Salford, Greater Manchester
A trampoline park in Swinton with more than 65 trampolines joined into one giant bounce area and a Jurassic Jungle soft play for the smaller ones, so a family with a four year old and a nine year old can both be happy. Open jump runs all week, with a disco-lit Twilight session on Friday evenings.
Toddler Time is the good-value slot: two hours on the trampolines and the soft play for a toddler and one adult, with toddler food and unlimited juice in the cafe included. Under 5s must be supervised on the trampolines by an adult, and everyone needs grip socks. SEN sessions have run on Wednesday mornings, 9 to 10, with lights and music turned down and fewer people, but the page currently says new dates are coming soon. The website does not show prices, so check the booking page.
What it costs: Prices are not published on the website; they appear in the Roller booking system. Trampoline socks are £2.50 each. Under 12 months are free on toddler sessions with a paying adult. Carers go free at SEN sessions.
Worth knowing: Under 5s must be supervised on the trampolines by an adult (18+). Grip socks needed.
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