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Book Essex Gaming Bus for a birthday party, school reward day or community event in Grays. We bring the consoles, screens and racing simulators to your chosen address.
Our local work includes Essex Comets Youth Football Club at William Edwards School in Stifford Clays, Arts Outburst at the Thameside Complex and JTD Arts at Thurrock Rugby Football Club, plus a booking held at Grays Methodist Church.
Every gaming bus has the same complete core setup: PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete head-to-head racing simulators. Both racers play simultaneously with their own steering wheel and pedals.
Our buses have fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating. For children aged seven and above, there is room for up to 16 inside, plus up to three outside only where safe space and weather permit: 19 overall. If outdoor gaming cannot run, the indoor limit stays at 16.
With a strong, stable internet connection, up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match. This is a separate game limit, subject to online service availability.
Weekday parties start from £270. We cover Grays, Chafford Hundred, Stifford Clays, Little Thurrock and West Thurrock. Send your postcode and preferred date for a complete quote.
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We deliver gaming parties to homes, schools, clubs and event venues in Grays and across Thurrock. Our local bookings include:
- Essex Comets Youth Football Club booked sessions held at William Edwards School, Stifford Clays.
- Arts Outburst booked gaming at the Thameside Complex, Orsett Road.
- JTD Arts booked sessions held at Thurrock Rugby Football Club.
- We have also delivered a booking held at Grays Methodist Church.
You can also find us in Arts Outburst’s Light Up Thurrock 2025 announcement and Thurrock Nub News’s 2024 event coverage.
For a birthday, one bus will usually be enough. For a school or community event, tell us how many children are attending and whether they will arrive together or in separate groups.
We cover suitable addresses across RM16 and RM17, including Grays town centre, Chafford Hundred, Stifford Clays, South Stifford, Little Thurrock and West Thurrock. Wider Thurrock addresses can be checked by postcode.
Send the full address, proposed parking position and access details. We check safe, legal parking, the approach to the space and the power supply before confirming.
PlayStation 5 consoles with football, racing, action and multiplayer games. Choose games to suit the children’s ages and favourites.
Xbox Series X consoles with sports, racing and multiplayer games. Let us know before booking if there is a particular title you want to play.
Nintendo Switch for Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and multiplayer party games. Friends can race and compete together on the same screen.
Two complete racing simulators on every bus, each with its own steering wheel and pedals. Two players race head-to-head at the same time.
VR games are included. Tell us the players’ ages and any requested VR game before booking so we can check suitability.
VR needs safe conditions for the activity. Outdoor VR does not run in rain.
With safe, suitable outdoor space and good weather, selected games can run on the outdoor screen. Options may include Mario Kart, Just Dance, karaoke and suitable VR activities.
Up to three children can play outside, alongside up to 16 inside, making a maximum of 19 overall. Outdoor gaming is conditional; the indoor limit remains 16.
One gaming bus usually suits a birthday party. A school reward day, HAF programme, sports event or community activity may need several groups to play during a longer timetable.
Subject to availability, Essex Gaming Bus can send multiple climate-controlled gaming buses to a suitable Grays or Thurrock address. Every bus has the same complete core equipment, including two simultaneous racing positions.
- Split children into classes, age groups or teams.
- Arrange timed rotations for a larger attendance.
- Use separate vehicles for different games or groups.
For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, there is 20% off the second, equivalent to 10% off the combined party price. For different services or prices, there is 10% off each party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Send the attendance, ages, timetable, full venue address and proposed vehicle positions. Each bus needs suitable access, parking and power, and your responsible adults remain with the groups.
Excluding bank holidays
90 minutes — £270
Two hours — £320
Three hours — £390
Including bank holidays
90 minutes — £300
Two hours — £350
Three hours — £420
No three-hour parties on Saturdays. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
Extras and any applicable travel, toll or parking charges are confirmed in your quote.
1. Send your party details
Tell us your preferred date, full Grays postcode, time, session length, ages and player count. For an event, include attendance and your timetable.
2. Get your confirmed quote
We check availability, parking, access and power, then confirm the full price before you book.
3. Confirm your booking
Once the date and time are agreed, pay the £80 non-refundable deposit and complete the booking form. Both are needed to confirm.
