Cirquoise tickets have recently cost around £8 to £12 per person, depending on the venue and the day. For a family of four, the 2026 prices shown below work out at roughly £32 to £48 before food or treats. Babies under 2 have generally gone free if they sit on a parent’s lap.
There’s no single national price list to rely on, though. Cirquoise tours the UK and tickets are usually sold through the host venue, which is often a garden centre, so the price at one stop may not match the next. This guide uses published prices from recent shows to help you budget. Treat them as a guide and confirm the current price before you book, as we found no upcoming dates at the time of writing.
How Much Are Cirquoise Tickets at Each Venue?
The table below shows prices published for recent runs. They’re past prices, not a promise of what the next show will cost.
| Venue | Run | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Melbicks Garden Centre, Coleshill | May 2026 | £7.99 |
| Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands | February 2026 | £9.99 |
| Gates Woodlands, Hinckley | July 2026 | £9.99 listed |
| Gates, Oakham | July to August 2026 | £9.99 weekdays, £11.99 weekends |
| Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands (Halloween) | October 2025 | £8.99 |
| Albrighton Garden Centre | April 2025 | From £8.99 |
The lowest figure here comes from Birmingham City Council’s event page, which listed the Melbicks shows at £7.99.
The weekday and weekend split is clearest at Oakham, where the Gates 2026 listing set out both prices.
Why the price changes from one show to the next
Each Cirquoise host publishes its own price, so a difference of a pound or two between venues is normal. Day of the week can matter too. At Oakham in 2026, a weekend seat cost £2 more than a weekday seat.
Prices can also move from year to year. An earlier Gates listing showed £8.99 on weekdays and £10.99 at weekends, which is £1 less than the 2026 prices. That’s one venue rather than a national trend, but it’s a good reason not to budget from an old poster or last year’s Facebook post.
Do Children Pay Full Price?
On the venue and council event pages we checked, Cirquoise prices are quoted per person. None of them shows a cheaper child rate or a family ticket, so it’s safest to budget for every child aged 2 or over at the same price as an adult.
That matters more than it first appears. Plenty of family attractions offer a cheaper child rate, so a parent may assume the total will come in lower than it does. Here, a family of five simply pays five times the listed price.
Offers can still vary by host, and our research can’t rule out a promotion at a particular venue. Check the ticket options on the booking page for your chosen show.
The under 2s rule
Gates and Albrighton have both offered free entry for under 2s, on the condition that the child sits on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. In practice, that means a free ticket doesn’t come with a seat of its own.
For a wriggly toddler, an hour on a lap can feel long. Some parents may prefer a paid seat for extra space, but check how the venue handles this if your child is close to the age limit.
What a Family Visit Costs in Real Numbers
Here’s what ticket-only Cirquoise budgets look like using three 2026 price points. The totals assume everyone in the group needs a paid ticket unless stated.
| Group | Melbicks (£7.99) | Oakham weekday (£9.99) | Oakham weekend (£11.99) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult, 2 children | £23.97 | £29.97 | £35.97 |
| 2 adults, 1 child, 1 baby on lap | £23.97 | £29.97 | £35.97 |
| 2 adults, 2 children | £31.96 | £39.96 | £47.96 |
| 2 adults, 3 children | £39.95 | £49.95 | £59.95 |
| 2 adults, 2 children, 2 grandparents | £47.94 | £59.94 | £71.94 |
The weekend gap is small for one person but adds up with a group. A party of six would have paid £12 more at Oakham on a Saturday than on a Friday. During school holidays, when weekdays are an option, that’s an easy saving.
Extra Costs to Budget For
A Cirquoise ticket is only part of the bill. These are the extras most likely to affect your total.
Food, drinks and circus treats
Cirquoise shows have offered traditional treats such as popcorn, donuts, candyfloss and sweets, with hot and cold food and drinks at some sites. Churros have appeared on the menu too. We couldn’t find a published price list, so set your own limit before you arrive.
A simple approach is to agree on one treat per child in the car. If you allow £5 per child as your own spending limit, two children add £10 to the day. That’s an example budget rather than a real menu price, so adjust it once you see what’s on offer.
Parking
Parking was free in the main car park at Gates, with additional disabled spaces close to the circus field. Many garden centres have their own car parks, but don’t assume the same terms apply everywhere. Check the venue’s page if you’re travelling to a new location.
Lunch at the garden centre
This is where a cheap day out can quietly grow. Shows often start around late morning, which puts you near a garden centre café at lunchtime. An 11am show ends at about noon, so you may want to bring a picnic or plan where you’ll eat afterwards.
Albrighton, for example, has a restaurant and soft play. Both can be a nice way to extend the trip, but they aren’t part of the circus ticket, so factor them in if the children are likely to ask.
What Does a Cirquoise Ticket Include?
Your ticket covers entry to one live show under the big top, and it’s the show itself you’re paying for. Recent line-ups have included clowning, juggling, contortion and aerial acts, with a ring mistress leading the show at Albrighton. Acts change between productions, so a cast member you saw last year may not appear this time.
It doesn’t cover food, drinks or anything else at the garden centre. Seats are a useful detail too. At Gates, they were allocated on arrival, so paying early didn’t mean choosing a particular spot.
