{"id":202467,"date":"2025-06-21T12:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/202467\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T12:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:01:23","slug":"giant-castle-climbing-frame-opens-at-greater-manchester-play-centre-with-indoor-and-outdoor-zones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/202467\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant castle climbing frame opens at Greater Manchester play centre with indoor and outdoor zones"},"content":{"rendered":"

The play frame is proving a huge hit with families\"TheThe revamped outdoor play area at Party and Play Funhouse (Image: Party and Play)<\/p>\n

A play centre loved by families for its indoor and outdoor zones has opened a huge castle play frame.<\/p>\n

The structure has arrived at Party and Play Funhouse, in Westhoughton, Bolton<\/a>, as part of a revamp of the outdoor play area.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Rivington\u2019s famous ruined replica of Liverpool Castle, the new \u00a3250,000 Outdoor Adventure Zone opened in time for May half term and is already proving a hit with families.<\/p>\n

Created by Burnley-based ESP Play, play centre owner Catalina Sastre, who opened at the Wingates Industrial Estate site in 2013, wanted a fresh new look after the previous play equipment – with tunnels, a hobbit hole, and a treehouse with a slide – began looking tired.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe new play area is proving popular with families(Image: Party and Play)<\/p>\n

She said: “It’s taken a while to plan this, but it was worth it and we hope the new outdoor project will entertain the families of Greater Manchester and the north west for many years.”<\/p>\n

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With such unpredictable weather<\/a> in the region, the play centre offers the ideal setting for families as they can make the most of the sunny spells, but shelter inside, or get some shade, when needed.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe outdoor play area from above(Image: Party and Play)<\/p>\n

The centre is home to soft play areas for different age groups, as well as laser tag, go karts, a role play room and more.<\/p>\n

There’s also an on-site cafe selling hot meals, snacks, drinks and sweet treats, with highchairs, bottle warming and baby change facilities.<\/p>\n

In term time the place is open from 9.30am every day except for Tuesday and Thursday. It closes at 3.30pm on Monday and Thursday, 5.30pm on Friday and 4.30pm at weekends.<\/p>\n

In school holidays and on bank holidays, it opens daily from 9.30am, closing at 5pm during the week and 4.30pm at weekends.<\/p>\n

\"ChildrenChildren enjoying the new play area(Image: Party and Play)<\/p>\n

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