SOFT PLAY & PLAY CAFE VENUES

Info: Discovery Village is a children's role play centre with 9 unique play areas carefully designed to intrigue the imagination of little visitors aged up to 8 years.  Performer led play sessions where children are part of the story are all set inside the role play areas.

Address: Discovery Village, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA

Website: Discovery Village

Info: The Hideout is a 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

Info: 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 Bitsyccino, Westover Retail Park, Wimborne Road, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS

Website: Itsy Bitsy Coffee Shop

Info: 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

Website: Lemur Landings

Info: 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

Website: Lollipops Play Cafe

Info: 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

Website: 2 Riversmeet Leisure Complex

Info: 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: Cosy Village Role Play Cafe, 1609 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9AP

Website: Cosy Village Role Play Cafe

Info: 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: Little Bugs Soft Play, 380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AU

Website: Little Bugs Soft Play

Info: 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.

Oasis Fun Review: Dorsetmums Blog

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

Website: Oasis Fun

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

Kids Play Cafe Review: Dorsetmums Blog

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

Website: Kids Play Cafe

Info: Mini Monsters is a fun, exciting play cafe for little ones aged 0-5 yrs.  Mini Monsters combine soft play and role play in a small comfortable environment where parents can relax whilst the child enjoys playing and meeting new friends.  There is a small soft play, an animal hospital, a castle, a bus, dinosaur cave and baby area.

Address: Mini Monsters, 960 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Dorset, BH9 2DG

Website: Mini Monsters Café

Info: Jungle themed and colourful multi-level soft play with slides, obstacles, ball pit, baby sensory area, cafe and party rooms.

Address: Jungle City Soft Play, Unit 4, Alder Hills Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AR

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Info: 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: Wild Ones Play Cafe, 1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS

Website: Wild Ones Play Cafe

Info: 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

Website: Ringwood Leisure Centre

Info: 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

Website: BH Live Active

Info: 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

Website: Little Pickles

Info: 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

Website: The Ark

Info: 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

Website: StreetLight Project

Info: 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

Facebook: Neptunes Poole

Info: 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: Spill the Beans Play Cafe, The Avenue, 21 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RP

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Info: Fun multi-level soft play based within the Junction Sport Centre.  Please contact before visiting as the soft play may be closed for private parties.

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

Website: The Junction Sports Centre

Info: The village themed play space encourages imagination with a florist, café, ice cream parlour, grocery shop and construction site.  A café is also situated on the ground floor serving drinks and food options.

Address: Little Treasures Village, 21B Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset

Facebook: Little Treasures Village

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

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

Website: Everyone Active

Info: 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

Website: Crazy Monsters

Info: 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

Website: Riversmeet Leisure Centre

Info: Space Inflaters is a giant space themed soft play for astronauts aged 0-16 years!

Gillinghams 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

Website: Space Inflaters

Info: Pamper & Play is a haven where you can indulge in luxurious hair, beauty, and nail appointments while your little ones are immersed in engaging and imaginative role play adventures.

Address: Unit CE2-4, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EG

Website: Pamper & Play

Info: 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.

Info: 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

Website: Dorset Council

Info: 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.

Nikki's Little Play Cafe party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Nikki's Little Play Cafe, 4 Pope Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GW

Website: Nikki’s Little Play Cafe

Info: 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

Info: 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.

100 Giggles party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: 100 Giggles, 179 Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3AH

Facebook: 100 Giggles

Info: 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

Website: Dobbies Garden Centre

Info: 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

Website: The Lodmoor

Info: The Little Fire Station Soft Play is a 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. 

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

Website: Martins Bar and Restaurant

Info: The 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

Facebook: The Palm House

Info: 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

Website: Seal's Cove

Info: Hidden away in Bowleaze Cove is a fun park with a large indoor soft play, 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

Website: Fantasy Island

Please note: Fantasy Island is closed for winter and will re-open in 2025.

Info: Trainmaster Dorset is a paradise for young train fans! They visit various locations throughout the month and fill a local hall with a giant track layout! There's loads of motorised trains, electric ride on trains, a ride on train coaster, tents, build your own areas, puzzles, books and more.

Trainmaster Dorset Party Packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Areas covered: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, New Milton, St Leonards, Ashley Heath, Blandford Forum, Wareham, Dorchester, Weymouth & Portland

Website: Trainmaster Dorset

Info: Play Street has 12 colorful role play areas with immersive backdrops to inspire children's imagination, quality toys, dressing up and ride on vehicles for you and your little ones to enjoy.

Areas covered: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Morden & St Leonards

Facebook: Play Street Dorset

Info: Little City is an multi-award-winning mobile role play centre for the under 6's.  Children can enjoy open ended play time where they can be a vet, doctor, hairdresser, builder and more!  Perfect for the little one's who just love to 'play pretend'.

Areas covered: Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton & Blandford Forum

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Info: 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.

Farmer Palmers party packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

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

Website: Farmer Palmers

Info: The farm offers plenty of family fun with animal activities, an outdoor play area, indoor soft play and much more.  Facilities include a cafe selling hot and cold food.

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Address: Salt Pig the Farm, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU

Website: Putlake Adventure Farm

Info: 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

Website: Vurlands Animal Farm

Info: 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

Website: Tank Museum

Info: Attractions at Flip Out include drift trikes, laser tag, interactive football, battle cannon arena, bumper cars, soft play, small arcade and cafe.  The soft play is a good size for younger children with tunnels, slides and obstacles.

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

Website: Flip Out