The balance is due seven days before the event. You can pay in instalments, provided it is settled by then.
4. On the day
The bus is brought to the agreed address and the equipment is set up. Our staff provide technical assistance; you remain responsible for supervising the children.
Our Grays bookings include Essex Comets Youth Football Club, Arts Outburst and JTD Arts, with sessions held at William Edwards School, the Thameside Complex and Thurrock Rugby Football Club. A separate booking was held at Grays Methodist Church.
Schools, HAF providers, holiday clubs and community groups can book the gaming bus for:
- School reward days and Year 6 leavers’ events
- HAF and school-holiday activities
- Youth groups and club celebrations
- Sports presentations and family fun days
- Council, charity and corporate events
A longer hire can be split into timed rotations for separate classes, teams or age groups. Tell us your attendance and timetable so we can check the number of buses and session lengths.
A teacher, member of staff or responsible adult must remain with the gaming bus to supervise children and monitor the games they access. Our staff provide setup and technical assistance.
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Two racing simulators, two steering wheels and two sets of pedals. Both players race together at the same time.
PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators are fitted to every bus. You receive the same core setup whichever vehicle arrives.
Our Grays work includes Essex Comets at William Edwards School and Arts Outburst at the Thameside Complex.
Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating are fitted to every gaming bus.
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads.
For children aged seven and above, up to 16 players can take part inside.
Up to three outside can bring participation to 19 overall, only with safe, suitable space and weather. Without outdoor gaming, capacity remains 16.
Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with strong, stable internet. This game-specific limit is separate from the bus’s indoor and outdoor capacity.
Do you provide gaming bus and gaming van hire throughout Grays?
We cover suitable addresses in Grays, Chafford Hundred, Stifford Clays, South Stifford, Little Thurrock and West Thurrock. Send your postcode and proposed parking position so we can check access and availability.
Where have you delivered organised gaming sessions in Grays?
Our local history includes Essex Comets Youth Football Club bookings at William Edwards School, Arts Outburst bookings at the Thameside Complex, JTD Arts bookings at Thurrock Rugby Football Club and a booking held at Grays Methodist Church. The named organisations booked the first three; the school, complex and rugby club were the venues.
Are all 19 players inside the gaming bus?
No. For ages seven and above, up to 16 play inside. Up to three play outside only with safe, suitable space and weather, making 19 overall. If outdoor gaming cannot run, the indoor limit remains 16.
What ages are the parties suitable for?
Standard parties are for ages seven and above. A separate six-year-old package is 90 minutes for a maximum of eight children. Tell us all the children’s ages before booking, particularly if any are under seven. Younger players require an adult with them under our terms. VR suitability is checked separately.
How much does gaming bus hire in Grays cost?
Monday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays: 90 minutes £270, two hours £320, three hours £390. Friday to Sunday and bank holidays: 90 minutes £300, two hours £350, three hours £420. Three-hour parties are unavailable on Saturdays; other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability. Extras and applicable travel or parking charges are agreed in the quote.
What confirms my booking?
Once your date and time are agreed, pay the £80 non-refundable deposit and complete the booking form. Both are needed to confirm. The balance is due seven days before your event. Ask about paying in instalments; the same final-payment deadline applies.
Are the buses air conditioned and heated?
Yes. Every bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating . We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads.
What equipment comes with each bus?
Every equally equipped bus carries PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Game availability depends on age suitability, licences, updates, accounts and internet access. Tell us before booking if a particular title is essential.
Can two children race at the same time?
Yes. There are two complete racing positions, each with its own steering wheel and pedals, so two players race head-to-head simultaneously.
Can 15 players join one Fortnite match?
Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with strong, stable internet and working online services. This is separate from the bus’s capacity. No particular online game or number of connections can be guaranteed at every address.
Can schools, HAF providers and clubs book several sessions?
Yes. A longer hire can be split into timed groups, and several equally equipped buses may be available. Include attendance, ages and your timetable. A teacher or responsible adult must remain with each group to supervise children and monitor games.
What electricity and internet are required?
