Planning a party? These are the best venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch.
If the thought of hosting a birthday party at home is enough to call off the occasion entirely, then you’ll want to scroll through our ultimate guide to the best venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch. From affordable council-run abodes to beautiful private spaces with wooden flooring and Playcentres with great play areas for kids, there’s something to suit every need and budget.
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Venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch:
The Tap, Tai Tapu Hotel
Cost to hire: $400
Capacity: 80- 120
Hire time limit: Flexible
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, in-house catering and bar, stage, private toilets, the venue opens out onto a private patio and grassed area
Clean-up fees/expectations: None
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 780 Old Taitapu Road, Tai Tapu
More info here.
Silhouette Studios
Cost to hire: $100 (+GST) per hour
Capacity: There are a variety of room sizes to choose from, with the smallest fitting 25 people and the largest accomodating up to 150.
Hire time limit: No set limit
Facilities available: Kids games, toilets, mini kitchen, jug, tables, chairs, microwave, fridge, speakers, lighting. No oven is available.
Clean up fees/expectations: Vacuum, mop up any spills, wipe down surfaces, bring rubbish bags to remove own rubbish.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes. The large room fits up to 4.5 metre high castle.
Address: 6 Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch
More info here.
The Fun Team Barn
Cost to hire:$600
Capacity: Suitable for approximately 20 children; maximum of 50 people including children and adults.
Hire time limit: 3 hours. One hour before the party to decorate and 30 minutes after to clean up are also allowed. $75 per additional hour.
Facilities available: Use of party barn, choice of 4x4m bouncy castle, pony rides for 1 hour, petting zo, giant games, children’s table & chairs
Clean-up fees/expectations: Must take away all rubbish and clean the venue otherwise you can select a $150 cleaning service and they will take care of your rubbish and cleaning.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes, the hire price includes your choice of bouncy castle.
Address: 82 McDrurys Road, Halswell, Christchurch
More info here.
Welder Events
Cost to hire: Dry Hire – $125 per hour (rate does not cover provisions for food, beverages, or staff).
Capacity: 100 pax
Hire time limit: There is no time limit, the space can be hired for whatever is required, however, there is a minimum hire of 3 hours. Pack-in and out times need to be accounted for in the hire rate.
Facilities available: Bathrooms onsite including accessible bathrooms and a baby change table, 2 x large wooden tables, 4 x bench seats, water dispensers and water glasses set up on the bar, loading zone at the front of the building for easy access and rubbish and recycling bins are provided.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The renter is responsible for returning the space to its original condition. The venue team will complete a vacuum and mop post-event.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 22 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
More info here.
Heathcote Community Centre
Cost to hire: $25 per hour.
Capacity: 50 – 60 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am – 11pm
Facilities available: 50 chairs and 5 rectangular tables (on wheels). Microwave, conventional oven, dishwasher, fridge, electric jug, crockery, cutlery and glassware.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The hirer is responsible for cleaning, including window smudges, and leaving the facility as they found it. Vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and bucket are available.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 45 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch
More info here.
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St Albans’s Community Centre
Cost to hire: Hall – $80 an hour; Wardle room – $ 40 an hour – capacity 100 people
Capacity: Hall – 100 pax; Wardle room; 35 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 9am – 10pm
Facilities available: Kitchen (oven, fridge, microwave), tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be returned in the condition found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes. Bouncy castles are permitted in the hall, with an adult taking full responsibility.
Address: 1049 Colombo Street, St Albans, Christchurch
More info here.
Ascot Hub
Cost to hire: $30 per hour
Capacity: 70 people
Hire Time Limit: Minimum booking of one hour, please allow time for set up and pack up in your allocated time. Available between the hours of 8am-10pm
Facilities available: Venue hire includes chairs, tables and use of the kitchen facilities. Fully accessible venue with indoor and outdoor facilities. Plenty of off-street parking. Baby change table available and hard floor area great for messy play setups.
