Parking restrictions are being imposed in a residential area close to Salford Quays as well as Ordsall Park - against the wishes of some living in the area.
31.08.2023 - 10:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An outdoor inflatable park has slashed the price of tickets on the final sessions of the school holidays.
The attraction opened on April 1, just in time for the Easter holidays, and has since had 30,000 visitors through the gates.
Based on Umberton Farm, in Over Hulton, Bolton, the venture is the brainchild of Leighton Mills who, alongside his dad Darren, wife Sarah and step-mum Paula, wanted to put their 68 acres of land to good use.
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With 14 huge inflatables including bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses, Open Air Bounce can be seen from the nearby M61 and is close to Salford and Wigan.
A 100ft obstacle course, two 40ft slides and a 60ft slide and bouncy castle combination are all highlights of the event and there are fairground rides too, plus a sandpit area with deckchairs around it.x
The new venture has obviously been affected by the rain we've seen this summer and the longest it's been able to stay open without any sessions being cancelled is four days.
Each morning the team is out on the fields getting set up and drying the inflatables ready for the day's visitors.
Leighton is hoping this week's 30% off deal will help families get the most out of the attraction before kids head back to school. It means an adult or child age five to 17 can bounce for £8.75 and a child age one to four can bounce for £6.96. Under 12 months go free and adults who aren't bouncing will pay £1.75.
"It's quite a big operation and it has been frustrating with the weather," he said. "But we are upbeat and our customers have all been very understanding when we've had to cancel sessions. They know it's only to keep people safe.
"We understand how difficult it's been for
Parking restrictions are being imposed in a residential area close to Salford Quays as well as Ordsall Park - against the wishes of some living in the area.
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