About Cookes Castles

Cookes Castles is a family-run bouncy castle, inflatable and party hire business established in 1998. What began with a single bouncy castle has grown into an experienced local company providing entertainment for children, families, schools, businesses, charities and event organisers throughout East Sussex and surrounding areas.

The story began when David bought one bouncy castle as a way of earning a living while studying at college. As bookings increased, more inflatables were added to the range, the delivery area expanded and Cookes Castles gradually became an established name in local party and event hire.

More than two decades later, we have around 30 inflatables and a broad selection of entertainment for occasions of all sizes. Despite that growth, Cookes Castles remains a family-run business. Customers can still speak directly to people who understand the equipment, know the local area and have years of practical experience helping events run successfully.

In 2025 David became buisness partnership with Dale to start a new chapter to the buisness

Decades of Bouncy Castle Hire Experience

Since 1998, we have delivered inflatables to thousands of events. During that time, we have worked in family gardens, village halls, schools, nurseries, hotels, wedding venues, community centres, playing fields and large outdoor event spaces.

That experience matters. Choosing suitable entertainment involves more than finding an inflatable that looks good. The age of the users, available space, access to the setup area, surface conditions, venue height and expected number of guests can all influence which products are appropriate.

Our range includes traditional Bouncy Castles, impressive 3D Bouncy Castles, larger Adult Bouncy Castles and an extensive selection of Themed Bouncy Castles. Customers can choose from Dinosaur Bouncy Castles, Jungle Bouncy Castles, Superhero Bouncy Castles and Unicorn Bouncy Castles, alongside many other designs.

If you are uncertain about what to hire, we can provide straightforward advice based on your venue, event and guest list.

Much More Than Bouncy Castle Hire

Although one bouncy castle started the Cookes Castles story, the range available today extends far beyond traditional bouncing inflatables.

Children who want several activities in one unit can enjoy our Bouncy Castle Slide Combos, while products from Inflatable Slides are a popular addition to outdoor celebrations and larger events.

For energetic guests and competitive events, we offer Inflatable Assault Courses, Inflatable Games and Sports Games. These products can be particularly effective at school events, company fun days, fundraisers and community celebrations where organisers want attractions that encourage interaction and friendly competition.

Our Disco Domes bring music, bouncing and a party atmosphere together, while Large Event Inflatables provide options for occasions where organisers need entertainment suitable for bigger spaces and larger numbers of visitors.

Customers looking for several attractions can also explore our Inflatable Packages and Party Extras & Add-Ons.

Soft Play, Toddler Entertainment and Children's Parties

Some of our most important customers are also our smallest. We provide entertainment specifically suited to toddlers and younger children through Soft Play And Juggler Ball Pond hire and our Toddler Play range.

Families looking for a more complete setup can choose from Bouncy Castle & Soft Play Packages, combining different forms of entertainment in one convenient booking.

These options are regularly hired for first birthdays, toddler celebrations, family gatherings, nursery events and parties held in local halls.

Parents looking for more ideas can explore our Birthday Parties section or read How to Plan a Toddler Party and How to Plan Children's Parties for practical advice.

Entertainment for Events of Every Size

No two events are identical, and our range has grown over the years to reflect the different customers and organisations we work with.

We provide equipment for Birthday Parties and Christenings, as well as seasonal celebrations through our Christmas Hire range.

Schools and parent organisations can find suitable entertainment through School Fetes & Fundraisers, while businesses can explore Corporate Events & Company Fun Days and Team Building Days.

We also work with charities, councils, festival organisers and community groups. Our services include Charity Events, Community & Council Events and Festival Hire, alongside general Event Hire for occasions that do not fit neatly into one particular type.

Whether we are delivering one castle for a child's birthday or several large inflatables for a busy public event, we bring the same practical approach to every booking.

Your Local Inflatable Hire Company in East Sussex

More than two decades of working locally has given us extensive knowledge of the towns, villages, venues and communities throughout our delivery area.

We regularly provide inflatable and party hire in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Lewes, Seaford, Crowborough, Heathfield, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.

Our delivery area also includes many smaller communities, including Buxted, Ringmer, Hellingly, Lindfield, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Polegate, Wealden and numerous other towns and villages.

Customers can explore Areas We Cover to learn more about our local services and find information about bouncy castle hire in their part of the region.

