45 venues found — showing 25–45
Oasis Soft Play
- Hours not available
“Nice place, but the floor isn’t soft !”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Bizzy Bouncers
- Hours not available
“The kids love it and always look forward to being there and having fun.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Adventure Forest Play Centre
- Hours not available
“It is genuinely the cleanest soft play centre that we have ever been too.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Antz in your Pantz
- Hours not available
“The soft play itself is clean and there’s plenty of fun for everyone!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Funtastic Childrens Play Centre
- Hours not available
“Lovely clean fun play area staff very friendly good choices of food x.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Jump Heaven LTD
- Hours not available
“My 9 year old had a fantastic time using all areas she could do.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Let Loose - Soft Play And Cafe
- Hours not available
“Great area for toddlers with climbing circuit, slides and ball pit.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
North City Family and Fitness Centre
- Hours not available
“Plenty of parent and support groups for parents available.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Wacky Warehouse Mottram Wood
- Hours not available
“Small but well equipped and managed soft play centre.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Play! Oldham
- Hours not available
“Clean with reasonable price.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Jungle Mayhem
- Hours not available
“Amazing softplay for all ages, and the football court is a bonus.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Jungle J's Play and Party Centre
- Hours not available
“Amazing soft play area and very affordable.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre
- Hours not available
“Nice softplay , nice friendly staff, good cafe, plenty of (free) parking.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
The Funhouse
- Hours not available
“The soft play areas are really big, both for older.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Play Factore
- Hours not available
“Toddler soft play was really enjoyable and very clean.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Round The Twist Tameside
- Hours not available
“Surprisingly spacious soft play area, with loads for bigger.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Fuzzy ED's funhouse
- Hours not available
“Great softplay , clean and reasonably priced.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Barlow Croft Wacky Warehouse
- Hours not available
“Cheap and cheerful soft play for children and friendly for adults.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Planet Play Ltd
- Hours not available
“The play area looked clean, safe, and viewable from seating area.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
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About Soft Play in Manchester
Manchester is one of the UK's most family-dense cities, and the soft play scene reflects that. Greater Manchester has a huge spread of indoor play venues — from large commercial centres in Trafford and Salford to community-run spots in Oldham, Bolton, and Wigan. Whether you're based in the city centre or the outer suburbs, soft play in Manchester is rarely far away.
The quality of venues across Greater Manchester varies considerably. The best offer multi-level climbing frames, well-maintained equipment, separate toddler zones, and genuinely decent cafes. Newer venues — particularly those that opened post-2022 — tend to have better facilities across the board: cleaner spaces, app-based booking, and more thoughtful age-group separation. For mixed-age families, venues with clearly divided zones make the biggest difference to the overall experience.
Prices for soft play in Manchester typically range from £5 to £10 per child for a standard session, with the larger commercial venues at the higher end. Under-1s are free at most venues. Off-peak weekday sessions — particularly Tuesday to Thursday mornings — are quieter and often better priced. Weekend slots at popular venues fill up fast, so pre-booking online is strongly recommended, especially during school holidays when demand spikes sharply.
Manchester has strong provision for SEN-friendly soft play, with multiple venues running dedicated quiet sessions across the city and its suburbs. Demand is high and availability moves quickly — following venues on social media is the most reliable way to catch an open slot. For birthday parties in Manchester, the city is well served by large venues with full packages including private rooms, food, and hosts. Expect to pay from around £150 for a weekend party slot, and book early.
The wider Greater Manchester area — Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Rochdale, Bolton, and Wigan — extends the options considerably. Our directory covers soft play across the full region, so you can find the right venue whether you're in the city or the suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many soft play centres are there in Manchester?
- We list 45 soft play centres in Manchester: 5 with a toddler area, 5 offering birthday parties and 1 SEN-friendly.
- Which soft play centres in Manchester are the best rated?
- Among Manchester venues with 20 or more reviews, the highest rated are Sprouts Club 5.0 (55 reviews), Baby Sensory Manchester Central 5.0 (20 reviews) and Toddler Sense Manchester Central 5.0 (20 reviews). Ratings come from visitor reviews and change over time; venues with fewer reviews aren't ranked.
- Is there soft play for toddlers in Manchester?
- 5 of 45 Manchester venues are listed with a dedicated toddler area, including Play Factore, Sprouts Club and Baby Sensory Manchester Central. Browse them all on our Manchester toddler soft play page.
- Can I book a birthday party at soft play in Manchester?
- 5 of 45 Manchester venues are listed as offering birthday parties, including Jump Heaven LTD, Jungle J's Play and Party Centre and Interactive play ltd. Package contents, prices and availability are set by each venue, so ask them directly. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a soft play party typically costs about £10–£14 per child, usually with a minimum of 6–10 children and sometimes food extra. Hiring a whole play area exclusively is usually a flat £135–£270.
- Is there SEN-friendly soft play in Manchester?
- 1 of 45 Manchester venues are listed as SEN-friendly, including Baby Sensory Manchester Central. What that means varies — quiet sessions, sensory rooms, smaller groups — so ask the venue what they offer and when.
- How much does soft play cost in Manchester?
- We don't hold published prices for Manchester venues yet. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a play session typically costs about £4–£8 per child. Council and community venues sit at the low end, while London and large commercial centres can charge £8–£10 or more; babies are often free or a few pounds. Check each venue's own website for current prices.
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