Grass Hoppers Indoor & Outdoor Play (Tong Garden Centre)
BEST FOR
Ages 0-10
SETTING
Outdoors
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
A mix of giant sandpit, zip wire and bouncing pillows outdoors, plus a soft play frame and toddler zone indoors for wet days.
There's a proper sprawl to this one. Outside you've got a zip wire, a wooden trim trail, a racetrack and a sports court, plus bouncing pillows and a sandpit that from what they list looks big enough to lose a wellie in. Indoors there's a giant play frame and a dedicated Toddler Zone with soft play, a twin lane slide and roleplay corners, so a wobbly one-year-old and a confident eight-year-old can both find their level without getting in each other's way.
Booking's online only and it's not just a formality either, you need it to guarantee a spot, and there are no refunds if you don't show. You can move a booking up to two hours before it starts, which is fair enough, but turning up on spec and hoping to pay cash on the door won't work. Two adults per child is the cap, which is worth knowing if grandparents are coming too.
Food-wise, Woody's Kitchen does the usual hot and cold options, and there's a Click & Serve thing now where you scan a QR code at your table and they bring it over, handy when you've got a toddler mid-meltdown and don't fancy queuing. Picnics are fine outdoors as long as you leave the glass and the barbecue at home. Socks are compulsory on the indoor equipment, so pack a spare pair for the inevitable one left in the car.
Parking's free on site at the garden centre, and pushchairs are allowed in the outdoor play area, which helps if you're juggling a nap schedule around all that running about. Some bits do close in poor weather given how much is outdoors, so a soaking day might mean less on offer than the website's full list suggests.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 10, with a separate toddler zone for the smaller ones
- Booking
- Book online in advance. Walk-ups permitted if capacity available
- Parking
- Free on-site parking at Tong Garden Centre
- Food
- Woody's Kitchen serves hot and cold food, light bites, drinks, snacks, toasties, jacket potatoes, burgers and pizzas made fresh daily
- Picnics
- Own food and picnics allowed in outdoor areas only
- Pushchairs
- Prams and pushchairs allowed in outdoor play area
- Parties
- Three party packages available
- Worth knowing
- Green Card members: Play 4 times, get 5th play free (valid 2 months)
- No cash payments on site, tickets are bought online before or during your visit
- Bring your own socks for indoor play or you'll need a spare pair
- Green Card members get a 5th play free after four visits within two months
- There's an Off-Peak Pass for £29.99 covering a year of unlimited off-peak play
- No smoking or vaping anywhere at Tong Garden Centre, including outdoors
Plan your visit
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, online booking guarantees your spot. If there's capacity left you can sometimes book on your phone once you're there, but cash on the door isn't an option.
What happens if we miss our booked session?
No refunds for no-shows. You can move the booking to another time up to two hours before it starts by getting in touch with them.
How many adults can come in with one child?
Adults go in free, but it's capped at two adults per child.
Is there anywhere for babies and toddlers?
There's a dedicated Toddler Zone with soft play, a twin lane slide and roleplay areas, separate from the bigger kids' frame.
Can we bring our own food?
Picnics are fine in the outdoor areas. No glass, crockery, alcohol or barbecues though.
What food is available on site?
Woody's Kitchen does hot and cold food, snacks and drinks, and you can now order at your table through their Click & Serve QR system.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking at Tong Garden Centre.
Can I bring a pushchair round?
Prams and pushchairs are allowed in the outdoor play area.
Do you need socks for the indoor play?
Socks are compulsory on the indoor equipment, so bring a pair for everyone.
What happens if the weather's bad?
Some areas may close in poor weather since a lot of the play is outdoors.
Do you do birthday parties?
Three party packages are available to book online, with party rooms included.
Who's responsible for watching the kids?
It's unsupervised play, so an adult over 18 needs to stay with your child for the whole visit.
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