Greater Manchester Sports & Leisure Activities

Rock Over Climbing
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Rock Over Climbing
The perfect way to entertain kids no matter the age, Rock Over Climbing offers Manchester City Centre’s biggest (and we think best) kids play centre and that’s not all. As the kids get older they can take up the challenge of the Clip Go Climb Adventure Zone and scale the walls of our nationally recognised climbing centre. We also...
Projekts Indoor Skatepark
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Projekts Indoor Skatepark
The Projekts Indoor Skatepark is situated directly under the Mancunian Way flyover, on the A6, between Piccadilly Station and the Apollo Theatre. Admission: £6 all day entry. £2.50 for an hour. £4 for two hours. £22.50 for an unlimited monthly pass.    Opening Times:  12 noon to 9pm Monday...
The Manchester Aquatics Centre
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The Manchester Aquatics Centre
Opening Times: [Swim Times] Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 10.00pm Saturday: 7.00am - 6.00pm Sunday: 7.00am - 10pm Facilities: This fantastic venue was purpose built for the XVll Commonwealth Games held in Manchester in 2002. The centre is the only facility in the UK to have two Olympic size 50m swimming pools as well as leisure pools and a...
National Cycling Centre
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National Cycling Centre
National Cycling Centre is an excellent place if you are already a cycling fan, or if you want to get more active and have fun. Sessions are available on the track for anyone who wants to have a go at this exciting sport. Admission: A large selection of sports activities to choose from at varying prices. Use our link to see their pages....
Manchester Climbing Centre
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Manchester Climbing Centre
MCC is one of the largest climbing walls in Europe . Set in the unique surroundings of St Benedict's Church just outside the centre of Manchester, the climbing lines and bouldering areas are among the area’s finest indoor climbing resource. Whether complete beginner or experienced rock legend we have plenty of scope for you to climb in a...
Beast Rampz Skatepark
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Beast Rampz Skatepark
Beast Rampz Skatepark is one of Manchester's newest and best equipped skate parks, offering a terrific range of equipment to suit all levels from beginners up through professional level for both skaters and BMX riders. Features include micro, mini and midi ramping; 'rythmn' section; foam pit ramp plunge and Taco Wall Ride; split level street...
Salford Watersports Centre
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Salford Watersports Centre
A visit to Salford Watersports Centre is a fun packed adventure for all the family. Our fantastic watersports centre is packed to the rafters with sailing dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks and canoes that are just waiting for you to come and have a go on them. You can also try out raft building and bell boating. Or for those who prefer to keep their...
Daytona Karting - Manchester
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Daytona Karting - Manchester
Daytona Manchester - the UK's Premier Indoor Karting Venue - is our centrally-heated karting stadium located near Manchester city centre - and close to the world-famous Old Trafford Football ground. This unique venue offers year-round karting on the challenging tarmac GP circuit together with the very best in hospitality and conferencing. A...
Jump Nation
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Jump Nation
Part of the latest entertainment wave heading here from America, Jump Nation Manchester is Britain's first branch, but you can be sure that others will follow! Imagine a vast sports court floored entirely with trampolines, then add angled sides at the walls for maximum bounce back! Jump like a superhuman, run like an astronaut, fling yourself...
Manchester United Museum and Tour
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Manchester United Museum and Tour
The story of Manchester United is unlike any other club in the world. Beginning more than a century ago, it combines eras of total English and European domination with some of the greatest adversity faced by any football club. Only at the Manchester United Museum & Tour can you experience the story in all its glory, and immerse yourself in a...
Lancashire County Cricket Foundation
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Lancashire County Cricket Foundation
The Cricket Centre was opened in April 1997 as a state of the art indoor facility for cricket and is used extensively by the Lancashire CCC players, particularly during their pre-season training. Players of all ages and abilities throughout the North West of England and beyond can access a variety of activities that have been designed to...
Karting 2000 - Gorton
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Karting 2000 - Gorton
Nothing beats the thrill of standing on the winners podium and hoisting the champagne with your friends and co-workers after a grueling race event. We are sure that your event be it a Grand-Prix or an Endurance race will be an experience you will want to repeat again, and again. Do you have what it takes ??? Karting 2000 is an independant company...
Debdale Outdoor Centre - Gorton
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Debdale Outdoor Centre - Gorton
Debdale Outdoor Centre is a modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. We provide an exciting range of activities in Greater Manchester and further a field in the Peak District, North Wales and North West England. The Centre caters for a wide variety of clients of all ages and educational abilities, with...
Heaton Park - Manchester
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Heaton Park - Manchester
Heaton Park is a huge family park owned by Manchester City Council, 4 miles north of the city centre where there is so much to see and do that you'll keep coming back again and again.   Manchester Leisure manages the park in partnership with commercial organisations and community groups and together they make a visit to Heaton Park a...
Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Manchester
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Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Manchester
Tee off within the stunning surroundings of the Trafford Centre. Located adjacent to the Odeon Cinema, the 16,500 sq/ft area hosts 2 amazing 18 hole courses spanning two levels of paradise themed fun. Expect exotic wildlife, magnificent stone carvings and home to two challenging courses; the Tiki Hut Trail and Temple Ruins Adventure, just remember...
Aerial Extreme - Manchester
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Aerial Extreme - Manchester
Brand new for 2010, our latest city based course is located at the Trafford Centre.  Aerial Extreme at The Trafford Centre is a fun packed urban high ropes adventure course, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles. Climb high up into the air and amaze yourself as you take each challenge head on, from speedy drops, mid air jumps, suspended gravity...
Laser Quest Manchester
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Laser Quest Manchester
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Namco Funscape Manchester
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Namco Funscape Manchester
Most smalls (and most bigs!) love bowling, and if they're small or just struggle then you're welcome to use the rolling ramps and gutter guards available to help them with a better chance of hitting stuff! A classic family fun day with plenty of scope for a surprise ending, you never know when the little one will get their eye in and destroy you...
Manchester Laser Tag
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Manchester Laser Tag
For the ultimate in laser combat look no further. The benefits of indoor laser tag. No Mud, No Rain, No Pain. Manchester Laser Tag is the closest thing to paintball without the paintball mess, no need for combat overalls or bulky safety equipment. Manchester Laser Tag is the only indoor laser quest site in the whole of the UK that uses...
Chill Factore - Manchester
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Chill Factore - Manchester
Chill Factore is home to the UK’s longest indoor skiing and snowboarding slope and the coolest family day out in the North West. Snowplay - A winter wonderland Experience the magic of our Snowplay area that will bring childhood memories flooding back and is sure to delight the little ones. Play make-believe in the Snow Castle and escape...
Tenpin Parrs Wood - Didsbury
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Tenpin Parrs Wood - Didsbury
Tenpin bowling is great fun for everyone so come on down to one of our alleys where we provide the perfect tenpin bowling experience. Ten pin bowling has been a family favourite for many years and is a great fun activity for all ages. All Tenpin sites have fully computerised lanes, bumpers and ramps for the younger children so everyone can play....
Laser Quest - Manchester
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Laser Quest - Manchester
Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was developed and produced in the UK and has been the subject of continual research and...
Lase-R-Ace - Oldham
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Lase-R-Ace - Oldham
Fun And Excitement Test Your Skill Birthday Parties Corporate Events Two Floor Combat Arena Party Fun For All Ages Prices 1 Game £4.00 2 Games £6.50 3 Games £8.50 Opening Times Weekdays 3pm – 8pm (1pm – 8pm during school holidays) Sat ...
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre - Stockport
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Awesome Walls Climbing Centre - Stockport
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre (AWCC) first opened its doors in 1996 as 'The Climbing House' in a small back street unit in Bootle, Liverpool. Three years later we moved premises to St Albans Church. Now AWCC's can proudly state that it has two of the largest indoor climbing centres in England and 1 of the largest dedicated bouldering centres. We...
Pony Parties - Stockport
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Pony Parties - Stockport
Celebrate your special day at Glen Jakes Riding School. We provide a unique and unforgettable experience that all the family can enjoy. No riding experience is required. All riders participating within Parties and Special Occasion rides must be 4 years and above.
Hyde Leisure Pool
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Hyde Leisure Pool
So, if you are looking for things to do in Tameside and Greater Manchester, and fancy a great day out make sure that you visit Hyde Leisure Pool. We cater for families with children of all ages and can even organise birthday parties. Hyde Leisure Pool is easily accessible from the M60 motorway, see the map below for location and directions.
The Karate Centre
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The Karate Centre
martial arts instruction from the ages of 4 years and upwards at our full time facility
Burrs Activity Centre - Bury
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Burrs Activity Centre - Bury
Burrs Activity Centre is situated in the award winning Burrs Country Park close to the centre of Bury, with the river Irwell, the East Lancashire railway, a newly developed Caravan Club site with 80 pitches, the Brown Cow Public House, a Heritage Trail and the activity centre, all on site, it really is worth a visit. You can try ...
Silver Blades Ice Rink - Altrincham
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Silver Blades Ice Rink - Altrincham
Silver Blades Ice Rink Altrincham opened its doors in March 2007. This eagerly awaited facility immediately made a positive impact in the community. A full size ice pad in a brand new building, the first in the UK to have a full wooden structure catered for skaters of all ages. Silver Blades Altrincham is open 7 days a week including bank...
Team Karting Indoor Entertainment Centre
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Team Karting Indoor Entertainment Centre
TeamKarting.co.uk is the North West’s most exciting indoor go-karting venue, based in Rochdale, North Manchester. We have a fast and challenging indoor track, so you can experience the thrill and excitement of petrol karting all year round, whatever the weather. Our track is all-tarmac, which means it’s really fast and grippy!...
