SOFT PLAY'S & PLAY CAFES IN DORSET

Dorset has some fabulous soft play centres and play cafés which help keep energetic children entertained and stimulated all year round!

SOUTH & EAST DORSET

Cosy Village Role Play Cafe has been designed for children 0-5 years to support early years development, where your little ones are invited to discover role play areas and sensory play equipment with educational toys from some of the world's most recognisable brands.

Address: 1609 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9AP

Website: Cosy Village Role Play Cafe

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LITTLE BUGS SOFT PLAY ferndown

Little Bugs has a multi-level soft play for children aged 5 and under and a dedicated area for under 2’s.  Little Bugs provides a clean, safe environment for babies and children to explore and develop, while their parents/carers can enjoy a good cuppa and a slice of cake.

Address: 380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AU
Phone: 01202 790559

Website: Little Bugs Soft Play

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.

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Address: Oasis Fun, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2LZ
Phone: 01202 311611

Website: Oasis Fun

Kids Play Cafe is an interactive and educational experience where children can learn though play in a fantasy and real life environment.

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Address: Kids Play Cafe, 280 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RT
Phone: 01202 989494

Address: Kids Play Cafe, Unit 6, 39-41 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DJ
Phone: 01425 837810

Website: Kids Play Cafe

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WILD ONES PLAY CAFE bournemouth

This play cafe is aimed at little wild ones aged 0-4 years.  Take them on a wild adventure into the forest, where they can play, explore, and have fun while you relax in the cafe.

Address: 1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS

Website: Wild Ones Play Cafe

Ringwood Playzone has 4 storeys of super slides, rope swings, ball ponds and much more!

Address: Ringwood Leisure Centre, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1PX
Phone: 02382 000299

Website: Ringwood Leisure Centre

Lollipops Café is situated in the heart of Westbourne, in a beautifully converted church hall.  It offers a fun, safe, clean and friendly haven to parents, carers and children alike.  The modern and inviting coffee shop enables customers to relax while the little ones play on the 3 levels playframe or enjoy the garden area. 

Lollipops Play Cafe party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Lollipops Play Cafe, 16 Lansdeer Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Phone: 01202 766760

Website: Lollipops Play Cafe

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2 RIVERSMEET LEISURE COMPLEX christchurch

The soft play area for children 5 yrs and under features multi-level play areas, obstacles, tunnels and slide.

Address: Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Stoney Lane South, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HW
Phone: 01202 817777

Website: 2 Riversmeet Leisre Complex

Itsy Bitsyccino is a place for you to bring your little ones to not only attend an Itsy Bitsy Dance class but to also connect with other parents over a coffee, whilst the little ones build friendships in the role play together.

Address: Itsy Bitsycchino, Westover Retail Park, Wimborne Road, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS

Website: Itsy Bitsy Coffee Shop

Lemur Landings is a large soft play with multi-level play frame, slides, canons, climbing zone, role play area and a smaller soft play for toddlers.  

Lemur Landings party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park (above the Cinema), Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Phone: 01202 740500

Website: Lemur Landings

This small soft play is aimed at children under 5 and has a climbing frame, slide and fun obstacles.

Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Phone: 01202 055500

Website: BH Live Active

Little Pickles is a children's cafe with a 2 level adventure play area which is designed for newborns up to the age of 5 yrs.

Little Pickles Playroom party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Little Pickles, 723 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Phone: 01202 533311

Website: Little Pickles

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 new paint your own pottery area plus an ice cream parlour and restaurant with a spacious terrace.

Address: The Ark, Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
Phone: 01202 717197

Website: The Ark

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STREETLIGHT CENTRE wimborne

StreetLight was set up to support and benefit the local community.  In 2023 the soft play which is suiable for under 5's was extended to provide more fun for little one's.  Entry to the soft play is currently FREE however pre-booking is required.  Please note, this offer may change at any time. 

The StreetLight Centre also has a skate park suitable for children 6+ and a spacious cafe serving light lunches, snacks and drinks.

Streetlight Project party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: StreetLight Project, Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HB
Phone: 01202 848355

Website: StreetLight Project

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.

