35 venues found — showing 25–35
Oasis Fun Bournemouth
- Opening hours listed
“The softplay was good and reasonably priced.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Soft Play Party Hire
- Today 9am–7pm
“Perfect soft play party for a mixed age range of children (1 to 5).”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Ringwood Health and Leisure
- Today 8:15am–6pm
“Great for grandchildren in the soft play area clean tidy and lots of fun.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
The Ark
- Opening hours listed
“Great soft play lots of different areas to climb, slide and run round.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Neptunes Family Entertainment Centre
- Today 10am–10pm
“Machines are good and staff are lovely.!!!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
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About Soft Play in Bournemouth
Looking for the best indoor play centres in Bournemouth? Whether you're a local family or visiting Dorset for the day, soft play is one of the easiest ways to keep children entertained, active, and happy — rain or shine. Our directory helps you compare venues so you can pick the right one for your family.
What makes Bournemouth's soft play scene worth exploring is the variety. You'll find everything from large commercial centres with slides, zip lines, and climbing walls to intimate spaces designed specifically for little ones. Many venues also offer themed play zones and seasonal activities during school holidays.
Prices at soft play centres in Bournemouth vary by venue, by the child’s age, and by whether you visit at a peak or off-peak time. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a play session typically costs about £4–£8 per child. Council and community venues sit at the low end, while London and large commercial centres can charge £8–£10 or more; babies are often free or a few pounds. Many venues offer sibling discounts, multi-visit passes or membership. Venue pages show a starting price where the venue has published one — otherwise check the venue’s own website before you go.
Many soft play centres in Bournemouth run dedicated SEN-friendly sessions with reduced noise, lower lighting, and fewer children. These sessions are invaluable for families with children who have additional needs. If SEN provision is important to you, use our filters to find venues that offer it.
Venue details change, and the people best placed to keep them right are the venues themselves. If you run a soft play venue in Bournemouth or Dorset, you can claim your listing for free and manage your own profile — hours, photos and facilities — and if we've missed a venue, you can add it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many soft play centres are there in Bournemouth?
- We list 35 soft play centres in Bournemouth, Dorset: 4 offering birthday parties.
- Which soft play centres in Bournemouth are the best rated?
- Among Bournemouth venues with 20 or more reviews, the highest rated are Mini Monsters (children's play cafe 0-5 years) 5.0 (32 reviews), Itsy Bitsyccino 4.9 (62 reviews) and Little Bugs Soft Play 4.9 (51 reviews). Ratings come from visitor reviews and change over time; venues with fewer reviews aren't ranked.
- Is there soft play for toddlers in Bournemouth?
- None of the 35 venues we list in Bournemouth are currently marked as having a dedicated toddler area. Ask a venue directly about under-3s space and sessions.
- Can I book a birthday party at soft play in Bournemouth?
- 4 of 35 Bournemouth venues are listed as offering birthday parties, including Back Garden Bubbles, Dome Hire, Hot Tub Hire, Party Equipment Hire, Little gizmos entertainment and Soft Play Party Hire. Package contents, prices and availability are set by each venue, so ask them directly. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a soft play party typically costs about £10–£14 per child, usually with a minimum of 6–10 children and sometimes food extra. Hiring a whole play area exclusively is usually a flat £135–£270.
- Is there SEN-friendly soft play in Bournemouth?
- None of the 35 venues we list in Bournemouth are currently marked as SEN-friendly. Some venues run quiet or sensory sessions without advertising them, so it is worth asking.
- How much does soft play cost in Bournemouth?
- We don't hold published prices for Bournemouth venues yet. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a play session typically costs about £4–£8 per child. Council and community venues sit at the low end, while London and large commercial centres can charge £8–£10 or more; babies are often free or a few pounds. Check each venue's own website for current prices.
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