Funtastic Childrens Play Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 0-11
ENTRY
from £3
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Radcliffe, Manchester
What it’s like
An indoor play centre in Radcliffe for babies through to pre-teens, with prices that shift depending on the day you turn up.
This one's for the under-11s, with entry priced right down to babies under five months for £3, so it's not just a toddler stop. There's a play frame in there too, though it's capped at 148cm, which is worth knowing if you've got a tall eight-year-old who'll be gutted to be turned away at the entrance.
The pricing does its own thing depending on when you go. Weekdays it's £5.50 a child, weekends creep up to £6.50, and school holidays or bank holidays it's £7. That's a fair swing for what's presumably the same play frame, and it means a random Tuesday in term time is your cheapest bet. One adult goes in free, after that it's £1 each, which is fair enough for a soft play.
Hours are a bit patchwork too. Monday, Wednesday and Friday you get a full day, 9:30 to 5:30, but Tuesday and Thursday it shuts at 3pm, so don't plan a lazy afternoon session those two days. Weekends are the long ones, 9 till half 5, and bank holidays are squeezed into an 11 to 4 window. They also mention hours can shift in very sunny or wintry weather, and the place can close for private hire.
Birthday parties are clearly a big part of the business here. A standard party runs from £12.50 a child with a buffet, party room and host laid on, and there's a private hire option from £16.95 a child if you want the whole place to yourselves, though that needs a minimum of 30 children.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies up to 11 year olds, though tall kids may hit the 148cm frame limit
- Parties
- Birthday parties available. Standard from £12.50 per child (buffet, party room, host)
- Term-time weekday visits are the cheapest, school holidays and bank holidays cost more
- Tuesday and Thursday close early at 3pm, unlike the other weekdays
- Bank holiday hours are shorter than usual, just 11am to 4pm
- Private hire parties need a minimum of 30 children
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£5.50 a child on weekdays, £6.50 at weekends, and £7 in school holidays or on bank holidays. Babies under five months are £3, and one adult gets in free with £1 for each extra.
Do we need to book ahead?
No booking is mentioned, so it sounds like you can just turn up.
What are the opening hours?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday it's 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday it closes at 3pm, and weekends run 9am to 5:30pm. Bank holidays are a shorter 11am to 4pm.
Is there a height restriction on the play frame?
148cm. Worth bearing in mind if you've got an older child who's already tall for their age.
Is it suitable for babies?
There's a specific baby price for under five months at £3, so it's clearly set up for the very young as well as older kids up to 11.
Can we book a birthday party there?
Standard parties start from £12.50 a child with a buffet, party room and host. There's also a private hire option from £16.95 a child, but that needs at least 30 children.
Could it be closed when we plan to visit?
It can close for private hire bookings, and hours may vary in very sunny or wintry weather. A quick call to confirm on the day is sensible.
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