Children’s parties
Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
Inflata Nation Manchester
Trafford ParkThis indoor inflatable playground is an excellent way to tire out hyperactive kids on a rainy day and for that...
Trafford Watersports Centre
SaleTrafford Watersports Centre is the organisation that runs most of the lake-based and land-based activities you'll see happening at Sale...
The Northern
DidsburyOne of the oldest tennis clubs in the world, The Northern is the original home of tennis in Manchester. It...
Sea Life Manchester
Trafford ParkSea Life Manchester is the city's only aquarium. It isn’t enormous – for something bigger you’d have to travel to...
Oxygen
Media CityOxygen is the 13th UK park from the runaway active play juggernaut. Inside it’s brightly-coloured with trampolines and crawl-throughs almost...
Zip World Manchester
PrestwichIf you're looking for a fun way to get outside and get active, try Zip World Manchester at Heaton Park....
Thornbridge Estate
BakewellType 'Rubber ducks Derbyshire' into Google and your first result is this place - handy if, like us, you keep...
Salford Watersports Centre
Salford QuaysSituated at Dock 8, Salford Quays, Salford Watersports Centre aims to make its activities accessible to everyone who wants to...
Archie’s Atomic
Trafford ParkArchie’s Atomic is a neon pink roller rink from the local burger and shake supremos. With a giant glitterball and...
Head Over Heels Chorlton
ChorltonHead Over Heels Chorlton is yet another of those giant soft play areas - but it is one of the...
Kickair
Green QuarterKickair, an “indoor freestyle park” behind Victoria Station, is the kind of place that fills kids (and big kids) with...
Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester
Trafford ParkLegoland Discovery Centre is Manchester’s ultimate Lego playground. If your children like building and creating with those brightly coloured blocks,...
Cockfields Farm Park
OldhamCockfields Farm Park, in the countryside between Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne, is a young child’s idea of the perfect day out.
Ingleton Swimming Pool
IngletonIngleton Swimming Pool is a good option for a summer dip if you prioritise comfort over invigorating wild swimming sessions....
Planet Ice
AltrinchamYou may know this venue best as Altrincham Ice Dome but it’s now run by Planet Ice and offers relaxed...
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
Trafford ParkKing Pins Trafford Palazzo markets itself as ‘the crown jewels of bowling’, but to be honest, they’re selling themselves short....
Walton Hall & Gardens
WarringtonHead to Walton Hall & Gardens for landscaped grounds, woodland walks, a grand house, and a whole host of fun...
Franco Manca
Manchester City CentreFranco Manca started out as pioneers of sourdough Neapolitan pizza and natural Italian wine purveyors in Brixton Market in 1986....
Hyde Leisure Pool
HydeIf you're looking for a pool with a waterslide in Manchester, you've got two options: Grand Central in Stockport and...
The Snow Centre
Trafford ParkWith 180m of downhill skiing and snowboarding, Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. And though you can’t...
Calypso Cove Waterpark
BarnsleyIt's a bit of a drive if you're travelling from Manchester but it's worth it. Calypso Cove Waterpark in Barnsley...
Manchester Academy of Gymnastics
SalfordManchester Academy of Gymnastics offers gymnastics to adults and children, boxing for anyone over ten, and parkour.
Play Factore
Trafford ParkPlay Factore is like a super-sized version of the traditional indoor play centre. It’s enormous; crawling through tunnels, clambering through...
Manchester Aquatics Centre
Oxford RoadManchester Aquatics Centre is open once again, following an 18-month closure for an extensive refurbishment and upgrade. The new centre...
Arcade Club Bury
BuryArcade Club Bury is a gamer’s paradise. Set in a former mill, it is a vast celebration of the beat...
National Cycling Centre
BeswickThe National Cycling Centre is the home of bike brilliance with elite competitors zooming round the velodrome. It was the...
iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving
Trafford ParkIf you like the idea of skydiving but not so much the idea of jumping out of a plane, this...
National Football Museum
Manchester City CentreWhere else but footy-mad Manchester to house the National Museum of the UK’s favourite sport? Explore the history of the...
Chaos Karts
St John'sChaos Karts puts you in the driving seat of an immersive augmented reality experience, bringing real-life karting and gaming together.
Everyman Manchester St John’s
St John'sWith its red velvet seats, waiter service, and ultra stylish bar and cafe, Everyman Manchester St John’s is a far...
Z-arts
HulmeZ-arts is the UK's only arts centre and theatre especially designed for children and families. Sitting at the heart of...
Grand Central
Stockport Town CentreGrand Central is a leisure centre in Stockport. It’s best known for its swimming pool which has two slides but...
Total Ninja
Trafford ParkTotal Ninja is part bouncy-castle on steroids, part warrior training ground. The venue is mainly divided into two parts: an...
Immersive Gamebox Manchester
Manchester City CentrePut down those phones, switch off your screens, and, er, stand in front of another one . . . but...
Dino Falls Adventure Golf
Trafford ParkDino Falls Adventure Golf is the only landmark kids care about in Manchester. You can’t miss the volcano and huge...
DNA VR
Manchester City CentreDNA VR is a virtual reality arcade with three different gameplay options. You can communicate with your friends through the...
Smithills Open Farm
BoltonIf you've ever wondered what you call a baby alpaca, or which is the biggest and most ferocious owl in...
TeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park
Trafford ParkTeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park has 450 metres of adrenaline-fuelled GP circuit and a new fleet of Biz Evo3 adult...
Graystone
SalfordGraystone is Salford’s action-packed home of high-adrenaline sports. Skateboarding is the big deal here. Practise on all sorts of drops,...
The Ice Cream Farm
TattenhallWith more than 50 flavours of Cheshire Farm ice cream, The Ice Cream Farm is officially the biggest ice cream...