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Birthday at home in Braintree? Bring their friends round and let Essex Gaming Bus bring the gaming to your door.
Every bus carries PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Friends race head-to-head, each with their own steering wheel and pedals.
Fixed air conditioning and heating are fitted to every bus, for summer birthdays and winter parties alike.
For ages seven and above, up to 16 children play inside. With safe outdoor space and suitable weather, another three can join outside: up to 19 overall. Without outdoor gaming, the limit is 16.
If Fortnite is the birthday favourite, up to 15 can join the same match with strong, stable internet. That is separate from party capacity.
Gaming van hire in Braintree starts from £270. We agree the date, time, full price, parking and power before you book.
Check Price & Availability for Braintree
Your house, a club or an event venue: choose where you want to celebrate. Gaming bus hire in Braintree brings the equipment and a staff member to set up and help with the games.
We cover Braintree town centre, Bocking, Bocking Churchstreet, Great Notley, Black Notley, Rayne, Cressing and Panfield, plus nearby villages. Send the full postcode to check your date and vehicle access.
Schools that have booked us include Edith Borthwick School in Braintree and Notley Green Primary School in Great Notley. We also offer SEN-friendly gaming sessions.
Tell us where the bus will park, including any narrow gates or tight turns. For a larger school or community event, ask about timed groups or several buses.
Parents or organisers supervise the children. A responsible adult must stay with the bus throughout organised sessions.
Football matches, Mario Kart races, Minecraft or VR: tell us the players’ ages and favourite games so we can check what is suitable and available.
PlayStation 5 for football, racing and multiplayer games. Friends can compete in short matches or team up, with games chosen for their ages.
Xbox Series X gives Xbox fans their own choice of games alongside the PS5s and Switches. Players can try different consoles during the party.
Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch bring friends together for quick multiplayer rounds, whether they play every day or only occasionally.
Two racers, two wheels and two sets of pedals. Friends race head-to-head at the same time in two complete racing simulators.
Try VR gaming alongside the consoles. We check which games and equipment suit the players’ ages before booking. Outdoor VR cannot run in rain.
Just Dance, karaoke and Mario Kart can take the party outside when the space and weather are suitable. Up to three extra players can join, giving 19 overall. Outdoor activities depend on the conditions.
A whole year group or a club celebration can need more gaming space than a birthday party. For larger Braintree events, ask about booking several buses.
Each brings the same consoles, VR, twin racers and fixed air conditioning and heating. Depending on your event, you can:
- Have several groups playing at once
- Give classes or age groups separate sessions
- Rotate groups through a longer event
- Plan football, racing or other agreed activities on different buses
Book two of the same service at the same party price and receive 20% off the second bus: a 10% saving across two equally priced buses. Different services or party prices receive 10% off each party price.
New bookings only; the discount cannot be added to an existing booking.
Send the date, attendance, ages, timetable and venue details. We will check availability, parking and power before confirming how many buses can come.
Gaming van hire Braintree starts from £270. Our standard party prices are:
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
No three-hour parties on Saturdays. Other weekend three-hour bookings are available from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
Agreed extras and applicable travel, toll or parking charges may affect the total. Events past 7.30pm may incur a £50 out-of-hours fee. We confirm your complete price before booking.
1. Tell us about your Braintree party.
Send the date, full postcode, preferred time, session length, children’s ages and number of players. For schools or organised events, include your attendance and timetable.
2. We check availability.
We check the diary, parking, access and power, then confirm your time and full price. An enquiry does not reserve a slot.
3. Confirm the booking.
Once we have agreed your date and time, complete the booking form and pay the £80 non-refundable deposit. Both are required to confirm the booking. The balance is due seven days before the event.
4. We arrive and set up.
Our staff member sets up and helps with the gaming equipment. Parents or organisers supervise the children; a responsible adult must remain present throughout organised sessions.
Check Braintree availability before completing your booking form. Make an enquiry.
A reward day or leavers’ party can bring the gaming bus to your Braintree school. For several classes, give us pupil numbers, the time available and the gaps needed between groups.
Schools, clubs and event organisers can book us for:
- School reward days and end-of-term treats
- Year 6 leavers’ celebrations
- HAF programmes and holiday clubs
- Youth groups and community events
- Football-club celebrations
- Charity and inclusive SEND sessions
- Corporate family days and larger public events
One longer booking, shorter group sessions or several buses may suit your day. We will check staff, vehicles, parking and power for the date.
A teacher, school staff member or another responsible adult must stay with the bus throughout. Games and any adjustments need agreeing before the day.
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See what families and event organisers say about their parties before booking your Braintree gaming bus.
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!
Make the birthday about playing together. Twin racers, fixed air conditioning and heating, full equipment on every bus, and 1,200+ five-star reviews.
Edith Borthwick School in Braintree and Notley Green Primary School in Great Notley have booked us.
Two racing simulators, each with a wheel and pedals. Two friends race head-to-head at the same time.
PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and twin racing simulators come with every bus. Tell us any must-have games before booking.
Fixed air conditioning and heating are fitted to every bus. An extra electricity socket runs the climate control.
Up to 16 inside for ages seven and above. With safe outdoor space and suitable weather, three more can play outside: 19 overall.
Up to 15 friends can join the same Fortnite match with strong, stable internet. Online play depends on the connection and game services.
Yes. We cover Braintree and nearby villages, including Bocking, Great Notley, Black Notley, Rayne and Cressing. Send your full postcode and parking details so we can check availability and access.
