Family venture Open Air Bounce is the huge inflatable park in Over Hulton, Bolton, perfect for keeping the kids entertained during their free time – perfect for the Easter holidays. Packed full of bouncy castles, slides, obstacle and assault courses, the 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.
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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
Current Sen Sessions will take place on the following dates:
- Sunday 13th April – 11am
- Saturday 4th May – 11am
- Sunday 1st June – 2.30pm
- Sunday 15th June – 2.30pm
- Monday 21st July – 11am
- Sunday 10th August – 2.30pm
- Saturday 30th August – 11am
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 Mum and Dad or a quick drink and energy boost for your young bouncers, they’ve got options for everyone.
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.
They say: “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.”
Open Air Bounce is open for 2.5 hour slot bookings, and will be beginning its first run this 5th – 21st April. Open Air Bounce will then open as follows for the rest of the year:
- May 3rd – May 5th
- May 24th – June 1st
- June 14th – June 15th
- June 28th – June 29th
- July 19th – August 31st
You can book a slot on their website, and all that’s left is to have a ball!
📍 Umberton Farm, Over Hulton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1BP.