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Gaming Bus Hockley and Gaming Van Hockley bring PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two head-to-head racing simulators to your home or party venue.
Every bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating. There’s room for 16 children aged seven and over inside, with up to three more outside when there’s safe space and suitable weather: 19 players overall.
Parties start from £270. With a strong, stable internet connection, up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match. Choose your date and favourite games, and we’ll confirm the full price for your Hockley postcode.
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Planning a birthday in Hockley? We bring the bus, consoles and racing seats to your chosen address, ready for a party with their friends.
Kelly Broad booked us for her son’s tenth birthday in Hockley. Her review below mentions Harry and Josh and the selection of games.
We cover suitable addresses around Spa Road, Southend Road and Hockley station, with Hawkwell and Hullbridge nearby. Send your postcode and where the bus can park, and we’ll check access and availability.
Every bus has the same complete gaming setup, including two racing simulators. Choose your favourite games, challenge your friends and try something new.
PlayStation 5 brings football, racing and co-op games to the party. Pick your rivals or team up with friends.
Xbox Series X adds more multiplayer choice, from racing to team challenges.
Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch make it easy for friends to play together.
Two complete racing simulators, each with a steering wheel and pedals, so two friends can race head-to-head at the same time.
VR gaming is included alongside the consoles and racing simulators, with a choice of suitable experiences for the group.
With safe space and suitable weather, the fun can extend outside with activities such as Just Dance, karaoke or Mario Kart.
Up to three players outside can join the 16 inside, bringing the total to 19 overall.
For a larger Hockley birthday, school celebration or community event, ask about several gaming buses or timed group sessions.
Separate classes or age groups can have their own gaming time, with the same equipment on every bus. Tell us the venue, numbers and timetable.
Book two gaming buses at the same party price and receive 20% off the second bus — a 10% saving on their combined party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Gaming bus hire in Hockley starts from £270. Choose your session length below, then check your postcode for the complete quote.
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 not available on Saturdays. Other Friday–Sunday and bank-holiday three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
Your quote confirms any applicable travel, toll, parking charges and agreed extras. Events past 7.30pm may incur a £50 out-of-hours fee. See Prices & Packages before booking.
1. Choose the birthday plan
Send the date, full Hockley postcode, preferred start time and session length, with the players’ ages and numbers.
2. Check your complete quote
We confirm availability and the full price. Include your address, intended parking position, entrance and electricity arrangements.
3. Secure your date
Once the date and time are agreed, the £80 non-refundable deposit and completed booking form confirm your booking. The balance is due seven days before the party.
4. Party day
Get their friends together. We bring the bus, set up the equipment and help the group get playing.
Choose the date. Invite their friends. We’ll bring the gaming bus.
A gaming bus can be part of a school reward day, holiday club, youth activity or community event in Hockley.
For larger groups, we can run timed sessions or provide more than one bus, subject to availability. Share the ages, numbers and timetable so we can suggest a practical plan. Your staff or volunteers organise and supervise the children, with our team providing setup and technical help.
A Hockley birthday, in Kelly’s own words
Read Kelly’s review of her son’s gaming-bus party, or browse more customer feedback from across Essex and London.
Hockley gaming birthday — Google review
Harry and Josh were our party hosts in Hockley for my sons 10th birthday party. They were amazing
Kelly Broad · Google · ★★★★★ · 10 October 2026
Wes was incredible too — he was brilliant with the kids and made sure everyone was having a great time. Everything was well organised and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish.
We would definitely book them again and highly recommend them for a children’s birthday party. Thank you for making my son’s birthday so special!
The games, screens and racing seats come to you. Invite their friends, choose the favourites and let them enjoy a gaming party together.
Read Kelly’s Hockley birthday review above and more feedback from families and organisers on our customer reviews page.
Two wheels, two sets of pedals and two complete racing positions let friends compete at the same time.
Every bus comes with PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two racing simulators.
Fixed air conditioning and heating are permanently installed on every gaming bus for summer and winter parties.
Up to 16 children aged seven and over inside, plus three outside with safe space and suitable weather: 19 overall.
With a strong, stable internet connection, up to 15 players can join the same Fortnite match.