Clean-up fees/expectations: You must clean the venue after your event.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes. Bouncy castles can be set up outdoors on the lawn but not inside the building.
Address: 12 Ascot Avenue, North New Brighton, Christchurch
More info here.
Eastern Canopy
Cost to hire: $15 per hour
Capacity: 200 pax
Hire Time Limit: Minimum booking of one hour, please allow time for set up and pack up in your allocated time.
Facilities available: Two hard courts marked with lines for tennis, netball, basketball (hoops on court 2 only), handball, korfball, futsal (Court 1 suitable only as Court 2 has fixed poles), pickleball (3 courts are marked on each hard court – 6 in total). The Astroturf area has 4 cricket lanes or softball hitting spaces for indoor cricket and futsal. Flexible space for concerts, functions and large meetings.
Clean-up fees/expectations: You must clean the venue after your event.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 100 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton, Christchurch
More info here.
Ferrrymead Heritage Park
Cost to hire: The Heritage Railway Station – $100 + GST per hour; The Friendly Societies Lodge – $150 per hour + GST. A bond is also required which will be returned to you at the duration of your hire if the building is in good order of $250 plus GST.
Capacity: The Heritage Railway Station – 50 guests; The Friendly Societies Lodge – up to 90 guests
Hire time limit: Minimum of three hours
Facilities available: Small kitchen available at both hire sites
Clean-up fees/expectations: Whilst some cleaning is required after your hire to return the building to its original condition, a professional cleaning fee applies to your booking of $150 + GST for all buildings.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch
More info here.
Bromley Community Centre
Cost to hire: Between the hours of 9- 4pm it’s $30 per hour and $150 bond, Friday and Saturday nights 5pm – Midnight $500 plus $500 bond; or Saturday all day 9am – Midnight $600 plus $500 bond.
Capacity:120 pax
Hire time limit: No limit
Facilities available: Large kitchen, hall, bathrooms, tables and chairs, full cleaning cupboard.
Clean-up fees/expectations: You will be talked through the expectations upon booking, however, all cleaning must be done by the hirer and rubbish removed.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes, outside only.
Address: 45 Bromley Road, Bromley, Christchurch
More info here.
The Bridge Hub
Cost to hire: $30 per hour, $80 per hour between 6pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.
There is also a $500 flat fee for bookings between 6pm – 11 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as a $500 bond required for large evening events.
Capacity: 100 seated and 150 standing
Hire time limit: Available any time between 7am and 9pm
Facilities available: Wheelchair access, toilet, change table,
heat pump, projector, light & sound system, kitchen, coffee & tea and situated beside the Dune Café which has a kids’ area.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Leave the venue as you found it.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 51 Bridge Street, South New Brighton, Christchurch
More info here.
Pukeko Centre
Cost to hire: $40 + GST per hour
Capacity: 300 pax
Hire time limit: No limit, available for use as long as needed.
Facilities available: Kitchen complete with amenities, a multi-use sports hall, sports equipment, bathrooms, outside deck, and plenty of seating available if required.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Dishes/cutlery used to be washed, rubbish placed in the bins provided and any food or drink spilt on the ground to be cleaned up. If food is left to be disposed of the hirer will incur a $150 cleaning to ensure the venue is ready quickly for the next hire.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 30 Chadbury Street, Parklands, Christchurch
More info here.
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Parklands Baptist Community Church
Cost to hire: $30 per hour + GST; or $100 + GST for half day hire (4 hours)
Capacity: 50 pax
Hire time limit: N/A
Facilities available: Standalone hall, fully enclosed and safely fenced. Has a playground with equipment and a grassed area. Toilet and kitchenette with microwave, zip, crockery and cutlery (no oven). Two heat pumps, tables and chairs (more can be put into the hall if needed). Across the road from a large reserve. Plenty of onsite car parking. Note there is a no-alcohol policy.
Clean-up fees/expectations: It is expected the hirer will clean up after themselves and leave as found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 180 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch
More info here.
