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Prices, booking fees, packages, staffing and how to make a booking.
Bouncy castle hire prices vary throughout the UK depending on the size and type of inflatable, location, hire period and the service provided. At Gedling Bouncy Castle Hire, some examples of our current hire prices are:
Prices may vary by product, date, delivery area and booking requirements. Please check the individual product page for the current price and availability for your event date.
When hiring a bouncy castle, it is important to make sure the company you choose has suitable safety testing, insurance and professional operating procedures in place. Price alone should not be used as the deciding factor when comparing inflatable hire companies.
Booking early is highly recommended, especially if you want to secure a particular date and piece of equipment. Summer weekends are particularly busy.
Garden and hall bookings are often made several weeks in advance, while weddings and larger organised events may be booked many months or even up to a year ahead.
We can also take last-minute bookings subject to availability.
Yes. We take a 25% non-refundable booking fee, rounded up to the next £10.
The booking fee secures the equipment and date requested and forms part of the total booking value.
Yes. Our local minimum spend starts from £120, excluding delivery charges.
Minimum spend requirements increase for some delivery areas depending on the distance from our base and the time required for delivery and collection.
You can also view our full Delivery Areas page.
Yes. You can book several items together, and we also offer a range of party and event packages.
Packages can be a good option where you want entertainment for different age groups or need several activities for a larger number of guests.
Take a look at our Party Packages or contact us if you'd like help putting together a combination of equipment.
Some attractions are supplied with trained operational staff as part of the standard hire, while other equipment is supplied unstaffed.
Where an item is unstaffed, it must be supervised by a responsible adult in accordance with the operating instructions provided.
Additional staff can also be supplied for selected equipment and events, subject to availability.
Hire periods, delivery areas, overnight hire and nationwide events.
Most garden bouncy castle and inflatable bookings are supplied for approximately six hours within our normal delivery and collection routes.
Rodeo attractions are normally supplied with 2 hours of operation, while Fun Food attractions are normally based on a 4-hour hire. Other staffed equipment varies by product.
From 1 October to 31 March, our standard inflatable hire is indoors only.
Our prices include the agreed delivery, setup and installation of the equipment, as well as dismantling and pack down at the end of the hire.
Where an item is advertised as staffed hire, the relevant operational staffing for the stated hire period is included.
Garden deliveries take place between 8am and 12pm, with collections between 4pm and 6pm.
Our routes are planned around all bookings taking place that day, so exact delivery and collection times cannot normally be selected.
Late collection is available at £15 for the first hour after 6pm and £10 for each additional hour, up to 9pm.
You will be asked for your event times and venue access times. Please make sure the venue access period allows enough time for safe setup before the event and dismantling afterwards.
Yes. Overnight hire is available on suitable bookings for an additional £45.
Overnight hires must be in a secure garden with suitable fencing or hedges, a lockable gate and somebody living on site.
Multi-day hire is normally calculated as the standard first-day hire price, plus 50% of the product hire price for the additional day, plus half of the overnight charge.
We provide local hire throughout Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and surrounding areas.
Please see our Delivery Areas page for further details.
Yes. Selected corporate entertainment, interactive games, larger staffed attractions and organised-event equipment can be delivered throughout the UK.
Nationwide bookings are subject to suitable minimum order values, delivery costs, staffing requirements and event logistics.
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Setup, access width, steps, power and larger equipment.
Yes. We deliver and set up the equipment included within your booking.
For inflatables we provide the appropriate blower, PAT-tested power cabling, anchoring equipment and safety mats where applicable.
At the end of the booking our team dismantles and packs away the equipment.
Larger multi-item events can take considerably longer.
The charge covers the additional staffing and time required to safely move the equipment during delivery and collection.
For health and safety reasons, only our staff should move our equipment up or down steps and stairs.
Some larger equipment may not be suitable for stepped access.
For powered inflatables we require a standard household socket within 30 metres of the setup area.
We provide the required PAT-tested power cable. Please do not use your own extension leads.
Access requirements vary considerably depending on the equipment. Smaller inflatables can be moved through normal garden access, while larger attractions may require much wider or vehicle access.
The access requirements for individual products can be found on the relevant product page.
If access is narrow, has sharp corners, steps, slopes or long distances to the setup area, please tell us before booking.
Most standard inflatable bookings do not require the van to drive directly onto the setup area.
However, selected trailer-mounted attractions, large equipment and specialist items require suitable vehicle or tow access.
Always check the Access Requirements section of the individual product page before booking.
Yes. Generator hire is available for selected bookings where a suitable mains power supply is not available.
The size and number of generators required depends on the equipment being powered, so please tell us if your event is in a field, park or other location without electricity.
Choosing the right equipment for your venue and setup surface.
Every item has its own required setup and operating area. These dimensions can be found on the individual product page.
Additional clearance may be needed for anchoring, blowers, safety mats and safe operation.
The best option depends on your available space, access, number of guests and the age of the users.
