Questions you’ve always wanted to ask (aka FAQs)

We do 5 sizes of party so we are sure to offer one that fits closely with your requirement. In general we recommend a ratio of between 3 or 4 kids to 1 Jeep, with 3 being more time on the Jeeps per child than 4.

If you want to keep the party small and intimate – then the choice is easy – go for the small party. Up to 16 kids we recommend the 4 Jeep Small party. Whilst there is nothing stopping you from booking more Jeeps to give them more time on the Jeeps, there comes a point where children’s attention drops if they have too much of a good thing, so more (jeeps) is not always better.

If you are in the low 20s then there’s no need for anything bigger than the Standard size party – but if you are in the mid 20s it may be worth considering the large 6 Jeep party.

High 20s to low 30s, add an optional extra Jeep to a Large party to make 7 Jeeps.

Mid 30s, an 8 Jeep Supersize (but you will need the extra space for the track).

It all boils down to budget and SPACE available, and whether you have extra activities such as a bouncy castle (select with care). The thing to consider is that during the party we have a progression of 4 driving exercises to get through plus the photo and finale at the end (where else would it be?), so with each ‘go’ taking 3 mins plus changeover time means the more children, the less likelihood that they will all get a chance to drive all the different tasks. That’s not to say they won’t all get lots of goes in the jeeps, but it is a question of mathematics!

If you get the right number of jeeps to the number of children then they won’t be waiting long. We reckon a ratio of 4 children to one Jeep is about right, Let’s say you have a Small party – with 4 Jeeps, 16 kids. 8 will be on the track, 4 will just have come off, and 4 will be waiting on the chairs ready to come on. If you want to be sure that every child has a turn of each driving game then the ratio should be 3:1 (but we suggest 4:1 as not every child will want to do all activities).
We also bring a mini table football table that the kids can play while they are waiting – and we often have as many as 6 kids getting involved in that. Whilst you could add a third party bouncy castle, we’re not that keen as it detracts from the finely honed routine of the party – but if there are 30 or more kids it can start to make sense.

We concentrate on making the entertainment the best it can be, and if you’ve ever tasted the boss’s sandwiches you’ll realise why we want to keep it that way! So really the answer is no – Wacky Wheelers don’t provide food. Sorry!

Our Jeeps are far from ‘off the shelf’. We have completely customised them so that they many are now 24v and have computerised controllers inside that enable us to change such things as top speed, rate of acceleration, braking efficiency, maximum current (good for slopes and bumps) – all by pre-programming them with our laptop. We also have a dial under the bonnet so we can alter the speed by miniscule amounts – to suit the drivers ability level – meaning the younger drivers would go a bit slower than the older ones, so its exciting whatever the age! Our jeeps also are fitted with remote controls, so we are also able to stop a jeep from wherever we are standing – and also change the speed! Being able to be so precise with the speed is something no-one else offers – and makes such a difference to the parties.

The seats in the cars are adjustable so will slide forward to fit the younger drivers, and back for the older ones. However, sometimes that just isn’t enough – its rare, but does happen – even though we sometimes get an adult in! Usually the child in question that is too big is a teenager – so in those instances its not possible to have a passenger on board – its just one up!

Yes of course! The more the merrier! However, we do have some recommendations to make the party run smoother:

Younger Children at Wacky Wheelers Parties

Q: Can younger children join in the party?
A: Absolutely! Younger children are welcome as passengers — they can ride along and enjoy the fun, but they won’t be driving the jeeps themselves.

Q: Why can’t younger children drive?
A: For safety and smooth running of the party. Very young children often don’t yet have the coordination to steer safely at the same time as operating the accelerator, and when the track is busy, one struggling driver can disrupt the flow for everyone.

Q: How do you keep things fair and orderly?
A: We run the party with the same number of chairs as jeeps. After each “go,” drivers leave the track and new passengers take their turn. This keeps the queue fair and ensures everyone gets a ride. Often, younger children can’t yet grasp the concept of queuing, so will jump onto the track before they are supposed to ahead of the kids that have been waiting patiently. Try extracting a younger child that has firmly planted themselves in a Jeep and you’ll understand that it’s no mean task!

Q: What should parents of younger children know?
A: Please help us by keeping younger ones in the passenger role and guiding them to wait their turn. Sometimes little ones are too excited to queue properly, and parents stepping in to “fast‑track” them can cause confusion.

Q: What happens if a younger child tries to drive anyway?
A: If we spot that a child isn’t able to manage the jeep safely, we’ll kindly ask that they remain a passenger. This avoids crashes, delays, and keeps the fun flowing for everyone.

