Soft Play & Role Play Centres in Dorset

Discovery Village

About: Step into a miniature village made for little imaginations at Discovery Village in Christchurch. This indoor role play centre features nine themed areas, where children can dress up, look after animals at the vets and become firefighters.

Live performers bring each two-hour session to life with interactive storytelling, singing, dancing and imaginative play. It’s a lovely choice for children who enjoy make-believe, with opportunities to explore, play together and become part of the story.

Age Group: Designed for children aged 1–8 years.

Food and Drink: Family café on site, with drinks and refreshments available.

Prices: Visit the Discovery Village website for current ticket prices and session availability.

Address: Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA.

Parking: Free on-site parking available.

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.

Price: 

• Under 1's with one parent/guardian: £5.60 (Please note: the prices can change, so please always check their website)

Fun Rating: 5/5

Age: Play centre age limit is 11 

Booking: All tickets must be purchased online in advance. 

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

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

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