Sumner Surf Life-Saving Club
Cost to hire: $115 per hour
Capacity: 100 pax
Hire time limit: 10am – 12am
Facilities available: Fridge, kitchen, tables (16 and chairs (80) sofa and bar leaners
Clean-up fees/expectations: A $175 cleaning fee is charged, and all rubbish is to be removed and floors swept.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 301 Main Road, Sumner, Christchurch
More info here.
Risingholme Community Centre
Cost to hire: $32 per hour for use of the theatre/hall or half-day rate $110; daily Rate $220. A deposit and/or bond of $400 may be required.
Capacity: 200 pax
Hire time limit: Upon enquiry
Facilities available: Trestle tables, chairs, kitchen, oven with hob and extractor fan, pie warmer, French doors open out onto the park.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Must be left clean, tidy and fit for purpose with all rubbish removed.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa, Christchurch
More info here.
Mt Pleasant Community Centre
Cost to hire: $55 per hour
Capacity: Up to 120 pax
Hire time limit: No limit
Facilities available: Kitchen, playground outside of the centre
Clean-up fees/expectations: None
Are bouncy castles allowed? Small bouncy castles are allowed.
Address: 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch
More info here.
Christchurch Council-run venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch:
Christchurch Council-run venues do not allow the hire of bouncy castles, so if you’re keen to book one for your birthday party, ensure you choose a venue that does allow this. Prices quoted are for 2024 and may be subject to change.
Harvard Community Lounge
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 150 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am and midnight
Facilities available: 80 chairs, 15 trestle tables, microwave oven, two fridges (one in the kitchen and one behind the bar area), standard oven, dishwasher
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee, to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose is up to $189 for cost recovery.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: Wigram Village Green Corsair Drive, Wigram, Christchurch
More info here.
Hei Hei Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 250 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am – 11pm
Facilities available: Chairs, tables, kitchen with oven, fridge and some cleaning equipment
Clean-up fees/expectations: The cleaning fee to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose is up to $189 for cost recovery.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 12 Wycola Avenue, Hei Hei, Christchurch
More info here.
Fendalton Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: Recreation hall – 200 pax; auditorium – 100 pax; seminar room – 30 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 7am – 11pm
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, stage, 2 standard ovens, sink and benchtop
Clean-up fees/expectations: The cleaning charge, to ensure the facility has been left for purpose is up to $189.00 for cost recovery.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 170 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch
More info here.
Rārākau: Riccarton Centre
Cost to hire: Kahikitea (Hall) – $90 per hour; Kowhai (Activity Room) – $40 per hour
Capacity: Kahikitea (Hall) – 120; Kowhai (Activity Room) – 20
Hire time limit: Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday, 8am to midnight
Facilities available: Kahikitea (Hall) -15 trestle tables, 80 chairs; Kowhai (Activity Room) – 4 tables, 20 chairs, small kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities. Shared kitchen facility is available with fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Clean-up fees/expectations: A cleanup fee of $140 is required for any Kahikitea Hall bookings
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
More info here.
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Aranui Wainoni Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: Sports hall – 130 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 7am – 11pm
Facilities available: Stage, 100 additional chairs, 15 tables shared throughout the facility
Clean-up fees/expectations: The cleaning charge to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose is up to $189.00 for cost recovery.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 31 Hampshire Street, Aranui, Christchurch
More info here.
Abberley Park Hall
Cost to hire: $40 per hour
Capacity: 60
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am to midnight.
Facilities available: 50 single chairs, 6 trestle tables, 7 children’s chairs, 2 round children’s tables and kitchen with standard oven and sink/benchtop.
Clean-up fees/expectations: There is a $70 fee to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 15 Abberley Crescent, St Albans, Christchurch
More info here.
Te Hapua Halswell Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: Mohao Auditorium – 300 pax; Piharau – 30 pax; Hao – 150 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am to midnight.
