Soft play in the UK

Indoor play centres for climbing, sliding and burning off energy whatever the weather.

Soft play is the dependable answer when energy needs somewhere to go. Head Over Heels runs a multi-level centre with immersive themed areas, slides, ball pits and climbing zones, plus a dedicated sensory area for younger children and Safari Falls; its Manchester play cafe adds an immersive underwater play space, an indoor play frame, a toddler area and role play. Epic Land is a brand new centre with plenty to explore and a cafe serving good coffee. Some sites go hands-on rather than soft. Slimeville Warrington runs slime making, Build a Bear and Spin Candy alongside a foam party. Imagine That! Wigan combines role play, STEM learning and creativity with a Dino Dig, a drive-in theatre, water adventures, science shows and a slime factory. Otterspool Adventure adds foam parties, an adventure playground, unlimited go-kart rides and the Big Splash to its indoor soft play. For the youngest, Kids Adventure Cabin has soft play, a sensory room, a craft space and a cafe, aimed at ages nought to six, and Wild Tots Play Cafe keeps a play area downstairs with a private room upstairs for parties. Oxygen Activeplay is a chain with trampolines, soft play and climbing walls, running toddler sessions for under-fives and dedicated SEN sessions. Antz in your Pantz, National Forest Adventure Farm, Woburn Safari Park and Chobham Adventure Farm are listed here as well.