Soft Play Areas
Here is a list of amusement arcades and entertainment venues across the UK that include indoor kids soft play areas, perfect when visiting with young children.
A kid’s soft play area, also known as an indoor play area, is a specially designed space where young children can play, explore, and have fun in a secure environment. These areas are typically padded with soft floor mats and cushioned surfaces, ensuring a safe space where children can play freely without the risk of injury, giving parents peace of mind. Kids soft play areas often feature a variety of light activities designed to help children develop essential skills such as balance, coordination, timing, and problem-solving—all while having fun! Common features include slides, ball pits, climbing frames, rope crossings, and other interactive elements that encourage physical activity and imaginative play.
They are also great environments for children to learn social interaction skills. Children can make new friends, play together, and learn important social skills in a safe and supervised setting. Most children’s soft play facilities include a seating area, often in the form of a café where parents can unwind, enjoy food and drinks, chat together and keep an eye on their children while they play. This combination of fun for kids and comfort for parents makes soft play areas a popular choice for families with young children.
Children's soft play areas can be found in towns and cities throughout the country. From large-scale venues like the children’s soft play area at Funtopia Arcade Southend to smaller, local kids soft play spaces near you, there are plenty of options to choose from. At AmusementArcades.com, we only list kids’ soft play areas that are part of amusement arcades or larger entertainment venues. While there are many other fantastic soft play venues in towns and cities that we don’t feature (as they operate independently from arcades), we highly recommend visiting soft play areas located within amusement arcades. These venues offer better value in the form of a broader range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Once the kids have had their fill of the soft play area, they can explore exciting gaming machines or indulge in a special treat like ice cream - making it a fun-filled day out for everyone!
The definition of "best" varies from person to person. For some, it could mean the largest amusement arcades with kids soft play area, such as Funtopia in Southend, Skegness Pier Arcade, or Walton Pier Arcade. Others may prioritise value for money, the quality of facilities, or even the standard of coffee available for parents. When it comes to wider amenities, Clacton Pier Arcade offers an impressive selection, including theme park rides, a bowling alley, and excellent coffee. Nearby, the Clacton Pavilion Bowl Arcade provides a great food and drinks range alongside its kids soft play area. A trip to any seaside resort with a children’s indoor play area should make for an enjoyable day out for the whole family.
