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Our gaming bus in Orpington brings the birthday party to your address. The children step on board, choose what to play and have a host there to help. You can keep the food and cake at home while the gaming happens on the bus.
We know Orpington through birthday bookings and repeat holiday sessions at The Link Youth Centre. The bus comes with PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two racing simulators, plus fitted heating and air conditioning.
Standard parties are for ages seven and over: 16 can play inside, with up to three more outside when the weather and space allow. Check your postcode to see your price.
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The Link Youth Centre in St Paul’s Cray has been a venue for our repeat gaming sessions booked by the Bromley Youth Support Programme, including bookings in 2026.
Those holiday sessions and a birthday at home have something in common: children want time with their friends, games they enjoy and help when they need it. That is what our host is there for.
We travel across Orpington, St Mary Cray and St Paul’s Cray, covering suitable BR5 and BR6 addresses. You can find The Link on Bromley Council’s website.
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There is no need to decide the whole party’s games in advance. Give us an idea of their favourites and ages, then let the children explore the consoles and racing seats during the session.
On PS5, football fans can work through a few fixtures or organise a small tournament. Our host helps make the matches work for the group.
Xbox Series X adds another set of multiplayer options. Friends who prefer different games can still enjoy the same party.
Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch is often an easy game to start with. Short races let friends change opponents and have another go.
A friend can sit in each of our two racing simulators. Both have a wheel and pedals, so they race against each other simultaneously.
VR gaming is available alongside the consoles. We will advise on the choices that suit the children’s ages and help them use the equipment.
An outdoor screen can add dancing, karaoke and other interactive games. It needs safe space and suitable weather, and provides room for up to three extra players.
Our repeat Orpington holiday bookings show how a gaming session can fit into a larger programme. If you expect more children than one bus can host, ask about timed groups or a second bus.
We will check the venue layout and power for each vehicle. Two gaming buses at the same party price receive 20% off the second, for new bookings with no other discount applied.
Choose how long you would like the children to play. These are standard prices; your Orpington postcode confirms travel and available durations.
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
Orpington is covered by our London service, where three-hour Saturdays may be available. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
Applicable travel, road charges and extras are included in your quote. View the packages.
1. Start with the date
Tell us when and where you would like the party, the children’s ages and how many are coming.
2. Choose the session
We check times, access and power, then agree your complete quote.
3. Put it in the diary
Pay the £80 non-refundable deposit and complete the booking form. The remaining balance is due seven days before.
4. Enjoy the party
We arrive with the equipment, set up and host the games for your booked session.
The gaming stays together on board, with your birthday food and cake close by.
For schools and holiday organisers, the timetable matters as much as the games. We can divide a longer booking into sessions, giving each group a clear start and finish.
Our work with the Bromley Youth Support Programme at The Link includes repeat school-holiday bookings. The host runs the games while the sessions follow your agreed event plan.
Bromley Council’s published supplier payments also record Essex Gaming Bus under the Youth Support Programme.
Parents, schools and event organisers share their experiences of booking the bus and our hosts. Read their reviews or take a look at the latest feedback below.
Our Orpington experience includes organised holiday sessions as well as family celebrations. We bring the same attention to getting children involved at either kind of booking.
The Link Youth Centre, St Paul’s Cray, is part of our repeat Orpington gaming work for the Bromley Youth Support Programme.
Two separate racing setups make it possible to race a friend at the same time, with a wheel and pedals for each.
The full setup travels with the bus: modern consoles, Nintendo games, VR and twin racing seats, all in one gaming space.
Air conditioning and heating are built into every bus. The indoor session can stay comfortable across the school holidays and through winter.
16 children aged seven and above can play indoors. With three additional outdoor places available, the maximum becomes 19.
For a group keen on Fortnite, a strong internet connection can support up to 15 players in one game.
We cover Orpington and the Crays, plus nearby Petts Wood and suitable BR5/BR6 locations. Use your full postcode for the price.
The Bromley Youth Support Programme has booked repeat gaming sessions at The Link Youth Centre in St Paul’s Cray, including 2026 bookings.
Yes. We cover St Mary Cray and St Paul’s Cray as part of our Orpington service. Enter the full BR5 or BR6 postcode for your quote.
Up to 16 children aged seven and over play inside. An outdoor setup can add three when there is safe space and suitable weather.
Seven and above is our standard age range. A six-year-old booking is 90 minutes with no more than eight children.
Base prices for 90 minutes, two hours and three hours are £270/£320/£390 Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays, and £300/£350/£420 Friday–Sunday and bank holidays. Check travel by postcode.
We confirm the slot after receiving your booking form and £80 non-refundable deposit. The rest is due seven days before the party.
Every bus has permanently fitted air conditioning and heating for the indoor gaming space.
The bus carries PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators.
Yes. We have a pair of racing seats with separate wheels and pedals, so two players can compete together.
A reliable, strong connection allows up to 15 in the same Fortnite match. We can advise on the router connection before booking.
Yes, we can plan consecutive groups for a school or youth programme. Ask about additional buses if you need more children playing at once.
Two suitable sockets within 50 metres are needed; we supply power and Ethernet leads. The £55 generator option must be agreed in advance, at least seven days ahead.
We need approximately 7.5 metres of legal parking with room to enter and leave. Send the proposed spot and any venue restrictions.
Indoor gaming usually continues in ordinary rain. Outdoor play needs suitable conditions; without it the party holds 16 indoors. Extreme weather arrangements follow our terms.
Check the postcode above and use our enquiry page for your date and preferred time.
Gaming Bus Orpington Location and Coverage
We come to the Orpington home, youth centre, school or other venue agreed for your party.
Planning Gaming Bus or Gaming Van Hire in Orpington
Tell us the address and where you would like the bus to stand. At a venue such as a youth centre, include the entrance and any gates or shared access. We need around 7.5 metres of legal parking.
Our 50-metre leads reach two suitable power sockets. For online gaming, we can connect a 50-metre Ethernet cable to a suitable router.
If you need the £55 generator option, arrange it when booking, at least seven days ahead. We will agree the full price and power setup before you reserve the party.
Popular Games on our Orpington Gaming Bus
We quote for Orpington, St Mary Cray, St Paul’s Cray, Petts Wood and nearby BR5/BR6 addresses. For other parts of the borough, our Bromley page explains the wider service.
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Different ages in the family? You can enquire about the Soft Play Bus or Pamper Bus as well as gaming.
For two matching services at the same price, the second is 20% off. Mixed services or different prices receive 10% off each party price. These are new-booking offers with one discount per booking, subject to the room and power for both vehicles.
Tell us about your child’s favourite games and anything that makes a party easier for them. A quieter start, lower sound or a smaller group may be helpful.
We will discuss what we can arrange, including access needs, before you book. Learn more about SEN-friendly parties.
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