Christening and Family Gathering Hire in Shillington
Church bells ringing out over the fields, a christening gown carefully packed away, and a garden filling up with aunts, uncles and cousins in their Sunday best. Shillington, with its hilltop church looking out over the countryside south of Shefford, is a lovely setting for a family celebration. After the service, the youngest guests still need something to do. We hire gentle play equipment and practical extras for christenings, naming days and family gatherings, delivered and set up for you.
Gentle play for the youngest guests
Christenings are full of babies and toddlers, so calm, soft equipment works best. A soft play set on the lawn or patio gives crawlers and early walkers somewhere safe to play. The Princess Soft Play set is a pretty choice for a girl's christening, and plainer designs suit any celebration.
Toddlers and young children enjoy a low bouncy castle. Our toddler bouncy castles are smaller and gentler, with low walls that make them easy for parents to watch.
Comfort for the grown-ups
Family gatherings mean plenty of adults standing around with a plate in one hand and a drink in the other. Our tables and chairs give everyone somewhere to sit, and a gazebo provides shade or shelter from a shower. Set the seating so that parents can see the play area while they eat.
For a little extra decoration, a balloon garland near the entrance or the cake table adds a soft, celebratory touch.
Keeping smart clothes clean
Children in their best outfits will still want to bounce. Ask them to take off shoes, hair clips and any jewellery first. Food and drinks should stay well away from the inflatables. Have wipes and a towel near the bouncy castle, and perhaps a spare set of clothes for the smallest guests.
Calm options for a Shillington christening
Soft play for the youngest guests, seating for everyone else and a soft-coloured bouncy castle if you would like one.
A calm pace for a family day
Christenings tend to be gentle occasions, with older relatives as well as young children. Keep the play area a little apart from the main seating, so the noise of bouncing does not drown out conversation. A shorter hire suits many families, as the party often winds down by mid-afternoon once the cake is cut and the photos are taken.
Two questions from christening hosts
Can you set up before we get back from church?
Yes. We agree a delivery time with you, and a bouncy castle or soft play set can be ready in the garden before guests arrive. Someone needs to be at home to let us in and agree where everything goes.
Could we hold the gathering in a hall?
Certainly. Every bouncy castle can go indoors in a big enough hall, and soft play suits almost any room. We bring sandbags for indoor bouncy castles.
Neighbouring villages
We deliver to Shillington, Lower Stondon, Gravenhurst and Meppershall. School groups to the east can see our page on school fair hire in Henlow, and families towards Clophill can read our notes on gardens of every shape.
Our bouncy castles are inspected yearly to BS EN 14960, and our £5 million liability cover is in place for every hire. A christening is a day for the whole family to be together; we take care of the equipment so you can enjoy it. Check availability online or call 01525 455765 to book.