When the temperature rises, summer parties, school events and family fun days need a little more planning. Long periods of hot weather can change how an event is organised, particularly when children are involved, but that does not mean the fun has to stop.
At BBcastle Hire, we provide a huge choice of entertainment and event equipment across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Coalville and surrounding areas. From indoor parties in local halls to larger outdoor fun days with multiple attractions, there are plenty of ways to build a brilliant summer event around the weather, venue and age range of your guests.
TOO HOT OUTSIDE? MOVE THE PARTY INDOORS
Booking an indoor venue can be an excellent option during very hot weather. A hall or community centre provides shade from direct sunlight, access to toilets and usually convenient facilities for food, drinks and party equipment.
Our Venues & Halls section includes local venues we regularly visit, helping customers find suitable spaces for children's parties and other events.
Depending on the available floor space and ceiling height, an indoor party could include Bouncy Castles, Soft Play & Ball Pool, Interactive Inflatables and Disco Domes.
Always check the dimensions of your chosen equipment against the usable space inside the venue before booking.
BUILD A SUMMER FUN DAY WITH ACTIVITIES FOR DIFFERENT AGES
Larger summer events work best when guests have several different activities to choose from. Rather than relying on one inflatable for the entire day, you can create different entertainment zones and allow participants to move between them.
Our 65ft Graffiti Obstacle Course provides a substantial challenge for energetic participants, while Wrecking Ball, Gladiator Duel, Basketball Shootout and Football Darts introduce competitive games that are suitable for many types of events.
For younger guests, adding a themed inflatable, Ball Pool or soft play area creates a separate space where smaller children can enjoy age-appropriate entertainment.
MAKE A SPLASH WITH OUR WATER SLIDE
Few products say summer quite like a water slide. Our Water Slide can add a refreshing activity to suitable summer bookings and gives children an exciting alternative to standard inflatable play.
Water-based equipment needs appropriate space, access and site conditions, so please check the product requirements carefully before booking. If you're unsure whether your location is suitable, contact our team before placing your order.
COMPETITIVE GAMES CAN HELP KEEP THE EVENT MOVING
Interactive games are useful at busy events because players can take turns, compete against friends and then move on to another attraction.
Football fans can test their accuracy with Penalty Shootout or Football Shootout, while Basketball Shootout offers a simple scoring challenge. For something less energetic, Connect 4 provides traditional competitive fun and can be added to a larger booking.
These attractions are popular for school summer fairs, company family days, sports club events, charity fundraisers and community celebrations.
SLUSH DRINKS AND CANDY FLOSS FOR SUMMER PARTIES
Entertainment may be the main attraction, but the right party extras can make the day even better. Our Slush Machine is a popular addition to summer events, providing cold slush drinks for guests during the day.
For a traditional funfair-style treat, add our Candy Floss Machine. Candy floss works well alongside bouncy castles, slides and competitive games, particularly at school events, children's parties and community fun days.
Browse our Fun Foods range when planning the extras for your summer booking.
DON'T FORGET SHADE, WATER AND BREAKS
During hot weather, sensible event planning is essential. Make drinking water readily available, provide shaded areas where possible and encourage regular breaks from energetic activities.
Children should be supervised throughout the event, and the instructions provided for each inflatable or activity must be followed. If conditions become unsuitable for safe use, equipment should not continue operating simply because the event is underway.
You can read more about our procedures and hire requirements on our Health & Safety and Terms & Conditions pages.
NO MAINS ELECTRICITY AT YOUR EVENT SITE?
Some outdoor summer events take place on playing fields, sports grounds or other sites where standard mains electricity is unavailable.
For single inflatable setups, our Petrol Fan may provide a practical solution. Larger events with several inflatables may require our Generator or 10KVA Generator, depending on the equipment being hired and its power requirements.
Tell us what you plan to hire and where your event is being held, and our team can advise on an appropriate power arrangement.
SUMMER EVENTS AREN'T JUST FOR CHILDREN
Corporate summer parties, weddings, university events and community fun days often have a mixture of children, teenagers and adults attending.
Our large Party Time themed Event Bouncy Castle is big enough for adults as well as children, while interactive attractions including Wrecking Ball, Gladiator Duel and our larger obstacle courses can introduce friendly competition for older participants.
Choosing equipment for several age groups can help create a busier, more varied event where there is something for more of your guests to enjoy.
SAVE TIME PLANNING WITH AN EVENT PACKAGE
If you need several attractions, browse our Event & Package Deals. Our packages combine different hire products and can be useful for larger birthdays, school events and organised fun days.
You can also contact us with your event date, venue, expected attendance and approximate age range. We can help you choose suitable equipment from our bouncy castles, slides, assault courses, interactive games, soft play and party extras.
PLAN YOUR SUMMER PARTY BEFORE THE BUSIEST DATES ARE GONE
Hot weather, school holidays and longer days make summer one of the busiest periods for party and event hire. Popular inflatables, large event equipment and weekend dates can become booked well in advance.
Whether you're organising an indoor children's party, a garden birthday, a school summer fair or a large outdoor fun day, BBcastle Hire can provide entertainment and practical event equipment throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.
Browse our Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides, Assault Courses, Interactive Inflatables and Event Packages, or send an enquiry through our Contact Us page.
You can also call 0116 243 6198 or 0116 225 7803 to discuss your event requirements. For postcode coverage information, visit our Delivery Areas page.
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