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, AV equipment, vacuum cleaner, kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, hot water.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hao Lounge – $125; Mohoao Auditorium – $170; Piharau Business Suite, if included as part of Hao Lounge and/or Mohoao Auditorium – $35.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 341 Halswell Road, Christchurch
More info here.
St Martins Community Centre
Cost to hire: $40 per hour
Capacity: 49 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am – 10pm
Facilities available: 4 trestle tables, 35 chairs, kitchenette with sink and benchtop, oven, some crockery
Clean-up fees/expectations: A $189 cleaning charge will be invoiced to the hirer if the venue is not left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 122 Wilsons Road South, St Martins, Christchurch
More info here.
Waimairi Road Community Centre
Cost to hire: $40 per hour
Capacity: Large hall – 70 standing, 50 seated; small hall – 60 standing, 40 seated
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am – 9.30pm
Facilities available: Playground; large hall – 55 chairs; small hall – 40 chairs, 10 tables; kitchen with oven, microwave and sink.
Clean-up fees/expectations: A $189 cleaning fee will be invoiced to the hirer if the venue is not left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 166 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch
More info here.
North New Brighton Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 150 pax
Hire time limit: No time limit, available between 8am – 12am
Facilities available: 150 chairs, 20 tables, kitchen facilities – fridge, oven, dishwasher, microwave, sink
Clean-up fees/expectations: The cleaning fee, to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose is up to $189.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 88 Marine Parade, North New Brighton, Christchurch
More info here.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 160 pax
Hire time limit: Anytime between 9am – 11pm
Facilities available: 130 stackable chairs, 12 tilting tables, AV equipment, kitchen with oven, fridge, dish drawer.
Clean-up fees/expectations: $135 cleaning fee.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 13 Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale, Christchurch
More info here.
For more Christchurch Council venues click here.
Selwyn Council-run venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch:
Inflatable devices, like bouncy castles, may be accepted, however, this requires compliance with WorkSafe regulations and will be confirmed by the Selwyn Council venues team when the booking is processed. Prices quoted are for 2024 and may be subject to change.
Broadfield Community Centre
Cost to hire: $29.05 per hour
Capacity: 60 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, domestic oven, jug, pie warmer, small fridge
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 562 Robinsons Road, Rolleston
More info here.
Rolleston Community Centre
Cost to hire: Lounge – $73.40 per hour; Community Room – $44.40 per hour
Capacity: Lounge – 100 pax; Community Room – 50 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Kitchen and changing rooms
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
More info here.
Killinchy Hall
Cost to hire: $38.70 per hour
Capacity: 75 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Kitchen, playground.
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 658 Leeston Dunsandel Road
More info here.
Ladbrooks Community Hall
Cost to hire: Main Hall – $48.40 per hour; Supper Room – $19.40 per hour
Capacity: Main Hall – 230 pax; Supper Room – 60 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Kitchen, built-in stage.
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 13 Barnes Road, Halswell, Tai Tapu
More info here.
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre
Cost to hire: Meeting Room 3 – $29.10 per hour ; Watson Oakly -$44.30 per hour; Combined use of both – $48.40
Capacity: Meeting Room 3 – 20 pax; Watson Oakley – 60 pax; Combined use of both – 80 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Kitchen, changing rooms.
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 1163 West Coast Road, West Melton
More info here.
Darfield Community and Recreation Centre
Cost to hire: Lounge – $38.70; Supper Room – $19.40; Combined use of both – $48.40
Capacity: Lounge – 60 pax; Supper Room – 40 pax; Combined use of both -100 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 92 North Terrace, Darfield
More info here.
Weedons Community Pavillion
Cost to hire: $48.40 per hour
Capacity: 80 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of 4 hours
Facilities available: Trestle tables, chairs, kitchen facilities with dishwasher, fridge and glassware
Clean-up fees/expectations: All hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may be quoted at the time of booking.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 685 Maddisons Road, Weedons, Selwyn
More info here.
For more Selwyn Council venues click here.
