime within 12 months of their party, as long as they're accompanied by a paying adult.

So, what arrrrrrrre you waiting for? Get in touch today.

Contact a member of our team through the link below for a party your little one will never forget.

FAQs

We can host a minimum of 12 children, and a maximum of 20.

We offer two timeslots so you can find the party time that best suits you. Morning parties will run between 11-1pm, ending with lunch. Afternoon parties run between 2-4pm and will start with lunch.

If you're coming as part of a party package, unless you have a museum ticket you will only gain access to HMS Trincomalee, the Horrible Histories® Pirates exhibition, café and private party room for the 2 hours duration. If you would like to extend your visit, a valid museum ticket is required for adults.

Children attending a party can visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy as part of their ticket, and return for free up to 12 months after when accompanied by an adult.

The birthday child will receive their Pirate Hat or Pirate activity book upon arrival. If you wish to purchase additional gifts for the full party, this can be done at an additional charge. By pre-ordering, we can guarantee that the items will be ready for your party on the day.

Alternatively, you can purchase additional items in the gift shop subject to availability.

Our pirate parties are ideal for ages 4 and up.

Shiver me timbers! Download our pirate party flyer and yo ho ho your way to a treasure trove of party ideas! Learn all ye can about throwin' the most epic pirate bash ever in a quick and easy format. It's smoother sailin' than a parrot on a cracker!

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool Pirate parties flyer.pdf (1.26 MB)