Blog and News

Here I write about recent hires, the halls we've set up in, events we run, and the practical questions people ask me before they book, like how much space a bouncy castle needs, whether it can go on fake grass, and what happens if it's windy.

If you're hiring in a local hall, there's probably a post about it, and every hall we work in has its own page in our venue guide. If you want to know how we clean and check our equipment, that's all on our Safety First Guarantee page.

01 November 2026 - Do bouncy castles ruin grass?

Written by Luke The short answer is no, bouncy castles don't damage grass under normal conditions. Of course, if you left a bouncy castle in the a..

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01 October 2026 - Can A Bouncy Castle Go On Fake Grass?

Written by Luke Yes, a bouncy castle can go on artificial grass, as long as we can peg through it into the ground underneath. If you have grass, a..

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01 September 2026 - How Much Space Do You Need For A Bouncy Castle?

Written by Luke Thinking about hiring an inflatable? Whether it's going indoors or outside, you need more room than the castle itself: most of our..

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01 August 2026 - Windy Weather and Bouncy Castles: What You Need to Know.

Written by Luke A bouncy castle can't be used outside in winds above 24mph. That's the HSE limit, and we check it with an anemometer where the is..

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01 July 2026 - How to Choose a Safe Inflatable Company in the UK

Written by Luke After being in this industry for over 15 years, you learn a lot about safety and just how bad some set-ups can be. Below is how we..

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01 June 2026 - Our Disco Castle With Slide at Cubbington Village Hall.

Written by Luke Our disco castle with slide fits well in Cubbington Village Hall, near Leamington. We nearly always put it in front of the stage,..

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01 May 2026 - How Far in Advance Should You Book a Bouncy Castle?

Written by Luke Most people book their bouncy castle about 6 weeks before the party, so if you book 7 weeks or more ahead, you'll beat the rush. a..

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01 April 2026 - Christening Entertainment Ideas

For christening entertainment, soft play is what we'd go for first: it suits babies, toddlers and children up to six, it's quiet, and it keeps the..

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01 March 2026 - Birthday Party Venues Leamington spa

Written by Luke For a birthday party with a bouncy castle in Leamington Spa, the halls we set up in most are Cubbington Village Hall, St Mary's or..

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01 February 2026 - Can Bouncy Castles Go Outside on Hard Surfaces?

Written by Luke No – we don't put bouncy castles outside on concrete, tarmac, block paving or patios. Outdoors, our castles only go on grass, they..

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