Whether you’re looking to entertain the kids or just a big kid with a desire to bounce around then luckily Greater Manchester boasts a number of trampoline and inflatable parks to enjoy at your leisure. At these spots you can jump and bounce until your heart’s content and unleash any pent up energy you or the little ones may have. Perfect as an indoor activity during half term holidays, weekends and evenings, we’ve rounded up the best trampoline and inflatable parks in and around Manchester where you can leap high in the sky at.
1. Inflata Nation
Inflata Nation is “all about the balls” − their words, not ours − with loads of jaw dropping features and fun activities including the epic double tipping slide, twice the fun but can you hang on? The breathtaking Ballcano and Blue Lagoon ball pit will have you laughing out loud − watch out for the Ball Pit Blasters, unless you can commandeer them yourself! Inflata Nation Manchester offers kids and adults alike unrivalled bouncing fun, and can be enjoyed by just about anyone, of any age, shape and physical ability. The inflatable park also has a variety of classes including Disability Friendly sessions, Grown-Ups only sessions, and Inflata Tots sessions (just for pre-schoolers), plus all arenas contain their own dedicated under 4s area with a slide and ball pool.
📍 Inflata Nation Manchester, Textilose Road, Trafford Park, M17 1WA.
🎟️ Book here.
2. Kickair
One of the closest trampoline parks to Manchester city centre is Kickair, which is perfect for those who love both football and jumping in the air. If you fancy hitting new heights, Kickair has the Airzone which offers access to all the trampolines, total wipeout, basketball and dodgeball, as well as huge inflatable slides and an assault course. However, putting the ‘kick’ in Kickair is a zone dedicated to practising your footy skills where you can take on the Robokeeper or try and score the highest on football darts. As for little ones aged one to five years old, they can go wild in the two-tiered soft play area.
📍Kickair, 61 Great Ducie St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M3 1RR.
🎟️ Book here.
3. Flip Out
If you’re looking for a spot that’ll keep the kids entertained for hours on end then Flip Out has got you covered. It is quite possibly one of the biggest trampoline parks and play centres in the region as the Manchester site boasts a whopping 17 attractions – so it is most definitely all fun and games here! From fliptastic trampolines to Gladiator-style battle beams, go karts to drop slides, a laser maze to a ninja obstacle course, junior stunt zone to slamball, Flip Out is brimming with entertainment. As for Flip Out Rochdale, it sets itself apart from other trampoline parks in Greater Manchester by offering a climbing wall, a bucking bronco, dodgeball arena and a massive soft foam pit to dive into.
📍Flip Out, Corbett Street, Manchester, M11 4TA | D4, Royle Pennine Trading Estate, Unit D2, Lynroyle Way, Rochdale, OL11 3EX.
🎟️ Book here.
4. Oxygen Activeplay
One of the newest trampoline parks on the block is Oxygen Activeplay located in the Greater Manchester area of Salford Quays. Taking over the former site of ‘I’m a Celebrity Jungle Challenge’ in MediaCity, Oxygen Activeplay boasts around 24 trampolines, whilst also featuring a mega-air bag and Oxygen’s signature Excite Tunnel, an illuminated, sensory experience. Families are able to get even more airtime, as Oxygen is also home to a high ropes course, where bouncers over 135cm can navigate across six challenging crossings, while the Sky Rider will give thrill seekers a sky-high feeling as they take flight and soar over the park on a harness. Plus, on the first Friday of every month, Oxygen at MediaCity hosts a Neon Night party, where the lights are turned down low, the music is pumped up and the disco neon lights are on full blast.
📍 Oxygen MediaCity is located at Quayside MediaCity, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AH.
🎟️ Book here.
5. Total Ninja
Families can kick boredom to the curb on weekends and school holidays with some ninja fun at Total Ninja Manchester, the UK’s largest indoor ninja obstacle and air park. Thrill-seekers can take on obstacles, climbing, leaping and swinging their way through over 25 challenges. Ninjas can find their inner calm on Balance Logs, sail through the Sea of Swings and reach new highs on the challenging Warped Wall, with challenges ranging to suit all ages and abilities. However, Total Ninja isn’t just for kids as the space hosts monthly women’s-only wellness sessions which include training, guidance and personal challenges from the team, as well as free bounce time and cool-down space for a coffee and a chat.
📍Total Ninja, Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Stretford, M17 1JT.
🎟️ Book here.
6. AirVault
Located in Westhoughton, near Bolton, AirVault is another perfect spot for the fun yet low-impact exercise of trampolining. The venue boasts a host of interconnected, spring-loaded trampolines, an inflatable zone, air bag, jump tower, obstacle course, slides and ninja wall. Plus, if you’re all out of energy when it comes to jumping, there’s a mezzanine café, an arcade and a covered sports court featuring a football net, three basketball hoops and a Velcro dart board with Velcro footballs.
📍AirVault, Wingates Industrial Estate, 1002 Great Bank Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3XU.
🎟️ Book here.
7. Velocity Trampoline Park
Velocity in the Greater Manchester town of Wigan is said to be one of the largest trampoline parks in Europe, and it’s a great spot for having fun with friends, practising flips, leaps and keeping fit. The jump sessions at Velocity Trampoline Park include access to their giant air bag, where you can practise your somersaults and flips, landing in the comfort of an oversized, air filled cushion. For those with even more gymnastic ability, the venue’s tumble track trampolines give you the chance to showcase your talent. As well as plenty of trampolines, you’ll also find a Clip ‘n’ Climb, soft play and two cafes perfect for refuelling after your bounce session.
📍Velocity Trampoline Park, Caxton Close, Wheatlea Industrial Estate, Wigan, WN3 6XU.
🎟️ Book here.
8. Bounce Central
Boasting over 65 trampolines creating a giant bounce area and fantastic Jurassic Jungle Softplay, Bounce Central has two trampoline parks in Greater Manchester – one in Oldham and one in Swinton. Bounce Central not only hosts open jump sessions where you can come along and bounce til your heart’s content but it also offers fitness classes for kids and grown-ups alike, Twilight Nights with disco lights and party music plus a space to host birthday parties. Plus, it’s great for toddlers as the vibrant colours and soft toys in the bounce zone will keep them active and excited throughout the session.
📍Bounce Central, Alexandra Retail Park, Oldham OL4 1SA | Unit 4, Labtec Street, Swinton, M27 8SE.
🎟️ Book here.