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Looking for the perfect place for the little ones to climb, slide, and let off some steam, especially on a rainy day? You’ve come to the right spot! Welcome to Soft Play UK, your friendly and simple guide to finding fantastic indoor play adventures for your kids. We make it easy to discover great local centres where your children can play safely and have a brilliant time.

We’ve done the hard work for you, gathering details on nearly 1000 of the UK’s best soft play centres. Our comprehensive directory covers everything from huge warehouses filled with epic multi-level climbing frames and giant ball pits, to charming local spots with a great café for the grown-ups. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here

Each listing is packed with the useful information you need to plan your visit with confidence. You’ll find detailed descriptions of the centre and its services, a list of facilities (like slides, on-site parking, or baby-changing areas), and opening hours. Plus, with a direct link to the location on Google Maps, getting to your chosen soft play centre is as simple as finding it.

Ready to plan your next family outing? Getting started is easy! Simply click on your country; England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, to begin exploring the counties and cities near you. A world of fun and happy, tired-out kids is just a few clicks away!

FAQs

It couldn’t be simpler! From our homepage, just click on your country – England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland – to see a list of all the counties we have listed. From there, select your county to see all the cities and towns with soft play centres. You’ll be Browse your local options in just a couple of clicks, making it easy to find a great spot close to home.

This is a really important question! Every soft play centre is different, with some having dedicated toddler zones and others designed for older, more adventurous kids. In our detailed listings, we include business descriptions and summaries, which often highlight whether a centre is best for toddlers, older children, or all ages. Look out for attributes like ‘Kids’ Menu’ or ‘High Chairs’ which also give you a clue about how well they cater to the youngest visitors.

We aim to provide all the practical information you need to plan your trip. On each business’s dedicated page, you’ll find a detailed summary and a list of key attributes. This includes whether there’s on-site parking (free or paid), if there’s a café with great coffee for the grown-ups, if they have Wi-Fi for while you wait, and of course, if they have fun play equipment like slides and swings. We want you to know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

We list the opening hours for each day of the week right on the business listing page to give you a clear idea of when you can visit. However, times can sometimes change at short notice for holidays, private parties, or special events. While we do our best to keep this information up-to-date, we always recommend clicking through to the soft play centre’s own website (which we link to) to confirm their opening times before you set off.

Many soft play centres now operate with timed sessions and strongly recommend booking online to guarantee your spot, especially during busy periods like weekends and school holidays. On our listings, look for attributes like “Accepts Reservations” or “Online Appointments” for a quick hint. To be absolutely sure, it’s always a great idea to visit the centre’s own website to book your tickets directly before you go.