Comfort may also vary by venue. The 2026 Albrighton show was promoted with a fully climate-controlled big top, but we can’t say that applies at every stop. If you’re booking for a hot summer afternoon or a cold half-term morning, it’s worth checking.
Picking a show time
Cirquoise usually runs more than one show a day, and the timing can change what you spend. Melbicks had shows at 10am and 3pm, while Oakham ran at 11am and 3pm, with three shows on Saturdays.
A morning show leaves the afternoon free and may mean lunch at home. A 3pm show can work better if your journey is long, although you’d want snacks sorted first. Late afternoon can also be a harder time for younger children to sit still.
A Sample Budget for a Cirquoise Day Out
Here’s how one simple plan adds up for two adults and two children on an Oakham weekday in 2026. The treat figure is our example limit, not a menu price.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Four tickets at £9.99 | £39.96 |
| Treats at £5 per child | £10.00 |
| Parking at Gates | Free |
| Picnic from home | Whatever you already have |
| Estimated total | £49.96 |
Move the same family to a weekend and the tickets rise to £47.96. Add a café lunch, and the total could climb well beyond that, so decide early which extras matter most to your children.
Essential Companion Tickets for Visitors With Additional Needs
If someone in your group needs support during the visit, you may not have to pay for their companion. Gates has offered a complimentary essential companion ticket for eligible customers, although other venues may handle this differently.
The Gates process had three steps:
- Book the paid tickets you need.
- Email your booking reference and proof of disability to the venue’s events team.
- Wait for the team to add the companion ticket and send a new confirmation.
Gates asked for requests 24 to 48 hours ahead where possible. Accepted proof included a Blue Badge, a Disabled Persons Railcard, an Access Card, or a letter of support from a healthcare professional, ideally dated within the last 18 months. The companion had to be at least 16 and able to give support for the entire visit.
If you’re booking elsewhere, contact the venue before paying. It’s much easier to sort this out in advance than at the entrance.
Simple Ways to Spend Less
Saving money on a Cirquoise trip is mostly about timing and planning, as the ticket price is already fairly low.
- Choose a weekday where you can. At venues with weekend pricing, this is the most reliable saving.
- Compare nearby stops. If two venues are within a reasonable drive, a price gap can matter for a big group. Include fuel in the sum, though.
- Look for genuine offers. A Wowcher deal ran for the 2024 Oakham shows, but there’s no guarantee of another one. Buy only through the venue or a clearly official partner.
- Sort food before you go. Decide on treats and lunch early, and you’ll avoid the most common way the day runs over budget.
- Book once your dates are firm. Venues often warn that shows sell quickly, particularly in school holidays. Before paying, check the refund terms, as we couldn’t confirm them for every venue.
How to Book and What to Bring
Most Cirquoise bookings go through the host venue’s website. Gates linked directly to an online ticket page, while Albrighton’s 2025 tickets could be booked online or at the garden centre.
At Oakham, proof of booking was required to enter the big top, either a booking confirmation or a till receipt. Keep the email on your phone and take a screenshot in case the signal is weak.
Doors opened 45 minutes before showtime, and seats were allocated on arrival. If your group wants to stay together, or you have a child who gets anxious in crowds, arriving early is sensible. There was also a parking area for pushchairs and child travel seats in the Gates big top, so you shouldn’t need to keep a buggy beside your seat.
Is Cirquoise Good Value for Families?
For most families, the price looks fair for live entertainment. At around £10 a head, you’re getting a show of about an hour with clowns, acrobats, jugglers and aerial acts. Cirquoise describes its shows as all-human, and the performances are live rather than built around screens.
There are limits, though. The show runs for about an hour without an interval at Gates, so it’s a short outing once you take away the drive. Listed running times also vary slightly, with Hinckley’s council listing showing 1 hour 10 minutes. And because children usually pay the same as adults, a big family won’t see the savings that a discounted child ticket would bring.
The best fit is a family that wants a low-cost school holiday outing without committing to a full day. Pair it with a picnic and a walk around the garden centre, and the cost stays manageable. If your children struggle to sit still for an hour, a weekday show is a lower-cost way to try it.
The Bottom Line on Cirquoise Ticket Prices
Budget around £8 to £12 per person, or about £32 to £48 for a family of four, then add a little for treats and lunch. Those figures are based on recent shows, so use them for planning and not as a final quote.
Your next step is to find the current listing for the venue nearest you and check three things before paying: the price on your chosen day, the rule for under 2s, and the refund terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cirquoise ticket cost?
Recent published prices range from £7.99 to £11.99 per person. The price depends on the venue and, at some locations, the day of the week.
Are under 2s free at Cirquoise?
They have been free at Gates and Albrighton when seated on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. Check the rule for your venue, as hosts set their own terms.
Is there a Cirquoise family ticket?
We found no family ticket in the listings we checked. Prices were quoted per person, so budget for each paying family member separately.
Is it cheaper to go on a weekday?
It was at Oakham in 2026, where weekday tickets cost £2 less per person. Not every listing shows a weekend rate, so compare dates on the booking page.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
We can’t confirm this for every venue. Some shows are promoted as selling quickly, so book ahead if your dates matter, or call the venue to check.
