A celebration at Tumbles Playhouse
Williamstown · Melbourne's Inner West

The whole place just for you.

Enjoy exclusive after-hours hire of Tumbles for birthdays, family celebrations and special events — with the freedom to bring your own catering, decorate your way, and make the space your own.

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Your space, your celebration

More than just aparty room.

Hire the entire venue and create a celebration that’s uniquely yours.You bring the ideas, we provide the space.

The whole venueto yourself

Enjoy exclusive use of the play centre and café seating area for your own private celebration.

Bring your owncatering

Organise your own food and drinks, with the freedom to create a menu that suits your guests.

Style the spaceyour way

Bring your own balloons, decorations and styling to create the celebration you have in mind.

Time to celebratetogether

Enjoy four hours of private hire, including setup and pack-up, with time to celebrate and make lasting memories.

Venue hire only.

Catering, decorations and event styling are organised by the hirer.

Private Hire

Hire Feefrom $945

Enjoy four hours of exclusive venue hire, giving you plenty of time to set up, celebrate and pack up.

4 hours total

Includes setup and pack-up time.

5:30pm – 9:30pm

Standard hire time (4 hours).

$80

Per additional 30 minutes.

Exclusive use

The play centre and café seating area are yours.

Guest pricing & inclusions

80 guestsIncluded in the $945 hire fee
$5 extraPer additional guest, up to 120 counted guests

Guests older than four months are counted for pricing and capacity. Infants aged four months or younger are not charged or counted toward the 120-guest maximum.

General venue cleaning included

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Your space, your celebration

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Important Details

Everything you need to know to help plan your private celebration.

The Venue

Exclusive use of the play centre and café seating area for your private celebration.

Guest Capacity

Up to 120 counted guests. The $945 standard hire fee covers up to 80 guests.

Catering

Organise your own food and drinks to suit your celebration.

Decorations & Styling

Bring your own balloons, decorations and styling to make the space your own.

Team Assistance

A Tumbles team member remains on site to assist with venue-related questions and facilities.

Sound System

Play your own music through our sound system using Bluetooth or USB.

Photo Slideshow

Display your own photo slideshow on our screen using a USB stick.

Alcohol

Beer and wine are permitted in the café seating area only. Spirits and other hard alcohol are not allowed.

More Information

Here are the practical details to help you plan.

Venue hire only

Private Hire includes the play centre and café seating area. Catering, decorations, event styling, setup and pack-up are organised by the hirer. Party rooms are not included for use as party rooms.

Food & drinks in the café only. Socks required in all playground areas.

These rules apply to every guest. Please make sure your guests are aware of them before the function.

Hire Times & Access

What are the standard hire times?

Our standard Private Hire is four hours in total, including setup and pack-up.

Setup5:30pm–6:00pm
Function6:00pm–9:00pm
Pack-up9:00pm–9:30pm

Entry before 5:30pm is not permitted. The stated times are exact. Setup and pack-up must be completed within the agreed hire period, and the venue must be vacated by the agreed finishing time.

Any additional hire time must be arranged with Tumbles in advance, is subject to availability and is charged at $80 per 30 minutes. Additional time is not included in the standard hire fee.

Guest Capacity & Pricing

How many guests can attend?

The standard hire fee of $945 covers up to 80 guests. Additional guests are charged at $5 per person, up to a maximum of 120 counted guests.

Guests older than four months are counted for pricing and capacity purposes. Infants aged four months or younger are not charged and are not counted toward the 120-guest maximum.

Food, Drinks & Playground Safety

Where can food and drinks be consumed?

For safety and hygiene reasons, food and drinks are permitted in the café seating area only. Food and drinks are strictly not allowed in carpeted areas or any playground areas.

The hirer is responsible for informing their guests and ensuring that food and drinks remain in the café area throughout the function.

Are socks required in the playground?

Yes. All children and adults must wear socks when entering or using the playground areas. Shoes and bare feet are strictly not permitted.

The hirer is responsible for ensuring that all guests are aware of and follow this requirement.

Supervised Facilities & Equipment

Can we use the kitchen facilities?

The kitchen is not available for general customer or caterer use.

Fridges and microwaves may be used under the supervision of a Tumbles team member. Use of the Tumbles oven may be available by prior arrangement for an additional $50.

Small food warmers may be used without an additional equipment charge, provided they are approved by Tumbles. Other equipment must be discussed and approved in advance. Additional charges may apply depending on the type, size and requirements of the equipment.

What equipment is not permitted?

Chocolate fountains, fairy floss machines, popcorn makers, customer-supplied ovens, gas stoves and gas heating or cooking appliances are not permitted due to safety, hygiene and cleaning requirements.

Any other proposed electrical, heating or catering equipment must be approved by Tumbles in advance. Please discuss your requirements with our team before the function.

Team Assistance, Music & Slideshow

Will a Tumbles team member be available?

Yes. A Tumbles team member will remain on site throughout the function to assist with venue-related questions, the appropriate use of facilities, and opening and closing the venue.

Private Hire is not a hosted party package. The hirer is responsible for organising and managing their own catering, decorations, setup and pack-up.

Can we play our own music?

Yes. You are welcome to use our sound system to play your own music through Bluetooth or USB.

Can we display a photo slideshow?

Yes. Our display screen can be used to show a photo slideshow from a USB stick. Please let our team know in advance if you would like to use this facility.