Address: The Junction Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AX
Phone: 01202 777766

Website: The Junction Sports Centre

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WILD THING INDOOR PLAY adventure wonderlnd

Wild Thing is the ultimate Aztec Adventure with multi levels, obstacles, speed slide, web crawls and cargo climbs.

Address: Adventure Wonderland, Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Phone: 01202 486444

Website: Adventure Wonderland

Please note: Wild Thing is currently closed until Spring 2024.

Play café and party venue for children aged 5 and under with wooden tree house nature themed play area and soft play pen for babies.

Address: Coffee & Play, 3 Churchill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2LW
Phone: 01202 746305

Website: Coffee & Play

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THE HIDEOUT SOFT PLAY poole

The Hideout is a recently opened and family run indoor coffee shop and soft play with a two-tier play area and matted section with toys, sensory accessories and books.  Suitable for babies and children 7 years and under.

Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7a The Neighbourhood Centre, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW

Facebook: The Hideout Soft Play

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This lovely 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.

Address: Neptunes Complex, 25a The Quay (above the arcade), Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ
Phone: 01202 250838

Facebook: Neptunes Poole

Spill the Beans Play Cafe has a large area with plenty of wooden toys, role play, bikes, teepee tents, trains and a cafe serving drinks and cakes.

Address: The Avenue, 21 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RP

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Multi-level soft play with ball pit, perfect for younger children.

Address: Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
Phone: 01202 738787

Website: Everyone Active

RURAL & NORTH DORSET

Large 3 tier adventure play zone with smaller toddler area and café serving hot and cold food.

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Address: Crazy Monsters, Unit 8 Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST
Phone: 01258 456688

Website: 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.  Soft Play is currently open Fridays and weekends during term time only.

Address: RiversMeet Leisure Centre, Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4HX
Phone: 01747 834013

Website: Riversmeet Leisure Centre

SPACE INFLATERS gillingham

Giant Space themed soft play for Astronauts aged 0-16 years!

Gillinghams NEW inflatable world is a community led adventure and includes soft play inflatables with an outer space theme.  Facilities include cafe/bar, free parking, baby change and buggy park.

Space Inflaters party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Space Inflaters, 22 Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PX
Phone: 01747 213125

Website: Space Inflaters

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Senenergy Play is an indoor and outdoor children’s play centre for under 8’s.  The focus is very much on inspiring children to be creative and use their imaginations through play.

Address: Senenergy Play, The Square, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AY

Facebook: Senenergy Play

Please note: Senenergy Play is currently closed until further notice.

PURBECK AREA

Small soft play within the sports centre suitable for young children with slides and a ball pit area.

Address: Purbeck Leisure Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Phone: 01929 500000

Website: Dorset Council

WEST DORSET

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.

Address: The Fun Factory, 7 Albany Road, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH
Phone: 01305 777334

Website: 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.

Address: Fantasy Island, Bowlease Coveway, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PW
Phone: 01305 834746

Website: Fantasy Island

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The Lodmoor is a great family friendly Brewers Fayre Pub situated by the Weymouth Sealife Adventure Park and Sandworld.  The indoor themed soft play is a fantastic size for children of all ages and even has a TV area and little tykes cars.  Please note that there is an admission charge for the soft play.

Address: The Lodmoor, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Phone: 01305 767964

Website: The Lodmoor

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The Little Fire Station Soft Play is a 70 square metre fire engine themed soft play suitable for children aged 6 and under at Martin’s Bar & Restaurant in Highlands End Holiday Park.  Costa coffee, cakes, breakfasts and lunches are available throughout the day and for older children there is an outdoor play area, pool tables and board games. Dogs are welcome in designated areas.  The soft play is open to the public daily from February to November, with limited opening hours outside these times.

Address: Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR
Phone: 01308 426919

Website: Martins Bar and Restaurant

Hhe Palm House is a unique cafe and pre-school play centre, based in an Edwardian glasshouse in the heart of Weymouth.  It provides a safe, comfortable, creative environment where children can play, whilst parents relax, always within sight of the children.  Whether indoors or outdoors, the wide range of toys, equipment, books, puzzles and games will keep children entertained, rain or shine.

