When it comes to waterparks Manchester is seriously lacking. The new Therme attraction is now being built near The Trafford Centre, but that's not expected to open until 2025.
03.05.2024 - 11:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A huge family event is coming to Greater Manchester's 'best park' this bank holiday weekend.
Kinderfest takes place at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan this Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, and features a host of entertainment for families.
There promises to be dozens of inflatable attractions, bubble performers, children's entertainers, live music, Molly Kidz TV, a Super Pirates Kids Activity Zone and more.
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Inflater Land will feature an ultimate wipeout challenge, human hungry hippos, the unclimbable ladder, penalty shootout, dino rodeo and an adult bouncy castle. Other entertainment includes a walkabout circus, Danny Zapperelli, a baby dragon walkabout and Drago the Dragon Show.
We've previously featured the Wigan park when parents told us it's the best in Greater Manchester. Often referred to as 'the jewel in Wigan's crown', it encompasses 250 acres of park and woodland surrounding the historic Haigh Hall.
The free adventure playground is among the highlights, with climbing, a treehouse and interactive play features. But there's also crazy golf, adventure golf, rope courses, railway attractions and lots more - all of which will be open throughout the weekend, as well as The Kitchen Courtyard, with cafes, a bakery, farm shop and other retailers.
Tickets have already being selling fast for Kinderfest, created in association with Santus & Co, the home of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls. Two events will take place each day, from 10.30am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 6pm.
Tickets cost £5.50 for ages three to 12 and £8 for adults. Under threes go free. Book online. If you're using your sat nav, the address is Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE. Parking
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