Dorset has some fabulous soft play centres and play cafés with many running toddler groups, pre school classes and half term activities which help keep energetic children entertained all year round.
The Ark has a fantastic multi level soft play with exciting obstacles, slides and a separate toddler area with ball pit and sensory activities. You’ll also find a great indoor ice rink suitable for big and little one’s plus an ice cream parlour and restaurant with a spacious terrace.
Children's party packages are available.
For admission prices and full details, please visit The Ark.
Good sized soft play area with fun obstacles and slides and a smaller separate area for toddlers. The Cafe offers a variety of hot meals, snacks and drinks.
For more details and admission prices, please visit Giggles.
Fun multi level soft play based within the Junction Sports Centre. Please contact before visiting as the website states the soft play may be closed for private parties.
For more information and admission prices, please visit The Junction.
Large soft play with multi level play frame, slides, canons, sensory and toddler area. You'll also find a cafe/restaurant and special events running throughout the year including laser tag nights.
After a refurbishment in 2017 there is now an exciting new toddler area, climbing zone and party rooms.
For admission prices, special events and details on the toddler mornings, please visit Lemur Landings.
Oasis Fun has everything to keep the whole family entertained for hours with a fantastic beach themed soft play, adventure golf, bowling, amusements and an American diner.
Children’s party packages are available.
For more information and activity prices, please visit Oasis Fun.
Role Play World is an interactive and educational experience where children can learn though play in a fantasy and real life environment.
For further details, current play zones and special offers, please visit Role Play World.
Altitude high ropes adventure, play park, circuit track, miniature railway, eisure orienteering and paddling pool which is open in the summer months.
For full details, please visit BH Live Active.
2 level adventure play area suitable for children under 5.
For admission prices and special events, please visit Little Pickles.
Multi level soft play centre with baby area and small outdoor play area perfect for under 5's.
For admission prices, fun classes and special events, please visit Lollipops Play Cafe.
Monkey Madness has a large multi levelled play frame with obstacles and slides plus a smaller soft play area which is ideal for babies and toddlers.
Cildren's Party packages are available.
For admission prices, classes and special offers, please visit Monkey Madness.
Multi level soft play with ball pit perfect for younger children.
For admission prices, please visit Everyone Active.
This 2 tier soft play is perfect for babies and younger children and has a seperate area with a TV screen and comfy seating for tired little legs.
For more inofrmation, please visit the Neptunes Soft Play Facebook page.
Large 3 tier adventure play zone with smaller toddler area and café serving hot and cold food.
For admission prices and opening times, please visit Crazy Monsters.
Have a go on Gillingham’s most amazing jungle themed Inflatable soft play area. The huge inflatable castles and ball pit will entertain children from 0 to 12 years. The adjacent matted areas creates a safe environment to play in and gives adults somewhere to sit and watch whilst the little one’s explore. Facilities include a café which provides hot drinks, lunch menu and cakes.
For opening times and admission prices, please visit the RiversMeet Leisure Centre.
This soft play centre features a 3 tier adventure play area, a baby and toddler area plus a cafe.
For admission prices, opening times and special events, please visit Climb Aboard.
Large indoor and outdoor play area featuring slides, ball pools, bouncy castles, laser invaders, trampolines and much more.
Facilities include a café selling hot and cold food.
For admission prices and details on the various outdoor activities, please visit Coolplay.
Doodles is a family friendly cafe, where you can drink great coffee, eat freshly prepared food and enjoy homemade cake while the kids play in the free play area. They also offer children's parties, private hire, discos, monthly supper clubs and a playgroup called Doodletots.
Doodles ‘out and about’ offers small events catering, bouncy castle hire and celebration cakes.
For more information, please visit Doodles Play Cafe.
Small soft play within the Sports Centre suitable for young children with slides and a ball pit area.
For admission prices and opening times, please visit Dorset For You.
This wonderful and friendly play café is ideal for Mums and Dads to relax and enjoy a cuppa with a slice of cake while the children play and have fun with little tykes cars, dress up, trains and much more.
For more information on session prices and special events, please visit Munchkins Play Cafe.
The Palmhouse is a fabulous café-bistro and activity centre. Blooming Kids indoor and outdoor play area is perfect for under 5's and the outdoor decking and play area is ideal for long sunny days. New for 2018 is the Kraft Shack which runs a variety of activities including messy play sessions.
For more information on session prices and special events, please visit The Palm House.
The huge playframe is spread over 5 levels and has a separate sports area and toddler activity area. Facilities include a restaurant selling hot and cold food.
For admission prices and information on toddler mornings, please visit The Fun Factory.
Hidden away in Bowleaze Cove is a fun park with a large indoor soft play with huge slides and great obstacles. You’ll also find a café and coffee bar with seating overlooking Weymouth Bay.
For admission prices and opening times, please visit Fantasy Island.
This recently opened cafe in the centre of Weymouth town has a play area with imaginative toys to stimulate play plus tablets for older children in a separate area. Jigsaw Play Café also offer freshly prepared food, organic and fair trade tea and coffee in a relaxed environment.
For more information including upcoming special events, please visit the Jigsaw Play Cafe Facebook page.
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