OPEN DAILY 9.30AM - 6.30PM
Come and experience the amazing family spaces at Head Over Heels Chorlton!
For multi gold award winning play and parties, Head Over Heels Chorlton is an inspiring haven for families to come together to play, eat and celebrate.
We have lots to explore on our large play frame with a labyrinth of runs, crawls, slides, swings and sports court, that offer a safe environment for children to challenge themselves and have lots of energetic fun. Families can enjoy sensory and interactive play together in our Music, Movement and Sensory Zone and our groovy LED Disco room. For our younger visitors, the fully enclosed play area for children aged 3 and under only has a play frame with slide, roundabout and soft play, relaxing space baby sensory room and castle providing little ones with hours of play. LEARN MORE
Whilst the children play, the parents can sit back and relax in one of our family friendly cafes and comfortable seating areas. The Sky Terrace has comfortable booth seating, role play area and offers direct access to the main play frame. Enjoy fresh coffee made by our baristas or choose from our delicious award winning menu. LEARN MORE
We have amazing air quality! Our state of the art air handling units which deliver over 20 litres per person of 100% fresh, filtered and comfort controlled air to all parts of the building making us the next best thing to playing outdoors. BOOK NOW
Magical 5-Star party experiences
For an amazing party experience choose our unique private Cloud Suite or glittering Super Star Studio, Our amazing play facilities will keep the children entertained until they reunite for party games and a delicious party banquet. Whether you want to Build a Magical Creature or simply have the best after school party ever, let us help you plan the perfect day.
For smaller parties, then check out our Celebration Meals and School Day Special Offers. Parties are easy to book online any time or get in touch for a tour of our party spaces.
Explore our play areas
Large Play Frame
Enjoy hours of energetic fun on the play frame with plenty of tunnels, climbs, swings and crawls to explore.
LED Disco
A chance for all the family to show off their groovy dance moves on the LED dance floor in the disco room.
Shadow Wall
Make some shapes and see the magic of science transform them in to multi coloured, multi dimensional shadows.
Big Red Slide
Have lots of fun whizzing down the big red slide. Not suitable for children age 3 and under.
Interactive Play
Engage in movement and play in our interactive projection pod with fun challenges, movement to suit all ages.
Music Zone
Feel the beat and make some tunes in our music zone, with bongos, piano, xylophone and sound pipes.
Sports Court
Get competitive with basket ball and football nets and a viewing terrace for the babies and toddlers.
Infinity Floor
To infinity and beyond! Step on our light and colour changing infinity floor for a sensory overload.
Infinity Bubble Chairs
For a mind bending experience, take a seat in in our infinity bubble chairs, the reflections are mesmorising.
Baby and Toddler Playground FOR 0-3 YEARS ONLY
Baby and Toddler Playground
The baby and toddler playground is exclusively for children aged three and under with adult supervision required at all times.
It provides a safe environment for little ones to play at their own pace away from the older children, with new challenges awaiting them as they develop and grow.
Overseen by our friendly Play Pals, Entry to the Baby and Toddler area is strictly for children aged 0-3 years only and our team are unable to make exceptions.
If you would like more information about our safety policies, please read the Fair Play Policy
Baby and Toddler Sensory
Get ready for an adventure in our amazing space themed baby and toddler sensory area with glowing bubble tubes, fibre optics, infinity mirror and watch the moon landing inside our space rocket.
Lots to stimulate little ones imagination and ideal for babies sensory development.
Role Play Castle
For imaginative play, cross the stepping stones to visit the castle, sit on the throne and visit the jail, watched over by our cuddly dragons.
You can enjoy more role role in the Sky Terrace Cafe with our mini house, cafe, building site, hospital and fire engine.
Mini Role Play Village in the Sky Terrace Cafe
Our mini role play village is perfect for sparking little imaginations and keeping young minds happily engaged. Whether they’re visiting Daisy Cottage, playing chef in the cafe, or pretending to be a barista serving coffee and cake, there’s endless fun to be had. Little ones can become builders constructing new houses, fire fighters putting out blazes, or doctors and nurses caring for patients at the hospital.
It’s a wonderful way for children to explore, create, and role-play, all while parents relax nearby in the Sky Terrace Cafe.