Helping Customers Find Suitable Party Venues

Finding the right equipment is only one part of organising an event. You also need somewhere suitable to hold it.

Our Party Venues section includes information about halls and event spaces that customers may wish to consider when arranging indoor birthdays, family gatherings and other celebrations.

Indoor venues can be especially useful during winter, periods of unsettled weather or when customers simply prefer the certainty of holding their event under cover.

Products from Low Height / Indoor are designed to provide options for halls where ceiling clearance may restrict the inflatables that can be used.

Outdoor Parties and the British Weather

Gardens, school fields and outdoor event spaces are ideal for many of our inflatables during suitable weather conditions. Customers arranging open-air celebrations can explore Outdoor Party Hire for products suited to outdoor events.

Of course, British weather can change quickly. Light showers do not necessarily mean an outdoor party has to end, but strong winds can make inflatable use unsafe. When conditions require a change of plan, we will always try to accommodate a move to a suitable indoor venue where availability allows.

Customers who want to prepare for unpredictable conditions can read What to Do If the Weather Turns on Your Party Day, Rainy Day Party Ideas and Indoor vs Outdoor Party Hire.

Practical Party Planning Advice Based on Experience

After working at thousands of events, we have learned a great deal about the questions, problems and decisions customers encounter when organising parties.

That is why our website includes Party Planning Guides covering everything from selecting suitable equipment to organising school events, entertaining different age groups and dealing with changing weather.

You can read How to Choose the Right Bouncy Castle for Your Event, find practical information in Safety Tips for Hiring a Bouncy Castle, or learn more about larger celebrations with How to Entertain at Big Events.

We have also produced specialist advice for schools and public event organisers, including How Schools Can Use Inflatables for Fundraising and How Councils Can Make Family-Friendly Events Successful.

A Family Business That Understands Why Events Matter

For us, a booking is never simply another inflatable leaving the unit for the day.

A child may have been counting down to their birthday for weeks. A school fete may raise money for equipment and activities. A charity fundraiser could represent months of work by volunteers. A company fun day may be an important opportunity for employees and their families to spend time together.

We understand that customers have different budgets, venues, schedules and priorities. Some people know exactly what they want before contacting us, while others need help choosing products that suit the age groups attending and the space available.

Our aim is to provide practical advice and suitable equipment rather than encouraging customers to hire products that do not fit their event.

Clean, Maintained and Professionally Installed Equipment

Looking after our equipment is an essential part of providing a reliable hire service. Our inflatables are cleaned, checked and maintained, and we take responsibility for delivering and installing the equipment ourselves.

We carry £5 million public liability insurance and use safety-tested electrical equipment. Our years of practical experience also help us assess setup areas, access arrangements and venue conditions before equipment is put into use.

Outdoor inflatables need appropriate space, suitable ground and safe weather conditions. Indoor events require enough floor area and ceiling clearance for the equipment selected.

Customers who would like more information about our approach can visit Insurance Information, read Top Safety Questions About Inflatables Answered or explore our Frequently Asked Questions.

Why Choose Cookes Castles?

• A family-run inflatable hire business established in 1998.
• More than two decades of practical experience working at parties and events.
• A large selection of bouncy castles, slides, games, assault courses, disco inflatables and soft play equipment.
• Entertainment for toddlers, children, teenagers, adults and mixed-age groups.
• Hire options for families, schools, businesses, charities, councils and event organisers.
• Extensive knowledge of East Sussex towns, villages and event venues.
• Delivery, installation and collection handled by our own team.
• £5 million public liability insurance.
• Party planning guides and practical advice available throughout our website.
• A straightforward, personal service from an established local business.

From One Castle in 1998 to Thousands of Local Events

Cookes Castles began with one bouncy castle and a way for David to earn a living while studying at college. The range has grown considerably since then, but the principle behind the business remains straightforward.

We want to provide good equipment, dependable service and knowledgeable advice to the families and organisations that trust us with their events.

You can browse All Our Products to see our complete hire range, explore Party Planning Guides for useful advice, read feedback from previous customers on our Reviews page or visit Gallery to see more of our equipment and events.

If you would like to discuss a booking or need help choosing suitable entertainment, visit Contact Us or call David directly on 07929109186. Or Dale on 07739498500