Sports & Leisure

New Adventurelands

A no-frills family soft play at Benton with no booking, no time limit, free adult entry and free parking, a short ride from the city centre.

About New Adventurelands

New Adventurelands on Benton Road takes the straightforward, old-fashioned approach to soft play that many parents prefer: no booking, no time limit, free entry for adults and free parking, so you turn up, pay for the children and stay as long as they last. It has a large frame with slides, climbing and ball pools, a separate area for toddlers and a café, and it is well regarded locally as one of the best-value centres in the city precisely because it does not nickel-and-dime on adult tickets or session lengths.

It sits a short distance north-east of the city centre, easy to reach by car with its own free parking or by bus, which makes it a relaxed choice for a rainy afternoon when you do not want to watch the clock. The lack of booking means it can get busy at peak times, but the open-ended sessions mean you are not turned out after ninety minutes. Grippy socks are needed, and it is worth checking the centre's own page for current admission prices and opening days before you go.

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