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How to hire a bouncy castle for a party at home: a step-by-step guide
A plain walk-through of booking a bouncy castle for a birthday or garden party, from measuring up and choosing a unit to the checks on the morning itself.
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Guides to hiring a bouncy castle
Plain-English guides for parents and party organisers: how to book, what safety checks to make, how much space you need, what happens if it rains, and more. Each one links to the official guidance it draws on.
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Bouncy castle safety checks every parent can do
A parent-friendly run through the safety checks HSE expects for hired inflatables, so you know what to look for from booking to the last bounce.
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How much space do you need for a bouncy castle?
How to work out whether a bouncy castle will fit your garden, covering the space around it, the route in, the ground, anything overhead and the power supply.
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Bouncy castles in wind and rain: when to carry on and when to stop
British weather rarely behaves on party day. Here is what the guidance says about wind and rain, how to judge conditions in your garden and how to keep the party going if the castle has to stop.
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Indoor bouncy castle hire: halls, ceiling heights and venue rules
Taking the party indoors avoids the weather but brings its own questions. This guide covers what to check with the venue and the hirer before you book a castle for a hall.
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Soft play hire for babies and toddlers: a guide for parents
Soft play is often a better fit than a castle for first and second birthdays. Here is what packages usually contain and the questions worth asking about age, space and cleaning.
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Adult bouncy castles: hiring inflatables for grown-ups
Adult inflatables are popular for weddings, milestone birthdays and stag and hen parties. Here is how to choose a unit that is built for grown-ups and keep everyone safe once the drinks start.
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Bouncy castle party planning checklist: from booking to clear-up
Everything to sort for a bouncy castle party, in order, from the moment you pick a date to the morning after, including what to do if someone gets hurt.