North Canterbury: Waimakariri Council-run venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch:
Bouncy castles may be accepted at Waimakariri Council-run venues, depending on the size of the venue in question, with the exception of West Eyreton Hall. These will be considered upon booking. Prices quoted are for 2024 and may be subject to change.
West Eyreton Hall
Cost to hire: $200 (+ $500 bond and a $50 non-refundable booking fee for children’s parties)
Capacity: 250 pax
Hire time limit: Parties must vacate the premises by 11.30am the day after
Facilities available: 10 large and 8 small tables, 108 chairs, catering kitchen, microwave, oven, steriliser, pie warmer, fridge, freezer, some plates and glasses
Clean-up fees/expectations: All rubbish removed and left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 2 Earlys Road, West Eyreton
More info here.
Woodend Community Centre
Cost to hire: Sports Hall – $17 per hour
Capacity: 200 pax
Hire time limit: N/A
Facilities available: Shared kitchen facilities are available, toilets and changing rooms.
Clean-up fees/expectations: All rubbish removed and left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 6 School Road, Woodend
More info here.
Waikuku Beach Hall
Cost to hire: $15 per hour
Capacity: 187 pax
Hire time limit:
Facilities available: Kitchenette, 3 tables, 50 chairs, playground
Clean-up fees/expectations: All rubbish to be removed and space left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes.
Address: 1 Bridge Street, Waikuku Beach
More info here.
Loburn Domain Pavilion
Cost to hire: $15 per hour
Capacity: 171 pax
Hire time limit: N/A
Facilities available: Kitchen, small fridge, tables, chairs, playground
Clean-up fees/expectations: All rubbish to be removed and space left fit for purpose.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 154 Loburn-Whiterock Road, Loburn
More info here.
For more Waimakiriri Council venues click here.
Playcentre venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch:
Most centres are only available to hire out to Playcentre members attending that specific location, however there are a few that can hire out to the public.
Harewood Playcente
Cost to hire: $60 for a half day or $100 for a full day. $60 bond
Capacity: 80 pax
Hire time limit: Half-day is either 9-12.30pm or 1-4.30pm and full-day hire is between 9-4.30pm
Facilities available: Full kitchen, trestle tables, kids tables and chairs, adult chairs, baby change, two heat pumps, playground, sandpit and access to the sandpit toys. Note that there is NO access to the indoor Playcentre toys and resources.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Either a $30 fee for a cleaner, or you can clean yourselves, instructions and equipment provided. The cleaning involves 3 toilets + basins, kitchen and oven/stove, floor swept and mopped in bathroom, kitchen and hall.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes, inside.
Address: 719 Harewood Road, Harewood, Christchurch
More info here.
Prebbleton Playcentre
Cost to hire: $120 for exclusive use of the centre between 8am-5pm
Capacity: Fire safety license for up to 35 people inside at once. There can be more attendees if they are on the enclosed deck and or outside.
Hire time limit: The centre is limited to one hire per weekend day when the centre is not otherwise being used. Hirers can use the centre from as early as 8am. The centre should be cleaned and vacated by 5pm.
Facilities available: Stove, Oven, small fridge, full kitchen. Adult toilet, two children’s toilets. Two heat pumps. Outdoor play equipment, garden setting. Various toys, a family corner with dress-ups, play kitchen. Small tables/chairs for 25 children. Fully gated and child-safe spaces. Plenty of parking, however, this is shared at times with sports events. Plastic plates/cups. Sandpit. Situated next to a public pump track. Enclosed deck for wet weather. Shade sails in the summer months. NOT to be used; any consumables such as kitchen supplies and art supplies.
Clean-up fees/expectations: There is a cleaning protocol set by the Playcentre’s National office that must be met. Hirers must clean up after themselves using the equipment and products supplied. Remove rubbish into the outside bins.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No bouncy castles are allowed on Playcentre grounds, however, messy entertainment is welcome.
Note: Venue hire enquiries are to be approved by Playcentre Aotearoa, those interested in hiring Prebbleton Playcentre should email their interest at least one month in advance to [email protected]
Address: 73 Toswill Road, Prebbleton
More info here.
