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Soft Play Dorset

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Love them or loathe them, Soft Play Areas are adored by your little ones and they're a great way for them to learn, exercise and burn-off some energy.

There are a good range of indoor and soft play areas in Dorset with equipment suitable from babies to 12 years and all with great facilities on-site too.

If you’re looking for another great way for little ones to burn off energy indoors, Individuality Swimming & Fitness in Poole offers family-friendly swimming sessions and lessons - perfect for combining fun and fitness whatever the weather.

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

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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

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Tower Park

Lemur Landings

About: Lemur Landings in located within the Tower Park leisure complex so there's plentiful secure free 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 and tunnel.

Food and Drink: Family cafe on site so parents can relax while watching the kids. Extensive menu using locally sourced produce where possible. View menu here.

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