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads. We can use our 50-metre Ethernet lead to connect to suitable venue internet. If power is unavailable, £55 generator hire must be agreed in advance, with at least seven days’ notice.
How much parking space is needed in Grays?
Allow approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, plus arrival and departure access. Tell us about narrow entrances, tight turns, school gates, loading areas or permit restrictions at your address. Send the postcode, parking position and access details.
Will rain stop the party?
Ordinary rain does not usually stop indoor gaming. Outdoor activities require suitable weather and safe space, and outdoor VR is withheld in rain. Extreme weather is handled under our booking terms.
Who supervises the children?
Our staff member provides setup and technical assistance. Supervision, behaviour and approval of age-rated games remain with the parent, guardian or responsible organiser. For school and organised bookings, a teacher, member of staff or responsible adult stays with the gaming bus throughout.
Can you discuss SEN adjustments?
Yes. Tell us before booking about noise, group size, breaks, communication and access requirements. We discuss practical adjustments in advance and confirm what is available for the group and vehicle.
How do I check gaming van Grays availability?
Use our party enquiry form with the date, full postcode, preferred time, session length, ages and player count. For an organised event, include the attendance and proposed timetable.
Grays town-centre streets, school entrances and larger sites around Chafford Hundred or West Thurrock need different parking plans. Send the full postcode, address, proposed parking position and access details, including narrow gates, tight turns or restrictions.
Allow approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, with room to arrive and leave. Arrange any permits or venue permission before the event.
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads. If that is unavailable, £55 generator hire must be arranged in advance; tell us at booking and at least seven days before the party.
Online games need strong, stable internet. Where suitable, we connect to your home or venue supply with our 50-metre Ethernet lead. Online performance depends on that connection and third-party services, so tell us before booking if one game is essential.
Popular choices for Grays parties include:
- Minecraft
- Fortnite
- EA Sports FC / FIFA
- Roblox
- Mario Kart
- Super Smash Bros
- Rocket League
- Head-to-head racing simulators
- VR games
- Just Dance and other outdoor games, where conditions allow
Tell us your favourites and the players’ ages when enquiring. Availability depends on age suitability, licences, updates and internet access. Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with strong, stable internet.
Essex Gaming Bus travels to homes, schools, clubs and event venues across Grays and Thurrock. We are a mobile service, with no walk-in gaming venue in Grays.
Our Grays coverage includes RM16 and RM17, with nearby Thurrock addresses in RM18, RM19 and RM20 checked individually for availability, access, parking and power.
Our Gaming Bus Grays service covers:
- Grays
- Grays town centre
- Chafford Hundred
- Stifford Clays
- South Stifford
- Little Thurrock
- Badgers Dene
- West Thurrock
- Chadwell St Mary
- Orsett
- Tilbury
- Purfleet-on-Thames
- South Ockendon
- RM16 and RM17
- Nearby parts of RM18, RM19 and RM20
Not sure whether your address is covered?
Send us the full postcode and we will confirm availability.
For a party outside Grays, see gaming bus hire in Stanford-le-Hope, Basildon gaming parties or Gaming Bus Brentwood.
For coverage beyond Thurrock, visit Essex Gaming Bus, London Gaming Bus or our Areas We Cover page.
For a Grays school event, HAF programme, community day or family celebration with mixed ages, ask about combining:
- Essex Soft Play Bus for younger children
- Essex Pamper Bus for makeover and pamper activities
- Additional gaming buses for separate groups
For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, save 20% on the second. For different services or prices, save 10% on each party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Availability, ages, safe vehicle positions and separate power supplies are checked before confirming the setup.
Tell us before booking if your child needs lower volume, fewer players, breaks or extra settling time. Let us know about favourite games, communication needs and anything that may make a new space difficult.
We’ll discuss the practical changes and any access requirements with you before confirming the booking.
Check Gaming Bus Grays Availability
Send us your preferred date, full Grays or Thurrock postcode, party time, session length, children’s ages and expected number of players.
We will check the diary, calculate the complete price and confirm the parking, vehicle-access and power requirements for your address.
For a larger school, HAF, community or organised event, also send the expected attendance and proposed timetable so we can confirm how many gaming buses are available.
