The annual National Youth Circus Event (NYCE) brings together youth circus schools from across the UK, NI and Republic of Ireland for an action packed, circus filled weekend. Young people (11 – 16yrs) have a chance to try new skills, challenge themselves and meet, share and learn from one another in a fun, creative environment! 

Approximately 120 participants will be present, including young people, coaches and leaders. Young people will be in groups of 6-8. 

Key details: 

Date: Friday 11/04/25 - Sunday 13/04/25 

Event Address: National Centre for Circus arts, Coronet St, London, N1 6HD 

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Accommodation will be at YHA London Thameside. 

This is a franchise hostel comprised of dormitory rooms located in SE16 5PR. It is located a short 30-minute journey on public transport from the National Centre for Circus Arts.   

The dormitory options at YHA mean all youth participants and group leaders will be allocated a single bed within the dorm configurations.   

It is the National Centre and the YHA safeguarding policy that male and females aged 16 and under are to be accommodated in gender specific rooms. 

After speaking to the event organiser, I have been told they will attempt to get 2 X 2-bed rooms, but it is more likely all 4 participants will be in a 4-bed dorm together. 

The accommodation address:  

YHA London Thameside, 20 Slater Rd, London, SE16 5PR 

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You should bring a packed lunch and snacks for the train journey down to London. 

Breakfast is available at the hostel between 7 and 9am. 

Dinner will be arranged on Friday night near to the Youth Hostel.   

Dinner on Saturday night will be at NCCA. 

Lunch on Saturday and Sunday is provided at NCCA. 

Jo Reid 

Phone: 07808060870 

Email: classes@adventurecircus.org 

Gemma Simpson 

Phone: 07709815564 

Email: admin@adventurecircus.org 

Travel to and from London: 

09.30- meet at front of Perth train station 

09.59- train leaves Perth 

15.49- train arrives in London Kings cross 

17.30- train leaves London Kings cross 

00.11- train arrives in Perth 

Travel in London: 

Travel within London may be by taxi, train, underground, bus or foot and timings will be flexible depending on when activities end. 

On Friday you should wear clothes you are comfortable to travel in. 

On Saturday and Sunday, you should wear clothes you would usually wear for circus classes. 

You may wish to have a change of non-sports clothes for the dinner/cabaret show on Saturday night. 

• Lunch / drinks / snacks for train journey to London 

• Sports clothing for 2 days of circus 

• Non sports outfit for Saturday meal 

• Pyjamas / onesie to keep warm at night 

• Toiletries  

• Personal medication 

• Towel 

• Mobile phone and charger  

• A backpack for day use 

• Grip aids you use in class, such as spray or chalk 

• Waterproof jacket 

• Trainers  

• Sunscreen 

• Snacks for energy 

• Water bottle 

• Costume /music file to perform (TBC) 

You should bring money on card or cash for food for the train journeys / snacks over the weekend. 

Please however do not bring large amounts of cash.  

We will put Friday night dinner on one card and then let you know how much this was. 

Our code of conduct is a set of guidelines to help you to enjoy your time at the NYCE. By reading and agreeing to these, you will also help the travelling instructors Gemma and Jo to be proud of you, so that they also have a good time at the event!  

Be respectful: Treat others with respect, we are all different, and we celebrate this! 

Be honest: Be trustworthy and act with integrity  

Be responsible: Do what is asked of you, and help others  

Be considerate: Be careful of others' property, and the NYCE equipment, and don't use items without permission  

Be brave, but be safe: Follow the instructions of the AC leaders and NYCE leaders and take part to the best of your physical ability 

Be respectful to your body: Don't drink alcohol or smoke, and don't engage in inappropriate behaviour  

Be a good friend: Be a kind and considerate friend to others, and make new friends  

Be responsible with technology: Put your phone on silent during the event, and ask permission to film or take photos of others. Don't post inappropriate content / use inappropriate language online  

Be a good role model: Represent Adventure Circus by having fun, learning lots and encouraging others, so that they help and encourage you too 

Be reassured: Our group leaders are there to support you. If you have any concerns or worries, know that you can talk to them at any time