faqs
How old do you have to be to take part?
Our workshops and parties are suitable for ages 3+ (there's no upper age limit). Some children may need extra help from grown-ups, but we try to encourage kids to do as much as possible.
Do adults have to pay? can adults stay?
We advise one accompanying adult attend per booking to ensure our venue does not become overcrowded. Adults are welcome to purchase a ticket if they wish to participate in the workshop alongside their children. Children can not be left unaccompanied.
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CaN birthday groups attend workshops?
Yes! You are welcome to bring birthday groups to any of our workshops- just book as many tickets as you need. Birthday groups generally sit together, but you usually have to share a table with others. We don't allow you to bring cake if you're attending open workshops, but you can book the party room and bring your own food if it's available. Our leaders will usually ask if it's someone's birthday but feel free to give them a reminder on the day!
Where is GOOTOPIA?
We have 3 branches in LEWISHAM, BRIXTON and WANDSWORTH . Please note: We are moving into a bigger & better unit at Wandsworth's Southside at the end April 2024 (next to the Cinema on the 1st floor).
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Gootopia Lewisham
Unit 21 (opposite Greggs), Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, Lewisham. SE13 7HB.
We are 5 minutes walk from Lewisham DLR and Train Station, and on many major bus routes via Lewisham town centre.
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Gootopia Brixton
Arch 494, Rathgar Road, London SW9 7EP
We are 2 minutes walk from Loughborough Juntion train Station and 12 minutes from Brixton Tube and train station.
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Gootopia Wandsworth
Unit 38-39, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High Street. SW18 4TF. We are at the Waitrose end of the shopping centre, next to Poundland and opposite H&M kids. Wandsworth Town Station is the nearest.
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Do you have parking?
Parking is available at Lewisham Shopping Centre and Southside Shopping Centre. There is off-street parking at Brixton in nearby residential streets (Wanless Road & Hinton Road are near).
DO YOU OFFER CHARITY & HOLIDAY GROUP DISCOUNTS?
Yes, we offer 10% discount to registered charities on all workshops and tickets. We offer 10% discount to holiday groups booking 20 tickets or more.
How long do workshops and parties last?
Workshops last approx one hour. Arrive 15 minutes before your workshop start time. Please do not be late. To preserve the experience for all customers we have a strict policy of no admittance 15 minutes after a workshop begins. Please do not call us to tell you are going to be late.
Do kids take anything away?
Yes, they go away with a tub of the slime they have made plus a tub of the giant slime. We provide all materials and VegWare containers for all workshops and parties.
Is Slime Safe AND DOES IT CONTAIN ANY FOOD?
Our slime ingredients are CE certified, non-toxic, and child-friendly, with no food ingredients.
If your child has allergies, please inform our staff. We recommend a small skin test before participating.
Can I get a Refund?
Our workshops are a ticketed event, therefore tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Unfortunately if you miss your workshop for any reason, (including illness or travel issues) you will need to buy another ticket. For parties, you can cancel and re-schedule up to 14 days before your party, providing we have availability.
Do you have wheelchair access?
We are inclusive and welcome children of all abilities. We are fully wheelchair accessible . The party room at Lewisham is accessible only via stairs, however, we have an alternative option if access is required.
Can I bring Babies/Toddlers even though they can’t participate?
Yes, they can sit with you in the spectator area at the side of the workshop.
How can i get slime out of hair & clothes?
Vinegar! Pour some vinegar on a dishcloth, rub it on the slime, and wash as normal. A normal wash will usually get rid of slime on clothes without vinegar. We recommend children wear clothes they can get messy and accept no liability for damage caused to clothes, footwear or any other property.
DO YOU HAVE TOILETS?
At Brixton & Wandsworth we have wheelchair accessible toilets. At Lewisham customers must use the Shopping Centre toilets located nearby next to Sainsburys.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'm LATE TO A WORKSHOP OR PARTY?
Sorry but you will not be admitted if you arrive late - latecomers are disruptive to the session and spoil the experience for other customers. We are unable to refund tickets for people who arrive late and a new ticket will need to be purchased.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WORKSHOP AND A PARTY?
If you book a party, you have the space to yourself, and are allowed 15mins at the end to cut cake and sing happy birthday. We are also able to give the birthday child a bit more attention than they might receive if your birthday group attended an open workshop. However, the slime making experience is exactly the same as our regular workshops. From our experience, the kids enjoy it either way!
HOW MANY EXTRA CHILDREN BEYOND THOSE IN THE PARTY PACKAGE CAN YOU ACCOMmODATE?
Our workshop space can accommodate 32 children. Just pay for any extra children beyond those included in the package on the day. We will contact you before your party to get a rough idea of the number of children you are expecting.
What's the difference between original and glow slime workshops?
Our Original Slime recipe provides a wider variety of colour choices and shaving foam. Glow slime is restricted to green, yellow, pink and orange colours and we don't add shaving foam (but we do add glow powder so it glows in the dark!). Both recipes include charms, glitter & scent.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR WORKSHOPS AND 'DROP-IN' SLIME?
Our workshops last an hour and include a slime show (10mins), individual slime and giant slime making. They run at 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm on weekends and school holidays. We recommend pre-booking and tickets cost £15.99 per child. We run 'Drop-In' slime all day, every day, at our Wandsworth & Lewisham stores, and you can make a slime from scratch with no pre-booking. Drop In costs £7.99 and usually takes about 10-15minutes.
Do YOU SELL PARTY BAGS?
Yes, they are £5 each. More info here. You can collect and pay for when on the day of your party.
DO YOU HAVE TOILETS?
We have toilets at Wandsworth and Brixton. At Lewisham, customers have to use the shopping centre toilets which are 2mins walk away. We advise customers to visit the toilet prior to their visit.
WHAT IS YOUR SUSTAINABILITY POLICY?
We use non-toxic, biodegradable PVA glue, VegWare packaging to reduce plastic waste, natural and vegan-approved paint, and biodegradable mix-ins for our slime products. We promote public transport use among our employees to lower carbon emissions, and many of our venue fixtures are reclaimed. Additionally, we actively encourage recycling at all our locations. Our sustainability policy reflects our dedication to making a positive environmental impact while delivering enjoyable and sustainable slime products to our customers.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT FRANCHISING?
We are actively seeking our franchisees across the UK and internationally. Please give us a call or email hello@gootopia.co.uk with your details, and we'll get back to you.