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Party Venues in Manchester

Head Over Heels in Chorlton has the big frame and under-3s zone booked out most weekends, with a sensory room and cafe if the parents need five minutes. Out at Trafford Park, Adventure Forest does mini quads and autism-friendly sessions, though party bookings need booking ahead. Over in Stockport, Run of the Mill at Pear Mill starts parties from 50p and covers baby zone through to trampolines, useful if you're east of the city. SEA LIFE Manchester, also at Trafford Park by the Trafford Centre, does party packages from £16 with an ocean tunnel, sharks and turtles. For toddlers, the under-5s areas at Chorlton and Trafford Park win out over anything with big equipment. Older kids fed up with soft play might prefer Slick City in Nottingham, a longer trip out for dry slides and Air Courts from £14.95, best saved for a proper day rather than a quick party. If you want animals in the mix, Trentham Monkey Forest and Chester Zoo are both longer trips too, better for a birthday combined with a day away than a straight after-school party.

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