When the weather is cold or rainy, many parents search for indoor play areas to entertain their kids.
If you are looking for a nice place for your children to burn off their energy, it may be worth considering the following venues. We have listed some of the best indoor play areas in and around Newcastle according to Google.
The list includes sites in Newcastle itself as well as some a little further afield in areas such as Gateshead, Washington, Benton and Whitley Bay. We have also provided the rating out of five for each site, as given on Google, alongside comments from visitors. Please note that Google ratings change – the following information was correct at the time of writing.
Fun Shack (Newcastle)
Address: Unit A3, Benfield Business Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Rating: 4.3
Review: “Great for kids, they can run around for hours and still not be bored. Can get drinks and something to eat inside for not bad prices. Perfect for rainy days.”
New Adventurelands Soft play
Address: Rear of 24 Benton Road, Benton, Newcastle, NE7 7DT
Rating: 4.3
Review: “Took my daughter here for the first time recently and was honestly blown away with how fab this place is, as soon as we entered my daughter flipped off her shoes and was off! There are lots of places to sit, place is very spacious and clean, staff were extremely friendly and my daughter loved her nuggets and chips! Plenty for the kids to do (and for as long as they want!). Would definitely recommend and will be coming again soon.”
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Fun Shack (Gateshead)
Address: 377 Princesway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0SX
Rating: 4.3
Review: “Great play area for all ages ranging from toddlers upwards. Plenty of seats for parents. No food allowed other than that bought on-site. Friendly, helpful staff.”
Round The Twist
Address: Unit 28, Bellingham Drive, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Whitley Road, Benton, NE12 9SZ
Rating: 4.2
Review: “Amazing place for all ages, we try to go twice a month, food is good, so much for the kids to do in the 2hr 15mins. My kids won’t want to leave.”
The Fun Jungle – Washington
Address: Sulgrave Road, Washington, NE37 3AZ
Rating: 4.4
Review: “This was a lovely play area and had lots for my 7 year old to do…it was the first time we had been and I would return. Staff were lovely and it was lovely and clean.”
Whitley Bay Treehouse Soft Play
Address: 1A Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL
Rating: 4.4
Review: “Having two little ones under 2 it’s not always easy to find places to take them both on my own but we found The Treehouse and I couldn’t be happier. We visit at least once a week. It is always spotless, warm, welcoming and they have thought of everything for little ones! The food is amazing which means we can play and have lunch while we’re there! We had our little boys party there too and absolutely loved it! It’s our family’s happy place and we are so grateful to the amazing staff for always looking after us!”
Millies Magical Garden Soft Play
Address: The Oval, Concord, Washington, NE37 2QD
Rating: 4.6
Review: One customer said: “Great for entertaining the young children.” Another added: “Excellent play area with a very good cafe.”
Le Petit Playhouse
Address: 46 Blaydon Bank, Blaydon on Tyne, Blaydon, NE21 4AU
Rating: 4.9
Review: “Went for granddaughters birthday party. Large space plenty to do. Fab tearoom. Very clean and staff very friendly.”
Krazy Kingdom
Address: Unit 4 Greencroft Industrial Park, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7YB
Rating: 4.2
Review: “Clean friendly and a brilliant place to bring your kids!”
The Fun Jungle – Ashington
Address: Milburn Road, Ashington, NE63 0HD
Rating: 4.3
Review: “Brilliant soft play. My boys loved it! Staff were very friendly, even helped me with my little one when I was busy with my older one. Food was fab.”
Kiki’s Kabin
Address: 34 Albion Road, North Shields, NE30 2RQ
Rating: 4.3
Review: “Lovely clean soft play with multiple floors for the children to enjoy! Staff were lovely and coffee and food was delicious! Highly recommend.”
Lilyput Lane
Address: 37 High Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9LU
Rating: 4.8
Review: “First time and not the last, fab place nice staff lovely food.”
Newcastle Trampoline Park and Soft Play
Address: West Road, Newcastle, NE4 9LG
Rating: 4.5
Review: “We booked a party at the soft play, for our daughter’s 3rd birthday, we had a really enjoyable time, the staff member that took care of us was really welcoming and went above and beyond for us.”
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