Looking for kids birthday party venues in Christchurch? Discover community halls, Playcentres and unique spaces perfect for children’s parties across Christchurch and Canterbury.
Planning a children’s birthday party in Christchurch? Hiring a venue can make the day far less stressful, giving kids space to run around and play while parents relax and enjoy the celebration.
Christchurch has a wide range of kids birthday party venues, from affordable community halls and Playcentres to private venues and rural spaces across Canterbury. Many allow decorations, entertainers, messy play setups or even bouncy castles.
If you’re still organising the details, you may also want to explore our guides to birthday party entertainers in Christchurch and soft play hire companies in Christchurch, which can help bring the celebration together.
Last updated March 2026
What to Look for in a Kids Birthday Party Venue
When choosing a birthday party venue in Christchurch, it’s worth considering:
• indoor or outdoor space
• kitchen facilities for food and cake
• seating and tables provided
• parking for guests
• whether entertainers or messy play are allowed
• whether bouncy castles are permitted
Community halls are often the most affordable venues, while private venues and Playcentres may provide extra entertainment options.
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 accommodating up to 150.
Hire time limit: No set limit
Facilities available: Kids games, toilets, mini kitchen, jug, tables, chairs, microwave, fridge, speakers, lighting.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Vacuum, mop up any spills, wipe down surfaces and remove rubbish.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
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 zoo, giant games, children’s table and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Must take away all rubbish and clean the venue or choose a $150 cleaning service.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 82 McDrurys Road, Halswell, Christchurch
More info here.
Welder Events
Cost to hire: Dry hire – $125 per hour
Capacity: 100 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire of 3 hours.
Facilities available: Bathrooms onsite including accessible bathrooms and a baby change table, wooden tables, bench seating, water dispensers and loading zone access.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The renter is responsible for returning the space to its original condition.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 22 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City
More info here.
Community halls to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch
Heathcote Community Centre
Cost to hire: $25 per hour
Capacity: 50–60 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 8am – 11pm.
Facilities available: Chairs, tables, microwave, oven, dishwasher, fridge, crockery and cutlery.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The hirer is responsible for cleaning and leaving the facility as found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 45 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch
More info here.
St Albans Community Centre
Cost to hire: Hall – $80 per hour; Wardle room – $40 per hour
Capacity: Hall – 100 pax; Wardle room – 35 pax
Hire time limit: Any time between 9am – 10pm.
Facilities available: Kitchen with oven, fridge, microwave, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be returned in the condition found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes, in the hall only.
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.
Facilities available: Chairs, tables and kitchen facilities. Fully accessible venue with indoor and outdoor areas.
Clean-up fees/expectations: The hirer must clean the venue after the event.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes outdoors on the lawn.
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.
Facilities available: Multi-use sports courts and activity spaces including tennis, netball, basketball and cricket practice areas.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirer must clean the venue after use.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 100 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton, Christchurch
More info here.
Ferrymead Heritage Park – Heritage Railway Station
Cost to hire: $100 + GST per hour
Capacity: 50 guests
Hire time limit: Minimum of three hours.
Facilities available: Small kitchen available.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee of $150 + GST applies.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch
More info here.
Ferrymead Heritage Park – Friendly Societies Lodge
Cost to hire: $150 + GST per hour
Capacity: Up to 90 guests
Hire time limit: Minimum three hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen available.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee of $150 + GST applies.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch
More info here.
Bromley Community Centre
Cost to hire: $30 per hour during the day
Capacity: 120 pax
Hire time limit: Flexible.
Facilities available: Kitchen, hall, bathrooms, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: All cleaning must be completed by the hirer.
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 – 11pm 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 and sound system, kitchen, coffee and tea facilities and located 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: Flexible.
Facilities available: Kitchen complete with amenities, a multi-use sports hall, sports equipment, bathrooms, outside deck and seating.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Dishes must be washed, rubbish placed in bins and spills cleaned up.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 30 Chadbury Street, Parklands, Christchurch
More info here.
Parklands Baptist Community Church
Cost to hire: $30 per hour + GST or $100 + GST for half day hire.
Capacity: 50 pax
Hire time limit: Flexible.
Facilities available: Standalone hall, fenced outdoor area, playground equipment, grass area, kitchenette with microwave and zip.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirers are expected to clean up and leave the venue 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, chairs, sofa seating and bar leaners.
Clean-up fees/expectations: $175 cleaning fee and rubbish removed.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Yes
Address: 301 Main Road, Sumner, Christchurch
More info here.
Risingholme Community Centre
Cost to hire: $32 per hour for the theatre or hall. Half day $110. Full day $220.
Capacity: 200 pax
Hire time limit: Upon enquiry.
Facilities available: Trestle tables, chairs, kitchen with oven and hob, pie warmer and doors opening onto the park.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be left clean and tidy.
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: 120 pax
Hire time limit: Flexible.
Facilities available: Kitchen facilities and playground nearby.
Clean-up fees/expectations: None.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Small bouncy castles 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 venues generally do not allow bouncy castles. Prices may change and should always be confirmed when booking.
Harvard Community Lounge
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 150 pax
Hire time limit: 8am – midnight.
