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11:00AM - 6:30PM
April till August Bounsea operates eight 30 minutes sessions that start on the hour from 11am. Open on all weekends, Public and school holidays and any sunny days during term time between, weather dependent.
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Are you ready to Bounsea! The giant bouncy castle is here to make you jump with joy and happiness. The 500 square meters structure is a fun, safe and interactive play for children and adults of all ages. It includes a baby zone, slides, a climbing wall, a challenge track and many fun and colourful features. Get ready for lots of laughter and a serious workout.
Once your bouncing session comes to an end you can cool down in the Splash Park, where you can try Walk-on-Water balls or take the fun adventure into other exciting spots such as boating on The Magical unicorn Lake.
Booking is essential!
Please note Bounsea operates weather dependant so plan accordingly.
Tickets
Bounsea
- Includes entrance to a 30 min Bounsea session
- You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
- Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
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SEND Splash
Splash Park session exclusive to parents with SEND children (Special Educational Needs & Disability)
Splash Park
- Includes entrance to a 90 min splash park session
- You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
- Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
The Magical Unicorn Lake – 20 Min
- Includes 20 min unicorn boat ride
- You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
- Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
The Magical Unicorn Lake – 40 Min
- Includes 40 min unicorn boat ride
- You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
- Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
Plan your visit
Here is all that you need to know to make your family day out easy and enjoyable.
Bounsea
We run eight 30 minute sessions that start on the hour from 11am. Open on all weekends, public and school holidays and any sunny days during term time between April and the end of August, weather dependent.
Each session lasts 30 minutes.
Anyone aged 1 to 100 is welcome! But to keep everyone safe we’ve split each session into different age groups.
Toddler Sessions - 11am, 4pm are exclusively for parents/carers with children aged 5 and under (ages 1-5). All kids 5 and under have to be accompanied.
Junior Sessions - 12pm are for kids aged 8 and under (ages 1-8). Their parents/carers can join them too. All kids 5 and under have to be accompanied. Please note - this session is designed specifically for smaller children and is usually less boisterous than those sessions involving older
kids.
Teens Sessions 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm are for children aged 15 and under (ages 1-15). Their parents/carers can join them too. All kids 5 and under have to be accompanied. Please note this session can sometimes be too boisterous for smaller children and we recommend they attend our
Junior or Toddler sessions.
Adults Sessions 6pm, are open to anyone aged 16 and over.
Only adults age 18+ are able to purchase ticket and have to sign and online waiver on behalf of all participants.
Please aim to arrive around 15 minutes before your session start time. We’ll quickly check your tickets so please have these printed or ready to show on your mobile phone.
Please follow staff requests and instructions
Children age 5 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
Must wear socks
To avoid friction burns please wear long trousers and cover your elbows
No jewellery or face paint
No food or drink
No spectacles
No smoking and No alcohol
No drugs (prescription or otherwise)
No one with history of back or neck pain and/or injury
Pets are not allowed
INSIDE BOUNSEA
Follow staff instructions at all times
Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
No stunts or flips
No climbing or hanging onto walls
Obstacle Track, climbing tower and slide has a height restriction of 1.2m
SLIDE
Maximum 4 people on top of the slide
SLIDE ALWAYS FEET FIRST WITH ARMS ACROSS YOUR CHEST, LAYING ON YOUR BACK
SLIDE ONE AT THE TIME
Ensure no one is at the bottom of the slide before you slide
CLIMBING TOWER
One person per wall
Do not stand under the wall if a person is climbing
CHALLENGE TRACK
Ensure you are physically fit
Take your time on your first round
Please report any First Aid incidents to staff immediately
Bouncing and having this much fun in the outdoors will require some energy. So we suggest you dress in something to keep cool. However to protect from friction burns while using slides, it’s best to wear long pants and slide with your arms across your chest There are ‘no shoes’ and ‘no bare feet’ allowed. We have awesome branded socks available for purchase at £3 each or you can bring socks of your own. There will be a covered inflatable ‘shoe zone’ to leave shoes before you enter. Comfort is key!
Everyone that enters Bounsea has to purchase a ticket. This help us to monitor the numbers and maintain the site
Bounsea is an outdoor castle open mostly during the summer months. Therefore, on sunny days the castle can get hot, we advise all participants to dress appropriately including socks, stay hydrated and apply sunscreen.
Pictures and videos are not allowed however you are permitted to take discreet photos of your children and family only.
Whilst we do allow those who are pregnant to take part, you do so at your own risk. Be mindful that the surface of any inflatables can be unpredictable, and you may lose your footing at points.
Public toilets are located behind the parks cafe.
First Aid
Directions & Location
Bounsea is situated inside Barking Park, Barking, Essex. Entrance thru the gates adjacent to the playground.
The following transport lines have routes that pass near Barking Park:
Bus – 5, EL1, EL2; Train – Barking station on C2C, Overground and Underground – Barking station on District line. Train station is 10 minutes walking distance from splash park.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SPECIFIC POSTAL ADDRESS for Bounsea itself as it is positioned in the middle of Barking park, access next to the playground.
There are parking spaces on the nearby streets and two car parks inside Barking Park:
FREE car park is accessed via South Park Drive, entrance between allotments and bus stop. Use postcode IG11 8FF, Ilford, UK for directions.
PAID car park accessed via Long Bridge Road thru the main Barking Park gates. Use postcode IG11 8TA, which is the building right next to the park’s main entrance gates.
Once your splashing session comes to an end, you can take the fun adventure into other parts of Barking Park, including exciting spots such as boating on The Magical Unicorn Lake and Bounsea.
Other facilities of the park include a cafe, playground, skatepark and tennis courts. Beautiful gardens are also there to explore.
Tickets
A limited number of general tickets are available onsite. To guarantee entry please book online.
All purchased tickets are non-refundable, however they can be rescheduled up to 2 hours before the session/event start time. It is the visitor’s responsibility o monitor the weather and decide if the conditions are suitable for their children.
You can still enter during your session however you will not be able to stay in once your session has finished. If there is availability in the next session, and only at the discretion of the manager on duty, you may decide to relax in the park and come back for the next session.
If the weather forecast suggests rain, please reschedule your visit for alternative date/time. You can do so 2 hours prior to start time of your session. We are still bouncing if there is a drizzle but will be closed if heavier rain is present.
If your session has been canceled you will be notified as soon as possible and advised to reschedule it via Manage My Booking button on home page.
Events & Collaborations
Yes, we would be very happy for you to bring the guests to celebrate in Bounsea. To proceed, simply purchase all the required tickets online. If you want to have an exclusive use of Bounsea for 30 min this can be arranged, depending on availability. Minimum charge £150. Max number of users is 40.
For special events and requests please email at [email protected]
Yes absolutely. Minimum charge for 30 min is £150. We consider each case on an individual basis. For special events and requests please email at [email protected]
We love to hear from all `bouncing` influencers, Youtubers and bloggers. If you are happy to create some content and share with your followers (minimum 5000 ganged followers) we would love to hear from you. If you would like to be considered please email us at [email protected]
including your name, direct links to account/channel, follower count on your biggest account, short description of you and your family.
All media and publicity enquiries please email Monika at [email protected]
Yes absolutely. We consider each case on an individual basis. For special events and requests please email at [email protected]
Lost & Found
Although we are not responsible for any theft/loss, so far no such incidents have been noted. Lost and found items are kept in an onsite office. Uncollected low value items such as towels, clothes,
and small toys are donated to local charities at the end of the summer season.
Other
If you still have any question please do not hesitate to contact us via email on [email protected]
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