Youth Work, Playscheme and Recreation Equipment
Hire and Supply

Suppliers of resources that come in useful for youth groups and playschemes. This page lists suppliers who will sell or hire out equipment. If you are looking for locations where you can 'turn up and go' these can be found on the related activity page.

Play equipment

Parachutes

UK Suppliers:

Sports Warehouse

Sports Warehouse (EDIN) Limited, 24-26 Coburg Street, Edinburgh EH6 6HB
Tel: 0800 783 5011
email: sales@sportswarehouse.co.uk
www.sportswarehouse.co.uk

 

Maudesport

1 Beecham Close, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands WS9 8UZ
Tel: 0844 871 8721
email: sales@maudesport.co.uk
www.maudesport.com

US Suppliers:

Play Parachutes.com

email: service@playparachutes.com
http://www.playparachutes.com/index.html

Suppliers to the US and Canada only (International shipping not available at time of writing [27 Aug, 09])

Tinker Tots

Tel: 714-746-6447, 9 AM - 4 PM(PST)
email: info@tinkertots.com
http://www.tinkertots.com/playparachutes.html

Shipping to United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Military APO addresses

Trampolines

UK Suppliers

Atlantic Trampolines Ltd

Bounce House, Unit 1, London Road Ind Est, Pembroke Dock. Pembrokeshire SA72 4RZ
Tel: 0800 032 5879
email: info@atlantictrampolines.co.uk
URL: http://www.atlantictrampolines.co.uk/

Atlantic Trampolines sell all sizes of trampolines and trampoline packages with free next day UK delivery. They specialise in providing quality, affordable and safe trampolines backed up by excellent customer service. You'll also find frequently asked questions and safety tips on their website about installing and using a trampoline in your garden.

US Suppliers

Jumpsport

2055 South 7th Street, Suite A, San Jose, CA 95112
Tel:(+1) 408-213-2551
email: marketing@jumpsport.com
URL: www.jumpsport.com

Kites / Kite boarding / Power Kiting

Trowbridge Active Leisure

4 Duke Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8EA
Tel: 0870 0423 765
email: nathan@kites-kites-kites.co.uk
URL: www.kitedynamics.co.uk

Staff are windpower sport fanatics and happy to advise and offering kiting equipment to suit all wind-powered sports, at all skill levels. Landboards & Mountainbaords, Kite Buggies, Kite Accessories, Safety Gear such as Body Armour & Helmets, Kids Kites, Beach Toys & almost anything else you can think of to do with Active Leisure.

Non powered bikes, scooters, push bikes, balance bikes

Kiddi Moto Ride Ons

Unit 18 Lodge Hill Business Park, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1EY
Tel: +44 (0)1749 871175
email: info@kiddimoto.co.uk
URL:www.kiddimoto.co.uk

Fantastic range of high quality wooden ride on balance bikes built by a family business based in rural Somerset, UK. Great first bikes for young children.

Powered & Motor Sports - Karting / Go-Karts / Mini Vehicles / Quad Biking / Rally Driving...

Tiggers

Tel: 07759 373 989

Pacer Cub Karts for private hire or corporate events

Kids Go Kart

16 Stamford Ave, Springfield, Milton Keynes MK6 3JY
Tel: 078 11511 451
URL: www.kidsgokart.co.uk

Fully electric GoKarts, ideal for ages 4 to 10 years. Can be hired for birthday parties, events, school fetes, carnivals, etc. Supply to Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Party Karts

Sunningdale, Pye Lane, Crendell, Hampshire. SP6 3EB
Tel: 01725 517189
Email: enquiries@partykarts.co.uk
URL: www.partykarts.co.uk

A refreshing alternative forms of entertainment. Hire a complete package of 4 electric go-karts contained within a protective inflatable ring, for children aged between 4 - 9 years to experience the excitement and freedom of driving for themselves!

Wacky Wheelers

11, Woodlands Road, Sonning Common, Nr. Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9TD
Tel: 01491 818609
Email: info@wackywheelers.com
URL:http://www.wackywheelers.com

Twice as fun as go karts – the wacky wheelers jeep parties are a guaranteed way to ensure your child’s celebration is a success, not to mention the talk of the playground for months to come. We bring our five two seater battery powered Peg Perego Gaucho Jeeps, along with our special track to your venue for maximum safe fun. We can accommodate up to 30  four to nine year olds, in a challenging driving party culminating in… the driving test!!! Visit our site now to find out more.

KMX Karts

URL: www.kmxkarts.co.uk 

Makers and sellers, rather than Kart hire. The KMX 'K' Class won the Award for Best New Product at the International Cycle Show 2003. Part go-kart, part BMX-style Trike, the KMX Kart is a functional, stylish and great for activity and education. There's a spin off for those with special needs and its attracting a lot of attention from city councils, youth and educational projects.

Theatre and Stage Lighting and Sound

Project 3 Audio Visual

Tel: 07814 099250
Email: project3.p@ukonline.co.uk
URL: http://www.project3.p.ukonline.co.uk

Sound and Lighting for Churches, Schools, Youth Events, and Bands. From simple inexpensive lighting requiring only 13amp sockets to more elaborate sets. Fresnel and Profile Spots, sound equipment, black drapes and rigging are also available. Help available for set up and operation.