George Hurd Centre, Basildon

The George Hurd Centre on Audley Way in Basildon is a council-run community centre that's popular for children's parties. Its Main Hall measures 14.6m x 11.7m (about 48ft x 38ft) with a high ceiling, holds up to 100 people for social events, and has ample parking for guests.

Bouncy castles at the George Hurd Centre

The centre allows bouncy castles in the Main Hall up to 9.5ft high, and adds a utility charge of £21.75 + VAT when one is used. Every castle below is 9.5ft tall or less, so it is within the centre's limit:

Our taller castles, such as the 3D front slide range and the adult and disco castles, are over the centre's 9.5ft limit, so please choose from the list above. Soft play and ball pits are low enough for any hall and pair well with a castle for mixed-age parties.

Booking the hall

• Children's parties must finish by 6pm, for children aged up to 12.
• Weekend hire runs from 9am to 3.45pm; weekday hire runs from 4.30pm to 9.30pm.
• At the time of writing, the Main Hall costs £36.90 an hour on weekdays and £47.60 an hour at weekends at the standard rate, with lower rates for community groups.
• Book the hall directly with the centre on 01268 205305, then book your castle with us for the same date.

Please allow time for us to set up before your guests arrive and to pack away afterwards. We deliver across Basildon and the surrounding area. To check your date, open any castle above and enter the hall's postcode, SS14 2FL, or call us on 01708 918668.