Children's Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of children's party venues average £40 hire fee per hour. 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester City Centre in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Jacob was very helpful leading up to the event and showed me round the venue and how it could be set up.’

• Photo & Dance & Event Space at Studio Bee Photography Studio in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The owner was very responsive and supportive...’

• 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 children's 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 (November 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Semi-Private Dining at Cibo Manchester on 43 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The room offers quiet acoustic privacy that keeps conversation private, though it can feel very quiet at times and may lack background music on busy nights.
• Restaurant at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’
• Large Hub at King Street Townhouse on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Beautiful location and room, food 10/10 and great staff, service and communication...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for children's party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

• The Bullseye Zone at King Pins - Arndale, Manchester - event space for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘Bullseye Zone Interactive Darts...’

• Creche Play Room at My Time Creche - event venue for 16 guests
  Venue said: My Time Nursery Creche is located in the heart of Chorlton, Manchester and offers a safe, modern space for children’s parties and small family gatherings.

• Pergolas at 20 Stories, rated 5/5 - terrace for 16 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan.’

• Photo & Dance & Event Space at Studio Bee Photography Studio, from £180 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: Discover Studio Bee, your go-to space for photography and events in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Our 1400 sq/ft studio, located in a historic mill above Kraak Gallery, combines affordability with top-notch facilities for...

• Terrace - Restaurant Side at Gino D'Acampo Manchester, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great and communication from Jennifer from the start of the process till delivery.’

• Dance Studio at TDS Studio, from £20 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: Looking for a perfect space for your dance activities? TDS Studio offers a spacious and well-equipped space ideal for dance classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Ever heard of The Crystal Maze at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience? The experience is bound to leave you speechless–it really is unlike any other, so make sure to check it out and see if that’s something your kids would enjoy! 

Make sure to check out The Urban Courtyard  - this venue is perfect for hosting children’s parties during the summertime. This lovely outdoor getaway is ideal for parties with up to 100 people, and offers amazing catering–ideal if you want to spend the day having fun and not worrying about anything else! Another great option is hiring a venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces. This way, you'll have a plan B if the weather goes south, and the little ones can enjoy a beautiful and cosy space! Host a beautiful kids’ party and hire a photographer to make the memories from this event last for a lifetime!

Children's party themes are often a matter of personal preference. Some popular themes include:

-Themed parties, such as a unicorn or superhero party.

-An activity-based party, these could include an egg hunt, or playing hide and seek. You could also get a children’s entertainer who would put on a show or play games with the kids while the adults sit down and chat–it’s the best of both worlds in that case!

-A sports theme, such as a pinata or bowling party. 

-Movie party! Hire a movie theatre and let your kids pick their favourite movies.

-And of course you could join some of these themes together and make a huge party extravaganza!