Nationwide university event entertainment
University Event Entertainment Hire Across the UK
Create more engaging campus events with interactive games, inflatables,
social entertainment, simulators, photo experiences and large
attractions for Freshers, student socials, wellbeing events, graduation
and university celebrations.
Entertainment Designed for Student Events
University events need activities that are easy to join, highly social
and flexible enough to work across different venues and audiences.
Interactive entertainment can help bring students together, encourage
participation and create a stronger atmosphere across campus.
Gedling Entertainment Hire supplies universities, colleges and Students'
Unions across the UK with interactive games, inflatables, racing
simulators, social games, photo booths and staffed attractions for
events throughout the academic year.
Why Interactive Entertainment Works on Campus
The best student activities are simple to join, sociable and able to
keep people involved without requiring a long commitment.
Encourage Participation
Quick-play games and interactive attractions make it easy for students
to get involved without needing to sign up in advance.
Create Social Interaction
Competitive and cooperative games give students a natural way to meet,
talk and take part together.
Suitable for High Footfall
Fast-turnaround activities can work well during Freshers fairs, campus
events and other busy student programmes.
Indoor and Outdoor Options
Choose from compact indoor games, large outdoor inflatables and staffed
attractions depending on the venue and season.
Flexible Event Packages
Hire one attraction for a smaller activation or combine multiple
activities for a larger campus event.
Nationwide Delivery
Selected university entertainment is available for campuses and venues
throughout the UK, subject to logistics and availability.
Entertainment for Events Throughout the Academic Year
Different points in the university calendar call for different
experiences, from high-energy Freshers activities to relaxed wellbeing
and end-of-year events.
Freshers and Welcome Week
Create busy, sociable activity areas using inflatables, competitive
games, racing simulators, photo experiences and large attractions.
Students' Union Events
Support socials, society events, campaigns and campus programming with
easy-to-use entertainment students can join throughout the event.
Wellbeing and Mental Health Events
Use relaxed social games, light activities and informal entertainment
to create approachable spaces where students can take a break.
Graduation Celebrations
Add photo experiences, interactive games and social entertainment to
graduation balls, summer celebrations and end-of-year events.
University Open Days
Create welcoming activity areas for prospective students, families and
campus visitors during open days and recruitment events.
Campus Festivals and Summer Events
Combine large inflatables, staffed attractions and competitive games
for outdoor campus festivals and end-of-term celebrations.
How We Plan Your University Event
We can work from a specific equipment list or help you build a package
around your student numbers, campus location and event objectives.
01
Share Your Event Brief
Tell us your date, campus, expected attendance, event type and available
space.
02
Choose the Activity Mix
We recommend suitable entertainment based on student numbers, venue
layout and the type of experience you want.
03
Plan Campus Logistics
We confirm vehicle access, delivery windows, power, staffing and setup
requirements with your team.
04
Delivery and Setup
Our team delivers and installs the equipment ready for the agreed
event start time.
Build Different Zones Around Your Campus Event
Larger university events often work best when students can move between
different types of activity. Rather than relying on one attraction,
you can create separate high-energy, competitive and relaxed areas
around the venue.
Inflatables and large outdoor attractions
Racing and reaction game zones
Pool, table football and social games
Wellbeing and chill-out activities
Photo booths and content experiences
Staffed headline attractions
For multi-campus events, we can also discuss packages that rotate
selected equipment between different locations, subject to timings,
distance and availability.
Information We Need
- Event date and university or campus
- Expected student numbers
- Event start and finish times
- Event type or campaign
- Indoor or outdoor location
- Preferred entertainment
- Approximate entertainment budget
Campus and Setup Details
- Vehicle access to the event area
- Loading and parking restrictions
- Available operating dimensions
- Door, corridor or lift access
- Electrical supply
- Setup and breakdown windows
- Campus contractor or security requirements
Planning a University or Students' Union Event?
Tell us what you are planning, your campus, expected attendance and
approximate budget. We can recommend suitable activities and put
together a nationwide university entertainment package around your
event.
Request a University Event Quote
University Event Entertainment FAQs
Do you provide university event entertainment across the UK?
Yes. Selected games, inflatables, staffed attractions, simulators and
photo experiences are available for universities, colleges and Students'
Unions throughout the UK. Delivery charges and minimum booking values
depend on the campus and equipment required.
What entertainment works well for Freshers Week?
Freshers events work particularly well with quick-play activities that
encourage interaction, such as racing simulators, reaction games,
inflatables, sports challenges, social games and photo experiences.
Can you provide entertainment for student wellbeing events?
Yes. Pool, table football, air hockey, basketball games, shuffleboard,
giant games and other relaxed activities can help create informal
drop-in spaces without making the event feel overly structured.
Can you provide equipment for several campuses?
Yes. Depending on the locations, dates and equipment required, we can
provide multi-campus packages or arrange selected activities across
multiple university sites.
Do you provide staff for university attractions?
Staff are included with attractions advertised as staffed hire or where
a trained operator is required. Additional staffing may also be
available for selected equipment and larger university events.
Can the equipment be used inside Students' Union venues?
Many games are suitable for indoor venues, subject to access, floor
space, ceiling height and electrical requirements. Send us your venue
details and we can recommend suitable options.
Can you help us choose entertainment for a large number of students?
Yes. For larger events, we can recommend a mix of attractions with
different capacities and play styles to help spread students across
the event rather than creating one main queue.
How early should we book Freshers or Welcome Week entertainment?
We recommend booking as early as possible. September and other key
university event periods are busy, and popular attractions can become
limited when multiple campuses are running events at the same time.
Browse University Event Entertainment
Explore our recommended university entertainment below, including
inflatables, racing simulators, competitive games, social activities,
photo experiences and staffed attractions. For larger or multi-campus
events, send us your student numbers and locations and we can help
build a suitable package.