£1m trampoline centre opens in city

A NEW £1m trampoline park has opened in Preston.

Flip Out, on Mercer Street, features more than 70 trampolines, a large free-running section, stepping stones, a balance beam, three foam pits and an airbag to jump and do tricks onto.

Junior Miss Preston, Elli Westwood, was on hand to open the attraction where more than 50 jobs have been created.

All the walls of the 21,000 sq ft store, which is part of the biggest trampoline operator in Europe, are covered with graffiti, including local landmarks like the library and the bus station.

Aysha Gurgee, general manager of Flip Out Preston, said: “Hundreds of people joined us at the launch of Flip Out and were able to jump for a pound to mark the occasion.

“Flip Out Preston is very much focused on families with an under sevens’ area, fitness classes for the over 15s and Mini Flippers where a parent and toddler can jump together. There’ll also be student nights and after dark sessions and we’re delighted with the response from people across the city.”

Flip Out also includes a 160-seater café bar with children’s menu and free wi-fi as well as three party rooms.