Inflata Nation Inflatable Theme Park Manchester
BEST FOR
Ages 0-99
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
A giant inflatable arena of slides, ball pits and an assault course, with a separate under-4s zone for the smaller ones.
This is bouncing on a proper scale. The main arena has an 11 metre slide, a double tipping slide that dumps you out twice, and an assault course called Inflata Race that'll test whoever thinks they're fastest in the family. There's also a climbing wall, a ball pit setup with a secret tunnel, and an obstacle course with a maze built in. Under-4s get their own mini arena with soft play and ball pits, kept apart from the big stuff, which is the right call given some of those slides.
Clothing is more particular than your average soft play. Normal socks only, no grippy ones, and they genuinely mean it about long sleeves and long trousers, because friction burns are a real thing on those slides. There's a weight limit of 21 stone per person on the arena, and no height restrictions otherwise. Under-4s can go on the main arena too if a paying adult supervises them, but babies in arms and non-walkers are kept off it altogether.
You don't have to book to just watch, spectators go in free. Walk-ins are accepted but depend on what's free when you turn up, so booking ahead is the safer bet if you've got your heart set on a particular time. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and the safety briefing, because late arrivals don't get any extra time added on to make up for it. There's a café on site doing hot food, snacks and a children's menu, and lockers if you want to stash coats and bags, though they're a couple of quid and non-refundable.
Birthday parties start from £16.50 a child and get you a party room, a host, and someone in charge of the music, with food add-ons available. Manchester parties need at least 10 guests and cap out at 20, so it's not the venue for a small gathering of four mates.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 12, with a separate softer arena for under-4s
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted subject to availability
- Food
- On-site café with hot and cold drinks, snacks, freshly made meals, and children's menu
- Parties
- Birthday party packages from £16.50 per child
- Lockers cost £2 for 1.5 hours or £3 for 2 hours and aren't refundable
- Groups of ten or more get 15% off if you book by phone
- One carer bounces free per full paying person, but you need to call ahead to arrange it
- The newer arena entrance is steeper than before, so it may not suit wheelchair users easily
Plan your visit
Do we need to book in advance?
Walk-ins are accepted but it depends on space when you arrive, so booking ahead secures your slot.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
There's a separate under-4s arena with softer ball pits and play. Under-4s can go on the main arena too, but only with a paying adult supervising, and babies in arms aren't allowed on there at all.
Do spectators have to pay?
No, watching is free and spectators don't need to be added to the booking.
What should we wear?
Normal socks, no non-slip ones. They also recommend long sleeves and long trousers since the slides can cause friction burns on bare skin.
Is there a weight limit?
133kg or 21 stone per person on the arena. No height limits.
What time should we arrive?
Fifteen minutes before your slot for check-in and the safety briefing. Turn up late and you don't get the lost time back.
What's on offer for food?
There's an on-site café doing hot and cold drinks, snacks and freshly made meals, plus a children's menu. They cater for special dietary requirements too.
Do you do birthday parties?
Packages start from £16.50 a child with a party room, a host and music sorted for you. Manchester parties need a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20.
Can we get a refund if plans change?
Standard bookings need at least 24 hours notice for a refund. Parties and events are non-refundable, no exceptions.
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