Soft Play Centres

emzy · 11-06-2008, 11:40

Can anyone recommend a good soft play centre for a kiddies party??

All info and feedback is appreciated, ive got 2 months to organize it and want to find the best and most suitable place in the accy area

Thanks

onlyme · 11-06-2008, 11:42

Hiya Chick

Hows about the space centre at the Park family centre, its really good (and cheap) the only downside is i believe they dont do food, but its has a sensory bit, plays dvds on a wa;;, loads of slides balls etc, and i think good for the twins age group. A lot of the other playcentres I know, the kids only really get a good use of the play bits when theyre a bit older

Hope this helps x

AccyLass · 11-06-2008, 11:43

There is that one just off the motorway to manchester
Nr Rochdale I think it is, not too sure what it is called thats supposed to be really good

emzy · 11-06-2008, 11:44

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Originally Posted by onlyme

Hiya Chick

Hows about the space centre at the Park family centre, its really good (and cheap) the only downside is i believe they dont do food, but its has a sensory bit, plays dvds on a wa;;, loads of slides balls etc, and i think good for the twins age group. A lot of the other playcentres I know, the kids only really get a good use of the play bits when theyre a bit older

Hope this helps x

Might take a trip up while im "child free" and see what they do etc, thanks

emzy · 11-06-2008, 11:45

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Originally Posted by AccyLass27

There is that one just off the motorway to manchester
Nr Rochdale I think it is, not too sure what it is called thats supposed to be really good

Might be a little far out, most of friends / family dont drive, but thanks for the suggestion anyway, will keep it in mind

AccyLass · 11-06-2008, 11:51

Community Cafe

Maden Centre, Bacup, Lancs, OL13 9NZ

Telephone: 01706 871740

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Monday - Friday 8-4
closed weekends

Admission please ring for details

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Fun time factory

North Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1PG

Telephone: 01200 444644

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Comments

February 2007 Janine says:
Funtime factory is really really good, my son, Jack nearly 2yrs loves it and it is safe too. The food is good and they make a good bru as well. It is also cheap £2.50 for 1-2 years and £2.95 for over 2's and you can spend as much time in there as you want.

There is a small area for under 2's with soft blocks and toys for the little ones although Jack hasn't played in that area for a while cos he kept getting out and wanted to go in the big play area. They also have a ball pool which is good.

Giddy Kippers

1 Turner Road, Lomeshaye Business Village, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7DR

Telephone: 01282 615200
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.giddy-kippers.com/

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10am to 7pm Tuesday to Friday

10am to 7pm Monday to Friday school holidays

3 story play structure with 4 lane astra slide, Ball cannons, Balance beams, Splat pad, Ball bounce, Spiral tube slide and Sportszone

Separate smaller version for little kippers which includes Ball juggler, Mini slide, Ball pool and Climbing net.

There's also a special soft baby den for giddy kippers who are still finding their feet.

Parent and toddler sessions are available 10am - 2pm Tuesday to Friday during term time and for £2.95 include free entry plus coffee and juice for the toddler.

Admission Maximum age of 11 years and maximum height of 148 cm for admission to the play frame.

Prices 2007 (2 hours playtime)
Crawlers (under 1 year old) £1.00
Children 1 - 4 years old £3.50
Children 5 - 11 years old £3.75

Kids@Play

Waterside Mill (behind Allens Garage), Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancs

Contact: Peter or Lindsay Foster
Telephone: 01706 877066

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Age 0-11

No time limits unless full

Monday and Wednesday 10-4
Tuesday and Thursday 11-4
Friday 10-7
Saturday 12-5

Opened in April 2006, Kids@Play offers value-for-money soft play whilst parents or carers have a coffee and a chat.
There are parent and toddler play sessions 3 mornings per week, where children can do craft activities followed by juice and toast.
There is a range of party packages, with Bronze, Silver and Gold options, as well as the option to hire the room.
A loyalty card scheme is being put in place, with incentives such as free admission and discounted party rates.

Admission £2.50

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Likkle Monkeys

Langroyd Road , Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9LA

Contact: Susan Kelly/June Smith
Telephone: 08445768377
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.likklemonkeys.co.uk

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We open EVERY DAY from 9.30am and close at 7.30pm, so there's plenty of time to come after school to take advantage of our after school offers!!
If you want to hire the whole venue for your party, school or club after hours - we can do that too!!

