Bouncy castles provide an excellent form of entertainment for kids (big and small!) at any event or party. If you are hosting a party or event and you want the kids to have fun and stay out of trouble a bouncy castle could be the perfect solution.

Learn more about hiring a bouncy castle for your event with the frequently asked questions and answers below.

Why hire a bouncy castle?

Having a bouncy castle can add fun and excitement to any event where there are kids. These castles provide a great way to keep all the kids in one area and out of trouble.

It will provide them with great fun and will create the perfect environment, especially for events such as children's parties.

What sorts of bouncy castles are available?

You can get all sorts of bouncy castles these days, ranging from cartoon character and superhero castles to actual princess style castles and wizard castles.

You can choose from a range of different sizes and choose designed ranging from simple bouncy castles to huge castles with slides and extras for some added fun for the kids.

Are bouncy castles safe?

Bouncy castles are durable, safe, and fun. As extra safety precautions safety mats are used around the castle, so if there are any falls it will be a safe and soft landing!

What size castle do I need?

You can get bouncy castles in different sizes. In order to work out which size you should go for you need to work out roughly how many kids will be attending the event and assume that they will all want to get on it. If you order one that is too small for the number of younger attendees you could end up with a riot on your hands as they all try and clamber on at the same time!

How much will it cost?

The cost of bouncy castle hire can vary based on a number of factors. This includes the size of the castle that you go for, the provider that you choose, the distance that the provider has to travel to drop off and collect the castle, the castle design that you choose, etc.

You should always find out the cost from the provider before you confirm any booking.

What will be included in the cost?

The cost of hiring a bouncy castle usually includes the delivery of the castle, the collection of the castle as a pre-arranged time, inflation and deflation of the castle, and safety mats for around the castle.

Can the castles be used in bad weather?

Whilst some castles may have covering so that they can be used in light rain they are not generally suitable for very bad weather. Therefore you should contact the provider to check if you hear that the weather may be bad on the day of your event.

How much space will I need for the castle?

There needs to be a certain amount of space around the erected castle for safety and practical reasons. When you decide on the size of the castle you need make sure you ask the provider about the minimum space requirements so that you can ensure that you have the right size space to accommodate the castle.