Manchester doesn’t mess about when it comes to birthdays, especially for the kids. From soft play madness in Didsbury to creative hubs in the Northern Quarter and spacious halls in Chorlton where you can bring in all the balloons, you will find kids birthday party venues for every theme and every energy level. Superheroes, slime, space rockets or sing-alongs, whatever your little one’s dream day looks like, we’ll help you book a venue that brings it to life without wrecking your living room.
Booking costs of kids birthday party venues average £35 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £25 | to £42 | per person |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £52 | to £396 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel
in Didsbury - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘What a great time we had. All our guests loved the venue and had a great experience.’
The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Gorgeous venue for my 30th party - the whole team were very accommodating and attended to all guests.’
Magners Room at St Kentigern's Parish Hall
in Fallowfield - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The staff was friendly, and we were well informed about all that would be inclusive.’
You'll find kids birthday party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £96 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for kids birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £108 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 90 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1500 hire fee per day | typically between 65 and 150 guests |
| Terrace | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 130 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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