Party venues in Greater Manchester book up fast, and public soft play centres get busy, especially on rainy weekends. If you'd rather give your little one a party that's just for your guests, soft play hire is the answer. We bring a complete foam soft play area to your home, hall or venue across Greater Manchester, build it in the morning and collect it that evening.
Here's what's included, what it costs, and how to plan a soft play party anywhere from Stockport to Salford.
Why hire soft play in Greater Manchester?
A private party on your terms
No time slots, no sharing with other families and no set party menu. The soft play is yours for the whole day, in a room you've chosen, with your own food and decorations.
Works in city and suburban venues
From function rooms in central Manchester to church halls in Bury and community centres in Wigan, soft play fits almost any space. Smaller sets also work well at home in a large living room or conservatory.
Whatever the Manchester weather
An indoor soft play party goes ahead come rain or shine. If you'd like a garden setup, we can build on flat grass or a patio in dry weather, with matting underneath and a wet-weather backup agreed when you book.
Delivered, built and cleaned
We lay the set out to fit your room and wipe everything down on arrival. Every piece is cleaned with a child-safe antibacterial solution after each hire, and ball pit balls are washed between bookings.
Soft play hire packages and prices
| Package | Best for | Price for the day |
|---|---|---|
| Creativity Set (11 pieces) | Up to 10 children aged 0–4, smaller rooms (approx. 4m × 4m) | £125 |
| The Quiet Corner | Weddings and christenings, pastel or white styling | £165 |
| Party Set (36 pieces) | Up to 20 children aged 0–5, with ball pit, slide, tunnel and rocker (approx. 6m × 6m) | £185 |
| Nursery Day Hire | Nurseries and schools, built before opening and collected after close | £215 |
| Mega Castle Set | Up to 25 children aged 1–6, with castle arch, tunnels, double slide and ball pit (approx. 7m × 7m) | £245 |
| The Full Playroom | Up to 30 children, two sets combined with a toddler zone (approx. 9m × 9m) | £395 |
Delivery, setup and collection within 20 miles of our base are included. See photos and extras on our soft play hire page.
Make it picture perfect with a flower wall
Add a flower wall backdrop for £250 to any soft play package. Supplied by our sister company Starlight Flower Walls, it's built at the same time as your soft play, giving you a stunning spot for cake-cutting and family photos without a second delivery.
Events we cater for across Greater Manchester
- Birthday parties, from first birthdays to fifth birthdays
- Christenings and naming ceremonies
- Weddings, with a quiet play corner for little guests during the speeches
- Baby showers in pastel or white
- Nursery and school events, including open days and graduations, with block-booking rates across a term
- Corporate family days and community fun days
Planning tips for a Manchester soft play party
- Check access early. Let us know about parking, loading bays, lifts or stairs, especially for city centre venues.
- Measure your space. Leave room around the set for parents to sit and supervise.
- Keep food separate. Set up party food on tables away from the soft play.
- Shoes off. Ask children to play in socks to keep the equipment clean.
- Book summer weekends early. Weekend dates between March and September usually go four to six weeks ahead.
Areas we cover in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Salford
- Stockport
- Altrincham
- Bolton
- Wigan
- Bury
- Oldham
Delivery is included within 20 miles of our base. If you're further away, ask anyway, as we travel further for larger bookings.
How to book
- Check your date on our hire page and send us your details. We'll reply with a fixed price, usually the same day.
- Pay a £50 deposit to hold your date. The balance is due on the day, and deposits move free to a new date if plans change.
- We deliver and build in the morning.
- We collect that evening.
Frequently asked questions
How much does soft play hire cost in Manchester?
Soft play hire starts at £125 for the Creativity Set, with the Party Set at £185, the Mega Castle Set at £245 and The Full Playroom at £395 for the full day. Delivery, setup and collection within 20 miles are included.
Can I hire soft play for a party at home?
Yes. The Creativity Set and Party Set work well in a large living room, conservatory or garage. Tell us your room size and we'll recommend what fits.
Do you hire soft play to nurseries in Greater Manchester?
Yes. Nursery Day Hire is £215, built before you open and collected after close, with risk assessment and insurance documents supplied, invoice payment terms and block-booking rates across a term.
What ages is it suitable for?
Our sets suit children from birth to around six. All play must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Book soft play hire in Greater Manchester
From a first birthday in Salford to a christening in Altrincham, we'll bring the soft play, build it and take it away, so you can enjoy the day.
We also offer soft play hire in Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool and Merseyside and Staffordshire.