Multi Gold award winning family dining
At Head Over Heels we are passionate about everything we serve. From our carefully crafted selection of savoury dishes and freshly made cakes, to our fair-trade coffees and teas.
Little ones love their food at Head Over Heels too - we offer a children's menu full of their favourite dishes with hidden goodness and healthy side options.
Our menus offer a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan and halal dishes. We offer gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives where possible and will always cater for special dietary requirements.
Sky Terrace Cafe Bar
Our Sky Terrace Cafe Bar is the perfect spot for families to relax and enjoy a meal together. With 2000 sq. ft. of comfy seating, spacious booths with power points, there’s plenty of room for everyone.
You’ll have fantastic views of the play frame and easy access to the play areas. Older children can safely explore and play on their own, while little ones will love the mini role-play village.
We’ve made sure everything is convenient too, with lift access, large family toilets, a pram store, cloakroom with lockers, and a quiet room.
Plan your visit
To visit, we recommend booking your tickets on-line in advance to guarantee entry especially at weekends and during the holidays or pay on arrival (subject to availability).
Please read the 'Good to Know before you go' information to help you plan your visit.
Please read our FAIR PLAY POLICY, before your visit as there is important information that you need to know.
Eat
Our award winning family friendly cafes offer a tasty selection of vegetarian, vegan and halal dishes and delicious home made cakes including healthy options for big and little appetites. Our food is freshly prepared and we can provide wheat free and dairy free alternatives and cater for special dietary requirements. We also have facilities for warming baby food and a quiet room for breast feeding if needed.
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Please note, we do not allow own food or drinks to be consumed on the premises.
Facilities
Whilst the children play, there is comfortable seating for parents in the cafe with CCTV showing the play frame. Free high speed Wi-Fi.
Ground Floor, Cafe, Pram Storage, Baby Changing Facilities, Customer Lockers, Laptop bar with power points.
Lift access to the Sky Terrace Cafe, Mini Role Play Village and Customer Toilets, Pram Storage, Lockers, Cloakroom and Quiet Room. Booth seating with power points.
We have amazing air quality. Our state of the art air handling units which deliver over 20 litres per person of 100% fresh, filtered and comfort controlled air to all parts of the building making us the next best thing to playing outdoors.
Party
Our amazing selection of 5-Star Party Packages are available to book everyday of the week with special offers available on school days.
We have two party spaces. The Cloud Suite is a private party space with adult lounge and children's banquet area with direct access to the play area and caters for larger parties 15-40 children. The Super Star Studio is located on the ground floor and is used for the party banquet and sing along parties and ideal for smaller groups of 12-20 children.
For those wanting a smaller Celebration Meal in the cafe, these are available on school days only from 2pm for a maximum of 11 children.
We offer a Cakeage service for a small charge, if you wish to have a Happy Birthday Celebration at your table in the cafe. This service can be paid for on arrival. Our team will take care of everything and the cake can be cut and wrapped for your guests to take home.
Travel
Head Over Heels Car Park with disabled parking
Unit 1A, Albany Trading Estate, Albany Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0AZ
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Please note that the Head Over Heels Car Park is for customer use only whilst visiting our centre. Customers are required to enter their vehicle registration number on arrival to validate their parking.
Head Over Heels Car Park has 16 spaces, once full we recommend:
Free local street parking (some restrictions are lifted on Sundays)
Public fee paying car park at the back of the old Chorlton Precinct (5 minute walk):
Manchester M21 9BU
Metro-link Tram Station: Chorlton (3 minute walk)
At weekends and school holidays during the winter months we can get really busy. If you want to avoid the crowds, plan your visit for early mornings as these are usually our quieter times.
If you are visiting us for a party, allow a bit of extra time for parking or dropping off at busy times.
Please note that normal parking regulations apply on the streets around the estate. Head Over Heels do not accept responsibility for customer's who choose to park illegally or without prior consent on other business premises.
Location & Opening Times
Head Over Heels Chorlton
Unit 1A, Albany Trading Estate, Albany Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0AZ
OPEN DAILY 9.30am - 6.30pm
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December, 1 January
EARLY CLOSING 4PM
31 December