Play Factore Manchester: Visiting the UK’s Largest Indoor Play Centre
If you’re looking for somewhere the kids can burn off some serious energy, Play Factore is one to add to your list.
Located right next to the Trafford Centre, it’s the UK’s largest indoor play centre and somewhere we’ve visited time and time again. Whether you’re visiting with toddlers, older children or even teenagers, there’s so much to keep everyone entertained for hours.
We spent the full three-hour session here and honestly, the time flew by!
Where to Find Play Factore
Play Factore is located right next to the Trafford Centre, making it a great option if you’re planning a full day out in Manchester. Whether you fancy combining your visit with some shopping, another nearby attraction or simply grabbing something to eat afterwards, it’s in a really convenient location.
📍 Trafford Quays Leisure Village
7 Trafford Way
Trafford Park
Manchester
M41 7JA
What’s on Offer
One thing you’ll notice as soon as you walk in is just how big Play Factore is.
The giant indoor slide immediately catches your eye and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the venue’s biggest attractions. Alongside that, you’ll find a huge multi-level play frame packed with tunnels, climbing nets, slides and obstacles, plus an indoor football pitch where kids can burn off even more energy.
There’s also laser tag and a VR experience included in your admission, adding even more variety to your visit. If you’re feeling brave, you can also have a go on the zip wire, which is available for an additional £4.75 per ride.
If you’re visiting with younger children, you’ll love the dedicated toddler area – it’s actually the largest toddler area in the UK! Packed with mini slides, soft play and age-appropriate activities, it’s the perfect place for little ones to explore safely. It also means Play Factore is a great choice if you’re visiting with children of different ages, as there’s genuinely something for everyone.
Parents aren’t forgotten either, with plenty of seating overlooking the play areas and a café serving hot meals, pizzas, snacks, drinks, Tango Ice Blasts and sweet treats.
There’s also a small arcade if you fancy a few extra games during your visit.
Parking
Parking is free and located directly outside the entrance.
There are plenty of spaces available, although we’d recommend arriving a little earlier during weekends and school holidays if you want to park close to the entrance.
Pricing and Opening Times
Admission prices vary depending on your child’s age, with adults also requiring a ticket.
Play Factore is generally open daily from 10am until 6pm, although we’d always recommend checking the official website before travelling for the latest opening times and admission prices.
Top Tip: Keep an eye on Groupon before booking! We’ve used their Play Factore offers more than once and they’ve saved us a good amount on admission. At the time of writing, the deal is available again here.
Good to Know
Play Factore operates timed sessions, so we’d recommend arriving around 15/20 minutes before your slot starts. This gives you time to check in, queue at the entrance and hopefully grab a table overlooking the main play area before everyone heads inside.
The venue doesn’t allow external food or drinks, so you’ll need to use the on-site café if you want something to eat or drink during your visit.
Why We Love It
Play Factore is one of those places that’s perfect for a rainy day or when the kids just need to let off some steam.
We love that there really is something for every age. The little ones have the UK’s largest toddler area to explore, while older children can tackle the giant slide, zip wire, laser tag and huge play frame. Even the adults can get involved, making it a proper family day out.
We spent the full three-hour session here and could easily have stayed longer. After visiting plenty of indoor play centres over the years, this is still one of our favourites and somewhere we’d happily return to again and again.
Check out how our visit went:
Website
For the latest admission prices, opening times and current offers, visit the official Play Factore website:
If you’re looking for a fun-filled indoor family day out, Play Factore is definitely one to add to your list.
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