Are you throwing a kids' birthday party in Manchester? Kids' parties can be great fun, but if you're feeling the pressure or stuck for party ideas, don't worry! We've listed the best children's party venues in the city, from museums to bookshops to town halls and more.

So, no matter what your budget and no matter what the age you're catering for, just have a browse and pick out the perfect party place near you!

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

HISTORY

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

LANDMARKS

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

CULTURE

Manchester, in the North West of England, has been a major settlement for centuries and has plenty of history to show for it. Its events scene is world-renowned, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Manchester. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, O2 Apollo Manchester and Albert Hall. There’s a great community feel in Manchester, making it the perfect place to hold an event.

Manchester

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

When it comes to children's birthday parties, Manchester has got it all. Browse our selection of the best kids' party venues near you.

Kids Party Venues

Discover The Wishing Well, a top kids party venue in London. Flexible layouts to suit your child's special day.

The furniture and layout are all moveable/removable to create a layout that best suits your event at UPSTAIRS at The Wishing Well. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Didsbury Village, this unique space combines the charm of a country pub with the sophistication of a modern restaurant. Ideal for large group bookings, semi-private, or exclusive hire, UPSTAIRS offers a versatile setting for any occasion, from corporate meetings to celebratory gatherings. Enjoy a freshly prepared menu and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring your event is memorable and enjoyable. With its stylish decor and flexible arrangements, UPSTAIRS at The Wishing Well is the perfect venue to host your next event in the UK.

Rustic-modern venue with wooden flooring, perfect for networking events and gatherings.

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Spacious rustic venue with natural light for intimate gatherings and meetings.

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Elegant venue with wrought iron railings, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

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Charming rustic event space with wooden tables, ideal for intimate gatherings and meetings.

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Events

UPSTAIRS

The Wishing Well

The Wishing Well - Kids Party Venue

Discover top kids party venues in London. Explore Hotel Football for a unique children's event experience with stunning views.

Heaven is Manchester's greatest rooftop experience! We are the only hotel in Manchester with a unique event space that has a 5 aside football pitch with a retractable roof. The rooftop pitch boasts stunning views over Old Trafford and Greater Manchester and will certainly be an experience to remember! Hotel Football are on hand to deliver whatever the requirements for you and your guests!

Networking event at Hotel Football with attendees in a modern, stylish setting.

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Networking event at Hotel Football with attendees in professional attire, drinks in hand.

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Pizza-making process at Hotel Football, showcasing sauce application for team-building events.

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Seafood display at Hotel Football for events, featuring fresh mussels and shrimp.

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Heaven

Hotel Football

Kids Party Venue at Hotel Football

Discover Dog Bowl, a unique kids party venue in London. Enjoy exclusive bowling, dining and entertainment for unforgettable celebrations.

Our New York style bowling alley, bar and diner is now available to hire exclusively for all events! Whether it be a birthday party, Christmas, corporate event, networking or something a bit different - if you want an unusual and memorable venue Dog Bowl is the place for you!

When booking for private hire at Dog bowl you get exclusive use of all five ten-pin bowling alleys, arcade area, restaurant and the bar area. Dog Bowl has full DJ facilities and a surround sound music system - our resident DJs are also available to hire.

Bespoke buffet package meals are available to pre-order.

Vibrant bowling venue with modern decor for corporate events and team-building activities.

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Vibrant Dog Bowl venue with neon signage for dynamic events and team-building activities.

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Modern bar venue with stylish decor for networking events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant Dog Bowl venue with unique architecture for casual meetings and events.

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Full Venue Hire

Dog Bowl

Dog Bowl Kids Party Venue London

Discover top kids' party venues in London. Perfect for birthdays, with AV systems and catering. Host up to 325 guests.

The Venue at the Message Enterprise Centre is a wonderful place to have a party, whether it's a special birthday celebration, a festive Christmas gathering, or a corporate recognition dinner or client fete. The Venue can be set up to accommodate a crowd of up to 325 for a standing reception or 150 in a seated theatre setting. We offer the use of our advanced PA system, audio-visual system, and lighting rig and board. Live musical entertainment and dancing are welcome. We also offer on-site catering and technical support provided by our in-house team of experts.

