SOFT PLAY BUS PARTY FAQs
If you are planning a children’s party with the Essex Soft Play Bus, you may have a few questions before booking. Below are answers to some of the most common questions parents ask about our soft play bus parties across Essex and East London.
What does it cost to book a Soft Play Bus party?
Parties start from £250 for 90 minutes Monday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays), or £290 Friday to Sunday and bank holidays. Two-hour parties start from £290 on weekdays or £330 Friday to Sunday and bank holidays.
The first 10 miles from SS11 are included. Travel beyond this is charged at £3 per additional mile. ULEZ charges and road tolls may apply.
A £75 non-refundable deposit secures your booking, with the balance due 7 days before your party. View all prices and packages.
What happens at a typical Soft Play Bus party?
We aim to arrive around 10-15 minutes before your party or event starts to set up. We set things up, open the doors and the fun begins! After lots of playing, and fun the children leave the bus and we head home.
Your booking includes exclusive use of the bus, travel within the first 10 miles from SS11 and a DBS-checked member of staff.
Alongside the driver we request that there are additional adults on hand who are responsible for the supervision, safety and wellbeing of children during the party. Please see our terms and conditions of hire for more information.
Where can the bus park?
The bus is 10 meters/33 foot long and 2.4 meters/8 foot wide with a height of 4.42 meters/14 foot 6 inches tall .
Parking outside your house or venue is subject to suitable ground, permission and safe access. Allow additional clearance around the bus for turning and getting children on and off. We do ask that you give consideration to any obstructive trees with low branches or width restrictions on roads where the Bus will be parked for your event. Please advise us when booking if you think there may be issues with parking, access or other restrictions that could prevent the Soft Play Bus from attending your event.
What about the weather?
Rainy days are not a problem for the Soft Play Bus. There may be times when extreme weather condition like heavy snow, freezing condition or flooding that can make it unsafe for us to attend your hire/party or event , if we make the decision to withdraw from your hire/party or event due to these reason, we will offer you another date and time or a credit note.
Can we eat on the bus?
We can supply sweet cones, (£2.50 per child) but food and drink is not permitted on the bus. We don’t have any inside seating area for the children to eat – all the space is dedicated to playing, and having fun.
Please also note that there are no toilet facilities on the bus.
Are you insured?
Of course. We have public liability insurance.
Can I book the Soft Play Bus for a full day event?
Yes, please! Contact us to discuss your requirements. We are available to book during the day or in the evening on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays. Just contact us for more information and to confirm availability.
Do you drive the children around?
No, we don’t drive the children around. Where the bus has been converted into a soft play bus its no longer a passenger carrying vehicle.
Do you cater for special needs?
Yes, we do! All sound and lighting can be adjusted to suit the Childrens needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
How many staff members do you supply?
You will have one staff member who is DBS checked and is there to assist the children on and off the bus. Our staff assist with the bus; parents or organisers remain responsible for supervising the children.
Is an adult required to stay?
We ask that the parents of the children are kept close by. The customer is held responsible for the care of all children onboard the bus
If a child is unwell?
In the event that a child is unwell or has a toilet accident on the bus, the customer would be liable for a £50 deep cleaning fee . The customer would be required to clean up the initial mess and it would be the hosts discretion if he feels it’s safe enough for the party to continue.
DO YOU TRAVEL ACROSS ESSEX AND EAST LONDON?
Yes, the Essex Soft Play Bus travels across Essex including Basildon, Rayleigh, Wickford, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Billericay, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Southend, Maldon, Witham, Braintree, Colchester and Harlow.
We also receive many bookings from East London including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Ilford, Chingford, Walthamstow, Woodford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Barking and Dagenham.
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