Wacky Warehouse at Barlow Croft
🏟 Soft play · East Didsbury, Manchester
Wacky Warehouse at Barlow Croft
A Wacky Warehouse soft play at Parrs Wood, East Didsbury, with ball pits, slides, a dedicated tots area and free parking.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Mon-Thu 11:00am-5:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm (check site)
Prices: General admission £6.00 per child; Tots Club (term-time 9am-3pm) £4.50; adults and babies under 12 months free, check site
Booking: Walk-in or book online at wackywarehouse.co.uk
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG
Plus Code: 9C5VCQ6J+84
About Wacky Warehouse at Barlow Croft
Wacky Warehouse at Barlow Croft is a branch of the well-known Wacky Warehouse soft play chain, attached to the Barlow Croft pub at the Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre on Wilmslow Road in East Didsbury, south Manchester. It offers a multi-level soft play frame packed with ball pits, slides, tunnels and swings, with age-specific play areas so children of different ages can play safely. There is a dedicated tots area for the youngest visitors, making it a good option for families with babies and toddlers as well as older children. Entry is free for adults and for babies under twelve months, with low-cost admission for children, and there is a discounted Tots Club rate during term-time weekday mornings and early afternoons. The cafe offers food and drinks with Wi-Fi, and because it is part of the adjoining pub there is a full family menu available. Party rooms are available for birthday celebrations. There is a free on-site car park, disabled facilities and the venue is dog friendly. Open daily with slightly longer hours at weekends, Wacky Warehouse Barlow Croft is an affordable, convenient indoor play option for families across south Manchester.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Cafe with Wi-Fi
- Party rooms
🏞 Facilities
- Parking: Free on-site car park
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 0-11; dedicated tots area plus a multi-level frame with age-specific zones
- Multi-level soft play frame
- Ball pits
- Slides
- Tunnels
- Swings
- Dedicated tots area
- Age-specific play areas
📍 Nearby places to play
- Fog Lane Park Playground · approx 0.9 miles · Withington
- Heaton Moor Park Playground · approx 1.8 miles · Heaton Moor
- Alexandra Park Playground · approx 2.2 miles · Edgeley
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much is Wacky Warehouse Barlow Croft?
General admission is £6.00 per child, with a Tots Club rate of £4.50 (term-time, 9am-3pm). Adults and babies under 12 months are free. Check the website for current prices.
What ages is it for?
It welcomes children up to around eleven, with a dedicated tots area for the youngest and age-specific zones.
Is there a baby/toddler area?
Yes. There is a dedicated tots area for the youngest children, with a discounted Tots Club rate at quieter times.
Do I need to book?
You can usually walk in, but you can also book online via wackywarehouse.co.uk, which is useful at busy times.
Where is it and is there parking?
It is at the Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG, with a free on-site car park.