Looking for a children’s party venue in West Hampstead? UCS New Pavilion on Hocroft Road offers indoor hire spaces overlooking the school’s playing fields. For families around Hampstead, Cricklewood, Childs Hill and Finchley Road, it is a local option to explore for a birthday celebration.
We hosted a Wacky Wheelers party at UCS New Pavilion on 1 November 2026, with 33 children and their parents. It is a superb, modern venue with beautiful views over the playing fields, excellent lighting and attentive staff. The Refectory Hall worked brilliantly for the driving and birthday tea.
Refectory Hall: space for a Mini Jeep party
UCS publishes the Refectory Hall’s dimensions as 29 metres × 12 metres, but the room is L-shaped rather than one clear rectangle. At our November 2026 party, the area we used for the track was approximately 12 × 13 metres. We arranged a shorter, wider circuit, using the extra width to spread out the track, and it worked really well.
Our maximum at UCS New Pavilion is seven Jeeps. The supersize party is not available here. The adapted layout still makes an excellent Mini Jeep party space.
A hosted driving party for children aged 4–8
Wacky Wheelers brings two-seater electric Mini Jeeps, an inflatable track, music and driving games. Children take turns driving with a friend while our team explains the rules, helps them around the circuit and keeps the party moving.
It is a lively alternative to soft play or a traditional entertainer, with the driving activity led by our team. Find out how the celebrations work on our Mini Jeep driving parties page.
Excellent kitchen and room for birthday tea
The excellent kitchen has a serving hatch opening directly into the long dining section of the Refectory Hall. At our party there was ample room for 33 children and their parents, making this a lovely option for a larger birthday celebration.
Guests generally arrive via the steps at the side of the building and enter from the balcony, enjoying a view of the Jeeps as they approach—a lovely first glimpse of the party. The lighting inside is superb. A venue PA system is available, although Wacky Wheelers brings its own music and sound equipment. The Eve Lounge is a separate hire space; our experience described here is of the Refectory Hall.
Parking, unloading and setup
The pavilion’s hire FAQ describes a car park for approximately 25 cars, subject to availability. Agree the parking and unloading arrangements with the venue as part of the booking, including access for the equipment vehicle and trailer. Guest parking availability does not automatically mean a loading space is reserved.
Equipment access is more involved than at a ground-floor hall. There is a slow lift, which we use for the inflatable track and cones, plus a short flight of back stairs. We need someone to help carry the Jeeps up the steps. The route then continues along a long corridor and through the hall to the far end where we set up. Please arrange a helper for carrying the Jeeps and allow for this access route when agreeing setup and packing-away time. Once everything is in place, this is a brilliant venue for a party.
Hiring UCS New Pavilion for a children’s party
UCS advertises children’s party dry hire, with Sunday slots for under-12s and a maximum three-hour hire period for that package. Alternative days are discussed with its events team. The room hire and Wacky Wheelers entertainment are separate bookings.
- Confirm that you are booking the Refectory Hall and describe the Mini Jeep activity to the venue.
- Agree room layout, birthday tea arrangements and the total number of children and adults.
- Confirm supplier access, setup and clear-up time within the hire slot.
- Obtain the current room price, availability and booking terms directly from UCS Venues.
UCS New Pavilion address and booking details
UCS New Pavilion
2 Hocroft Road
London
NW2 2BH
Telephone: 020 7433 2127
Email: info@ucsvenues.co.uk
Website: UCS Venues children’s party hire
Directions: UCS New Pavilion on Google Maps
The pavilion is on Hocroft Road; use this address when planning the journey, rather than the school’s separate Frognal site.
More North London party venue ideas
Browse our North London children’s party venues for other local options, including Rhodes Avenue School in Muswell Hill. Our party FAQs cover common questions about the driving activity.
Venue hire details can change. Please check the rooms, facilities and arrangements directly with UCS Venues before booking.
A £125 Wacky Wheelers setup surcharge applies at UCS New Pavilion because of the lift, stairs and extended equipment-carrying route.