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Parents feel pressure as kids' parties now cost Β£520 on average

What do you do for a child’s birthday party? A few rounds of pass the parcel? Musical statues? Perhaps a piece of cake for guests to take home?

It seems those days are fading.

New figures suggest the average cost of a child’s birthday party is now around £520.

Parents are feeling the pressure to put on a memorable event for their children.

Tammy Gooding spoke to parents about what they do for parties, if they feel this pressure, and how much they’re willing to spend.

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