Corporate Event Entertainment - Why Inflatables Aren't Just for Children's Parties

Mention bouncy castles and inflatable hire and most people immediately think of children's birthday parties.

But that's only a small part of what modern inflatable and event entertainment can offer.

Corporate family days, staff celebrations, team-building events, company anniversaries, charity fundraisers, open days and Christmas parties can all benefit from entertainment that gets people talking, laughing and joining in.

And that entertainment certainly doesn't have to be just for the children.

At Megabounce, there's an enormous choice of inflatables, games and event equipment available for different ages and occasions, making it possible to create anything from a relaxed company family day to a large-scale event packed with activities.

Why Entertainment Matters at a Corporate Event

Companies spend considerable time planning venues, catering, invitations and schedules for events.

But entertainment can sometimes become an afterthought.

That's a mistake.

The right entertainment can completely change the atmosphere of an event.

Rather than employees standing around talking only to the colleagues they already know, interactive activities give people a reason to mix, compete and laugh together.

That can be particularly valuable for companies with several departments, remote workers or employees based at different locations.

Suddenly, the person you've only ever spoken to by email is racing you through an inflatable assault course!

That's a much more memorable introduction.

Corporate Family Days Can Bring Everyone Together

One of the most popular styles of company event is the family fun day.

Rather than inviting employees alone, businesses invite partners and children too.

This can create a much more relaxed atmosphere and gives companies an opportunity to thank not only their employees but also the families supporting them.

The challenge is providing entertainment for such a wide range of ages.

A five-year-old and a 45-year-old probably won't want to do exactly the same thing!

That's why variety matters.

Start With Entertainment for the Children

For younger guests, traditional favourites remain difficult to beat.

Depending on the event and available space, you might consider:

• Bouncy castles
• Bounce & Slide combinations
• Soft play
• Inflatable slides
• Garden games
• Diddi cars and ride-on equipment
• Football inflatables
• Other interactive games

Giving children plenty to do can also make the event much more enjoyable for parents.

Rather than repeatedly hearing "I'm bored", adults can relax, socialise and enjoy the event while the children are occupied.

Now Give the Adults Something to Do!

This is where corporate events can become particularly entertaining.

There are plenty of activities capable of bringing out people's competitive side.

And sometimes it only takes one brave person to have a go before everyone else wants to join in.

Imagine challenging your manager to an inflatable competition.

Or putting two departments against each other.

Sales versus Accounts.

Office versus Warehouse.

Management versus Everyone Else!

Friendly competition can provide hours of entertainment.

Assault Courses Are Made for Friendly Competition

Inflatable assault courses are fantastic for corporate events because they're naturally competitive.

Participants race through obstacles, climb, crawl and make their way towards the finish.

You could run individual races or organise a complete company tournament.

Create teams from different departments and award points throughout the day.

A simple inflatable attraction suddenly becomes part of a larger team challenge.

Megabounce offers a variety of assault courses and fun runs, including some substantial inflatables suitable for larger events.

For companies wanting something more exciting than traditional party games, they're certainly worth considering.

Bring Out the Rodeo Bull

Few things attract spectators quite like watching a colleague attempt to stay on a rodeo bull!

It's entertainment for the person riding and everyone standing around watching.

The competitive element is obvious:

Who can stay on longest?

Keep a leaderboard throughout the event and suddenly everyone wants to beat the current record.

You could even create separate competitions for departments or teams.

And there's always the possibility that the managing director decides to have a go - which is usually when everyone reaches for their phones!

Gladiator-Style Challenges

Head-to-head activities can also work brilliantly for corporate entertainment.

Gladiator-style inflatable games give colleagues the chance to challenge one another in a fun environment.

These activities can be particularly useful when you're trying to encourage participation rather than simply providing something people watch.

You don't necessarily need everyone to be exceptionally athletic either.

The laughter is often more important than who actually wins.

Football Inflatables for Sporting Competition

Football remains one of the country's most popular sports, so football-themed inflatable games can be another great option.

These can work particularly well for businesses where employees already have a bit of sporting rivalry.

You could run competitions throughout the day and finish with prizes for the winners.

For larger company events, several different competitive attractions can be combined into your own miniature corporate tournament.

Garden Games Offer Something More Relaxed

Not everyone wants to throw themselves around an inflatable assault course.

And that's perfectly fine.

Garden games provide a more relaxed alternative.

They can encourage people to stop, have a go and chat with colleagues while taking part.

They're also useful for filling spaces around a venue without dominating the entire event.

A mixture of high-energy attractions and slower-paced games means people can participate at whatever level they're comfortable with.

Create Your Own Corporate Challenge

If you really want to get employees involved, why not turn several attractions into one big competition?

Split everyone into teams.