Yes, subject to availability and a suitable location. Send the full Hockley postcode, address and intended parking position so we can check the journey, access and complete quote.
Yes. The featured Google review from Kelly Broad describes her son’s gaming birthday in Hockley. You can read her exact excerpt above and follow the link to the original review.
Up to 16 children aged seven and over play inside. With safe, suitable space and weather, up to three more can play outside, making 19 overall. If outside activities cannot run, the indoor limit remains 16.
Tell us the ages when you enquire. Our shorter six-year-old party option may suit a younger group. Children under seven need an accompanying adult.
Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays, prices are £270 for 90 minutes, £320 for two hours and £390 for three hours. Friday–Sunday and bank holidays are £300, £350 and £420 respectively. Three-hour parties are not available on Saturdays; other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability. Your quote confirms travel and agreed extras.
Yes. Every gaming bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort.
Every equally equipped vehicle includes PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Discuss the group’s favourite games and online requirements when enquiring.
Yes. Each of the two complete racing positions has its own steering wheel and pedals. Two friends race head-to-head simultaneously.
Up to 15 players can join the same Fortnite match when a strong, stable internet connection is available. This game-specific limit is separate from the bus’s indoor and outdoor capacity.
A parent, guardian or responsible organiser must supervise the children. Our driver delivers and sets up the bus and provides technical assistance. The hire does not include childcare or a party entertainer.
Allow approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking and clear arrival and departure access. We need two suitable sockets within 50 metres and supply 50-metre leads. Where mains power is unavailable, request £55 generator hire when booking, at least seven days ahead. Check any permission or restrictions at your chosen space.
Online games need a strong, stable internet connection. Our 50-metre Ethernet lead can connect to a suitable router. Discuss your connection and preferred games before the day.
The main gaming space is inside the climate-controlled bus. Outside activities depend on safe space and suitable weather, so plan for the 16-player indoor limit if they cannot run.
After the date and time are agreed, both the £80 non-refundable deposit and completed booking form confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due seven days before the event. Please read the booking terms before paying.
Location
We bring the gaming bus to your Hockley home or chosen venue. Tell us the postcode and parking position when you enquire.
Hockley Parking, Power & Internet
For gaming bus hire Hockley, allow approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking with clear arrival and departure access. Send the postcode, address, parking position and any gate, turning or height restrictions.
Near the shops or station, check the signs and permission for the actual space. Rochford Council’s parking and travel information can help with local arrangements. A public car park is not automatically a suitable or permitted party venue.
Have two suitable electricity sockets within 50 metres; we supply 50-metre leads. If mains power is unavailable, arrange £55 generator hire when booking, at least seven days ahead.
Online games need strong, stable internet. Our 50-metre Ethernet lead can connect to a suitable router; discuss the connection before the party.
Struggling for parking? Find a nearby venue.
Popular Games on Our Hockley Gaming Bus
Football fan, keen builder or determined racer? Let us know what the birthday group enjoys and which games they would love to play together.
- Minecraft
- Fortnite
- EA Sports FC
- Roblox
- Mario Kart and racing games
- Super Smash Bros
- Rocket League
- VR experiences
- Twin racing simulators
Game choices depend on suitability and availability. Online games also depend on the connection at your address.
We take bookings for suitable Hockley addresses, including around Spa Road, Southend Road and the station.
If your party is nearby in Hawkwell or Hullbridge, send the full postcode and we’ll check the journey, parking and price for that address.
You’ll find our Rayleigh, Wickford and Southend pages below too.
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Parties across Essex and London
See our wider Essex gaming bus service and Areas We Cover. For a celebration further afield, explore our London gaming bus coverage.
Planning a celebration with younger siblings or different interests? Ask about adding a Soft Play Bus, a Pamper Bus or another gaming bus.
For two of the same service at the same party price, receive 20% off the second. For different services or prices, receive 10% off each party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
We confirm availability and suitable parking, access and power for each vehicle.
A favourite game, fewer players or a quieter introduction can make joining in easier. Tell us what your child would enjoy and any support or access needs before booking.
We can discuss volume, breaks and practical adjustments for your chosen session. Keep familiar adult support available and check the selected bus’s access arrangements in advance.
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