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Photo Booth Hire in Colchester
Britain’s oldest recorded town deserves a great party. We bring photo booths to Colchester weddings, birthdays, student events and corporate nights – with travel always included.
✓ No travel charges ✓ Packages from £399 ✓ Unlimited prints
Colchester photo booth hire you can rely on
Colchester bookings have included a product launch at Layer Marney Tower, home to England’s tallest Tudor gatehouse, events for the University of Essex Students’ Union in Wivenhoe and a conference party at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa just over the Suffolk border.
Between the historic town centre, the garrison, the university and the villages around Tiptree, Dedham and Mersea, Colchester has a huge variety of venues. Our booths are built to be carried in anywhere, even upstairs, and need just one plug socket.
Colchester is around 40 minutes from our base, so we are close enough to be flexible on timings and far enough that you will appreciate there is no travel charge.
Events we cover in Colchester
- Weddings at historic and country venues
- Student, university and society events
- Corporate launches, conferences and Christmas parties
- Birthdays, proms and family celebrations
Quick facts: Colchester
- 📍Distance from our baseAround 40 minutes from our base
- 🚐Travel costFree – always included in your quote
- ⏱️Set-upWe arrive 2 hours early; set-up takes about an hour
- 💷PricesFrom £399 for 3 hours (kids midweek £325)
- 🛡️Peace of mind£10m public liability insurance, PAT-tested kit
Packages & prices
Photo booth hire prices in Colchester
Every package includes a uniformed attendant, unlimited prints, a huge prop box, an online gallery and full public liability insurance. Travel is always included.
Most popular
Party package
from £399 Sun–Wed · £425–£449 Fri & Sat
- Up to 3 hours of running time
- Unlimited prints
- Free video messages
- Facebook & Twitter uploads
Weddings
Ultimate wedding package
£499 normally £550
- Up to 3 hours, unlimited double prints
- Personalised guest book with engraved plaque
- Personalised banner on the booth
- Memory stick of every picture
Showstopper
Photo booth + casino
from £699 one or two casino tables
- Photo booth with props & guest book
- Roulette (and blackjack) with croupiers
- Fun money, chips and bubbly for the winner
- Delivery, set-up and collection
Planning a children’s party? Our midweek kids package is £325 for 1.5 hours, including 25 fridge magnets or key rings. See all current deals on our offers page.
Our booths
Which photo booth suits your Colchester venue?
All our booths use a Canon SLR camera, professional dye-sub printer and touch screen, and run from one standard plug socket.
Compact
Photo Booth Pod
Open, free-standing selfie pod – only 3ft × 4ft, great for smaller rooms and lots of guests watching the fun.
Most popular
Party Photo Booth
Our classic oval or square enclosed booth, 2.4m × 1.2m, packed with features.
Groups
Super Photo Booth
Fits up to 10 people and is wheelchair accessible – ideal for big groups and family photos.
Elegant
Chic Photo Booth
A classy enclosed booth that looks right at home at weddings and formal events.
Areas we cover in and around Colchester
We cover the whole City of Colchester district and the villages around it.
ColchesterWivenhoeStanwayLexdenTiptreeWest MerseaMarks TeyDedhamLayer de la HayeRowhedgeGreat HorkesleyWest Bergholt
Nearby areas
Thanks Karl. Great job, it was a pleasure having you and your team on site.
— John Valerkou, Venues & Catering Manager, University of Essex Students’ Union
FAQs
Photo booth hire in Colchester: your questions answered
Do you charge extra to travel to Colchester?
No. Every quote includes travel, delivery, set-up and collection, so the price you see is the price you pay. We are based in Stock, Essex – roughly 40 minutes away.
How much does photo booth hire cost in Colchester?
Our 3-hour packages start at £399 (Sunday to Wednesday) and £425–£449 on Fridays and Saturdays. The ultimate wedding package is £499, photo booth and casino bundles start at £699, and our midweek kids party package is £325. Travel to Colchester is included.
Do you work at university and student events?
Yes – we have worked with the University of Essex Students’ Union. For big student crowds we recommend the Super Booth and unlimited prints, with instant social sharing.
How much space and power does a photo booth need?
Our Photo Booth Pod needs about 3ft × 4ft, the Party Booth 2.4m × 1.2m and the Super Booth 3m × 1.5m (2.1m tall). All of them run from one standard household plug socket. We arrive around two hours before your start time; set-up takes about an hour.
How far ahead should I book?
Saturdays from May to September and the run-up to Christmas book up first, so the earlier the better – many couples book 6–12 months ahead. A £175 deposit secures your date and the balance can be paid on the night or by bank transfer. For midweek and last-minute events, just call – we can often help at short notice.
Book your photo booth in Colchester
Tell us your date and venue and we’ll come back with availability and a quote – travel to Colchester is always included. Or call 07855 792850 / 01277 654236.