The Ultimate Soft Play Centre Guide To Nottinghamshire 2026

Best Soft Play in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 2026

Updated March 2026

If you are looking for the best soft play and fun environment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, there is loads more choice than many parents realise. Whether you need a quick toddler-friendly play session, a bigger soft play for mixed ages, a role play village for preschoolers, or a trampoline park for older kids who need to properly burn off energy, this guide pulls together some of the best indoor play options across the county. EY UP already covers several popular venues in Nottinghamshire, and this expanded version fills in some of the biggest local gaps so it feels much more complete and useful for parents searching by area.

Before you go: opening times, prices and session length and formats can change, especially when looking at school holiday activities, so it is always worth double-checking the indoor play areas venue website before setting off.

Soft play in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Ed & Molly’s Playbarn, East Bridgford

Address: East Bridgford Home and Garden Centre, Fosse Way, East Bridgford, Nottingham, NG13 8LA
Website: Ed & Molly’s Playbarn
A good all-round choice if you want a classic soft play with separate areas and the bonus of being attached to East Bridgford Home and Garden. It is designed for children under 12 and works well for families with mixed ages great for the school holidays.

Escape Soft Play, Giltbrook

Address: 6 Pentrich Road, Giltbrook Industrial Park, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UZ
Website: Escape Play
Escape is one of the better-known soft play venues in the Nottingham area for lots of levels of fun, with a large three-tier frame, a separate toddler area for under-4s area for little adventurers, a go-kart track, café and free parking. It also runs SEND sessions and preschool activities, which makes it a perfect venue for lots of different families and family fun.

Fun Valley Nottingham

Address: Unit 11–14 Armitage Business Park, Nottingham, NG4 2BA
Website: Fun Valley Nottingham
Fun Valley is a strong one to include if you want the guide to feel more complete for Nottingham itself. The official site says it caters for children aged 1 to 12, with separate baby areas for ages 1–3 in a safe environment separate area for 4–12 making it the perfect place for children of all ages.

Hocus Pocus Indoor Play, Beeston

Address: 131 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2FE
Website: Hocus Pocus
Is one of the magical themed play centres in Beeston with a big play frame, toddler sessions and party options. It is a good one for families who want somewhere with a bit more character than a standard soft play.

Jangos Indoor Children’s Play Centre, Forest Town

Address: Sandlands Court, Fulmar Close, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0GG
Website: Jangos
Jangos is a strong north-Nottinghamshire option and one worth keeping in if you want this guide to feel county-wide rather than city-heavy. It is aimed at ages 0–12 and has dedicated areas for under-1s, under-5s and over-5s, plus free parking.

Kidz Kaboom, Nuthall

Address: Unit 2A Ash Court, Millennium Way East, Phoenix Centre, Nottingham, NG8 6AR
Website: Kidz Kaboom
A useful option for younger children, with the official site highlighting sessions for children aged 1–6 and play pricing online. This one is handy if you want something aimed more at little ones for safe entertainment for your children’s adventure play centre than older, high-energy kids.

Little Treasure Soft Play, Clifton

Address: Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8AB
Website: Little Treasure Soft Play
Located inside Clifton Leisure Centre, this under-the-sea themed soft play is a good choice for younger children. The official description highlights a two-storey play frame packed with themed obstacles and challenges.

Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood

Address: 41 Rowley Drive, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 1GD
Website: Pirates Play Centre
One of the best-known Nottingham indoor play venues, Pirates Play has separate baby, toddler and junior areas plus a giant multi-storey play frame for children up to age 11. It is a really solid all-rounder for siblings.

Squiggles Playden, Hucknall

Address: Unit 2, Aerial Way, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6DW
Website: Squiggles Playden
Squiggles is a purpose-built indoor soft play centre for children aged 0–12 in Hucknall. It is a useful addition for local families outside central Nottingham an  unforgettable experience

Soft Play at Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Address: Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Website: Lammas Leisure Centre Soft Play
Lammas is a good one for children who want something a bit more active than standard soft play. The official page describes a multi-tier soft play with TAG Play for children aged 12 and under.

Pubs with soft play in Nottinghamshire

Wacky Warehouse at The Beekeeper, Beeston

Address: Meadow Lane, Beeston, Nottingham
Website: Wacky Warehouse at The Beekeeper
A handy option if you want lunch and indoor play in one place. The official Wacky Warehouse listing confirms casual play passes, advance booking and the usual pub-and-soft-play setup.

Wacky Warehouse at The Ferry Boat Inn, Stoke Bardolph

Address: Riverside, Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5HX
Website: Wacky Warehouse at The Ferry Boat Inn
This one is useful because it combines indoor play with pub food and also has outdoor play. It is a good shout for family meet-ups where you want something more relaxed than a full soft play centre.

Wacky Warehouse at Plank & Leggit, Sawley

Address: Plank & Leggit, Sawley, Nottinghamshire
Website: Wacky Warehouse at Plank & Leggit
Another good pub soft play option, with both indoor soft play and an outdoor play area. Worth adding because “pubs with soft play in Nottinghamshire” is a real family search term and gives the guide broader appeal.