Come and relax in a warm and cosy environment while your Likkle Monkeys have big fun. It's a great, fun, safe place for kids to play, located across the road from Matalan in Colne, just a few minutes from Boundary Mill.We also have our own inhouse chef who can prepare meals and snacks for you and your children.

Admission See website for details www.likklemonkeys.co.uk

Comments

May 2008 Suzi says:
I took my two daughters to Likkle Monkeys yesterday. Wow!!! What a transformation the new owners have really thought about everything Rebecca is only 2 and there is a seperate lower floor where she can play without being knocked around by older children. Bethany is 8 and she was playing in the upstairs area. I could still see her on the CCTV screen in the cafe area and she gave me a wave at the bottom of the slide. We staying for tea and the food was brilliant only £2.95 for a childrens meal and its all made by their own chef. With both children playing happily I even managed to check my emails on the FREE wireless Internet. If you havent been already its clean, the staff are friendly and the entrance fee was only £3.75 each with no time limit. I would recommend it.

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Little Treasures

Victoria Mill, Victoria St, Accrington

Telephone: 01254 397755

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Mon - closed

Weekdays 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Sat & Sun 12.00 - 4.00 pm

For information about having a party at Little Treasures please visit our Party Venues page.

Soft-play area with plenty of free on-street parking. Has a separate area for babies and toddlers. There is a seated area for carers to watch their children with a cup of coffee and a snack, and magazines are provided. There is a flight of stairs up to Little Treasures, so no wheelchair access.

Admission £2.50 per child for unlimited play

Comments

May 2008 Leanne says:
I take my daughter (15 months) on a regular basis and although there are steps to climb there is usually someone availble to help take the prams up and down. The staff are very friendly and the food is recommended (it is cheap!!). It is clean and safe and because it is small you can keep an eye on your children while sitting down.

May 2008 Jeni says:
This facility is very small are therefore only suits the under school age children. I have gone on and off for three years and can say it has much improved in cleanliness and food since new management. There is street parking usually outside but is up a flight of stairs which is v. difficult with prams, babes in arms, toddlers & the variety of bags we carry! Also, my 3yr old attended a private party there after opening hours and I was charged to take my baby son in too even though he didn't eat anything or play on the equipment.

April 2008 Ged says:
Having recently visited Little Treasures. I found the experience very difficult as I had to negotiate the steep non user friendly stairs with my toddler and buggy. There was no one available to help and I would have had to leave my child and buggy unattended at the bottom of the stairs, to attract someones attention to help me, which I did not consider to be a suitable option. This experience has put me off re visiting Little Treasures all together!

April 2008 may says:
Dont be put off by the stairs as staff are happy to help carry your little ones up. A childminder discount is available throughout the week and play is unlimited. the food really is excellent value and very tasty, and you can see exactly what your kids are up to as its well set out.

February 2008 alison says:
A perfect place for my 2yr 5mth old son to play safely. Some soft play areas are a bit beyond him but he still wants to access all areas, especially when his 5 year old brother's there! Now I have an 11 week old daughter i needed to take him somewhere he didn't need to rely on me to be with him, and this is the place!
It does good grub at a good price too so isn't an expensive time out and you can stay as long as you want! Just a pity it's not nearer to home!

January 2008 amber says:
hi i went to a birhday party here the other day. my baby is nearly 5 months and they had an excellent selection of walkers, playgyms and mats for her to try out x

November 2007 bryony says:
I have been going here for a while and I have to say that since the new owners took over, the place has definately improved.
They offer a very friendly service, good food at low prices and a happy environment for both kids and parents.

September 2007 Christine says:
I have taken both my niece when she was little and my son here and i think the staff there are brilliant. it is a great place to go and let the kids burn off some energy.

BERNADETTE · 11-06-2008, 11:52

What about Little Treasures?

AccyLass · 11-06-2008, 11:54

Mr Bubbles Play Centre

Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DE

Telephone: 01254 770752

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Mon- Sat 10.00-5.00pm.
Sundays 11.00am - 5.00pm.

A soft play centre for children aged from 0 to 10 years- (height restrictions apply,)

Wacky Warehouse

Old Cobblers Inn, New Hall Hey Rd, Rawtenstall, Lancs, BB4 6HR

Telephone: 01706 211116

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General Admission
Monday - Friday 3pm - 8pm.
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 8pm.

