Children's Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of children's party venues average £1750 minimum spend per event. 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 August 2026:

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

• The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester 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.’

• Gallery at Manchester Hall in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘We had a lovely night and the venue looked amazing.’

• 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 (August 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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...’
• The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester on 59 Portland Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  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.’

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

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!