Kids can go on as many rides as they like
The fairground at Heaton Park(Image: Carousel Funfairs)
Just a few weeks into the school holidays and most people’s bank balances are already feeling it.
With the cost of living continuing to hit families hard, many will be finding it tricky to keep the kids entertained.
But there’s one place that’s being praised for offering a value for money day out and that’s the fairground at Heaton Park.
The Holiday At Home Fun Park is open across the summer and includes rides, inflatables, bungee trampolines and more.
Entry is free and it costs £25 for 25 tokens, but it’s the unlimited ride wristbands that are impressing parents the most.
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They are available every Tuesday and Wednesday and mean that for a three-hour slot, your child can go on unlimited rides for £12.99.
If you visit this week, August 6 is also National Play Day so there will be lots of free activities running at the park too.
Commenting on the Manchester Evening News Facebook page, one mum said: “We are going Heaton Park on Wednesday as they do unlimited wristbands. Take own picnic and with an ice cream and tram tickets for me and two kids we will spend less than £40 for a full day out.”
There are loads of rides to choose from(Image: Carousel Funfairs)
Another said: “Heaton Park is a great option for the holidays, especially with the unlimited rides on certain days.”
The fair is open daily with three sessions from noon to 3pm, 2pm to 5pm and 4pm to 7pm.
There are regular character appearances and other children’s entertainment, with smaller family rides and giant rides for kids of all ages. There’s also inflatables, bungee trampolines, game stalls, street food stalls and more.
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This Thursday, August 7, the characters include Sonic the Hedgehog and Stitch the Space Alien.
The event is on daily from now until August 31 and then on the weekend of September 6 and 7.
Find out more on the Facebook page or book via the eventbrite website.
Don’t forget to checkout our list of places kids eat for free or for £1 this summer too.
Here’s the list of rides and how many tokens they require
- Waltzer 3
- Twister 3
- Caterpillar Rollercoaster 3
- Superbob 3
- Grand Prix Dodgems 4 per car
- Oxegen 3
- Cliffhanger 3
- Gallopers 3
- Toytown 2
- Monster Trucks 2
- Jets 2
- Funhouse 3
- Fire Trucks 2
- Inflatable Bouncy Castles 3
- Bungee Trampolines 4
- Mini Chairs 2
- Kids Bumpercarz 3