Event space with stage and blue chairs for performances at The Message Enterprise Centre.

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Event space with speaker and projector at The Message Enterprise Centre.

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Event space with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and seminars at The Message Enterprise Centre.

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Engaged audience at The Venue, Message Enterprise Centre, ideal for networking events.

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Theatre

The Venue

The Message Enterprise Centre

A vibrant venue for private hire, featuring games, cocktails, and DJs for unforgettable events.

BOOM BATTLE BAR. You've never had a night out like this one. Perfectly situated in the heart of Manchester, our exclusive private hire venue offers an unforgettable experience for any occasion. Engage in thrilling games, indulge in mouth-watering cocktails, and savour delicious street food while our talented DJs keep the energy high with the latest hits. Whether you're planning a corporate event, birthday bash, or a unique team-building experience, our dedicated event planners are here to tailor every detail to your needs. Enjoy features like high-speed WiFi, cocktail masterclasses, and private bartender hire, ensuring your event is not just memorable but truly exceptional. Elevate your next gathering at Boom Battle Bar Manchester, where fun meets sophistication!

Vibrant event space with disco balls at Boom Battle Bar Manchester for team-building events.

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"Vibrant event space in Boom Battle Bar Manchester for private hire, ideal for gatherings."

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Exclusive private hire at Boom Battle Bar Manchester with vibrant neon entrance for events.

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"Vibrant entrance of Boom Battle Bar Manchester for private hire events and networking."

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Vibrant event space with neon lights for private hire parties in Boom Battle Bar Manchester.

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Exclusive private hire

Boom Battle Bar Manchester

A bright, flexible studio space with stunning views, ideal for events and Christmas parties up to 250.

With double-height floor-to-ceiling windows letting in an abundance of natural light and providing gorgeous views across the quays, The Studio is an impressive venue for any event.  
Known as one of our theatre spaces throughout the rest of year, over December, the Studio is transformed into a unique & Contemporary space for Christmas parties of up to 250 guests. 


Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, ideal for gala dinners and corporate functions.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, ideal for galas and corporate functions.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, perfect for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, perfect for festive gatherings and holiday parties.

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Elegant Aldridge Studio event space with black and white decor for galas and corporate dinners.

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The Aldridge Studio 

Lowry

A bright mezzanine event space with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for banquets up to 60 guests.

Situated on the mezzanine floor offering easy access to our shared pre function area, bar and additional event spaces. This room has ample daylight with floor to ceiling windows overlooking our feature Treehouse. Capacity for up to 60 banquet with 69m2 of space

Cedar event space at Treehouse Hotel Manchester with round tables for gatherings.

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Cedar meeting space at Treehouse Hotel Manchester with central tree feature, ideal for events.

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Dining 

Cedar

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

A versatile, modern event space in a Grade II listed building with bar and dance floor. Suitable for 80-100 guests.

Our venue is a bright and modern space housed within a Grade II listed building. The stunning space is ideal for a range of events including private parties, birthdays, product/business launches and charity fundraiser functions.

Benefiting from a large open dance floor complemented with distinct separate bar/welcoming area it makes for a highly versatile and manipulative venue. Our venue can comfortably accommodate 80-100 people.

Bar service, catering and entertainment can be provided as part of an overall package to tailor your event to your exact specification.

Stylish event space with modern seating for networking at Exclusive Venue Hire, 47 Dale Street.

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Versatile event space with rustic wooden floor for meetings and workshops at 47 Dale Street.

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DJ booth with vibrant lighting at Exclusive Venue Hire for parties and corporate events.

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Versatile event space with green accent wall for creative meetings and workshops.

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Cozy event space with purple wall, perfect for intimate parties and meetings.

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Exclusive Venue Hire

47 Dale Street 

A tranquil boutique hotel with lush gardens, ideal for intimate gatherings and events.

Set in the leafy suburb of Didsbury Village, Eleven Didsbury Park can be hired exclusively to celebrate Engagement parties, Birthday Parties, Christenings, Baby Showers & Corporate away day and events.

