This soft play in Thorne, South Yorkshire, is suitable for the littlest of babies to the wildest of kids. Its a multi-tiered adventure has a place for adults to relax too and grab a cup of coffee, and is a great place for kids parties too. My 13 month old really enjoyed the couple of hours we spent here at Junglemazeia!
Opening Times, Tickets and Travelling:
Junglemazeia is open daily, but may close in the afternoon if they have a private party on. Check their Facebook updates here.
Babies under 6 months old are free, and to reduce costs, a kid’s play and eat deal can be purchased. Children with childminders or as part of a nursery are eligible for a discount, though childminder ID must be shown. Check prices here.
There is a large car park at Junglemazeia, which is just off the motorway. It is also a 5 minute walk from Thorne North Railway Station.
Things to do at Junglemazeia
1. Baby area – here there are lots of toys suitable for very small babies, from walkers to light up toys and soft mats to roll on.
2. Toddler area – Fully kitted out with a tiny slide, ball pit and soft blocks for climbing, this is a great area for tots just learning to walk (like my little one) and those a little older.
3. Bikes and cars – There are lots of Little Tikes and smaller bikes that my baby loved climbing on and off of, and the older kids loved whizzing around in.
4. Older kids – There was so much here for older kids to go fully wild over. Slides, monkey bars, carousels, tunnels, and three tiers to explore made me want to get in their myself!
5. Food and drink – There was plenty of hot drinks, cakes and meals on offer, such as sandwiches and nachos. It all looked very tasty but I didn’t try it myself.
TOP TIP: The disabled toilet was not big enough to fit a pram in, so if you are taking a very little one by yourself, make sure you don’t need to go yourself!
Things to do nearby
With tons of exotic animals and a focus on conservation and putting the animals first, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a top day out with the family. Look out for free tickets around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day too!
Cusworth Hall is an excellent free day out with the kids in South Yorkshire. On sunny days, Cusworth Hall parklands are the perfect place for picnics and feeding the ducks, and on rainy days there is the hall and museum itself to explore.
