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Soft Play Dorset

Love them or loathe them, Soft Play Areas are adored by your little ones and they're a great way for them to learn, exercise and burn-off some energy.

There are a good range of indoor and soft play areas in Dorset with equipment suitable from babies to 12 years and all with great facilities on-site too.

Littledown

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BH Live Active Littledown

About: BH Live Active in Littledown is located near Bournemouth Hospital and is home to their very own indoor soft play centre! Aimed at under 5s, this area features a two level climbing frame,a slide, a sensory animal sounds panel and many free areas for the children to climb and have fun. This soft play is open 7 days a week and is also available for private bookings on weekends! 

All soft play is included within Junior memberships or is £3 without! 

Food and Drink: The Terrace Cafe is a great on site cafe, showcasing both adult and childrens menus.

Fun Rating: 5/5

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Kinson

pelhams soft play

BH Live Active Pelhams

About: BH Live Active in Pelhams is located in Kinson have their very own indoor soft play centre! Designed for children under the age of 5, this space includes a two-tier climbing structure, a slide, a sensory animal sounds panel, and various open areas for kids to explore and enjoy. Open every day of the week, this soft play area is also open for private bookings on weekends!

All soft play is included within Junior memberships or is £2.50 without! 

Food and Drink: The Terrace Cafe is a great on site cafe, showcasing both adult and childrens menus.

Fun Rating: 5/5

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Poole

The Ark Poole Park

The Ark Poole Park

About: The Ark is located in Poole Park and is home to a large soft play for ages 0 to 11. The Soft Play area comprised of three levels to discover with slides, tunnels and interactive zones. Ther are dedicated baby and toddlers areas. It's a popular one with parents due to the child-friendly secure outdoor terrace so parents can relax in pleasant surroundings while the little ones play. 0-12 months go free.

Food and Drink: Great cafe on site with adult and children's menus, snacks and wide selection of drinks.

Fun Rating: 5/5

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Mini Monkey Gym

Mini Monkey Gym

About: This wonderful sensory soft playgym for under 5's allows your baby/toddler to have fun and listen to music whilst getting the chance to play. It will help their physical and social development in a non-pressured environment.

Your little ones will love to explore the brilliant, colourful, physical play and musical sensory activities that Mini Monkey Gym offers. 

Food & Drink: N/A

Fun Rating: 4/5

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Dorchester

Nikki's Little Play Cafe

Nikki's Little Play Cafe

About: Nikki's Little Play Cafe is a calm, relaxed and sensory play area. They provide a imaginative space where families with young children can come together, play, and form lasting memories. 

Age Group: Children aged 7 years and under.

Food and Drink: They serve a variety of hot and cold drinks, child friendly snacks and delicious handcrafted sweet treats.

Prices: 

  • Age 1-7: £7
  • Under 1's: £3.50

Address: 4 Pope St, Brewery Square, Dorchester, DT1 1GW

Fun Rating: 4/5

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Weymouth

Sharkys Fun Factory

Sharkys Fun Factory

About: Large indoor softplay centre and cafe with a separate laser arena.

Food and Drink: They have a delicious selection of main meals as well as a variety of homemade cakes and a choice of Italian style coffees.

Prices:

  • 3 years+ - £6.95
  • Under 3's - £4.95
  • Under 1's - £2.00

Address: 7 Albany Rd, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, DT4 9TH

Fun Rating: 4/5

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Tower Park

Lemur Landings soft play

Lemur Landings

About: Lemur Landings in located within the Tower Park complex so there's plentiful secure parking and you can make a full day of it in the park if you wish. Lemur Landings has an indoor play centre with a multi-level climbing frame, slides, tunnel and a ball pit. 

The Leweyville Farm area is dedicated to under 7s and has an interactive role-play village, dedicated play frame and baby sensory room. There's also a climbing zone for bigger kids.

Food and Drink: Family cafe on site so parents can relax while watching the kids. Extensive menu using locally sourced produce where possible.

Fun Rating: 5/5

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Bournemouth

Lollipops Soft Play

Lollipops Soft Play

About: Lollipops Soft Play frame is a three storey adventure with steps, slides and bridges. It’s ideal for children between the ages of 0 to 6. 

Age Group: 0-6yrs

Food and Drink: Café that serves good coffee, cake and delicious light bites.

Prices:

  • 0 – 6 months: £1.00
  • 7 – 18 months: £3.95
  • 19 months – 6 years: £4.95
  • Adults: Free

Address: 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9EH

Fun Rating: 4/5

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