Rascals Party & Play Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 0-12
ENTRY
from £3.95
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Preston
What it’s like
Multi-level soft play with a three-storey tube slide, a four-lane wavy slide and trampolines to burn a Saturday morning on.
The big structure is the obvious draw here, three storeys of tube slide plus a four-lane wavy slide that'll have a seven or eight-year-old climbing back up the moment they land. There's a ball pool with a shower feature, trampolines, football and basketball, and arcade games with claw machines for when their legs finally give out. Under-3s get their own separate play frame, so a toddler isn't getting flattened by kids twice their size on the main climb.
Pricing rewards planning. Anyone over a year old is £10.45, adults £1.75, which adds up fast for a family of four. If you've got a toddler and can get there Monday to Friday before 11.30am, term time only, it drops to £6.25, a decent saving if your week allows a weekday morning trip. That window disappears in school holidays and on bank holidays, so don't bank on it in August.
It's open every day, Thursday's the late one until 7pm, Sunday's the shortest day finishing at 5.30. There's an on-site café doing snacks and meals, and free toddler dance classes and a cooking club if you're after something other than climbing. Parking's free on site, which takes the edge off the entry price a bit. One genuine faff: it's card only, no cash, so don't turn up expecting to pay with coins for the arcade machines.
Birthday parties run from £13.50 a child for the standard package up to £24.95 for a private do, with food built into the price, nuggets, chips, pizza, fruit and an ice lolly. VIP parties get a Friday or Saturday evening slot from 6.15 to 8.15pm if you want the place a bit quieter.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies to 12, with a separate frame keeping under-3s clear of the big slides
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Food
- On-site café serving drinks, snacks and meals
- Parties
- Standard party from £13.50 per child (min 10), Premium from £15.95 per child, Private party from £24.95 per child (min 20)
- Card and contactless only, no cash accepted
- The £6.25 toddler price vanishes in school holidays and on bank holidays
- Thursday is the late opening night, until 7pm
- Party food includes nuggets, chips, pizza, fruit and an ice lolly
- Free toddler dance classes and a cooking club run alongside the play frame
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£10.45 for anyone a year old or over, £1.75 for adults. Babies 6-11 months are £3.95.
Is there a cheaper toddler price?
1-3 year olds are £6.25, but only Monday to Friday before 11.30am and not in school holidays or on bank holidays.
What are the opening hours?
9.30am to 6pm most days, 9.30am to 7pm on Thursdays, and 10am to 5.30pm on Sundays.
Can we pay by cash?
No, it's card and contactless only.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
There's a dedicated under-3s play frame separate from the main structure, so smaller kids aren't mixed in with the older ones on the big slides.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking.
What food is available?
An on-site café serves drinks, snacks and meals, and there are halal and vegetarian options.
Do you do birthday parties?
Standard parties start at £13.50 a child, Premium from £15.95, and Private from £24.95, all including a meal for each child.
Are there quiet or sensory-friendly sessions?
The venue offers quiet sessions and describes itself as sensory-friendly.
What age range is it for?
From babies up to 12 years old, with separate areas for the under-3s and older kids.
Is there anything besides soft play?
Arcade games, air hockey, claw machines and kiddie rides sit alongside the play frame, plus free toddler dance classes and a cooking club.
What's the VIP party slot?
A Friday or Saturday evening booking from 6.15pm to 8.15pm.
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