Gallery of Illusions + Board Games Cafe & Indoor Play Area

South Yorkshire, Manchester



Visit Sheffield's Gallery of Illusions. Explore over 120 exhibits and challenge your brain. After your self guided tour through the Gallery enjoy time in our Board Game Cafe.

Highlights

  • Challenge your brain with over 120 exhibits, puzzles, and games
  • Step inside a large bubble or take a tour through a mirror maze
  • Test your relationship with gravity in a tilted room
  • Relax in the Board Games Cafe while kids enjoy the play area
  • Explore the Squishy Fidget Shop for sensory toys and gadgets

Description

Visit Sheffield's Gallery of Illusions and explore over 120 exhibits. Challenge your brain, interact with the displays, and capture the perfect selfie or group photo.

Step inside a large bubble, navigate through a mirror maze, or test your relationship with gravity in a tilted room.

Afterward, enjoy some quality time in our Board Game Cafe. We have a great selection of games, including an XL Guess Who and Connect 4. Enjoy snacks and drinks while the kids run around in PlayDeck, an indoor 'outdoor' play area with 2-speed slides, a climbing wall, and plenty of space to play.

Visit the Squishy Fidget Shop, which has a great range of sensory toys and gadgets to keep everyone satisfied.

Includes

Entry to the Gallery of Illusions, Puzzles and Games

Access to over 120 exhibits

Access to the mirror maze

Access to the tilted room

Access to PlayDeck indoor play area

Excludes

Tea Room with an offering of drinks and cake

Squishy Fidget Shop for gifts and treats

Important Information

  • Suitable for all ages
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Indoor play area for kids
  • Sensory toys available at Squishy Fidget Shop

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gallery of Illusions in Manchester features over 120 interactive exhibits, including puzzles, a mirror maze, and a large bubble experience.
Yes, visitors are encouraged to take photos and selfies throughout the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester.
Yes, the Board Games Cafe offers a relaxing space for all ages, with a dedicated indoor play area for children.
The indoor play area is located within the Gallery of Illusions' Board Games Cafe in Manchester.
It is recommended to check the Gallery of Illusions' website for ticket booking options and current visiting hours in Manchester.
Yes, the Squishy Fidget Shop at the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester sells sensory toys and gadgets.
A typical visit to the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester lasts about one to two hours, depending on how much time you spend at exhibits.
Yes, the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester is family-friendly and includes interactive exhibits suitable for children.
The Board Games Cafe at the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester offers food and drinks for visitors.
Visitors can explore the mirror maze at the Gallery of Illusions in Manchester by carefully moving through mirrored pathways designed to challenge your perception.

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