Explorers Soft Play
BEST FOR
Up to age 11
ENTRY
from £2.63
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
Slides and climbing frames indoors for kids up to about 11, with socks bought on site and sessions capped at 90 minutes when it's busy.
This is a straightforward soft play setup: climbing frames and slides indoors, sized for kids up to roughly 11 (the cutoff is 148cm, so a tall nine-year-old might get turned away while a small eleven-year-old sails through). Under-4s and under-1s pay a bit less, which is a fair way to price it given how much less ground a crawling baby covers.
You'll need socks and they're bought on site, so factor that into the cost even if you've got perfectly good ones sitting in the car. During peak times play is capped at 90 minutes, which is worth knowing before you settle in with a coffee thinking you've got the whole afternoon. One adult is needed for every 5 children, so if you're bringing a big group of cousins along, you'll want to split the supervision properly.
Birthday parties run for 2 hours and get soft play time plus party bags and hot food, either chicken goujons or the ice cream, chips and beans combo, which sounds like exactly what an eight-year-old would order given the choice. It's £16 a child with a £50 deposit and full payment due a week before, and slots run midday on Mondays to Fridays or morning and afternoon at weekends.
One thing to flag: there are no refunds if you miss a session, though they'll try to move your booking if you email ahead. And don't turn up if your child has a temperature or a cough, which is a sensible rule but one more thing to remember on a rushed morning.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Toddlers up to about 11, height limit around 148cm
- Parties
- 2-hour party with soft play, party bags, hot food and unlimited water/squash
- Socks aren't included, you'll need to buy them on site
- The 90-minute limit only kicks in during peak times
- Keep kids at home if they've got a temperature or a cough
- Party payment is due in full a week before the date
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£5.90 for over-4s, £5.03 for under-4s, and £2.63 for under-1s.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required.
What age range is it suitable for?
Children under 148cm, which works out at around 11 years old. Taller kids might still be let in if staff agree.
How long can we stay?
Play is capped at 90 minutes during peak times.
What are the opening hours?
9:30am to 3:30pm on weekdays, and 10am to 3:30pm at weekends.
What's the supervision rule?
One adult is needed for every 5 children, and parents have to stay on site the whole time.
Can we book a birthday party?
Parties run for 2 hours with soft play, party bags and hot food, at £16 a child. A £50 deposit is needed, with the rest due a week before.
What if we miss our slot?
There are no refunds for missed sessions, but the team can move your booking if you email them in advance.
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