Sports pavilion
Manchester Aquatics Centre
2 Booth Street East, Ardwick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9SS
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Exterior of Manchester Aquatics Centre
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- Hire price
- Not confirmedcheck with the venue
- Capacity
- 30guests maximum
- Listed spaces
- 1named space for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Rates not confirmed
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- Capacity
- Up to 30
- Spaces
- 1 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Manchester Aquatics Centre offers Aqua Splash inflatable and Fun and Floats pool parties, each combining a one-hour pool activity with one hour in the party food area. Both packages allow up to 30 people. Aqua Splash parties are for ages 8+ and require lifejackets for all inflatable users; cafe catering may be discussed after booking, and self-catered food is permitted subject to the centre's rules.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- 50-metre pool
- 25-metre pool
- diving pool
- family splash area
- interactive splash pad
- cafe
- health suite
- Changing Places
- poolside hoist
- storage for 10 bikes
Good for
- Kids' parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Aqua Splash Inflatable Party
Standard
Includes one hour on the inflatable and one hour in the party food area; up to 30 people; ages 8+; all inflatable attendees must wear lifejackets.
Source: www.better.org.uk£262.50 per event
Fun and Floats Pool Party
Standard
Includes one hour of exclusive pool use with floats/toys and one hour in the party food area; up to 30 people including children and adults.
Source: www.better.org.uk£184 per event
Bookable spaces
- Party food area / foyer
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.better.org.uk, www.better.org.uk, www.better.org.uk, www.manchester.gov.uk, commons.wikimedia.org, www.visitmanchester.com.
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