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Emma Gill

Open Air Bounce outdoor inflatable park is back for the May bank holiday weekend

An outdoor inflatable park is returning for the May bank holiday weekend.

The attraction opened on April 1, just in time for the Easter holidays, and saw more than 5,000 people 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.

They say feedback has been amazing, with five-star reviews left by customers online, and are now setting the place up for this bank holiday weekend.

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Brooke Vincent at Open Air Bounce with her children Mexx and Monroe (Manchester Evening News)

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.

It attracted a number of stars over the Easter break, including former soap star Brooke Vincent, who was there to cut the ribbon and officially open the park before enjoying a play on the equipment with toddler sons Mexx and Monroe.

Leighton told us: "We were open for 10 days over Easter and had just over 5,000 people through the gates, which is absolutely amazing.

"All the reviews have been five star, which is a massive credit to everyone involved."

The attraction will be open on Saturday, April 29, Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1, with three sessions a day, from 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm and 4pm to 6pm.

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.

For spectators, or those taking a break from the activities, there's food and drink on sale, with picnic tables to sit at.

After this weekend, the attraction will open during May half term from May 27 to June 4; and in the main summer holidays from July 22 until September 3.

There's a sandpit with deckchairs (Manchester Evening News)

SEN sessions are also being planned after the company enlisted the help of the charity SenSability to make the place more accessible for children with special needs.

Tickets for Open Air Bounce cost £9.95 for ages one to four and £12.50 for ages five and above, including adults. Under 12 months go free and adults who aren't bouncing pay £2.50 entry. Book online.

If sessions are cancelled due to the weather, families will be given a voucher to book on for an alternative date.

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