Little Hooligans Soft Play Centre

What it’s like

Go-karts, a ball cannon and a toddler sensory corner, with grip socks compulsory before anyone sets foot inside.

The go-karting is the bit that'll get talked about in the car home, aimed at the 3 to 7s, alongside a ball pit, a ball cannon and multiple slides for the ones who've grown out of the baby area. That baby and toddler zone has its own miniature play frame, and there's a weekday sensory session from 9.30 to 11.30 if you're coming with a younger one who'd rather not compete with a seven-year-old's ball cannon assault.

Grip socks are non-negotiable, they're sold on site but you're not getting past the door without a pair, so budget a few extra minutes and a bit extra cash for that. The slide has its own dress code too, long sleeves and trousers only, which catches people out in summer when everyone's turned up in shorts. Two adults go free with a child's ticket, any more and it's £1 each, which is a fair way to handle it if you've got grandparents in tow.

Booking's required, and there's no walk-in option mentioned, so sort that before you set off rather than turning up on spec. The on-site restaurant does breakfast, kids' meals and desserts with a 5-star food hygiene rating, and it's a genuine nut-free zone, useful if you're managing allergies rather than just hoping for the best. No outside food or drink is allowed in, which is standard for soft play but still annoying if you've packed a picnic out of habit.

It's a five-minute walk from Walsall rail station if you're coming by train, and parking is pay and display rather than free, with the Saddler Centre and Jerome retail car parks as the backup options. Wheelchair access into the building is step-free with a lift, though the site is upfront that the play equipment itself has limited access depending on the disability, which is worth knowing before you promise a big soft play day out.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

0 to 12, with go-karts drawing in the 3 to 7s especially

Parking

Pay and Display on Mountrath Street, Saddler Centre Carpark or Jerome retail car park

Food

On-site restaurant with adult and kids meals, breakfast, and desserts

Wheelchairs

Wheelchair-friendly toilet and lift access with no steps required

Getting there by bus or train

Five minutes' walk from Walsall rail station

Parties

Birthday party packages available

• Long sleeves and trousers are compulsory for the slide, shorts won't cut it
• Two adults go free per child, extra adults are £1 each
• Weekday sensory sessions run 9.30 to 11.30 for younger toddlers
• Children must be supervised at all times, there's no drop-off option
• Nut-free kitchen with a food allergen matrix if you're managing allergies

Plan your visit

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