November – early January
Christmas Globe
The original. A festive winter scene complete with snowman, a 5ft Christmas tree, faux presents and eco vegetable-starch artificial snow that swirls like the real thing.
❄ 6 areas covered
Giant snow globe hire across the East Midlands
For retail events in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, or a Christmas programme elsewhere in the East Midlands, GlobeHire supplies a walk-in globe with delivery, installation and an operating crew.
Ideal for Christmas events, light switch-ons, shopping centres, corporate and public events, universities, private events and brand activations.
Tell us your venue or postcode and event date and we'll check availability.
- Nationwide service
- Supplied across the UK and throughout this region
- £10 million
- Public liability insurance
- RAMS supplied
- Site-specific risk assessment & method statement
- Crewed operation
- Operating crew across your opening hours, up to six hours a day
Choose your globe
Every globe in the range can be delivered, installed and crewed across East Midlands.
March – April
Easter Globe
A grass floor, a 5ft golden bunny, pastel eggs and 35,000 cherry-blossom petals swirling overhead. The spring centrepiece that gives your Easter trail its anchor moment.
Late September – early November
Halloween Globe
A haunted-house backdrop, carved pumpkins underfoot and orange-and-black confetti swirling in the air. The October half-term magnet for venues and seasonal trails.
June – August
Summer Globe
Tropical beach backdrop, soft sand, palm shade and colourful paper flowers in the air. A holiday-mood photo moment for school holidays and summer late-night events.
All year
Golden Ball Globe
Drop guests into 5,000 colourful balls and challenge them to find the single golden ball against the clock. Pair with retailer prizes to turn footfall into measurable engagement.
All year
Cash Grabber Globe
Guests throw gold-foil tickets, vouchers or printed notes toward powerful internal fans that send them swirling around the participant for a timed 30-second grab. The highest-engagement activation in the range.
Snow globe hire across East Midlands
Covered retail venues, campus events and public Christmas programmes need different access plans. Tell us whether the attraction will sit indoors or outdoors and how the queue will fit alongside your other activities.
A city loading bay and a rural event site can have very different delivery windows. We plan transport, build and collection around each venue; multi-site bookings need an agreed installation and operating schedule.
Counties / areas covered
- Derbyshire
- Leicestershire
- Nottinghamshire
- Lincolnshire
- Northamptonshire
- Rutland
Including towns and cities such as
Derby · Leicester · Nottingham · Lincoln · Northampton · Mansfield · Loughborough · Oakham
Can't see your town?
This isn't a complete list. Send us your venue postcode and we'll confirm availability.
Check my postcode / get a quoteHow snow globe hire works
Tell us where and when
Your event date, venue or postcode, approximate timings and which globe you'd like — or 'not sure'.
We check availability & logistics
We confirm the globe, availability, travel, access and venue requirements, then send your quote.
Delivery & installation
Allow around two to three hours for delivery, installation, dressing and testing, before opening or outside trading hours where needed.
Your event
Our operating crew run the attraction across your opening hours, up to six hours a day, managing guests at around 16–20 groups an hour.
Pack down
The globe is dismantled and removed after the event, on a de-rig schedule agreed with you.
- Install time
- 2–3 hours (venue/access dependent)
- Footprint
- 5.5 m × 5.5 m, 4 m clear height; separate queue space
- Power
- 2 × 13 A sockets (1.8 kVA)
Is a snow globe right for my event?
Christmas events & light switch-ons
A walk-in photo moment that gives families a reason to queue, stay and share — run by our crew so your team can focus on the wider event.
Shopping centres
Installs can be scheduled outside trading hours, with paperwork built around loading-bay and access-window rules.
Corporate events
Staff parties, client evenings and seasonal receptions — a branded globe gives guests a memorable shared photo.
Council & public events
Site-specific RAMS and £10 million public liability cover are supplied for formal approval processes.
Universities & schools
A crewed, fully documented attraction that suits institutional sign-off, with the compliance pack available early.
Private events
Larger private celebrations with suitable space and access — we'll check the venue details when quoting.
Brand activations
The globe and surround can carry client artwork and campaign messaging for sampling and social content.
Planning questions
Do you cover Derby, Leicester and Nottingham from the same crew?
Crew and transport are coordinated around the booked venues and timings. A multi-site plan may use the same crew where the schedule allows; this is checked when quoting.
Can the globe be installed outside trading hours in East Midlands shopping centres?
Installation can be planned before opening or outside trading hours, subject to agreed access. The method statement reflects the venue's loading-bay and access-window rules.
Do you cover the wider East Midlands beyond the three cities?
Yes — towns across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire are covered under the same regional service. Send your venue postcode with your dates and availability will be confirmed.
How much space and power does the globe need?
Allow a footprint of 5.5 m × 5.5 m with 4 m clear height plus separate queue space, level access for delivery, and two standard 13 A sockets (1.8 kVA). We'll check access details for your venue when quoting.
Do you provide event staff?
Yes. The hire includes an operating crew across your opening hours, up to six hours a day. The crew manage the queue and guests, and the globe handles around 16–20 groups an hour.
How long does installation take?
Allow around two to three hours for installation, dressing and testing, depending on venue access. Installs can be scheduled before opening or outside trading hours to suit the venue, and de-rig is booked to your schedule.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
The globe can be used indoors or outdoors, but as an inflatable attraction it only operates when conditions are safe. Our crew take wind readings on site before opening and throughout, and the attraction does not operate above 24 mph. For outdoor bookings we strongly recommend planning an indoor or sheltered alternative — see our bad weather policy for full details.
Do you provide insurance and RAMS documentation?
Yes. A site-specific risk assessment and method statement is supplied for every booking, together with evidence of our £10 million public liability cover, ready for venue or organiser approval.
Can you work with councils, shopping centres and corporate venues?
Yes. The crewed, fully documented format suits organisations with formal approval processes, and the compliance pack can be issued early for review.
How far ahead should Christmas events book?
Peak December weekends are usually the first dates to go, so enquire as early as you can. Weekday and early-November dates are easier to secure and often allow a longer run.
What information do you need to quote?
Your event date(s), venue or postcode, approximate opening times, whether the site is indoors or outdoors, and which globe you're interested in (or 'not sure'). We aim to send a quote within 48 hours.
How much does it cost?
Globe hire starts from £1,395 plus VAT, including the operating crew for up to six hours a day. Travel distance, run length and any add-ons are reflected in your quote.
More detail: bad weather & outdoor bookings · safety documents (RAMS) · specs & pricing · case studies
Check availability in East Midlands
Tell us your event date and venue or postcode. We'll check the globe, crew and logistics and aim to send a quote within 48 hours.
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 043 6185.