Tots Time
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm.

Childrens parties available from £5.99 per child.

Admission Tots Time - First Child £2.50, every other child £1.00 for unlimited play. Free cordial juice & biscuit & free coffee for supervising adult.
General Admission £2.50 per child per hour.

Playtime!

17 John Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, BB5 3JP

Contact: Cathy Hopkins or Julie Hayhurst
Telephone: 07742 792 520 or 07746 526 260
Email: [email protected]

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Monday 10 - 2.30pm ***TERM TIME ONLY***
Tue - Fri 10 - 4.30pm
Saturday 11.30 - 4.30pm
Sunday 12 - 4.30pm

For information about having a party at Playtime! please visit our Party Venues page.

Friendly, family run soft-play centre for 0-8 year olds with free on street parking. Consists of climbing equipment, three-lane slide, ball pit etc but also has a car track for ride-on cars and motorbikes, a bouncy castle, toddler area and lots of other Little Tykes toys etc. There is a snack bar and comfortable seating for parents and they also have an 'underwater' party room with twinkling lights and fish galore!

New addition is Shaun the Sheep our friendly ball feeder.....feed Shaun with ball pool balls and watch them travel round the tube and back into the ball pool! Great fun for all ages.

Thursday CHILDMINDER SPECIAL OFFER...admission only £2 to include a cup of juice plus childminder receives a tea/coffee. ID required.

Tuesday is Coffee Morning...come along and chat with other parents while the children have fun on the equipment. £3.50 includes admission, a tea/coffee, a juice and toast. Arrive between 10 and 11.30am and stay all day if you wish!

Friday Afternoon Tea...arrive between 1 and 2.30pm, admission is £3.50 and includes a tea/coffee, a juice and biscuits.

Recommended!

Admission £2.95 for unlimited play
Babies not yet walking - free admission

Comments

November 2006 cathy says:
Just had my daughter's 5th birthday party at Playtime and I cannot recommend them highly enough! We have been to other venues but the staff here are so helpful and approachable even dealing with 29 noisy 5 year olds!

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Rumble Tumble

Europa House, Bennington Street, Blackburn

Telephone: 01254 698066

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Indoor adventure playground for children 18 months to 12 years.

Runamok

10 Commerce St, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden, BB4 5JT

Telephone: 01706 213213
Web: www.runamokonline.co.uk

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Tuesday to Sunday inclusive 9.30 - 6.30
Closed Monday

Newly opened Summer 2007, Runamok caters for children from 0-11.
Features: sports zone, indoor climbing wall, interactive features, triple lane wavy slide, baby area, pram park, handbag lockers.

Separate Junior area (4 - 11 years), toddler area (1 -4 years) and Baby area (< 12 months).

Admission Off Peak - Weekdays before 3pm school term
£3 first child, £2 per extra child

Peak - Tue-Fri after 3pm, all day Sat-Sun
All school holidays and bank holidays

Juniors (4 years +) £4.00
Infants (2-3 years) £3.50
Toddlers (1-2 years) £3.00
Babies (under 12 months) Free
Adults Free

All prices for a 2 hour play session

Comments

June 2008 kate says:
This is a really superb play centre. I have a 1 year old and a nine year old and both get a lot out of it when I take them both after school or during school holidays. It's big, safe, clean and very well run. It is really good value for money and serves lovely food.
I also use it frequently on weekdays with my baby because there is so much space and Little Tikes cars etc for her to play on.
Although I play with her a lot the layout also allows me to sit back and have a coffee as I am able see her playing safely and happily. What more can you want?

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The Space Centre

Sure Start Hyndburn, Park Child & Family Centre , Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Telephone: 01254 387757
Web: www.hyndburn.surestart.org

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Fabulous Cheap Soft Play / Multi-Sensory for hire.

For £5 you're allowed 2 adults, 6 kids (or £10 for a group of upto 23)and one hour's play all for yourself.

This room was designed for children of all ages and abilities.

However - you do have to have 30 mins training time on all equipment as there are projections, fibre optics, electronically controlled (by the children) activities, a HUGE slide and ball pit with shower.

