If you’re looking for an alternative to your kids bouncing off the walls at home during the school holidays, then this huge inflatable park is the place. Family venture Open Air Bounce is located in Over Hulton, Bolton and is back for the Easter holidays, and it should keep the kids entertained during their free time.
Open Air Bounce was founded by local Leighton Mills, who, alongside his dad Darren, wife Sarah and step-mum Paula, wanted to make use of the 68 acres of land at Umberton Farm and help the local community in some way.
The founders said, “We’re aware that most families are on a budget at the moment, and a trip to Open Air Bounce is a treat. That’s why you’re in control of spending and your ticket price includes all the inflatables plus your parking – the only extra costs are any fairground rides, food and drink.”
What to expect at Open Air Bounce in Bolton
Packed full of bouncy castles, slides, obstacle and assault courses, the Bolton park has 15 different inflatables, aiming to provide kids of all ages with lots of opportunities to play, bounce and burn off some energy. The park is open to all ages but provides the option of a separate area for under-fours, and welcomes adults to join in on the fun alongside their kids. They’ve even created a beach, complete with sand, deckchairs, buckets and spades for those warmer days when you don’t feel like slogging to the nearest coast.
Open Air Bounce has also added some fairground rides to the fun. Attractions such as roundabouts and a carousel, as well as fairground-style lights and music, bring thrills and excitement to your day, and it’s all designed for young bouncers to enjoy in a safe outdoor environment.
Open Air Bounce Sen Sessions
Open Air Bounce also offers ‘Sen Sessions‘, making the facilities SEND inclusive and giving others a greater understanding of children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). These sessions offer:
- Reduced Numbers
- Quieter music
- Visuals
- Disabled toilet
- Sensory bags inc ear defenders (£5 holding charge)
- Pairing stickers
- Now and then boards
- Timers available
- All staff have access to Basic Send Training
- Communications Lanyards
- Ramp access to Sand pit
Sen Sessions dates
- Saturday 4th April – 11am
- Thursday 16th April – 2.30pm
- Saturday 2nd May – 11am
- Saturday 13th June – 11am
- Tuesday 21st July – 2.30pm
- Saturday 22nd August – 11am
Is there food and drink available?
The company also works with local catering companies and suppliers to make sure that there’s a good range of food and drink available before, during and after your bouncing play session. Whether it’s a relaxed coffee and breakfast roll for parents or a quick drink and energy boost for your young bouncers, they’ve got options for everyone.
What happens if it rains?
Obviously, outdoor inflatables are not safe for young bouncers to use during wet weather conditions. So if the weather’s not going to be good, your session at Open Air Bounce will be cancelled with as much notice as possible. We will send you a message and a QR code to enable you to rebook for a different time.
Open Air Bounce opening dates and times
Open Air Bounce is open for 2.5 hour slot bookings, and will be beginning its first run from April 3 to April 19.
Open Air Bounce will be open as follows for 2026:
- Friday 3rd – Sunday 19th April
- Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th May
- Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st May
- Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th June
- Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th June
- Saturday 18th July – Sunday 31st August
Two sessions take place per day during the school holidays.
Session 1: 11am – 1.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm – 5pm
How much does it cost to visit Open Air Bounce in Bolton, and how to book
Admission prices below for a 2.5-hour session.
- Under 12 months – FREE
- Toddler bounce (ages 1 – 3 years) – £9.95
- Child bounce (ages 4+) – £12.95
- Adult bounce – £12.95
- Adult non-bounce – £2.50
- Unlimited ride wristband* (these can be purchased on the day from the ticket office, these cannot be pre-paid for online) – £9.95
Rides are not included in the bounce wristbands; these are additional tokens or an ‘unlimited ride wrist band’ can be purchased on the day of your visit from the ticket office.
You can book a slot on their website.
📍 Umberton Farm, Over Hulton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1BP.