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Poole
The Ark Poole Park
About: The Ark is located in Poole Park and is home to a large soft play for ages 0 to 11. The Soft Play area comprised of three levels to discover with slides, tunnels and interactive zones. Ther are dedicated baby and toddlers areas. It's a popular one with parents due to the child-friendly secure outdoor terrace so parents can relax in pleasant surroundings while the little ones play. 0-12 months go free.
Food and Drink: Great cafe on site with adult and children's menus, snacks and wide selection of drinks.
Fun Rating: 5/5
Dorchester
Nikki's Little Play Cafe
About: Nikki's Little Play Cafe is a calm, relaxed and sensory play area. They provide a imaginative space where families with young children can come together, play, and form lasting memories.
Age Group: Children aged 7 years and under.
Food and Drink: They serve a variety of hot and cold drinks, child friendly snacks and delicious handcrafted sweet treats.
Prices:
- Age 1-7: £7
- Under 1's: £3.50
Address: 4 Pope St, Brewery Square, Dorchester, DT1 1GW
Fun Rating: 4/5
Weymouth
Sharkys Fun Factory
About: Large indoor softplay centre and cafe with a separate laser arena.
Food and Drink: They have a delicious selection of main meals as well as a variety of homemade cakes and a choice of Italian style coffees.
Prices:
- 3 years+ - £6.95
- Under 3's - £4.95
- Under 1's - £2.00
Address: 7 Albany Rd, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, DT4 9TH
Fun Rating: 4/5
Bournemouth
Lollipops Soft Play
About: Lollipops Soft Play frame is a three storey adventure with steps, slides and bridges. It’s ideal for children between the ages of 0 to 6.
Age Group: 0-6yrs
Food and Drink: Café that serves good coffee, cake and delicious light bites.
Prices:
- 0 – 6 months: £1.00
- 7 – 18 months: £3.95
- 19 months – 6 years: £4.95
- Adults: Free
Address: 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Fun Rating: 4/5
Tower Park
Lemur Landings
About: Lemur Landings in located within the Tower Park complex so there's plentiful secure parking and you can make a full day of it in the park if you wish. Lemur Landings has an indoor play centre with a multi-level climbing frame, slides, tunnel and a ball pit.
The Leweyville Farm area is dedicated to under 7s and has an interactive role-play village, dedicated play frame and baby sensory room. There's also a climbing zone for bigger kids.
Food and Drink: Family cafe on site so parents can relax while watching the kids. Extensive menu using locally sourced produce where possible.
Fun Rating: 5/5