WE BRING THE FUN TO WICKFORD
Soft Play Bus Wickford
Big fun for little legs
From £250 weekdays · £290 weekends
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Soft Play Bus Wickford brings three levels of birthday adventure to your chosen home or venue. Two slides, glowing ball pits, climbing challenges and music make our neon double-decker a private party space for up to 30 children aged 2–10.
From central Wickford to Shotgate and Runwell, send your postcode to check the full price. With suitable parking, the fun comes to you and the children can get straight into exploring.
3 floors to explore
Crawl tunnels, climbing challenges, padded obstacles and glowing play areas turn the bus into a proper adventure.
2 big slides
Slide from the upper play area to the lower deck, then head back through the play route for another go.
Up to 30 children
Exclusive hire for your birthday child and their friends, with space to explore and play together.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Prices & Booking
Choose your Soft Play Bus Wickford session: 90 minutes, two hours or three hours. Enter your full party postcode below to see your Soft Play Bus hire prices including travel.
Monday–Thursday: from £250
Exclusive 90-minute hire, excluding bank holidays. Two-hour and three-hour sessions are available.
Friday–Sunday: from £290
Exclusive 90-minute hire on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Longer sessions are available.
The first 10 miles from SS11 are included. Travel beyond this, ULEZ, tolls, generator hire and optional extras are additional where applicable. View all prices and party lengths.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: How to Book
1. Send Your Date
Tell us your preferred date, full postcode, start time, children’s ages, guest numbers and session length.
2. Confirm the Details
We check availability, confirm the full price and talk through access, parking and your power supply.
3. Secure Your Party
Once the details are agreed, complete your booking and pay the £75 deposit. The balance is due seven days before the party.
4. Socks On. Play Time!
We aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up. Children remove their shoes, keep socks on and enjoy their private play adventure.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: A Private Party at Your Door
A big black double-decker arriving for their birthday is an entrance they’ll remember. With suitable parking at home, your Soft Play Bus Wickford party comes straight to you.
Looking at a hall instead? You’ll find two local options further down this page, plus our postcode-based venue finder.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: What’s Onboard?
Three levels packed with things to climb, crawl through, swing from and slide down. Here is what is waiting inside your Soft Play Bus Wickford party.
Two Big Slides
Two slides link the upper play area with the lower deck. There is plenty to explore on the way back, so the fun keeps moving.
Illuminated Ball Pits
Bright balls and glowing colours make our ball pits a favourite place to play, explore and share the excitement with friends.
Climbing Wall & Rings
Climb the wall, try the hanging rings and discover a new challenge on every lap of the play route.
Tunnels & Cargo Nets
Crawl through tunnels, cross the netted play areas and discover the next part of the adventure across three play levels.
Bash, Spin & Explore
Biff bashers, dizzy discs, a wrecking ball and ball blasters add variety to the play route for busy birthday children.
UV Lights, Neon Art & Music
Bright neon artwork, UV lighting and onboard music make the bus party-ready. We can discuss gentler lighting and quieter music for children who prefer it.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Why Families Choose Us
Their own private adventure
Exclusive hire means your child celebrates with their invited friends. Up to 30 children can share the slides, ball pits and climbing fun.
A party-ready venue at your door
The bus arrives with the soft play, neon artwork and music already onboard. Your birthday child gets their own colourful party space at home or a suitable venue.
We handle the setup
A DBS-checked member of our team brings the bus and gets everything ready for your visit.
Straightforward prices & booking
Use our postcode calculator to see your prices, then send your date. We’ll help with the parking, power and practical details before you book.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: What the Children Can Enjoy
The Birthday Bus Arrival
Spotting that black double-decker, neon splats and glowing blue eyes outside is part of the excitement. Then the doors open, and it is time to explore.
Soft Play Bus Wickford for Schools & Community Events
Soft Play Bus Wickford enquiries can cover more than birthdays. Our visits across Essex can also bring active play to school reward days, holiday clubs, community celebrations and larger events. Tell us about the children attending and the time you have available.
