Exciting Family Days Out in Manchester | Half Term 2025 Guide
Manchester is packed with fun-filled attractions for families this half-term! Whether you’re looking for thrilling indoor adventures, creative play zones, or sports activities, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the best paid activities to enjoy with the kids in Manchester.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Experience the thrill of free-falling in a safe indoor wind tunnel—no parachute needed! Perfect for adventurous kids and adults.
📍 Location: Trafford City, Manchester
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Play Factore
The UK’s largest indoor play centre features giant slides, zip wires, laser tag, and a toddler zone—fun for all ages! Read more about Play Factore here.
📍 Location: Trafford City, Manchester
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Chill Factore – Snow Park & Skiing
Hit the slopes at the UK’s longest indoor ski slope. Enjoy tubing, sledging, and real snow fun!
📍 Location: Trafford City, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Discounts available when booking family of 4 ticket.
SEA LIFE Manchester
Come face-to-face with sharks, rays, turtles, and interactive rock pools. Great for little explorers!
📍 Location: Trafford City, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Multi-attraction discount available when booking with LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
The ultimate indoor LEGO playground, featuring rides, a 4D cinema, and build-your-own brick adventures.
📍 Location: Trafford City, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Multi-attraction discount available when booking with SEA LIFE.
Knowsley Safari
Go on a wild safari drive-through and see lions, rhinos, and baboons up close!
📍 Location: Prescot, Liverpool (30 min drive)
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💡 Discount: Kids go free this half term! One free child with one paying adult!
Hollywood Bowl
Classic ten-pin bowling with arcade games and a diner for a full family experience. Read more about our visit to Hollywood Bowl here.
📍 Location: Trafford City & Ashton-under-Lyne
🔗 Book Here
💡 Discount: 50% off games before 11 AM this half term! Use code: FEBFUN50
NAMCO Funscape
Bowling, arcade games, and VR simulators all in one spot!
📍 Location: Trafford Centre, Manchester
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💡 Discount: They have a range of offers depending on the time you are visiting! Check out the offers section when booking on the link above.
Tenpin Manchester Printworks
Bowling, laser tag, and a cool arcade—perfect for a family day out!
📍 Location: The Printworks, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Offers on play and eat bundles. Deals depending on when you visit!
Oxygen Trampoline Park
Manchester’s newest trampoline park at MediaCity features high-energy bouncing zones, a ninja course, and climbing walls.
📍 Location: Media City, Manchester
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💡 Discount: 20% with code BOUNCE20 for the month of February.
Inflata Nation
A huge inflatable theme park with obstacle courses, slides, and bouncy fun for all ages.
📍 Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
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💡 Discount: 25% off tickets this half term using code: MANC2025
Manchester Aquatics Centre
A top swimming facility with fun splash areas and a 50m pool for serious swimmers.
📍 Location: Booth Street E, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Price depends on age, if you are a Manchester resident and type of session. Memberships also available. More Info Here.
Grand Central Leisure Centre
Wave pool, slides, and family-friendly water fun.
📍 Location: Stockport
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💡 Discount: Reduced rates for family swim tickets. More Info Here.
Hyde Leisure Pool
A great family-friendly pool with a lazy river, flumes, and a wave machine.
📍 Location: Tameside, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Memberships available.
Odeon Trafford Centre
Catch the latest family-friendly blockbusters in IMAX or Dolby Cinema.
📍 Location: Trafford Centre, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Odeon Kids Club offers tickets for £2.75 for morning showings. 2 for £10 tickets Monday – Thursday for Amazon Prime Customers. 2-for-1 Meerkat Movie tickets Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Vue Manchester Printworks
Affordable tickets and a massive screen—ideal for a cosy cinema day.
📍 Location: The Printworks, Manchester and Media City, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Discounted tickets available on Groupon.
Archie’s Atomic Roller Rink
Step into the retro-futuristic world of Archie’s Atomic Roller Rink! Glide across the neon-lit roller rink, enjoy live DJ sets, and refuel with Archie’s famous burgers and shakes. Perfect for skaters of all levels, with rental skates available on-site.
📍 Location: Trafford Centre, Manchester
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💡 Discount: Attend off peak for sessions priced at £8.50 for 1 hour of skating.
Manchester is packed with exciting family-friendly activities this half-term. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or an action-packed day, there’s something for every budget.