Passengers still get all the giggles, bumps, and thrills of the ride — just without the stress of steering! Think of it as the VIP seat where you can enjoy the adventure hands‑free. 🎉🚙

We request that all those ineligible to drive be given a sticker or something else to easily identify them to our staff.

Our party programme is designed to fit into 90 minutes – but sometimes, if there’s more children than its possible to get through in the 90 minutes, its worth considering adding 30 minutes on to give 2 hours solid driving time. A caveat though – don’t choose this as an upgrade for a normal sized party – only consider it if you are pushing the boundaries (ie 30 kids for a 5 jeep party) as normally 90 mins is ample…

Our normal party times are 10.30 in the morning, and 2.30 in the afternoon. In general that gives us enough time after our morning party to get to our afternoon party. Of course, we may have to adjust things a little if the distance between the two are such that we need more time. But suffice to say, if you want a party that starts earlier than 10.30 or later then 2.30 it’s pretty much a given that we can accommodate it.

However, if you want a morning party to start later than 10.30am, or an afternoon party to start earlier than 2.30pm then all is not lost – we have options! But first – something to consider, particularly for those booking an afternoon party: the more time we have to get to your party, the more likely it will start on time. We’ll be honest and say our record in this department is exceptional : we have been late for perhaps 3 parties in 18 years, once due to a breakdown and twice due to a standstill on the M25 – and even then we managed to get all parties going!

So what are your options?
1: If you are hard and fast on a party time that would mean it wouldn’t be possible to hold a second party that day, then we reserve the right to make a surcharge equal to the value of 50% of your party (excluding extras like medals, bunting, travel time etc).
2: if you wanted a time not far off our normal time, say 11am instead of 10,30, we would do a shorter party so that we could leave at the normal time, but to compensate we would add an extra jeep. So if you booked a 5 Jeep party, we’d provide a 6th Jeep and cut the time, but charge for a 5 Jeep.

One last note about times. We recommend you think about lunch, and the time kids normally eat, which in general is at about 12. If you start a party at 10.30, they would eat at 12! Bingo! But push the party back and you end up with hungry kids during the driving session. Years ago we didn’t specify a start time, and very often had to stop the driving early by request of the parents so the kids could eat.

Yes of course! We would charge the same as a 90 minute party though – but in compensation add an extra jeep (foc) so that you get more children on the track at any one time than you would have, so that it works out that they have a similar driving time to than they would have in a longer party. We may also cut out some of the finale items too. We do recommend that everyone is there early though – to make sure we start on time!

We do 5 sizes of party so we are sure to offer one that fits closely with your requirement. In general we recommend a ratio of between 3 or 4 kids to 1 Jeep, with 3 being more time on the Jeeps per child than 4.

If you want to keep the party small and intimate – then the choice is easy – go for the small party. Up to 16 kids we recommend the 4 Jeep Small party. Whilst there is nothing stopping you from booking more Jeeps to give them more time on the Jeeps, there comes a point where children’s attention drops if they have too much of a good thing, so more (jeeps) is not always better.

If you are in the low 20s then there’s no need for anything bigger than the Standard size party – but if you are in the mid 20s it may be worth considering the large 6 Jeep party.

High 20s to low 30s, add an optional extra Jeep to a Large party to make 7 Jeeps.

Mid 30s, an 8 Jeep Supersize (but you will need the extra space for the track).

It all boils down to budget and SPACE available, and whether you have extra activities such as a bouncy castle (select with care). The thing to consider is that during the party we have a progression of 4 driving exercises to get through plus the photo and finale at the end (where else would it be?), so with each ‘go’ taking 3 mins plus changeover time means the more children, the less likelihood that they will all get a chance to drive all the different tasks. That’s not to say they won’t all get lots of goes in the jeeps, but it is a question of mathematics!

Our Jeeps are far from ‘off the shelf’. We have completely customised them so that they many are now 24v and have computerised controllers inside that enable us to change such things as top speed, rate of acceleration, braking efficiency, maximum current (good for slopes and bumps) – all by pre-programming them with our laptop. We also have a dial under the bonnet so we can alter the speed by miniscule amounts – to suit the drivers ability level – meaning the younger drivers would go a bit slower than the older ones, so its exciting whatever the age! Our jeeps also are fitted with remote controls, so we are also able to stop a jeep from wherever we are standing – and also change the speed! Being able to be so precise with the speed is something no-one else offers – and makes such a difference to the parties.

Our party programme is designed to fit into 90 minutes – but sometimes, if there’s more children than its possible to get through in the 90 minutes, its worth considering adding 30 minutes on to give 2 hours solid driving time. A caveat though – don’t choose this as an upgrade for a normal sized party – only consider it if you are pushing the boundaries (ie 30 kids for a 5 jeep party) as normally 90 mins is ample…