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Invite their friends, choose the favourite games and let them spend the party playing together. Our gaming bus in Buckhurst Hill brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and two racing seats to your home or chosen venue.
Every gaming bus has PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Friends can race head-to-head simultaneously, with a wheel and pedals each.
Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating keep the indoor space comfortable throughout the year.
Up to 16 players can play inside. Safe, suitable outdoor space and weather can add up to 3 outside, giving a maximum of 19 overall. With strong, stable internet, up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match.
Parties start from £270. Pick a 90-minute, two-hour or three-hour session and check your date and postcode below.
Check Price & Availability for Buckhurst Hill
Planning a birthday in Buckhurst Hill? Bring their friends together for football matches, Mario Kart and head-to-head racing, right outside your home or chosen venue.
We’ve also delivered direct bookings for Loyola Preparatory School on Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH. Schools and clubs can book a session for one group or arrange shorter turns throughout the day.
For gaming van hire in Buckhurst Hill, send us your postcode and party date. We’ll check availability and let you know the full price.
Who’s winning the football match? Challenge your mates on PlayStation 5, team up in Rocket League or get building together in Minecraft.
Keep the competition going on Xbox Series X, with football, racing and multiplayer games to play with your friends. Tell us the birthday child’s favourites when booking.
Pick your character and take on your friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros. Who’s taking the win this time?
Two racing seats, a steering wheel and pedals each—who’s crossing the finish line first? Friends race head-to-head at the same time on our two complete simulators.
Put on the headset and step into the game—VR brings a whole new side to the party. There are plenty of console and racing games to enjoy too.
Take the fun outside with Just Dance or Mario Kart when weather, space and safety allow. Up to 3 children can play outside alongside the 16 inside, giving 19 players overall.
More friends, more pupils or a bigger family event? Ask about several gaming buses for Buckhurst Hill. Each vehicle has the same core consoles, VR, two racing simulators, and fixed air conditioning and heating.
A school or holiday activity can use timed groups, letting more children enjoy a gaming session across the day. Share your attendance and timetable and we’ll talk through the number of vehicles and session lengths with you.
We’ll agree the parking positions, access, electricity and internet for each bus. Your teachers, carers or event adults supervise the children while they play.
For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, the second is 20% off, giving 10% off two equal-priced buses overall. Different services or prices receive 10% off each party price. New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Gaming bus hire in Buckhurst Hill starts from £270. Pick your party length below, then check your postcode for the full price, including any travel charge.
Excluding bank holidays.
90 minutes: £270
2 hours: £320
3 hours: £390
Including bank holidays.
90 minutes: £300
2 hours: £350
3 hours: £420
No three-hour parties on Saturdays. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
We confirm any travel or agreed extras before booking. See our full prices and packages and booking terms.
Tell us your Buckhurst Hill postcode, party date, preferred time and length, plus how many friends are coming. Schools and event organisers can send their attendance and timetable.
We’ll check your date and confirm the full price, including any travel or extras. We’ll also make sure the parking, power and internet are ready for the party.
Complete the booking form and pay the £80 non-refundable deposit to confirm the agreed booking. The remaining balance is due seven days before the party.
We arrive with the bus, get the games ready and help with any technical questions. Then it’s time for the friends to play! Parents, carers or your event adults supervise the children.
Add a gaming activity to your Buckhurst Hill school, HAF programme or community event. Children can enjoy a session together alongside the other activities in your day.
Tell us the age range, attendance and timetable. We can discuss one group, a series of shorter sessions or several buses, with your teachers, carers or event staff supervising the children.
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 also need suitable parking. We bring our 50-metre power leads. Let us know about the internet connection for online games; we also carry a 50-metre Ethernet lead.
For a group with additional needs, let’s talk through games, noise, breaks, smaller sessions and access in advance. Our SEN-friendly gaming information explains the options to discuss. HAF providers manage their own programme eligibility and supervision.
Want to hear from families who’ve already booked? Read our customer reviews below.
Essex Gaming Bus has 1,200+ five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, Trustpilot and Tripadvisor from parties and events across Essex and London.
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!
Get the friends together at home or your chosen venue. We bring the bus and set up the games, ready for the party.
Challenge your friend to a race on two complete simulators. Each player has their own steering wheel and pedals and races at the same time.
Football, Minecraft, Mario Kart or a go at racing? Every bus brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two racing simulators.
Keep cool in summer and warm in winter with fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating on every bus.
Get their friends together: up to 16 play inside, plus up to 3 outside where weather, space and safety allow—19 overall.
Friends can join the same Fortnite battle: up to 15 players in one match with a strong, stable internet connection.
Do you cover Buckhurst Hill and IG9?
Yes, we take enquiries for Buckhurst Hill homes and venues, including IG9 addresses. Send the full postcode, address and proposed parking position so we can check access, availability and the complete price.
Have you delivered school bookings in Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. We’ve delivered direct bookings for Loyola Preparatory School on Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH.
Can the bus park around Queen’s Road or Palmerston Road?
We can only use safe, legal parking with suitable access. The bus needs approximately 7.5 metres, plus room to arrive and leave. Check local restrictions and any landowner permission, and send us the proposed position and entrance details before booking.
How many children can play at once?
For children aged 7+, up to 16 can play inside. Up to 3 additional children can play outside only with safe, suitable space and weather, giving a maximum of 19 overall. If the outdoor setup cannot run, the indoor limit is 16.
Is there an option for a six-year-old’s birthday?