Schools & Nurseries
Plan a reward session or end-of-term treat. We can discuss ages, group sizes and a timetable that works for your setting.
HAF & Holiday Clubs
Add a mobile soft play session to your holiday programme. Discuss attendance, session lengths and any additional needs with us.
Community Celebrations
From clubs to weddings and family events, the bus gives children their own play space while parked at a suitable location.
For bigger events, ask about planned group rotations within your booked time. Explore our school visits, HAF sessions and other events.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: SEND-Friendly Sessions
Bright and busy, or a little calmer? Tell us about your children’s sensory preferences before booking. We can discuss lighting, music, group size and time to settle in.
There’s no pressure to try every activity. Share any access or support needs so we can plan a suitable visit together.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Family Reviews
See what families say about their Essex Soft Play Bus parties.
Darren arrived with the happy birthday message for my 5 year old today (in Wickford, Essex) and kicked off the most incredible birthday party for my daughter.
Sarah Kenuel
Google · 5 stars · 10 May 2026 · Essex Soft Play Bus
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“The coolest party for our 5 year old daughter.”
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Soft Play Bus Wickford: Local Party Planning
Choose a party location that works for your guests, whether that is central Wickford, Shotgate or Runwell. A suitable home can provide the food, cake and toilet space while the bus provides the play session outside.
If you prefer to hire a hall, use the two official venue links below as starting points. Confirm your hall booking and permission for the bus separately, then send us the exact postcode and proposed parking position.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: A Real Birthday Story
Sarah Kenuel’s Google review names Wickford, Essex and describes her daughter’s Soft Play Bus birthday. You can read a short extract in the family reviews above.
For your own Soft Play Bus Wickford party, start with the date, session length and guest ages. Our postcode venue finder offers other locations to explore if you are comparing a home party with a hired venue.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Venue Ideas
The Wick Community Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · SS12 9NR
The official hire page lists two halls and a committee room. It advertises children’s parties in the main hall up to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Ask about your date and permission for the bus to park.
Explore The Wick’s hall hire
Find Somewhere That Works for Your Party
Planning a Soft Play Bus Wickford party
A hall can be useful for a birthday tea, cake and toilet breaks, while the parked bus becomes the children’s play space. The Wick Community Centre and the parish halls offer different locations to enquire about; hiring an indoor room does not automatically give permission for a double-decker outside.
Ask the venue which entrance to use and whether another event will share the same approach. Send us a photo showing the proposed position, turning room and any gates or branches. We can discuss those details before you commit to the hall.
For a Wickford party at home, think about the route between the house and bus as well as the parking space. Keep somewhere ready for drinks and food breaks, and tell guests to bring socks and clothing that covers their legs for the slides.
Start with your postcode price, then send the date, preferred start time, children’s ages and guest numbers. The venue finder helps you explore alternatives if your first choice is unavailable. Venue hire and bus hire are separate arrangements.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Parking, Power & Party Essentials
Our double-decker is approximately 10m long × 2.4m wide × 4.42m high. Allow extra room for mirrors, turning and getting on and off.
Send photos of any narrow entrances, gates or low branches before booking. We need safe, legal parking, suitable ground and access to a standard plug socket. A generator can be arranged in advance for £55 if mains power is unavailable.
Plan a separate space for food, birthday cake, drinks and toilet breaks at your home or venue. The bus is dedicated to soft play.
Another Wickford Hall to Explore
Wickford and Runwell Parish Halls
The parish lists halls at its local churches, including St Andrew’s in Wickford town centre. Contact the parish about suitable party hire and ask us to check the proposed bus position before booking.
View the parish hall options
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Your Party Questions
From parking a double-decker to socks, snacks and supervision, here are the details families ask about before booking.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: do you come to my area?
We take bookings at suitable locations in Wickford, Shotgate and Runwell. Send the full postcode, date and a parking photo so we can check availability, access and the complete price.
What ages is the Soft Play Bus suitable for?
