The best soft play areas in and around Portsmouth to keep children entertained this half-term

It’s a great way for children to burn off their pent-up energy, to make fleeting friendships with others in the play area and just generally enjoy themselves.

For parents, it’s a great throwback to our childhood days of running around soft play areas ourselves - and now as grown-ups, we can either join in on the fun (depending on the venue) or put our feet up in the cafe like our mums and dads used to do.

We are fortuante to have quite a few great soft play zones in Portsmouth and the surrounding area; here are some of the best to try out this half-term, and how much they cost per child.

Exploria, Southsea

Situated inside the Pyramids Centre in Clarence Esplanade, Exploria has three interconnected worlds for children to explore, with infant, junior and ‘bounce’ zones.

The infant and junior zones cost £6 per person, with bounce sessions available for £9 per person.

Wacky Warehouse, Baffins and North End

There are two Wacky Warehouses in Portsmouth, both integrated into Hungry Horse pubs. The first is at Sovereigns in Kingston Crescent, North End, with the second being at the Farmhouse in Burrfields Road.

General admission to these play areas is £6 per child.

PlayZone, Cosham

One of the most popular indoor soft play parks in the Portsmouth area, PlayZone has a dedicated zone for under fours, with the rest of the park being open to all ages - including adults.

Entry for those age four and over is £10.95 per child, and £2.60 for an accompanying adult.

Flip Out, Paulsgrove

With more trampolines than the rest of Portsmouth’s back gardens combined - and a variety of soft play equipment to boot - you can never go wrong with a day at Flip Out.

Admission is £8 as standard, with an additional £3.50 cost for accompanying parents.

Mini Town, Waterlooville

Inside the Wellington Way Shopping Centre, Mini Town is a play area and cafe moulded into one family-friendly experience.

Entry costs £8 for children over a year old, plus £5 for any siblings and £4 for adults.

Monkey Bizness, Gosport

Inside the Frater Gate Business Park, Monkey Bizness is a massive indoor soft play area with climbing areas, slides, and creative spaces. Keep your eyes out for the Monkey Bizness mascot too - he’s a great laugh!

Admission is £10.95 for ages one-three, £11.95 for four plus, and £2.50 for adults.

PlayDaze, Gosport

Deeper into Gosport, in Wingate Road, PlayDaze is designed with little explorers in mind. The cafe has a variety of hot and cold options, including delicious homemade milkshakes.

For half-term, entry costs £7.75 for children age four and over, plus £1 per adult.

Play Planet, Horndean

With a space-age theme and a variety of climbing frames, slides and more, Play Planet is a fun experience and a great option on a rainy day.

Admission is £7.50 for ages one-four, £8.75 for four to 12 year olds, and £1.75 per adult.