Entertainment for Patios, Concrete & Hard Standing
Outdoor Hard Surface Entertainment Hire Nottingham
No grass? No problem. Racing simulators, air hockey, pool tables, arcade games and more for patios, car parks, courtyards and playgrounds, delivered and set up under a marquee across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Hard Surface Event Hire in Nottingham
Not every event in Nottingham has a lawn. This range brings together
entertainment for concrete, patios, paving, tarmac and other level
hard-standing areas, from racing simulators and
air hockey to arcade machines and
dance machines.
Our outdoor inflatables are set up on real grass only, so they aren't part
of this range. For hard surfaces, choose from the games below instead.
Electronic & Table Games Need a Marquee Outdoors
Electronic and table games, including air hockey, pool tables,
football tables, arcade basketball, racing simulators, Strike a Light and
dance machines, must be protected from the weather outdoors. They
need to be booked with a suitable marquee.
The marquee needs enough room inside for the equipment, the players and a
safe space around them. Booking several games? Contact us and we'll help
you work out the right marquee size.
Hard Surface Entertainment Ideas
Create a covered games area with competitive, interactive and social entertainment.
Racing Simulators
racing simulators bring head-to-head competition to parties, corporate events, universities and fun days.
Air Hockey
Fast rounds and plenty of competition make air hockey great for busy social areas.
Pool Tables
A Pool Table gives guests a relaxed game they can drop into all event long.
Football Tables
Table Football is easy to pick up and works for corporate, university and private parties.
Dance Machine
Music, movement and friendly competition with our Dance Machine.
Arcade Machines
Retro-style arcade machines for a games-room feel under cover.
Social Games Areas
Mix pool, football table, air hockey and interactive games into one covered games zone.
Marquees for Your Games Area
Choose a marquee large enough for your games and players. See the full range on our
Marquee Hire page.
What Counts as a Hard Surface?
Concrete, patios, paving, tarmac and other firm surfaces, as long as the area
is level, stable and big enough for the equipment, the marquee and a safe
space for players.
Always check each product page for its surface, access, dimensions and power
requirements before booking.
Perfect for Hard-Standing Event Spaces
Corporate Events
Competitive games areas on courtyards, car parks and other event spaces.
Schools & Universities
Turn playgrounds, campus spaces and courtyards into covered games zones for school events and freshers' days.
Private Parties
Patios and larger hard-standing gardens can host selected games where there's space, power and cover.
Fun Days & Larger Events
Add a covered games zone alongside grass-based attractions at fun days.
Planning Your Outdoor Games Area
These details help us make sure the games and marquee work together.
Event date and postcode
Available hard-standing space
Surface type
Games you want to hire
Available power supply
Vehicle and equipment access
Event start and finish times
Marquee size required
Power Requirements
Most games need a power supply. Where mains isn't available, a 6.5kVA or 21kVA generator can be added, confirmed per booking.
Weather Protection
Electronic and table games must stay under a suitable marquee throughout an outdoor booking and never be left exposed to rain.
Delivery & Collection Times
Garden bookings use our delivery routes, while hall and venue bookings are planned around your access times.
Garden Hires
Deliveries are between 08:00 and 12:00, with collections between 16:00 and 18:00. Exact times are confirmed once our routes are planned.
Later collections are available up to 21:00 (£15 for the first hour after 18:00, then £10 per hour). Overnight hire is £45 for secure gardens with 6ft fencing or hedges, a lockable gate and someone on site.
Hall & Venue Hires
Give us your venue access start and end times as well as your event start and finish times, so we can set up before guests arrive and pack down afterwards. Indoor hire is available all year round.
Example Venue Booking
Venue Access Start: 09:00
Event Start: 10:00
Event End: 16:00
Venue Access End: 17:00
Outdoor Hard Surface Hire Across the East Midlands
Our hard surface entertainment is available across
Nottinghamshire,
Derbyshire and selected parts
of Leicestershire, with
free delivery to NG1 to NG4 and NG12 from our Cotgrave base.
Check the delivery charge and minimum order for your postcode on our
Delivery Areas page.
Safe Outdoor Equipment Hire
Gedling Bouncy Castle Hire holds £5 million Public Liability Insurance. Electrical equipment is PAT tested every six months, and all equipment is inspected and maintained for professional event hire.
£5m Public Liability Insurance
PAT Tested Every 6 Months
Professional Setup
Marquee Cover Required
Product-Specific Power Needs
Level Hard Surface Required
See our Health & Safety document library for insurance, risk assessments and method statements.
Hard Surface Hire FAQs
Can I have a bouncy castle on a patio or car park?
No. Our outdoor inflatables are set up on real grass only. The games on this page are designed for hard surfaces instead.
Do I need a marquee?
Yes, for electronic and table games used outdoors. We can help you choose a marquee big enough for your games and players.
What if there's no power?
Where mains isn't available, a generator can be added and confirmed per booking once we know what you're hiring.
How do I pay?
A 25% non-refundable booking fee secures your date. Companies, schools, weddings and bookings of £500 or more pay the balance 14 days before the event; other bookings pay by 5pm on the working day before.
Build Your Outdoor Games Area
Combine hard surface games with the equipment for a complete covered zone.
No Grass? You Can Still Have a Great Event
Browse our hard surface entertainment below and remember to add a marquee for electronic and table games. Need help with sizing? Our team is here Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Outdoor Hard Surface Hire Items
Check each product for its dimensions, surface, power and weather-protection requirements before booking. Electronic and table games need marquee cover outdoors.