Each team completes several challenges throughout the event and earns points depending on performance.

For example:

Challenge 1: Assault course race

Challenge 2: Rodeo bull

Challenge 3: Football challenge

Challenge 4: Garden game

Challenge 5: Inflatable head-to-head competition

Add the scores together and announce the winning team at the end of the event.

You could even have medals, trophies or a deliberately ridiculous prize!

It gives the whole event a theme and encourages colleagues to support one another.

Corporate Events Don't Have to Be About Team Building

Of course, not every company event needs a serious objective behind it.

Sometimes it's perfectly acceptable to organise something simply because it's fun.

Perhaps your company has reached an important anniversary.

Maybe you've had an exceptionally successful year.

You might be launching a new product, opening new premises or simply wanting to thank employees for their hard work.

A company celebration can be exactly that - a celebration.

Good food, entertainment and an opportunity for everyone to relax can go a long way.

Charity Fundraisers

Businesses increasingly organise events in support of charities and local organisations.

Inflatables and games can help turn a corporate fundraiser into a family event capable of attracting a much wider audience.

Rather than employees simply making donations, invite their families and potentially the wider community.

You could combine entertainment with:

• Raffles
• Sponsored challenges
• Food stalls
• Competitions
• Auctions
• Games
• Donations
• Local business stalls

Creating a genuinely enjoyable event can encourage people to stay longer and potentially raise more money for the chosen cause.

Company Open Days

If your business is opening its doors to customers or the local community, entertainment can help create a much friendlier atmosphere.

An open day doesn't need to feel like a sales presentation.

Family entertainment gives visitors another reason to attend and can increase the amount of time they spend at the event.

This can work particularly well for businesses celebrating an anniversary, opening new premises or launching a new facility.

Holiday Parks and Larger Venues

Megabounce's range isn't restricted to one-off private parties.

Larger venues, holiday parks and organisations can also benefit from event entertainment.

Where you're expecting substantial visitor numbers, the key is having enough activities to distribute people across the site.

A mixture of inflatables, games and other attractions can help reduce queues and ensure visitors always have something else to explore.

Don't Forget Food and Drink

Entertainment might keep people at your event, but food and drink can help keep them happy!

For longer corporate events, catering is an important consideration.

Megabounce's website includes Food, Drink and Bar Hire amongst its extensive range of event services.

Depending on the type of occasion you're organising, you may want refreshments available throughout the day or a dedicated food area where families can sit together.

Food areas can also provide a natural break between more energetic activities.

Marquees and Event Equipment

A successful corporate event often needs much more than entertainment alone.

Depending on the venue, you may also need covered spaces and supporting equipment.

Megabounce's hire categories include marquees and event equipment, alongside its large entertainment range.

This can be particularly useful when planning an outdoor event where you want designated areas for food, seating, activities or shelter.

What About Christmas Parties?

Corporate entertainment doesn't stop when summer finishes.

Autumn is actually an excellent time to begin planning company Christmas celebrations.

While the traditional Christmas meal still has its place, many businesses now want something more interactive.

Indoor games and suitable entertainment can help create a Christmas event that feels less formal and encourages employees to mix.

For companies where employees are bringing their children, providing children's entertainment can transform a standard staff party into a complete family Christmas event.

And with Christmas dates naturally concentrated into a relatively short period, planning early is sensible.

Choosing the Right Venue

Your entertainment options will partly depend on your venue.

Outdoor company events can potentially accommodate much larger attractions, while indoor events require careful consideration of available floor space and ceiling height.

Before booking, establish:

• Approximate number of guests
• Age range
• Available space
• Indoor or outdoor location
• Event duration
• Venue access
• Type of entertainment required

Having this information ready makes it much easier to decide which equipment could work best.

Corporate Event Hire Across the Region

Based near Ross-on-Wye, Megabounce provides event entertainment across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.

This includes locations such as:

Ross-on-Wye, Hereford, Ledbury, Leominster, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Newent, Coleford, Cinderford, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Chepstow and Malvern.

So businesses across the region can explore a huge selection of entertainment for everything from smaller staff celebrations to large company family days.

Make Your Next Company Event Memorable

Corporate events don't have to mean name badges, awkward conversations and everyone disappearing home as soon as possible.

Give people something to do and the atmosphere can change completely.

Let colleagues compete.

Let families play together.

Let the boss try the rodeo bull!

From assault courses, giant slides and rodeo bulls to football inflatables, garden games, bouncy castles, soft play, marquees and event equipment, Megabounce offers plenty of ways to create an event suitable for employees and their families.

Whether you're organising a corporate family day, charity fundraiser, staff reward event, company anniversary, open day or Christmas celebration, the goal is ultimately the same:

Create an event people actually enjoy and remember.

Start exploring the possibilities today.