Inflatables hire
PIPA-tested castles, slides and courses with anchorage done right. Delivered, set up and collected by suppliers who cover your patch.
Bouncy castle hire typically costs £60 to £120 per day for private garden parties and £150 to £350 per day for public events, where an attendant and PIPA-tested equipment are expected. Each unit needs a blower on constant power and proper anchorage: wind is the real safety factor.
Inflatables are pure crowd-pleaser with a serious safety spine. For public events (fetes, fun days, anything ticketed) the expectations are specific: PIPA-tagged or equivalent tested units, trained supervision, documented anchorage, and a hard wind limit: operation stops above 24mph gusts, measured, not guessed. Reputable operators bring all of this by default, which is exactly why they cost more than a mate with a van.
What it costs
| Item | Typical guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bouncy castle, garden party | £60–£120 / day | |
| Castle at public event, attended | £150–£350 / day | |
| Assault course / slide | £200–£500 / day | |
| Adult-rated unit | £150–£400 / day | |
| Overnight hire, extra night | £20–£40 | |
| Refundable damage deposit | £50–£100 |
Guide prices exclude VAT and vary with season, region and site access. Quotes from suppliers are always the real number.
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Inflatables hire: questions organisers ask
What is PIPA testing and do I need it?
PIPA is the UK inflatable-play inspection scheme: a tagged unit has passed an annual safety inspection to BS EN 14960. For private garden hire it is good practice; for public events it is what councils, insurers and event plans expect to see.
Can inflatables run in wind or rain?
Light rain is manageable on covered units; wind is the decider. Above 24mph gusts (Beaufort 5 to 6), operation must stop: most serious inflatable accidents are anchorage failures in wind. Operators should measure on site and make the call.
Do I need my own insurance to hire a bouncy castle?
Reputable operators carry public liability insurance covering the equipment and its use, but for unsupervised garden hire that cover typically applies while it is used as instructed, and you become responsible for supervising children once the crew has left. Attended hire at public events keeps the operator’s staff and cover in place throughout, which is one reason it costs more. Ask what the quote actually covers before you book.
Can you keep a bouncy castle overnight?
Many operators offer overnight hire for a modest extra charge, useful for a two-day event or a Saturday-to-Sunday party. It is weather-dependent: forecast rain or wind above the operator’s safe limit means they deflate and remove it rather than leave it out, so agree the fallback plan and site access before booking rather than on the day.
