Carson's Castles

Carson's Castles: bouncy castle hire in Birmingham and the West Midlands

Carson's Castles is a family-run company specialising in the hire of bouncy castles, soft play and other inflatable attractions. Its usual service area covers Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Coventry and the rest of the West Midlands, with its base in Stechford (Birmingham). In addition, for larger events it offers nationwide inflatable hire across the UK.

The company presents itself as a leading local provider for children's parties, family celebrations, school fairs, corporate events and festivals. Its catalogue includes more than one hundred inflatables, all inspected and PIPA-certified, and the company states that it holds public liability insurance. It is an accredited member of BIHA (British Inflatable Hirers Alliance).

Hire catalogue: castles, slides, assault courses and soft play

Carson's Castles' offering is organised into several product categories:

• Bouncy castles: classic and themed models, such as the 12.5×15.5ft Paw Patrol castle, the 15×15ft Dance & Bounce bouncy castle, the Bish Bash Combi castle with slide or the Party Time Combi.
• Slides and combis: large inflatable slides, including the 15ft orange and black platform Mega Slide, or the 30ft black and green Funrun.
• Assault courses: obstacle courses such as the 35ft two-piece course.
• Disco domes: inflatable domes with internal disco lights and Bluetooth speakers, such as the 12×17ft Disco Dome or the 15×15ft Inflatable Nightclub.
• Soft play: soft play areas for young children, designed for first birthdays and play spaces for under-sixes.
• Ball pools: inflatable ball pools, available on their own or in packages with soft play.
• Adult castles: larger models with reinforced design and retro themes, aimed at milestone birthdays, hen and stag parties and festivals.
• Low ceiling castles: a specific option for spaces with limited height.
• Party extras: rodeo bull, tents and marquees, garden games and catering services (burger and stone-baked pizza food trucks).

The catalogue shows indicative prices ranging from £75 for a standard castle to £90-£160 for larger inflatables, disco domes or castles with slides. Some specific products listed include the 35ft Assault Course (£135), the Paw Patrol castle (£80), the 12×17ft Disco Dome (£80), the Bish Bash Combi (£90), the Party Time Combi (£90), the 15ft Mega Slide (£190), the 15×15ft Dance & Bounce (£90), the 15×15ft Inflatable Nightclub (£150) and the 30ft Funrun (£130). The company applies an automatic 10% discount when booking two or more inflatables or soft play.

Event services and setup

The service includes delivery, setup and collection of the equipment at the event address. The Carson's Castles team can take care of supervising the play zones and managing busy events. Booking is done through an online system where you select products, times and discounts, and confirm the event. Communication with customers is offered by phone, email or live chat.

For large-scale events, the company offers nationwide inflatable hire, with the possibility of travelling outside its usual area. It also sells packages combining several services, such as inflatables with tents, catering or rodeo bull.

Geographic coverage

The company serves Birmingham and many of its neighbourhoods, including Acocks Green, Alum Rock, Aston, Balsall Heath, Bartley Green, Billesley, Birchfield, Boldmere, Bordesley Green, Bournbrook, Bournville, Bromford, Castle Vale, Cotteridge, Digbeth, Druids Heath, Edgbaston, Erdington, Falcon Lodge, Four Oaks, Fox Hollies, Frankley, Glebe Farm, Great Barr, Hall Green, Handsworth Wood, Harborne, Hawkesley, Hay Mills, Highgate, Hodge Hill, Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Kingstanding, Ladywood, Longbridge, Maypole, Mere Green, Moseley, Nechells, Northfield, Perry Barr, Quinton, Rednal, Selly Oak, Shard End, Sheldon, Shirley, Small Heath, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, Stechford, Sutton Coldfield, Walmley, Washwood Heath, Weoley Castle, West Heath, Yardley and Yardley Wood. It also covers most of Solihull and Tamworth, as well as other nearby locations, and travels nationwide for large-scale events.

Safety and standards

All the inflatables in the fleet are inspected and subject to regular safety inspections under the PIPA scheme. The company states that it holds public liability insurance and is an accredited member of BIHA. Many of the castles include a rain cover as standard, and in the event of adverse weather conditions the company contacts the customer to agree alternatives, with the deposit protected.

Frequently asked questions about hire

The starting price for a standard castle is £75, while larger inflatables, disco domes and castles with slides are usually between £90 and £160, depending on the equipment chosen. Delivery charges and optional extras are shown during the booking process. The company recommends booking in advance, especially at weekends and during school holidays, which fill up quickly.