Venue & Furniture

What is included in the venue hire?

Private Hire includes exclusive use of the play centre, play equipment and café seating area for your private celebration. Party rooms are not included for use as party rooms.

The café tables and chairs are available for your use. If additional furniture is required, you may move tables and chairs from the party rooms into the café area. The hirer is responsible for moving this furniture and returning it to the party rooms during pack-up.

Catering & Food

Can we bring our own catering?

Yes. Private Hire is self-catered, so you are welcome to organise your own food and drinks. Tumbles does not provide food or drinks as part of the private-hire fee.

The hirer must provide all required catering supplies, including cookware, platters, serving equipment, tableware, utensils, cutlery, garbage bags, wrapping materials and other items needed for the function.

You are welcome to arrange your own caterer. Caterers must bring their own equipment and supplies and are responsible for cleaning the areas they use.

Can caterers wash their equipment at Tumbles?

No. Catering equipment and supplies must not be washed or cleaned at the venue. This includes food warmers, cookware, trays, plates, serving dishes, containers, utensils and similar items.

Caterers must pack up and remove all their equipment and supplies, and clean them at their own facilities. They must also clean any food preparation or catering areas they have used before leaving.

Decorations & Styling

Can we decorate the venue?

Yes. You are welcome to bring your own balloons, backdrops, decorations and event styling. The hirer is responsible for organising, installing and removing all decorations.

Blu Tack may be used on suitable wall surfaces. Sticky tape, adhesive hooks, nails, screws and other fixing methods are not permitted on walls or venue surfaces.

Decorations must not be attached to or hung from fans, air-conditioning units, blinds, blind chains, lighting, electrical equipment or other venue fixtures and equipment. Please ask our team before attaching anything to the venue.

Confetti, piñatas and glitter are not permitted. This includes confetti or glitter inside balloons, as well as glitter used in table decorations, backdrops or other styling.

All decorations, fixing materials and belongings must be removed during pack-up. General venue cleaning is included in the hire fee; the hirer is responsible for packing up, not performing the centre's general cleaning.

Pack-Up, Waste & Cleaning

What are we responsible for during pack-up?

The hirer is responsible for packing up their celebration within the agreed hire period. This includes removing decorations and personal belongings, clearing tables, packing away catering supplies and placing rubbish into garbage bags.

Any remaining liquids must be emptied into the containers provided by Tumbles. Liquids must not be placed in garbage bags. Cardboard boxes must be flattened, and all waste must be packed and ready for removal or collection.

Is cleaning included in the hire fee?

Yes. General cleaning of the centre is included in the hire fee. Our team will take care of wiping tables, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning toilets and sanitising the centre after your function.

The hirer is not required to carry out these general cleaning tasks. However, the hirer must complete their own pack-up, and caterers must clean the areas they have used and remove their equipment.

What happens to our rubbish?

You may take all your packed waste with you at the end of the function at no additional charge.

If you would prefer to leave the waste at Tumbles for collection, a $50 waste collection fee applies. Rubbish must be placed in garbage bags, liquids emptied into the containers provided, and cardboard boxes flattened before collection.

Alcohol & Other Arrangements

Can we bring alcohol?

Beer and wine are permitted in the café seating area only. Spirits and other hard alcohol are not allowed.

Please discuss your requirements with our team before the function and ensure alcohol is consumed responsibly and in accordance with the venue's conditions.

Can we arrange additional time or special requirements?

Any additional hire time, special setup requirements or equipment must be discussed with Tumbles in advance. Additional charges may apply where relevant.

For more information or to discuss your celebration, please call our team or send an enquiry through our online form.

CREATE | CELEBRATE | MAKE MEMORIES

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Celebrations worth remembering.

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HERE TO HELP

Frequently asked questions.

A few helpful answers before you enquire about your private celebration.

How do I book a private function?

Private Hire is arranged by enquiry rather than direct online booking. Complete our online enquiry form and our Events team will contact you to discuss availability and your requirements.

Once your date and arrangements are confirmed, our team will explain how to pay the deposit and secure your booking. A confirmation email will be sent after your deposit has been received and your booking is secured. Please check your spam or junk folder if it does not appear in your inbox.

We recommend enquiring at least six weeks in advance to give you the best chance of securing your preferred date.

Is a deposit payable?

Yes. A $100 deposit is required to secure your Private Hire booking. The deposit can be paid securely online and is non-refundable.

Our Events team will provide the payment details and explain the remaining booking arrangements when confirming your function.

Can I book an earlier time or a daytime function?

Private Hire is available after our regular opening hours. Due to our daytime play sessions and birthday party bookings, we are unable to offer daytime private hire.

The standard hire period is 5:30pm–9:30pm, including setup and pack-up. Entry before 5:30pm is not permitted. Any additional hire time must be arranged in advance, is subject to availability and is charged at $80 per 30 minutes.

What ages are best suited to a celebration at Tumbles?

Tumbles is particularly popular for children's birthday celebrations from their 1st through to their 6th birthday. Our play equipment is suitable for children from approximately 9 months to 10 years of age, so there is plenty for younger guests to enjoy.

Private Hire is also suitable for family celebrations and other special occasions where guests would like to enjoy the venue together.

Is there parking available?

Yes. Tumbles has free on-site parking, with additional free street parking available along Champion Road and surrounding streets, subject to availability.