Role play centres in Nottinghamshire

Tumble Town Play Centre, Arnold

Address: 107B High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7DS
Website: Tumble Town Play Centre
Tumble Town stands out because it combines role play and soft play under one roof. The official site describes it as Nottingham’s only combined role play and soft play centre, which makes it a really useful inclusion for search coverage as well as for parents.

Little Foxes Play Town, Beeston

Address: 100 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1ES
Website: Little Foxes Play Town
A lovely option for younger children, especially if you want imaginative play rather than big, noisy frames. The official site says it was set up by local mums and has multiple role play areas for little ones to explore.

My Playful World, near Tuxford

Address: Tuxford area, Nottinghamshire
Website: My Playful World
An award-winning imaginative play centre and café in north Nottinghamshire, handy for families around Tuxford and the A1 corridor. It is a good one to include if you want stronger regional spread across the county.

Robyn’s World, Dunkirk

Address: Dunkirk Community Centre, Montpellier Road, Nottingham, NG7 2JW
Website: Robyn’s World booking page
Robyn’s World is an indoor imaginative role play setup in Dunkirk aimed at younger children. Public listings place it at Dunkirk Community Centre and describe it as a small-world role play experience.

Tiny Town Adventures, Hyson Green

Address: 249 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GU
Nearby parking: 1a Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GY
Website: Tiny Town Adventures
Tiny Town Adventures is a really strong addition because it gives you another clear under-5s role play option in Nottingham. The official site describes it as Nottingham’s first child-sized indoor role play town and lists regular morning, lunchtime and afternoon sessions.

Totsville Mansfield

Address: Mansfield town centre
Website: Totsville Mansfield
Totsville is a café and children’s role play centre in Mansfield. It is worth adding to make the guide stronger for north Nottinghamshire parents and to broaden the role play section beyond Nottingham itself.

Trampoline and inflatable parks in Nottinghamshire

Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Address: Low Moor Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, near Mansfield, NG17 7LJ
Website: Freestyle Trampoline Park
Freestyle is a big, high-energy option with 90+ trampolines and activities, climbing walls, inflatables and a soft play area for younger children. It is a good fit for older kids and school holiday outings.

i FUN Mansfield

Address: Old Mill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9AL
Website: i FUN Mansfield
i FUN is a useful addition if you want this guide to cover more than traditional soft play ball pool style. The official site lists trampolines, soft play and arcade-style activities, with different session types including after-school and general admission options.

Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Nottingham city centre

Address: The Glasshouse, 153–155 Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, NG1 3NL
Website: Planet Bounce Nottingham
A strong city-centre option if you want something a bit different from classic main play frame soft play for a different enjoyable experience. The official site says jump sessions include access to both the inflatable park and the soft play structure.

RedKangaroo Nottingham / Oxygen Activeplay, Bulwell

Address: 2 Dabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG6 8WA
Website: RedKangaroo Nottingham
RedKangaroo Nottingham is now part of Oxygen Activeplay and is a strong choice for older children who want trampolines, obstacle course, inflatables, climbing and a bigger active-play experience. The official pages highlight open play, a café and free parking.

Best soft play in Nottinghamshire by type

Best for toddlers: Little Foxes Play Town, Tiny Town Adventures, Kidz Kaboom, Little Treasure Soft Play.

Best for older kids: Freestyle, RedKangaroo Nottingham, i FUN Mansfield and Fun Valley Nottingham all lean more towards children who want a bigger energy burn rather than a quick toddler play session.

Best for classic soft play: Escape Soft Play, Pirates Play Centre and Ed & Molly’s Playbarn are three of the strongest all-round family options if you want a more traditional soft play day.

Best for lunch plus play: The Beekeeper, Ferry Boat Inn and Plank & Leggit are all useful family pub picks if you want soft play with food in the same visit.

Some Top Tips For Visiting Soft Play Centres

1. Remember the socks! Most play centres require children (and sometimes adults) to wear socks for hygiene and safety. Pack an extra pair, just in case and remember to take the unique socks for trampoline scents to save that additional cost.
   
2. Check the rules and regulations before you go. Some play centres may have height or age restrictions for certain attractions, so ensure your little ones meet the requirements.
   
3. Plan your visit during off-peak times to avoid crowds and long wait times. Weekday mornings are often quieter than weekends and school holidays.
   
4. Dress your kids in comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in. Avoid clothing with drawstrings or loose accessories that could get caught on equipment.
   
5. Stay hydrated! Bring water bottles for you and your children to stay refreshed during playtime.
   
6. Always watch your kids, especially in busy areas like ball pits and climbing structures. Play centres can be large and bustling, so it’s important to stay vigilant.
   
7. Encourage your children to take turns and share with others. Teaching good manners and social skills is just as important as having fun.
   
8. Remember to take breaks. Play centres can be exhausting for kids (and parents, too!), so take breaks when needed to rest and refuel.