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Garden Lounge & Walled Gardens

Eleven Didsbury Park

A quirky tiki-themed lounge with a bar, rustic seating, and sound system. Ideal for parties and events.

Our Tiki themed Liars Lounge is the perfect space for someone looking to hold their event in a quirky and memorable location.

With it's colorful artwork, tiki-style bar, rustic barrel seating and orb lighting the Liars Lounge really is the place to be if you're looking for somewhere a bit different for your event.

Birthday parties, cocktail parties, Christmas parties, corporate events - you name it we've done it.

Buffet packages are available to order from our mouth watering rib joint food menu. Order drinks from our extensive cocktail menu and play your own music using our soundystem

Liars Lounge branding at Jane & Grain, rustic venue for bourbon and beer events.

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Tropical-themed Liars Lounge with rustic decor for casual meetings and social events.

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Succulent ribs with peanuts, salad, and fries at Liars Lounge event catering.

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Vibrant Liars Lounge with rustic decor, ideal for casual meetings and social events.

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Liars Lounge bar with premium spirits, perfect for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Liars Lounge

Cane and Grain

A versatile back room in a vibrant Manchester bar/eatery, perfect for cocktail parties, birthdays, and special events.

Our back room is perfect cocktail parties, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, wedding receptions and Christmas parties. 

We do not charge a hire fee but do charge a minimum spend.

The space comes with exclusive use of our private bar together with bartender. We have a special cocktail menu as well as a full range of cocktail, craft beers, wines and champagnes. 

We have a number of different canape or slider packages available to suit all tastes and budgets.



Stylish bar with exposed brick, ideal for networking events and casual gatherings.

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Cozy venue with exposed brick for intimate gatherings and casual meetings.

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Vibrant back room at The Pen and Pencil, ideal for social events and networking.

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Cozy modern venue with exposed brick, ideal for networking and casual events.

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Back room

The Pen and Pencil

A versatile private event space with DJ facilities and a bar in Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter.

We also have our very own event space available underneath Wilson’s Social. Complete with DJ facilities, a projector screen, and its own bar, Wilson’s Den is ideal for your private party or event in the Northern Quarter. Contact us for more information.

Up to 180 capacity standing or up to 20 seated.
 
Private hire and event space in the heart of the Northern Quarter - with late license until 4 am.
 
-Hot & cold buffet food menu available
-Private hire and events space located under Wilson's Social
-Dedicated club entrance
-Private bar
-DJ facilities
-Projector screen
-Access to photobooth

Private Hire event space in Wilson's Den with dark walls, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Private Hire event space in Wilson's Den with bar and jukebox for gatherings.

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Private Hire

 Wilson's Den

A tropical-themed basement bar with floral décor, DJ space, and drinks. Perfect for private parties.

The basement bar is decked out with stunning floral décor, creating an enchanting atmosphere perfect for any event. With space for a DJ and a vibrant drinks menu, this venue is designed to get the party started. Accommodating up to 75 guests, it’s an ideal setting for private parties, cocktail masterclasses, or simply a night of dancing in a tropical escape. Enjoy exclusive access and complimentary WiFi, ensuring your event runs smoothly. Lono Cove’s immersive tiki-style ambiance and modern finishes make it a unique choice for unforgettable gatherings. Elevate your next event in this captivating basement bar, where every detail is crafted to provide an extraordinary experience.

Stylish basement bar in Lono Cove with plush seating, perfect for networking events.

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Vibrant basement bar with neon sign, perfect for events and gatherings in Lono Cove.

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Stylish basement bar in Lono Cove with lush decor for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Modern basement bar with pink banquette, ideal for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Stylish basement bar lounge with pink booth, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Basement bar

Lono Cove

A quirky top-floor theatre with high ceilings, ideal for weddings and creative events.

The Theatre on the top floor of the King's Arms is fantastic alternative to a traditional wedding venue.  The high ceilings and adjustable lighting combine to create a delightfully romantic atmosphere fit for any wedding, reception or party. 

Kings Arms Theatre event space with candlelit tables, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

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