Bouncy castle
hire
We bring the castle, set it up and collect it again. And we help think about the question that really matters: who is watching.
What a bouncy castle does and doesn't solve
A bouncy castle keeps children occupied, and that is exactly what it is meant for. What it doesn't do is give a day structure. After an hour the novelty has worn off, the smallest have been bounced out by the biggest, and then the trouble starts.
That's why we always ask how long your day lasts and which ages are coming. For a two-hour neighbourhood party, a castle on its own is enough. For an afternoon-long family day we put something alongside it, so that the older children also have something to do and the castle stays for the little ones.
What we do and what you arrange
We bring the castle to the spot you have, set it up and collect it again afterwards. We do the set-up well before the first guests arrive.
- Delivery, set-up and take-down, outside your programme time
- A blower and the necessary cabling, neatly tucked away
- An explanation at set-up covering supervision, shoes off and how many can bounce at once
- From you: a flat piece of ground, power and someone who can be contacted
Supervision and ages are the real work
With a bouncy castle, supervision matters more than the castle itself. Almost everything that goes wrong happens because too many children are on it at once or because ages are mixed up. That can be prevented with agreements, and we would rather make those beforehand than halfway through the afternoon.
With a mixed group we work with time slots: the youngest children first, then the older ones. That sounds strict but feels relaxed in practice, because parents know when it is their child's turn and nobody has to be pulled off.
What it often goes with
A bouncy castle is usually booked with us as part of something bigger. At a family day it is there for the youngest guests while the rest take part in a programme, and at a children's party it is the free time between two tasks.
A half day starts at €195. The final price depends on the group size and the venue.
If you want something that older children will go for too, see the assault course or the Traditional Dutch games. What a day costs depends on the duration, the group and what else is added, and we can tell you after one conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need at the venue?
A bouncy castle needs a flat surface, power and space around it. Allow for a clear area that is larger than the castle itself on all sides, a socket within reach of an extension lead, and a surface without sharp protrusions. Grass and paved ground both work.
Who supervises during the bouncing?
We agree supervision beforehand, and it is one of the first things we ask. For a programme that we run, one of our people is there. If the castle is simply put down next to your own party, you supervise yourselves and we explain at set-up what to look out for.
From what age can children use it?
Bouncy castles work best for children up to about twelve. More important than age is that not too many ages are on it at the same time, because a toddler among ten-year-olds ends badly. We therefore work with time slots per age group if the group is mixed.
What happens in strong wind or rain?
In strong wind a bouncy castle doesn't go ahead, and that isn't a choice, it's a condition. At booking we discuss which limit we use and what the alternative is, so there's no discussion on the day itself. In rain it can often go ahead, but then it becomes slippery and we keep it shorter.
Tell us about your plan
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A bouncy castle at your party
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