The bus is best suited to children aged 2–10. Children under four need a parent or responsible adult onboard with them. Tell us the ages in your group when you enquire.
How many children can play together?
Up to 30 children can use the bus at once, with exclusive hire for your party. For a larger school, club or community event, ask us about planned group rotations within your booked time.
Soft Play Bus Wickford prices: how much does hire cost?
A 90-minute party starts from £250 Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays, or £290 Friday–Sunday and bank holidays. Longer sessions are available. Use our postcode checker for your price including travel; additional charges may apply for ULEZ, tolls, generator hire or extras.
Do we need to hire a hall?
You do not need a separate hall if you have suitable parking and access at home. If you need another location, our venue finder can help you explore options. You will need to confirm the venue’s permission and arrangements.
Who supervises the children?
Parents, guardians or organisers remain responsible for supervising the children throughout. Our DBS-checked member of staff looks after the bus and assists with the visit. Children under four need an adult onboard with them.
Can you offer a quieter session for children with SEND?
Contact us before booking so we can discuss lighting, music, group size and individual support needs. We will talk through what is suitable for your group; parents, carers or your setting’s staff provide the children’s supervision and support.
What do children need to wear?
Children must remove their shoes and wear socks. Please keep their legs covered to help reduce friction on the slides, and choose clothing suitable for the weather.
Do you need electricity at our venue?
Yes, we need access to a standard plug socket. If that is unavailable, a generator can be arranged in advance for £55. Tell us before booking so the power arrangements can be confirmed.
Can the children eat on the bus, and is there a toilet?
Food and drink are not allowed on the bus, and there are no toilet facilities onboard. Arrange a separate space for food, drinks, birthday cake and access to toilets at your home or venue.
What happens if it rains?
The play areas are inside the bus, so ordinary rain does not stop the fun. Extreme weather can affect travel and conditions; if that is forecast, we will discuss the practical arrangements with you.
Does the bus drive the children around?
No. The Soft Play Bus stays parked during the party and does not transport the children.
How do we secure our Wickford party date?
Send your preferred date, postcode, time, session length, ages and guest numbers. Once availability and the details are agreed, complete the booking and pay the £75 deposit. The balance is due seven days before the party.
Soft Play Bus Hire Near Wickford
Choose a published local page for more party planning information:
All the Fun, with Care
DBS-Checked Staff
Your booking includes a DBS-checked member of staff. Parents, carers or organisers supervise the children; under-fours need an adult onboard.
Ready for Active Play
Shoes off, socks on and legs covered for the slides. Tell us about any support needs before your visit so we can discuss the arrangements.
Plan the Party Essentials
Arrange food, drinks, cake and toilet access at your home or venue. The bus is dedicated to play, with no food, drink or toilets onboard.
Essex Soft Play Bus has public liability insurance. Please read our terms and conditions and view our documents before booking. If anything about the children’s needs, parking or access is unclear, talk it through with us first.
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Soft Play Bus Wickford: Add Another Party Experience
For a celebration with children of different ages and interests, you can combine the Soft Play Bus with our Gaming Bus or Pamper Bus, subject to availability.
Book different services together and receive 10% off each party price. Send your date, venue, children’s ages and proposed timetable so we can check availability and the parking, access and power arrangements for every bus.
Gaming Bus Parties
Console games, racing simulators and multiplayer fun for gaming fans. View the Gaming Bus’s own age guidance, capacity and packages.
Pamper Bus Parties
Pamper treats, VIP party music and dancing for a different kind of birthday celebration. Explore the Pamper Bus’s packages and age options.
Add a finishing touch with party bags, sweet cones or light-up batons. You can also find Soft Play Bus party invitations ready for your guests.
Soft Play Bus Wickford: Check Your Date
Ready for your Soft Play Bus Wickford birthday? Check your postcode price, then send your preferred date, start time, session length, children’s ages and guest numbers.
We’ll confirm availability and the full details before you book.
Prefer to chat?
07503 085394
info@essexsoftplaybus.co.uk