General Directory

Party, event and local hire across the Midlands, North and Scotland

Party and event hire in the Midlands, the North and Scotland

General Directory lists independent hire firms and local service businesses from the Midlands up to Scotland. It is arranged by region, so you can go straight to the West Midlands, East Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, or the North East and Scotland and see who delivers near you. Listings mix bouncy castle and soft play hirers with marquee firms, funfair rides, mobile bars, DJs, photo booths and other event extras.

42 listings
13 listingsWest Midlands6 listingsEast Midlands6 listingsNorth West10 listingsYorkshire & Humber7 listingsNorth East & Scotland

Each listing says which towns the business covers and what it offers, taken from the firm’s own website. We do not rank businesses or publish prices, because both change and depend on your date and location. Use the listings as a shortlist, then contact two or three firms with your date, venue and guest numbers to compare.

Some businesses here have paid for marketing help from the company that runs this site, and many have not. Every listing is free, and inclusion is based on whether the business is local to the regions we cover and offers a service people here are likely to need.

Party and event hire in the West Midlands

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Party hire in the East Midlands

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Party and inflatable hire in the North West

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Party and event hire in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Party hire in the North East and Scotland

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Questions

Which areas does General Directory cover?

The West Midlands, the East Midlands, the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, the North East of England and Scotland. We do not list firms based in London, the South East, Ireland or outside the UK.

How far ahead should I book party hire?

For summer weekends and school holidays, book as early as you can, ideally several weeks ahead. Weekday and winter dates are usually easier, but popular items still go quickly, so contact the hirer once your date and venue are fixed.

Can a bouncy castle be used indoors?

Often, yes, but it depends on ceiling height, floor space, door widths and the venue’s own rules. Give the hirer the room’s measurements and ask the venue in writing whether inflatables are allowed before you book.

What should I ask a hire firm before booking?

Ask whether they deliver to your postcode, how much space and setup time they need, whether they need a power socket, what happens in bad weather, and whether they can share safety and insurance documents if your venue asks for them.