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Sporting Edge

📍 Openshaw, North West

★4.5(72 Google reviews)

Large multi-activity venue in Openshaw running roller skating sessions and climbing, with staff particularly praised for supporting nervous first-time skaters. Budget-friendly sessions with on-site snacks.

✓ Great for beginners✓ Supportive staff✓ Affordable sessions✓ Roller disco✓ Birthday parties
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★★★★★Featured review by Sana Rasool

I had a MRI scan here today. I have Claustrophobia. I am totally scared. But the MRI staff uuuffff outstanding. Both ladies make me feel comfortable. I really appreciate these both ladies. I overcome my MRI claustrophobic. Thanks a lot ladies you rocks .

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children trying roller skating for the first time — staff here have a strong track record of building confidence in nervous beginners, including young children at birthday parties. The affordable session pricing makes repeat visits easy.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Skating sessions run during school holidays including half terms and roller discos — check current schedule
⏰Staff are particularly patient with first-time and nervous skaters — no need to pre-coach children
đŸŽŸī¸Bring extra snacks and drinks as nearby food options are sparse
🚗Ask staff which areas are currently in use — some rooms have ventilation issues

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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72 Google reviews

Staff excellent with nervous beginners50%
Affordable session pricing25%
Large multi-activity space15%
Some room odour issues10%
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Sana Rasool

3 years ago

★★★★★

“I had a MRI scan here today. I have Claustrophobia. I am totally scared. But the MRI staff uuuffff outstanding. Both ladies make me feel comfortable. I really appreciate these both ladies. I overcome my MRI claustrophobic. Thanks a lot ladies you rocks .”

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Tracey Corbett

6 years ago

★★★★★

“What a lovely place to go to. We go here for skating during half term and roller disco for ÂŖ1 per child and snacks ranging from 50p-ÂŖ1 you really can't go wrong. The sweet cone is 50p.”

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Carmen Contreras

10 years ago

★★★★★

“My daughter attended a birthday party here and she loved it! Never skated before and was a bit nervous. The staff were amazing with her. We will be back.”

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Millie Finlayson

a year ago

★★★★★

“The staff were brilliant they looked after my grandson while he was there having an awesome time...”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Sporting Edge in Openshaw runs roller skating sessions including holiday half-term events and roller discos, alongside climbing activities. The venue is large with multiple rooms across its complex. Staff consistently receive high praise for patience with nervous or first-time skaters, including young children. Snacks are available on-site. Some areas of the building carry noticeable odours and nearby food options are sparse — bringing snacks is advisable.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday07:30 – 22:00
Wednesday07:30 – 22:00
Thursday07:30 – 22:00
Friday07:30 – 22:00
Saturday07:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 21:00

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