Chester's Den
BEST FOR
Ages 0-12
ENTRY
from £3.50
WHERE
Chesterfield
What it’s like
Soft play sessions of up to two hours for babies through to twelve-year-olds, with socks compulsory and a café for the grown-ups.
This one's straightforward soft play, no gimmicks listed beyond the climbing and clambering itself, which suits it fine for a rainy Tuesday when you just need somewhere warm to take a small child. The age range stretches from babies right up to twelve, which is wider than most soft play barns bother with, so you might get a toddler and their older sibling both occupied at once rather than one of them bored stiff.
Sessions run up to two hours, and at £6 a head over two and £3.50 under, it's cheap enough that you won't wince paying for a short pop-in rather than feeling you have to make a day of it. Socks are required, which is standard for this sort of place but easy to forget, so sling a pair in the changing bag before you leave the house.
There's a café on site with indoor seating. No word on food beyond that, so don't plan on a big lunch out, just a decent break for the adults while the kids get on with it.
It's a small, no-frills setup rather than a big day-out destination, which is exactly what makes it useful. Pop in for an hour or two, let the kids burn through some energy on the equipment, and you're not out of pocket or out of your afternoon.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies to 12, though under-fives will get the most from it
- Bring your own socks, they're compulsory for soft play
- Sessions are capped at two hours, so plan your visit around that
- Under twos get a cheaper £3.50 rate
- The café has indoor seating if you want a sit-down coffee while the kids play
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£6 for anyone two and over, £3.50 under two. Straightforward pricing, no hidden extras listed.
How long can we stay?
Sessions run up to two hours. Plenty for a toddler, and older kids will likely have had enough by then too.
Do we need socks?
Yes, socks are required, so bring your own pair rather than buying on the day.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's a café with indoor seating, so you can grab a drink and a bite while the kids play.
What age range is it suitable for?
From babies up to twelve years old, so it can work for a toddler and an older sibling on the same visit.
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