Facilities available: Chairs, tables, kitchen facilities including oven, microwave and fridge.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee up to $189.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: Wigram Village Green, Corsair Drive, Christchurch
More info here.
Hei Hei Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 250 pax
Hire time limit: 8am – 11pm.
Facilities available: Tables, chairs and kitchen with oven and fridge.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee up to $189.
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: 7am – 11pm.
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, stage and kitchen facilities.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee up to $189.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: 170 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch
More info here.
Rārākau: Riccarton Centre
Cost to hire: Hall $90 per hour, Activity Room $40 per hour.
Capacity: Hall 120 pax, Activity Room 20 pax.
Hire time limit: Sunday – Thursday 8am – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 8am – midnight.
Facilities available: Tables, chairs and shared kitchen.
Clean-up fees/expectations: $140 cleaning fee for hall bookings.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
More info here.
Aranui Wainoni Community Centre
Cost to hire: $90 per hour
Capacity: 130 pax
Facilities available: Stage, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee up to $189.
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 pax
Facilities available: Chairs, tables and kitchen with oven.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Cleaning fee $70.
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: Auditorium 300 pax, Lounge 150 pax.
Facilities available: AV equipment, kitchen, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees: $35–$170 depending on room.
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
Facilities available: Tables, chairs and kitchenette.
Clean-up fees: Up to $189 if not left clean.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: 122 Wilsons Road South, Christchurch
More info here.
Waimairi Road Community Centre
Cost to hire: $40 per hour
Capacity: 50 seated
Facilities available: Playground and kitchen.
Clean-up fees: Up to $189 if not left clean.
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
Facilities available: Kitchen, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees: 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
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, AV equipment and kitchen.
Clean-up fees: $135.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: 13 Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale, Christchurch
More info here.
Selwyn Council-run venues to hire for children’s birthdays in Christchurch
Inflatable devices such as bouncy castles may be allowed at Selwyn venues, however this must meet WorkSafe safety regulations and will be confirmed when the booking is processed.
Prices quoted may change and should always be confirmed with the venue.
Broadfield Community Centre
Cost to hire: $29.05 per hour
Capacity: 60 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of four hours.
Facilities available: Tables, chairs, domestic oven, jug, pie warmer and small fridge.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirers are expected to leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may apply.
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 four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen and changing rooms.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirers must leave the space as found. Additional commercial cleaning fees may apply.
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 four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen and playground.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirers must leave the venue as found.
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 four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen and built-in stage.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be left as found.
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 Oakley $44.30 per hour, combined rooms $48.40.
Capacity: Meeting Room 20 pax, Watson Oakley 60 pax, combined rooms 80 pax.
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen and changing rooms.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Hirers must leave the venue as found.
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 per hour, Supper Room $19.40 per hour, combined $48.40.
Capacity: Lounge 60 pax, Supper Room 40 pax, combined 100 pax.
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be left as found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 92 North Terrace, Darfield
More info here.
Weedons Community Pavilion
Cost to hire: $48.40 per hour
Capacity: 80 pax
Hire time limit: Minimum hire time of four hours.
Facilities available: Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, glassware, tables and chairs.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be left as found.
Are bouncy castles allowed? To be discussed upon booking.
Address: 685 Maddisons Road, Weedons
More info here.
North Canterbury / Waimakariri venues to hire for children’s birthdays
West Eyreton Hall
Cost to hire: $200 plus $500 bond and $50 booking fee.
Capacity: 250 pax
Hire time limit: Venue must be vacated by 11:30am the following day.
Facilities available: Kitchen, tables, chairs, catering equipment.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Rubbish removed and venue left clean.
Are bouncy castles allowed? No
Address: 2 Earlys Road, West Eyreton
More info here.
Woodend Community Centre
Cost to hire: $17 per hour
Capacity: 200 pax
Facilities available: Shared kitchen, toilets and changing rooms.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Venue must be left clean.
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
Facilities available: Kitchenette, tables, chairs and nearby playground.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Remove rubbish and leave venue clean.
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
Facilities available: Kitchen, fridge, tables, chairs and playground.
Clean-up fees/expectations: Remove rubbish and leave venue clean.
Are bouncy castles allowed? Discuss 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
Some Playcentres hire their spaces for birthday parties when they are not being used for sessions. These venues are particularly great for younger children as they already include play equipment, sandpits and outdoor areas.
Harewood Playcentre
Cost to hire: $60 half day or $100 full day.
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 indoors.
Address: 719 Harewood Road, Harewood
More info here.
Prebbleton Playcentre
Cost to hire: $120 for exclusive use between 8am and 5pm
Capacity: 35 indoors.
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)
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.
Lyttelton 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]
FAQs: Kids birthday party venues in Christchurch
Where can I hire a venue for a kids birthday party in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a wide range of venues available including community halls, Playcentres, private venues and council-run spaces.
What are the cheapest birthday party venues in Christchurch?
Many community halls start from around $25–$40 per hour, making them one of the most affordable birthday party venue options.
Are bouncy castles allowed at Christchurch venues?
Some private venues and community halls allow bouncy castles, but Christchurch City Council venues generally do not.
Do Playcentres hire out their venues for birthday parties?
Some Playcentres allow venue hire for birthday parties depending on availability and approval from the centre.
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.