Woolston Playcentre
Cost to hire: Half day (4 hours) hire fee $140 + $30 sanitation fee + $200 bond – returned to you upon completion of hire and centre being left clean and tidy. Full day (9am – 5pm) hire fee: $200 + $30 sanitation fee +$200 bond – returned to you upon completion of hire and centre being left clean and tidy
Capacity: 50 pax, including adults and children
Hire time limit: Available from 9-5pm
Facilities available: Hire includes use of the Playcentre building and covered veranda, all toys indoors, the kitchen (which includes an oven, microwave, and a hot water zip), adult and children’s toilets, tables and chairs, children’s cups and plates, outdoor area including sandpit, play river, swings, fort and outdoor toys.
Clean-up fees/expectations: You must clean and tidy the centre, leaving it as you found it. This needs to be done within the hire period. Cleaning products are supplied.
Are bouncy castles allowed? TBD (ask upon booking)
Address: 29 Portman Street, Woolston, Christchurch
More info here.
St Albans Playcentre
Cost to hire: $75 hire fee + $100 bond + $25 cleaning fee
Capacity: 50 pax, including adults and children
Hire time limit: Maximum hire time is 5 hours
Facilities available: Fully equipped kitchen, plenty of toys. The outdoor area includes climbing equipment, slides, swings, a playhouse and a sandpit. There are also 8 parking spaces for cars.
Clean-up fees/expectations: $25 cleaning fee, and to put things back as much as possible.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No. Note that there are no nuts or balloons allowed on the premises either.
Address: 96 Philpotts Road, Mairehau, Christchurch
More info here.
Belfast Playcentre
Cost to hire: $100, $20 non-refundable bond (for one-off hires)
Capacity: 50 pax
Hire time limit: 6 Hour Hire between 10am to 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays
Facilities available: Outside – Sandpit and Toys, Bikes and bike track, swings and a slide, Veranda with see-through Café curtains, in summer there are shade sails. Inside – Kitchen, Toilets, Children’s tables and chairs and play areas with some toys.
Clean-up fees/expectations: $20 cleaning fee. Hirers will need to make sure any items used are clean and put away and that they take their rubbish away.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No.
Address: 710 Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch
More info here.
Clarkville Playcentre
Cost to hire: $100 for the full day
Capacity: 50 pax, including adults and children
Hire time limit: Full day
Facilities available: Kitchen facilities, full use of the outdoor area, including cars and scooters in the garage. The hirer also has access to all indoor toys, apart from collage and paint items.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The centre is to be left clean and fit for purpose, and cleaning equipment is provided.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes, outside.
Address: 9 Heywards Road, Clarkville
More info here.
Lyttleton Street Playcentre
Cost to hire: $150 for 5 hours or $200 for the whole day.
Capacity: The capacity of the premises is 70 people. The equipment is suitable for kids 0-6 years.
Hire time limit: A 5-hour limit is requested, including cleaning and preparation time. Otherwise, the centre offers whole day hire. The hire is available upon request, especially during the Christmas and summer holidays when the centre is closed.
Facilities available: Indoor and outdoor space. Indoor: kids tables and chairs, toys, kids’ toilet, adult toilet, kitchen with oven and microwave, little fridge, coffee maker and boiler. Outside: climbing frame, slack line, swings, slide, sandpit, mud kitchen, bike track, ride-ons.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning is required. A cleaning checklist and cleaning equipment is provided.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Bouncy castles are not prohibited as there is limited outdoor space.
Address: 81 Lyttelton Street, Christchurch
More info can be requested by emailing [email protected]
Plunket is unfortunately no longer able to hire out their rooms for parties.
To the best of our knowledge, all information is accurate at the time of publishing. Always be sure to check with the venue itself for the most up-to-date information and pricing.
Featured image courtesy of Unsplash, all other images are credited to respective councils and venues.
