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Dunes Soft Play Area

South Shields
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WHERE

South Shields

What it’s like

Soft play, bowling and arcade games under one roof, open every day from 10am with no need to book.

Three things to do here rather than the usual one: the soft play frame, a bowling lane and a bank of arcade games. That combination means a visit doesn't have to end when the kids get bored of the ball pit, you can just wander over to the lanes instead.

It's open every day from 10am, and you don't need to book if you're just turning up for a normal visit. That's handy if you're the sort of household that decides on a rainy day about eleven that soft play is happening today, no planning required.

If you are booking, for a soft play party say, it's worth knowing there's a minimum of 10 children, and the site is upfront that big groups might not fit in if your final numbers run well over what you booked for. There's also no refunds on bookings made online or by phone, though you can rearrange one as long as you give them at least 24 hours notice, which is fair enough as these things go but worth knowing before you commit a date.

Plan your visit

Do we need to book?

Not for a normal visit, you can just turn up from 10am. Parties and larger bookings are a different matter.

What is there to do besides soft play?

There's bowling and arcade games alongside the soft play area, so it's not a one-trick visit.

What are the rules for a soft play party?

They ask for a minimum of 10 children. If your final numbers end up much higher than the original booking, they may not be able to fit everyone in.

Can we get a refund if plans change?

No refunds on bookings made online or by phone. You can rearrange the date instead, as long as you give 24 hours notice.

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