Soft play in North West

A family guide to North West

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

Soft play across the North West runs from cosy play cafes to big trampoline parks. Head Over Heels is a multi-level soft play centre with immersive themed areas, slides, ball pits and climbing zones, a dedicated sensory area for younger children and a coffee area for parents; another Head Over Heels is one of Manchester's favourite play cafes, with a new immersive underwater play space, toddler area and role play. Wild Tots Play Cafe has themed decor, mascots and face painting, with a play area downstairs and a private upstairs room for parties. For the youngest, Kids Adventure Cabin has soft play, a sensory room, craft space and a cafe for ages 0-6, with 90-minute sessions and no booking required. Epic Land is a brand new play centre with a cafe serving good coffee. Older children may prefer the energy of Oxygen Activeplay, indoor active play centres with trampolines, soft play and climbing walls, one with mega airbags, inflatable zones and a Hero Crew leading games, music and dancing. Slimeville Warrington offers a hands-on sensory experience with slime making and a foam party, and Antz in your Pantz is a play centre party venue. Otterspool Adventure and Ribby Hall Village are also listed. Indoor play centres for climbing, sliding and burning off energy whatever the weather.