Extensive menu of homemade food, including children’s meals, pancakes and waffles, cakes, breakfasts and lunches, local handicrafts for sale and lots more.  The Palm House also hosts regular craft workshops and featured fun weeks.

Address: The Palm House, Melcombe Regis Car Park, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Phone: 01305 458089

Facebook: The Palm House

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SEAL'S COVE bridport

The Reef Soft Play has a multi-level play frame with tunnels, fun obstacles and super slides.  Within Seal’s Cove there is also The Jurassic Ridge Climbing Centre and a Cafe serving drinks, cakes and light lunches.

Address: Seal's Cove, Shoe Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3EX
Phone: 01308 805020

Website: Seal's Cove

100 Giggles is a soft play cafe in the heart of Poundbury.  The venue is suitable for children aged 5 and under and has a two tier play frame, tunnels, obstacles and ball pit.  There’s also a café and seating for parents to relax.

Address: 179 Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3AH

Facebook: 100 Giggles

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LITTLE SEEDLINGS SOFT PLAY owermoigne

Little Seedlings is located within Dobbies Garden Centre and offers sessions in the fun soft play for babies and younger children.

Address: Dobbies Garden Centre, 24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne, Dorset, DT2 8BY
Phone: 01305 852324

Website: Dobbies Garden Centre

The bespoke soft play has been specifically designed and the colours handpicked to ensure a safe, calm and enjoyable play environment for children aged 7 years and under.

Address: 4 Pope Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GW
Phone: 01305 858405

Website: Nikki’s Little Play Cafe

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REDLANDS LEISURE CENTRE SOFT PLAY weymouth

The volunteer led community café and soft play offers little ones the chance to play in a safe and fun environment.  The soft play is free to use however they do ask that you make a purchase from the café in return.

Address: Redlands Leisure and Community Centre, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AW

Website: Redlands Leisure & Community Centre

This fun multi-level soft play is suitable for children 5 and under and features bridges, obstables and slides.

Address: Osprey Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BD
Phone: 01305 824378

Website: Osprey Leisure Centre

ATTRACTIONS WITH SOFT PLAY AREAS

This award winning farm has plenty for children to do with slides, bouncy castles, indoor and outdoor play areas, ride on tractors, soft play, animals, a new play barn, tractor trailer rides and so much more.  Facilities include a restaurant serving delicious hot and cold food and a gift shop.

Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Phone: 01202 622022

Website: Farmer Palmers

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PUTLAKE FARM swanage

Putlake Farm offers plenty of family fun including tractor trailer rides, meet and greet the animals, outdoor play area, indoor soft play and much more.  Facilities include the tea rooms selling hot and cold food.

Address: Putlake Adventure Farm, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Phone: 01929 422917

Website: Putlake Adventure Farm

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VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM dorchester

Vurlands Animal Farm strives to provide a fun and adventurous day out for all the family.  They have a large selection of animals to see including guinea pigs and rabbits, tortoises, poultry and Winston the wallaby plus larger animals such as donkeys, sheep, lambs, pigs, goats, alpacas and rheas.  They also have a fab play area with monkey swing and exploring tunnel, plus an establishing Willow Maze and in the good weather conditions a bouncy castle.

Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, Coast Road, Swyre, Dorchester, Dorset
Phone: 01308 897160

Website: Vurlands Animal Farm

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TANK MUSEUM bovington

The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crew to life. Supported by the world's best collection of tanks and action packed live displays.  While you are there you can enjoy the small soft play and visit the restaurant and gift shop.

Address: Tank Museum, Bovington, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Phone: 01929 405096

Website: Tank Museum

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Attractions at Flip Out include e-karting, laser tag, interactive football, battle cannon arena, bumper cars and arcade.  The soft play is a good size for little ones with tunnels, slides and obstacles.

Address: Flip Out, Unit 45-55, Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SZ
Phone: 01202 143742

Website: Flip Out

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