If you're unsure what will fit, email photos and measurements to info@gedlingcastlehire.co.uk .
Yes. Many of our inflatables are suitable for indoor use in village halls, community centres, sports halls and other suitable venues.
Always check both the floor space and ceiling height.
We also have a list of recommended venues with useful venue information.
Grass is the standard outdoor surface for most inflatable equipment because the units need to be securely anchored.
Selected equipment may also be suitable for hard-standing setups where a suitable alternative anchoring method can be used.
Artificial grass must be checked before booking because the safe anchoring method depends on what is beneath the artificial surface.
Please contact us before booking and provide information about the surface and setup area so we can confirm whether your chosen equipment can be safely installed.
Selected equipment can be installed on suitable hard-standing surfaces, but not every inflatable or attraction is suitable.
Hard-standing installations require appropriate anchoring and may involve different equipment or setup requirements.
Please contact us before booking if your setup surface is concrete, tarmac, paving or another hard surface.
Yes. You are responsible for making sure you have permission to use the venue, garden, field or land where the equipment will be set up.
If the venue has restrictions relating to inflatables, anchoring, power, access or insurance, please check these before booking.
We may be able to supply equipment to public parks, playing fields and council-owned land where suitable permission has been obtained.
The organiser is responsible for obtaining the relevant landowner or council permission and checking any site-specific requirements.
Weather, testing, insurance, user suitability and equipment care.
Many children's bouncy castles have shower covers, but inflatable equipment should not be used where weather conditions make operation unsafe.
If equipment becomes wet during use, stop using it until the rain has passed and the inflatable has been safely dried.
We monitor weather conditions for outdoor bookings and will assess whether the equipment can be operated safely.
Where conditions are unsuitable, options may include moving the booking indoors, changing equipment or rescheduling in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.
Safety takes priority and equipment will not be operated in unsuitable conditions.
Most standard inflatables require one normal household power socket within 30 metres of the setup area.
We provide the appropriate PAT-tested power cable. Please do not use your own extension leads.
Larger equipment may require additional power.
Yes. Gedling Bouncy Castle Hire holds £5 million Public Liability Insurance.
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Yes. Applicable inflatable equipment is tested in accordance with BS EN 14960.
Inflatables covered by the PIPA scheme carry a valid PIPA tag.
Yes. Applicable electrical equipment is PAT tested as part of our ongoing equipment safety and maintenance procedures.
Our current PAT certification can be viewed on our Insurance & Certification page .
Yes. Risk assessments and method statements are available for our equipment and activities.
These are particularly useful for schools, venues, councils, universities and corporate events.
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Yes. We have a range of equipment suitable for adults including adult bouncy castles, slides, assault courses, rodeo attractions, competitive games and interactive entertainment.
Children's-only products should not be used by adults. Always check the individual product page for suitability and user guidance.
Age and user suitability varies by product.
Children's castles, soft play and smaller inflatables have different suitability requirements from adult inflatables and larger attractions.
Please check the Recommended Age / Users information on the individual product page before booking.
Users should always follow the operating instructions and suitability guidance for the individual inflatable.
Mixing users of significantly different size or ability can increase the risk of collision or injury, so users should be grouped appropriately and supervised at all times.
No. Face paint, silly string and confetti must not be used on or near any of our inflatables or equipment.
These products can permanently stain or damage equipment. Cleaning or replacement charges may apply where damage occurs.
Our equipment is routinely checked, cleaned and prepared as part of our warehouse and event-preparation process.
Equipment is also inspected during setup to make sure it is ready for safe use.
Please contact us immediately if equipment is damaged or you notice a fault during your hire.
Stop using any affected equipment until you have spoken to our team.
Damage, cleaning and replacement charges are dealt with in accordance with our Terms & Conditions of Hire.
Changes to bookings, cancellations and rescheduling.
Yes, changes may be possible subject to availability.
If you change your booking to a lower value, removed items may be treated as a partial cancellation in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.
If you have booked a package, changing the items may also affect the package price.
Date changes may be possible subject to availability and the terms applying to your booking.
Please contact us as early as possible if you need to move your event date.
Our 25% booking fee is non-refundable. Additional cancellation charges may apply depending on the value of the booking and how much notice is provided before the event.
Where unsafe weather prevents an outdoor booking from proceeding, options may include moving the booking indoors, changing equipment or rescheduling in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.
Reducing the value of an existing booking may also be treated as a partial cancellation.
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Events, collections and other useful booking information.
No. We supply entertainment for children's parties, weddings, milestone birthdays, school events, fun days, community events, universities, corporate events, exhibitions and larger organised events.
Our range includes everything from soft play and children's castles through to adult inflatables, simulators, competitive games, fairground entertainment and staffed attractions.
Our hire equipment is normally delivered, installed and collected by our team so that we can make sure it is transported and set up correctly.
Please contact us if you have a specific collection enquiry.
If you can't find the answer you're looking for, get in touch with our friendly team and we'll be happy to help with your booking, equipment or event.