Our separate six-year-old party option is a 90-minute session for up to eight children. An adult aged 18+ must remain inside with the group. Tell us every guest’s age so we can confirm suitability; children under five are not permitted.
What does gaming van hire in Buckhurst Hill cost?
Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays: 90 minutes £270, two hours £320, three hours £390. Friday–Sunday and bank holidays: 90 minutes £300, two hours £350, three hours £420. We confirm the complete price for your address, including any travel charge or agreed extras.
When can we book a three-hour session?
Three-hour parties are not available on Saturdays. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability. Ask about your preferred date and time.
How do we confirm, and when do we pay the balance?
The completed booking form and £80 non-refundable deposit are both required to confirm the agreed vehicle, date and time. The balance is due seven days before the party. See our current terms.
Does the bus have fixed air conditioning and heating?
Yes. Every gaming bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating. Outdoor activities still depend on suitable weather and space.
Is the equipment the same on every bus?
Yes. Every equally equipped bus brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Tell us the group’s ages and favourite games when booking and we’ll check the current selection.
Can two friends race head-to-head simultaneously?
Yes! Two friends can race head-to-head simultaneously on two complete racing simulators, each with its own steering wheel and pedals.
Can the whole group play Fortnite together?
Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with a strong, stable internet connection. Tell us about the connection at your home or venue when enquiring. The bus’s capacity is up to 16 inside and up to 19 overall with suitable outdoor gaming.
What power and internet do we need?
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 mains power is unavailable, £55 generator hire must be arranged in advance, at least seven days before. Online games need stable internet. Our 50-metre Ethernet lead may be used where there is a suitable connection and permitted cable route.
What if outdoor gaming or VR cannot be used?
On suitable dry days, safe outdoor space can add gaming for up to three children alongside the 16 inside. PlayStation VR is for ages 12+, with parents deciding whether it suits their child. Console and racing games give the group plenty of other choices. Please discuss any SEN, sensory or access needs before booking.
Can we book several buses or combine services?
Yes, subject to availability and suitable separate setup areas. For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, 20% comes off the second, giving 10% off the equal-priced total. Different services or prices receive 10% off each party price. New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Who supervises, and where do we enquire?
Our driver arrives, sets up and helps with technical questions. Parents, carers, teachers or your event adults supervise the children. Use the party enquiry page with your date, postcode, ages, numbers and access details to get started.
Buckhurst Hill Location and Access
Planning your gaming bus hire in Buckhurst Hill? We come to homes, schools and venues around the town. Send your postcode and we’ll check your address.
Planning the Party Setup
A suitable driveway or an agreed venue space can work well for gaming van hire in Buckhurst Hill. We need approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking and enough access to arrive and leave.
For Queen’s Road, Palmerston Road or nearby streets, check the signs and restrictions when choosing a position. If you’re using a private venue or car park, agree the space with the person responsible for it. Epping Forest District Council’s on-street parking information is a useful starting point.
Tell us about gates, tight turns, height barriers or anything else on the entrance route. Keep the departure route clear while the party is running.
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. Generator hire is £55 and can be agreed in advance, at least seven days before under the current terms.
For online games, let us know about your strong, stable internet connection. Our 50-metre Ethernet lead may help connect the bus to your router along a suitable route.
Include the full postcode, address, parking position and access details in the enquiry and we’ll talk through everything with you, including any outdoor space.
Games for Your Buckhurst Hill Party
What would they love to play with their friends? Choose football, building, racing or a mix of favourites and tell us what the Buckhurst Hill birthday group enjoys.
- Minecraft for building and playing together
- Fortnite gaming parties
- EA Sports FC and FIFA
- Roblox gaming parties
- Mario Kart and racing games
- Super Smash Bros and Rocket League
- Two complete simulators for head-to-head racing
- VR for older players
- Outdoor interactive games when space and weather allow
Send the players’ ages and favourite titles when enquiring so we can check the current selection and suitable games.
From Queen’s Road and the High Road to Palmerston Road, our gaming bus comes to homes, schools and venues across Buckhurst Hill and IG9.
Send your postcode and party date to check availability and the full price. We’ll check the parking and access for your address too.
We also cover nearby Loughton, Chigwell, Woodford and Chingford.
London Gaming Bus Coverage
Planning a party just across the border? Visit our London gaming bus page.
You can also browse our Essex gaming bus hub or all areas we cover. Send your postcode for the price and availability at your address.
If your Buckhurst Hill event has children of different ages or interests, ask about combining gaming with our pamper bus or soft play bus. We can check which services fit the group, the date and the available setup space.
For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, the second vehicle is 20% off, equivalent to 10% off two equal-priced buses overall. Different services or prices receive 10% off each party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Each vehicle needs its own agreed parking, power and access plan. Include the full group size and intended activities when asking for a combined quote.
Tell us about any SEN or SEND needs before booking and we’ll talk through the session with you. Games, sound, breaks, smaller groups and the pace of play are useful things to discuss together.
Please include sensory preferences, communication needs and any mobility or access requirements. We can check the possible adjustments before confirming the booking.
Parents, carers or your organisation’s adults supervise the children. Read our SEN-friendly gaming information or add the details to your enquiry.
Book Your Buckhurst Hill Gaming Party
Ready to get their friends together? Choose your date, pick your party length and send us your Buckhurst Hill postcode. Let us know how many are coming, and we’ll check availability and the full price. Planning a school or community event? Send us your timetable too.
