🎉 About GFC Leisure
Family-run • Based in Harlow • Over 30 years of experience
At GFC Leisure, we help families, schools and local organisations plan parties and celebrations across Harlow, Essex and Hertfordshire.
From children’s birthdays and toddler parties to school fun days, weddings and community events, we supply bouncy castles, soft play, inflatable games and party equipment, with delivery, setup and collection.
We’re a family-run business, and we believe hiring party equipment should be straightforward: friendly advice, clear information and equipment suited to your guests and venue.
⭐ 30+ Years’ Experience
🛡️ £10m Public Liability Insurance
🚚 FREE Delivery in Harlow
✅ Delivery, Setup & Collection
🎪 Equipment for parties and events
🏰 Previous GFC Leisure event setup
🏡 Local Experience & Friendly Advice
Being based in Harlow means we’re familiar with many local halls, community centres and event spaces. We can help you consider equipment sizes, the children’s ages, access and the space needed for your setup.
Whether you already know what you want or need help choosing, tell us about your event and we’ll talk through the options.
🎈 Parties & Family Celebrations
From first birthdays and christenings to children’s parties and family gatherings, we can help you choose age-appropriate entertainment.
🏫 Schools & Community Groups
We supply equipment for school fetes, fundraisers, activity days and community celebrations, with staffing options for selected attractions.
🎪 Weddings & Corporate Events
Explore interactive games, arcade machines, children’s attractions and equipment combinations for celebrations with guests of different ages.
🏰 Explore What We Hire
Our range has grown beyond traditional bouncy castles, with options for different ages, venues and occasions.
Also available: Arcade Machines, Garden Games & Add-ons, Staffed Candy Floss & Popcorn and Tables & Chairs.
Our bouncy castles are for children. For adult guests, we offer selected games and activities — check the age guidance on each listing.
🛡️ Equipment Care & Professional Setup
We carry £10 million public liability insurance. Our equipment is cleaned, maintained and safety-checked, with PIPA or RPII testing where applicable.
Our team handles delivery, setup and collection, and explains the equipment’s operating instructions. We can also advise on space, access and age suitability before you book.
For indoor events, the available floor space and ceiling clearance both matter. Our local halls and venue guides include photographs and information to help you compare options.
🏠 Indoor & Outdoor Hire
Outdoor inflatable hire is available March–October, subject to suitable weather, ground conditions and individual product restrictions. From November–February, inflatable hire is indoors only.
Soft play and toddler playzones are indoor-only throughout the year. Please check individual listings for any additional requirements.
📍 Proudly Based in Harlow
We provide FREE delivery throughout Harlow (CM17–CM20), plus Roydon, Matching and Matching Tye.
We also regularly serve Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Epping, Great Dunmow, Stansted, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Ware, Loughton and Waltham Abbey & Waltham Cross, alongside many surrounding towns and villages.
Visit our Delivery Areas page or check your postcode during booking for any applicable delivery charge. If you are unsure whether we cover your venue, contact us with its postcode and your event date.
⭐ What Our Customers Say
Here are two Google reviews from customers who hired equipment for their family celebrations.
★★★★★
“Fantastic soft play and ball pond hired for my daughter’s Christening. The team are so friendly and set up and take down was speedy and efficient. We would highly recommend! Thank you so much!”
Catherine Mulcair
Google review
★★★★★
“We hired one of their bouncy castles for my daughter’s party and were so impressed. Right on time and they even wiped and hoovered it once it was set up so it was clean for the kids. We’ll definitely use them again as we’ve hired bouncy castles before and this is the best service we’ve had. Thank you!”
Charlotte Michaels
Google review
📅 Simple Booking, Friendly Advice
1. Explore the Equipment
Browse photographs, prices, dimensions and age guidance to find equipment for your celebration.
2. Check Your Date & Venue
Check availability and delivery details online. Contact us if you need help with space, access or a larger event.
3. We Handle the Setup
Our team delivers, sets up and collects your equipment at the agreed times for your booking.
🎉 Let’s Plan Your Next Celebration
Explore our equipment and check availability for your date. For school fun days, corporate bookings and larger celebrations, visit our Events Hire page or contact us to discuss your plans.
Browse Equipment & Check Availability
Equipment advice & booking enquiries
Our office is open seven days a week, 9am–6pm. If we cannot answer, please leave a message or send us a text and we’ll get back to you.