Children's Facilities
Feeding/Changing
Terminal 1 Baby changing facilities are next to selected Ladies and Gents toilets for use by either parent. The new facility on level 5 is part of a phased development to upgrade all the baby change rooms with attractive decor, a children's high chair, a bottle warmer, a soft padded changing mat and a specially designed chair for nursing mothers.
Terminal 2 Baby change facilities are located next to selected Ladies and Gents toilets for use by either parent.
Terminal 3 Baby change facilities are located next to selected Ladies toilets.
Family Lounges
The Bollin Lounge in Manchester T1 allows children in the lounge, making it the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle in the terminal and relax in style before you fly. This lounge offers passengers panoramic views of the UK's thrid busiest airport. The cost of this lounge is £17.95 per person.
The Styal Lounge in Manchester T2 also allows children in the lounge. Relax in style with your family before you fly. This lounge offers complimentary drinks and snacks and also newspapers and magazines. The cost of this lounge is £17.95 per person.
Play Areas
There is a Playcare Centre in the Departures Lounge of Terminal 1. Open 24 hours a day the centre is available to children under 4'4" or 132cm. The area allows young children to play or watch TV in a special childrens area. It should be noted that the area is not supervised and parents are requested to remain with their children at all times.
Video games are also available in the Terminal 1 Departures Lounge as well as in Terminal 2 before Security Control. There are also games available in the arrivals area of Termianl 3.
Art desks are available throughout the airport. They are located at most eating areas and provide colour in books and crayons.
Spectator's Terrace
The Spectator's Terrace is located at Terminal 1 on Level 13 of the Multi-Storey Car Park. The Spectator's Terrace allows you and your children to watch the planes from a superb vantage point.
On Level 13 you'll also find telescopes, refreshment facilities and the Aviation Shop which offers aircraft radios, books, souvenirs and models.
Airport Tour
Trained tour guides provide information on many aspects of the aviation and travel industry. Located in Terminal 1, the Tour Centre holds displays from airlines, and shows specialist aviation videos.
Tours, available for educational groups (aged 4 and upward), public groups, or anyone interested in the workings of a major international airport, can be booked directly through the Tour Centre.
Tel: +44 (0)161 489 2442
Viewing Park
Airport Viewing Park
Located on the west side of the Airport, a short distance away from the terminals, the Viewing Park is accessible by local bus from the Airport bus station.
Arriva 19 Circular Bus - On a daily basis an Arriva 19 bus departs from the bus station every 30 minutes, taking just 7 minutes to reach the World Freight Terminal. The Viewing Park is then just a 5 - 10 minute walk.
A return trip from the Airport to the Viewing Park costs £1.50.
Tel: +44 (0)161 228 7811
Web: www.gmpte.com
Styal Shuttle 200 serves the Viewing Park directly on a Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, departing from the bus station on an hourly basis.
Cost of a return trip from the Airport to the Viewing Park is approximately £0.80.
Tel: 0870 608 2608
Shopping and Eating
There are a variety of restaurants, cafes and self serve food shops in the airport as well as a number of shops. The choice isn't extensive though and won't be enough to keep children occupied for long. It would be wise to bring activities, books and other quiet toys.
If you forgot to bring colouring or activity books you can purchase them from WH Smith, located in all three terminals.