Best of all, it's set in a child-friendly building, built in the grounds of a park and you have to walk through the cheap cafe to get to the Space Centre.

netmums Jeni says 'I took an 11 month old, 3 yr, 6yr and 7yr. We had a fab time. My kids had such a great time, we are going again. Take the kids for the free training and see what fun they have (& get half hours free play!). What more could you want??? Call Katie at Sure Start Hyndburn for more info. Just had to tell others.'

Top Bananas

7 Taylor Street, Darwen, BB3 1DQ

Contact: Jonny
Telephone: 01254760220
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.top-bananas.co.uk

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9.30am to 6pm every day

from ages 0 to 10 years

Top Bananas is the newest indoor soft play centre in the area, we offer great facilities for mums with tots of all ages: full baby change facilities, bottle warming, breast feeding friendly, bouncer chairs, high chairs, bring your own baby food! ( we appreciate every baby has different needs, we will even warm it up for you), parents are very welcome to play on the frame, separate baby and toddler play area, Whinnie the poo tree house, smoby cars, background music (ask us for a specific tune and we will play it for you), banana bistro serving fresh fairtrade coffee, so you can enjoy an irish cream latte or even just a brew, all our tasty dishes are cooked fresh everyday and we also have many daily specials. We are a very friendly bunch at Top bananas and we maintain a very high standard of cleanliness. We have some exciting new classes starting very soon, such as sports day, crafty day, baby yoga, music madness, and if there is anything you would like us to try please let us know. The play frame is 3 story high has a 2 lane astra slide, mega spiral slide, viewing platform (the adults are more scared of this than the kids), ball pool for the tots and endless other activities within the frame. All we can say is come down and have a look for yourself, we have our own private carpark but as we are situated on the A666 we are a stones throw from the bus and train station. WE OFFER DISCOUNTED RATES FOR CHILDMINDERS, NURSERIES & LARGE GROUPS. We look forward to seeing you.

Admission DURING JUNE KIDS UNDER 2 GO FREE MON - FRI. During term time 9.30-11.30 ENTRY IS £2.50 We also do a great meal deal All day mon-fri £5 for entry and lunch or dinner for the kids.

Comments

June 2008 Lesley says:
TOP BANANAS are doing a few good offers over the summer. For the whole month of June kids under 2 go free mon to fri, they are offering a 7 day pass for £5 and a monthly pass for £15, both of these passes let you in as many times as you like, great value if you want to keep the kids entertained.

June 2008 Joanne says:
I have just been to Top Bananas for the first time this week and thought it was fab, especially the fact that there are activity classes which you do not pay any extra for, I have a 7 month old and a 2 year old, I only had to pay for my 2 year old as my baby did not use the facilities, the food is fab very cheap and when I asked the girl Ruth behind the counter ( very friendly lady ) she told me its all home cooked. Dianne did a fantastic job of controlling so many kids during the craft session, hats off to her... we will be back.

May 2008 dianne says:
Top Bananas are now running Arts & Crafts on Tue & Thurs Mornings Between 10.30 & 12.30 & on Wed Afternoons between 1.30 & 3.30 these WILL be running through out the school holidays

May 2008 Amber says:
this place is nice but is a costly do when you have more than one child. £3.25 for a 6 month old??? i wont be going when i have this 2nd baby as there are many others who dont have charges like that for second children and often under 12 months is free when u have an older child you are paying for.

May 2008 kate says:
They have a whole week of activities starting. I know because I'm running the Baby Sign and Play classes every Monday after the half term holiday.

It is really nice venue I use it for somewhere to go and eat when I'm out and about. It's great quality and healthy - reasonable prices and during the week I haven't had to pay for my baby - it's very cheap even when they do start walking. My daughter loves the baby area.

May 2008 Heather says:
This place is fab. My little boy is 3 and he did not want to leave after 2 and a 1/2 hours!!! the staff are great very friendly and the place is immaculate, I hear they are starting different classes soon so that will be good as well.

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entwisi · 11-06-2008, 13:40

We Had Siobhans at Little treasures and she had a lovely time. Its local, reasonable priced and clean( her white tights were still white at teh end of the party! )

We also go to Ossy Mills, Run Amok(Carrs Ind Est) and Giddy Kippers. The last two are more suited to older children(think 5-6 upwards), Ossy mills is probably OK for 3-4 upwards as teh frame is quite large and they need to be that sort of age/hieght to climb up).