Skatecity - Stockport
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Skatecity - Stockport
Skatecity School Street Hazel Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK7 4RA Telephone: 0161 483 1898
Laser Quest Rochdale
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Laser Quest Rochdale
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Strike Ten Bowl
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Strike Ten Bowl
Strike Ten Bowl is a family run, family friendly 18 lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley in Rochdale. We welcome bowlers of all ages and abilities – if you can push a ball using one of our handy ramps, you can bowl! We offer shoe sizes from a tiny junior size 6 to a huge adult size 16 so can cater for almost anybody! Strike Ten Bowl’s lanes...
Tyldesley Swimming Pool - Manchester
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Tyldesley Swimming Pool - Manchester
Tyldesley Swimming Pool Castle St, Tyldesley, Manchester, Lancashire M29 8EG Tel: 01942 882722     Facilities include: 25 metre pool 2 diving boards  Lane swimming  Ladies Only  Swimming lessons  Children’s activities  Birthday parties  Galas  Club bookings  ...
The Pelican Centre
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The Pelican Centre
Previously Tydesley Pool, Tyldesley Pelican Centre pool covers a whole range of aquatic disciplines to accommodate a variety of swimmers from the hesitant beginner to the accomplished competitor, from babies to adults. Swim Fit and Aqua Aerobics aim to improve your level of fitness, and parent and toddler activities to introduce little ones to...
Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre - Stockport
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Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre - Stockport
Rope Race is set within Goyt Mill, a 100 year old cotton mill adjoining the Peak Forest Canal in Marple on the outskirts of Stockport and within easy reach of Manchester city centre. We opened our doors in 1993 as the best and market leaders in adventure activities, so whether you're a complete beginner or...
AirVault Trampoline Park
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AirVault Trampoline Park
A fun filled arena of around 90 interconnected trampolines suitable for kid and adults alike. Whether you want a game of dodgeball or to practice your cool slam-dunk skills on the basketball hoops then this place is ideal for you. That’s not to forget the awesome foam pit with double lane entry and side bounce trampoline! You can practice...
Grip and Go
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Grip and Go
Grip and Go is an action packed indoor climbing and activity centre for all the family. Based in the heart of Lancashire we offer an experience like no other! Adults and children from age 4 and above can scale our 18 walls of fun, adventure and skill…. and if you’re feeling really courageous complete the ultimate challenge and...
AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton
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AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton
Ready. Set. Bowl! We’ve got family entertainment taken care of when you come for a spin with us. It’s the fun-for-all-the-family event that brings out the best in us all, with a touch of healthy competition. Kids versus kids?  Kids versus ‘big’ kids?! The whole family can battle it out in the lanes and amusement...
GO APE Rivington - Lancashire
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GO APE Rivington - Lancashire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Jump Warehouse
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Jump Warehouse
Jumpstart starts at 12 noon most weekdays: it's for under 5s with their parents allowed on alongside them and it's just £5, plus there are bonus soft play items scattered about too! Then the Jump Kids sessions allow older children and families to enjoy the wall to wall trampolines and angled walls, roll-over platforms, slamdunk basketball...
LA Bowl Warrington
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LA Bowl Warrington
LA Bowl Warrington offers great classic family friendly tenpin bowling with ramps and gutter guards to give the kids a chance! But bowling is far from all: Laser Xtreme is the ultimate in laser tag technology! Whether you're 6, 16 or 66 you'll love the chance to compete as part of a team in an intense, all out, action packed game of Laser...
Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink
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Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink
Ice-Blok is a synthetic "ice" rink based at the Cockhedge Shopping centre in Warrington town centre. We were the first permanently based synthetic ice rink in the UK and the first to be recognized by the NISA (National Ice Skating Association). We are a family run business with friendly helpful staff. We offer packages from single person...
Three Sisters Race Circuit
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Three Sisters Race Circuit
Three Sisters Race Circuit is the North West's premier outdoor circuit. A versatile track, it's multiple configurations offering challenges and excitement to all drivers, whether karting, on a driving experience or motorbike racing. Admission: From £20 per person. Lots of options available especially for older or experienced kids....
Speedkarting Warrington
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Speedkarting Warrington
Speedkarting Warrington offers Standard (over 8s) and International (over 13s) family friendly tracks including the UK's longest indoor circuit - a massive 1000m split over 3 levels! - plus a variety of session types to suit all comers. They also boast the longest Monaco-style tunnel in the whole country too! Your little revheads are going to...
Splash Zone
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Splash Zone
Splash Zone is the ultimate indoor water factory! You might think you need good weather to enjoy splashing around in the water, but that’s not the case. This splashtastic indoor attraction is open throughout the year. The water isn't deep enough to swim in, it’s simply a splashingly good time for the whole family! Get ready for...
Nerf Zone
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Nerf Zone
Discover one of the only official NERF Zone attractions in Europe! Take on the challenges of our target range and arena. This indoor attraction is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Admission: Adult £7 Child £7    Opening Times:  Please see website through the link for details.
For sports and leisure and active times for the kids and family in and near Greater Manchester, we have listed the closest ones we have on our database, so be it bowling, indoor skiing, water parks and other activities such as soccer, netball or even golfing for a great day out.