Venue Permission & Council Land Requirements
Can you put a bouncy castle in a public park? Only with written permission from the council. We don't set up on council land or in public spaces without it, and it's up to you, as the hirer, to get permission for wherever the party is, whether that's a park, a hall or a school field.
Do I need permission for my own garden?
No. If it's your own garden or private property, or you have the owner's say-so, we take it that permission is in place. Public or council land always needs permission in writing. If you're not sure which yours is, check before you book.
Booking a hall or venue
If your party is at a village hall, community centre, school or nursery, sports hall or any other private venue, please get the venue's permission before you book with us. Check that:
- the venue allows inflatables and party equipment
- there's enough space and ceiling height
- we can get in to deliver and collect
- their rules allow us to set up and secure the equipment safely
Every hall in our where to party guide is one we've set up in, so they're all fine with inflatables. Tell us which hall you've booked and we'll let you know what fits.
Some venues also ask to see proof of public liability insurance, a risk assessment or the equipment's sizes. We have £5 million of public liability insurance and can send you any of these. The Kenilworth Centre, for example, asks for our insurance and PAT certificates. We can provide the paperwork, but you need to confirm the permission with the venue.
Parks, playing fields and village greens
Council land includes public parks, playing fields, recreation grounds, and public greens and open spaces. For these, the council will usually want:
- a formal permission or licence
- proof of insurance
- a risk assessment
- sometimes a site inspection or a booking fee
All of this needs sorting out in advance and confirming in writing. We can't go on a verbal "it'll be fine".
Schools, fairs and organised events
For a school, a fair or another organised event, confirm permission with the landowner or the organiser, make sure inflatables are allowed under the event's rules, and send us anything they need from us early. If you're a school, have a look at our free castles for schools page, where we check the site with you first.
What if permission isn't in place on the day?
If we arrive and the venue hasn't given permission, or the council hasn't approved it in writing, we won't be able to set up. The booking may then be treated as a cancellation, and our normal cancellation terms may apply.
These rules are there to keep within the law, keep children and the public safe, and make sure nobody gets asked to take the castle down halfway through the party.