Party helpers: for when it's time to go big

Most of AfterSchoolKid is about fun you can make yourself. For the birthdays and fun days that need a bouncy castle, a marquee or a funfair ride, here are local firms sorted by region.

Before you book anything

  • Ask what space the kit needs, including room around it, and measure your garden or hall.
  • Check the firm's safety paperwork for inflatables and what happens if it's too windy on the day.
  • Confirm delivery to your postcode, set-up times and who supervises.

Listings show public business details taken from each firm's own website. AfterSchoolKid doesn't take bookings or handle payments, so contact businesses directly. Some listed firms are clients of Kevin Burke Services, who runs this site, and most aren't. More about listings.

Not hiring anything? Our birthday party guide plans a brilliant party with no hire at all.