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Soft play/indoor play in Leicester

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Equimum · 13/01/2023 21:49

Hi, we are currently staying in Leicester and I'm looking to take my kids to an indoor play centre of some description tomorrow. My eldest is 10, and I can see that several of the play centres say 'up to 12' but which is actually best for older children?

we are really going as a treat for my 7 year old, but want to make it as pleasant as possible for my older one.

my younger one hates trampoline, so the bounce play is out unfortunately.

TIA

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VictorianGothic · 13/01/2023 21:52

Fun Valley in Evington? funvalley.co.uk/ It's awful like they all are but is quite big & light and has quite a challenging climbing wall for the 10 year old.

Pillowjoy · 13/01/2023 21:54

VictorianGothic · 13/01/2023 21:52

Fun Valley in Evington? funvalley.co.uk/ It's awful like they all are but is quite big & light and has quite a challenging climbing wall for the 10 year old.

Is that the one next door to what has to be the world’s least quiet mosque? You’re giving me flashbacks!

Babyroobs · 13/01/2023 21:55

Does it have to be in the city centre? if not then Twin lakes at melton Mowbray is great for that age range although more like a small theme park but has a huge soft play barn. Likely a lot more expensive than just soft play.

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VictorianGothic · 13/01/2023 21:55

That's right! Squashed next to the mosque. And a random factory chimney.

VictorianGothic · 13/01/2023 21:56

@Babyroobs Great suggestion

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 13/01/2023 21:57

Sunnyside Adventure Play is massive, about a 25 min drive from Leicester city centre, 1 junction down the M1 so you'll need a car.

In Leicester city itself or near enough you have:

  • fun valley - Evington Valley are
  • Go Kids Go - Near Freemans common/football stadium
  • Play 360 - Meridian Business Park
  • ninja Warrior at St George's Retail Park
Babyroobs · 13/01/2023 22:00

VictorianGothic · 13/01/2023 21:56

@Babyroobs Great suggestion

It is such a fantastic place, although been a while since we went there but used to have season tickets when my kids were young. kids loved the go-karts and the soft ball shooting alley thingey- not sure if that is still there?

HollyBollyBooBoo · 13/01/2023 22:03

Play 360 at Meridian is good.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 13/01/2023 22:05

Other option could be Social Climbing at the John Lewis end of the HighCross. It's loads of climbing walls of varying difficulty.

Or a completely different option would be Leicester Outdoor Pursuits at Redhill Roundabout for the aerial climbing stuff or kayaking or archery.

KenAdams · 13/01/2023 22:09

Parklands Oadby but 360 or Go Kids Go if not. Fun Valley is hell on Earth.

Equimum · 14/01/2023 11:30

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately the more outdoors places were closed but we have come to Go Kids Go which a couple of you mentioned and they seem happy, so your ideas are much appreciated. I will be keeping Twin Lakes in mind for when we back up in the summer

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PrincesssConsuelaBananahammock · 14/01/2023 11:43

Bermuda Adventure in Nuneaton is FAB.

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