24/04/2021
Why book with us ?
Well did you know that by law all tents hired out for sleepovers must be CE /UKCE compliant tested and certificated by the manufacturer ? Maybe you didn’t and that’s ok its our job to know what the Rules are and to ensure our tents meet the safest standards . Our tents are built in the uk using sustainably sourced wood and are built In accordance with the Toy (Safety) Regulations UK 2011, and designed for commercial use they cannot be bought in shops . It is illegal to supply home made tents for children’s sleepovers the responsibility to ensure tents are CE tested lies with the manufacturer if you make a tent frame or covers for others to use this makes you a manufacturer this includes those which have been made by yourself, a relative, or a carpenter, the same rules apply . legal guidance can be found here :https://www.btha.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GA-1-Play-Tents.pdf
As a parent you are entrusting us with the most important people in your lives your children ! and with this comes a lot of responsibility. Promoting safer sleepovers is extremely important.
Even though it looks like we are just popping up tents and decorating them to look cute, the work and legalities behind the scenes is massive.
To ensure our hires are the safest you can find :
All our tents are have following proof of UKCA / CE compliance with sewn in UKCA/CE marked labels and each tent has a certificate of its UKCA / CE Declaration of Conformity from the manufacturer .
Every accessible component of our tents are tested and compliant with the latest BS EN71 part 3 +2019 (chemical migration limits)
The wooden frames are stamped with the manufacturers mark
All lights, cushions and accessories where required are CE tested and labelled
Mattresses confirm to UK standards
All Electricals are pat tested
We hold full liability insurance , DBS checked staff and have stringent quarantine , infection control training and cleaning procedures .
We Hold food Hygiene certificates and are registered with a 5 star hygiene rating .
As a side note, any company offering a “named ” brand is also breaking the law. We are not allowed to produce a tent party that involves copyright names . If you dream it we can theme it and are happy to work with you to create magical moments for your children .