What better way for the kids to burn off some energy than one of the soft play centres in Dorset. Indoor soft play is a popular activity when the weather is rubbish, or as an after school activity before dinner.
There are some large indoor soft play sites across Dorset whether you’re a resident or visiting on holiday and looking for things to do.
Soft Play In Bournemouth
Oasis Fun
Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth BH1 2LZ
Part of the large indoor fun centre in Bournemouth, there’s a large indoor soft play centre suitable for children up to 11 years of age.
There are different levels and twists at every turn. Open 7 days a week. Monday to Thursday from 10am till 5.30pm, Friday to Sunday from 10am till 6.30pm. Parents can enjoy the beach themed viewing area whilst enjoying on site refreshments.
Oasis Fun also has crazy golf, bowling and a cafe. There’s also the option to host children’s birthday parties as well.
Lollipops Play Cafe
16 Landseer Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9EH
The soft play frame at Lollipops play Cafe is a three storey adventure, located in a converted church in the heart of Westbourne, Bournemouth. With a huge floor to roof space, there’s plenty of room to play.
There are very few play cafés which can offer such a tall play area with a range of platforms, steps, slides and bridges.
It’s ideal for children between the ages of 1 to 7. Children aged 8 and over are very welcome at Lollipops but are not permitted to use the Soft Play frame.
Play Cafes In Bournemouth
Kids Play Cafe
280 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RT
Suitable for 0-6 years, the little role play cafe in Bournemouth is a unique, educational play experience for young children.
There are permanent role play areas (pirate ship, train, house and fire engine) as well as themed areas, which regularly change to ensure children have fresh and exciting role-play experiences.
There’s also coffee and a range of both hot and cold meals, drinks and snacks available for purchase whilst your little ones play.
Little Pickles Play Cafe
723 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2AX
Little Pickles is a children’s cafe with a two level adventure play area which is designed for newborns up to the age of 5 years old. There are often lots os special events happening and themed days.
Cosy Village Play Cafe
1609 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
This play cafe in Bournemouth is designed for under 5’s to support early years development. You’ll discover role play areas, educational toys and sustainable wooden toys.
Wild Ones Play Cafe
Kinson, Bournemouth
You’ll find morning and afternoon sessions at Wild Ones Play Cafe in Kinson.
Soft Play In Poole
Lemur Landings
Tower Retail Park, Tower Park Leisure Complex, Poole BH12 4NY
One of Dorset’s largest indoor children’s entertainment centres, open 7 days a week all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Prices start from £3.50 for play sessions.
Across the multi level playframe, there are tunnels to crawl through, biff bags to negotiate, bridges to cross and plenty of slides.
For under 7’s there is Leweyville Farm, where you will find an interactive role play village and road.
For kids that love climbing, Lemur Landings has the sky tykes low ropes course designed for children under 1.2 metres. There’s also the interactive Digiwall which is a cross between a climbing wall and a computer game.
Whilst you’re at Tower Park you may want to go bowling, take a visit to the cinema or a trip to Splashdown water park.
The Ark
82 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2SF
Located in Poole Park, The Ark soft play is designed for children up to eleven years old. There are 3 levels of adventure to discover with slides, tunnels and interactive zones to jump and slide on.
You’ll also find a dedicated toddlers’ area where the older ones aren’t allowed making it safe for little ones to play. Also at the Ark you can take part in some pottery painting.
Kidz Kingdom Soft Play
The Junction Broadstone, Station Approach, Dorset BH18 8AX
There are various sessions throughout the week open to members and non members at Kidz Kingdom. Currently working on a booking system to limit numbers, so phone and book ahead. Soft play sessions are for two hours.
Soft Play In Weymouth
Fun Factory
7 Albany Rd, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth DT4 9TH
Let the kids loose in the huge indoor soft play area in Weymouth. It’s full with crawl tubes, spooky maze, spiral slide, indoor football pitch, astro glide, 4 lane cresta slide and more.
For little visitors there is a separate play area exclusively for 3 years and under. There’s a large free car park on site as well as a cafe serving refreshments, cakes and main meals. There’s also free WIFI on site.
The Palm House
Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 7TZ
The Palm House in Weymouth is a large cafe and soft play space. There are large indoor and outdoor play areas for the under 5’s. You’ll also find plenty of themed weeks and special craft sessions being scheduled.
Soft Play In Blandford
Crazy Monsters Soft Play
Sunrise Business Park, 8, Higher Shaftesbury Rd, Blandford Forum DT11 8ST
The largest soft play in North Dorset across the three tier adventure play zones. Grown ups can enjoy a coffee and refreshments in the first floor viewing area whilst the little ones burn off their energy.
Open 9.30am – 5pm 7 days a week, prices start from £1.50. There’s always a qualified first aider on site, providing that added peace of mind.
Kids will have loads of fun using the 4 lane giant astra slide, giant spiral slide and the mega tube slide. There’s also the rainbow lollipop spinner and aerial glide, and not forgetting the huge ball pit.
Soft Play In Bridport
The Little Fire Station Soft Play
Martin’s Bar and Restaurant, Highlands End holiday park, Eype, Bridport DT6 6AR
The soft play area at this holiday park in Bridport is open daily between 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. The Little Fire Station is 70 square metres of indoor soft play area, suitable for children aged 6 and under.
Soft Play In Swanage
Putlake Adventure Farm
High St, Swanage BH19 3EU
The only indoor soft play centre in Swanage in a ten mile radius. The play area is 3 storeys high, with a ball pit, slides, zip wire, nets, a football area and a baby and toddler zone. There is also a large indoor skittles alley, a football table and a bouncy castle.
Soft Play in Dorchester
Dobbies Garden Centre
24 Wareham Rd, Dorchester DT2 8BY
Dobbies Garden Centre in Dorchester has a soft play area for ages 0-8 years. Perfect for entertaining the small people during a visit to the garden centre. Prices start at £2 per booked session.
Vurlands Animal Farm
Coast Road, Swyre, Dorchester
At Vurlands Animal Farm park there is a large barn with an indoor soft play and inflatable castle. You are welcome to take your own picnics, or there is also food available to purchase on site.
100 Giggles Poundbury
179 Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester
The newest soft play and play cafe in Dorchester is 100 Giggles. Suitable for under 5’s, there’s lots to do during the morning and afternoon sessions.
Soft Play In Ferndown
Little Bugs Soft Play
380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset
This soft play area in Ferndown is suitable for under 5’s with a dedicated under 2’s area as well. There is no booking required, and you’ll find a selection of cold and hot drinks and cakes on offer.