Yes. We take school bookings and can discuss smaller groups, quieter games and other adjustments for children with SEND. Tell us the ages, timetable and any support or access needs before booking. A responsible adult must remain with the bus throughout organised sessions.
Yes. Schools, HAF providers, clubs and community organisers can enquire about one session, timed groups or several buses. Send the date, ages, attendance and timetable. A responsible adult must stay with the bus throughout.
Yes, if the buses are available and the address has suitable parking, access and power. Book two of the same service at the same party price for 20% off the second; different services or prices receive 10% off each party price. New bookings only; discounts cannot be added retrospectively.
No. Up to 16 children aged seven and above can play inside. Three more can join outside with safe, suitable space and weather, giving up to 19 overall. Without outdoor gaming, the limit is 16.
Our standard parties suit ages seven and above. The separate six-year-old option is 90 minutes for a maximum of eight children. Tell us the youngest child’s age before booking; younger children require the appropriate agreed package and adult supervision.
Monday to Thursday excluding bank holidays: £270 for 90 minutes, £320 for two hours or £390 for three hours. Friday to Sunday and bank holidays: £300, £350 or £420 respectively. Three hours are unavailable on Saturdays; other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability. See full prices and conditions.
Yes. Every gaming bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating. Please provide the agreed electricity supply, including the additional socket needed for climate control.
Every bus has PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Tell us the ages and any must-have games before booking so we can check suitability and availability.
Yes. Two complete racing simulators, each with a wheel and pedals, let two children race head-to-head at the same time.
Up to 15 can join the same match with strong, stable internet. That is separate from overall party capacity. Online play depends on the connection and game services.
Once we have agreed your date, time and price, complete the booking form and pay the £80 non-refundable deposit. Both are needed. The balance is due seven days before the event; an enquiry alone does not reserve a slot.
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. Where possible, online games use your stable internet connection with our 50-metre Ethernet lead. If mains power is unavailable, arrange £55 generator hire in advance; tell us at least seven days before the event.
Allow around 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, plus room for the bus to arrive and leave. Send the address, parking position and access details, and arrange any venue permission or parking permit beforehand.
The main indoor session normally continues in the climate-controlled bus, subject to safe conditions. Outdoor gaming depends on weather and suitable space; outdoor VR is withheld in rain. If outside activities cannot run, capacity remains up to 16 inside.
Send an enquiry with your date, full postcode, preferred time, session length, ages and player numbers. Add parking, access and venue details. We will confirm available times and the full price before you book.
Location
We bring Essex Gaming Bus to homes, schools, clubs and venues across Braintree and nearby villages. The map shows our coverage area.
Planning Gaming Bus or Gaming Van Hire in Braintree
A driveway, roadside space or school entrance each needs checking. Send your full Braintree address and the parking position, including any narrow gates or tight turns. For a shared venue, agree the space and arrival route with the organiser.
The bus needs around 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, with room to arrive and leave.
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. No mains supply? Generator hire is £55 and must be arranged at least seven days before the event.
We aim to use your stable internet with our 50-metre Ethernet lead. Up to 15 in one Fortnite match needs a strong connection; online play also depends on the network and game services.
We agree the setup before booking. Read our Terms & Conditions.
Popular Games on our Braintree Gaming Bus
Has the birthday child already picked a favourite? Let us know. These are some of the games and activities you can ask about:
- Minecraft
- Fortnite
- EA Sports FC / FIFA
- Gaming parties for Roblox fans
- Mario Kart and racing games
- Super Smash Bros
- Rocket League
- Twin head-to-head racing simulators
- Suitable VR games
- Just Dance and other interactive activities when outdoor conditions allow
We check must-have games before booking, including age ratings, licences, updates and internet needs. Parents or organisers approve the choices and obtain any necessary parental permission.
Our Braintree gaming bus covers:
- Braintree town centre
- Bocking
- Bocking Churchstreet
- Great Notley
- Black Notley
- Rayne
- Cressing
- Panfield
- Stisted
- White Notley
- Silver End
Send your full postcode so we can check availability, access, parking, power and your exact quote.
Nearby Essex Gaming Bus Areas
Areas we cover in London
Planning an event in London? Visit our London gaming bus page or check all areas we cover.
Planning a family event with younger brothers and sisters coming too? You can ask our party bus group about:
- Essex Soft Play Bus for younger children
- Essex Pamper Bus for pamper parties
- A second gaming bus for more players
Two of the same service at the same party price receive 20% off the second. Different services or party prices receive 10% off each party price.
New bookings only; the offer cannot be added to an existing booking.
Tell us the venue and timetable. Each bus needs safe parking, access and its own agreed power supply, and all vehicles are subject to availability.
A familiar game can be a place to start when a new space feels daunting. For a Braintree birthday or group session for children with SEND, tell us their favourite games, noise sensitivities, communication and access needs.
We can discuss smaller groups, lower volume, extra time to settle, familiar games and breaks. Agree the adjustments with us before booking.
For wheelchair or step-free access, contact us first. We need to check the vehicle, ramps, parking position and safe boarding; accessibility varies between buses and locations.
Parents, carers or organisers supervise the children. Read more about SEN-friendly gaming parties.
Check Gaming Bus Braintree & Gaming Van Braintree Availability
Ready to bring the gaming bus to your Braintree party? Send the date, full postcode, preferred time, session length, ages and player numbers. For schools or larger events, add attendance, timetable and parking. We confirm availability and the full price before you book.
