14 play centres across Liverpool that you can bring the kids along to

There’s nothing more likely to get the kids screaming with delight than news of a trip to a play centre.

And the thought of one indoors – meaning no soggy shoes or washed out weekends – is guaranteed to get you stifling a secret squeal inside as well.

It means hours of fun, a chance to catch up with friends, and perhaps even a party?!

Good news too, is that there are loads to choose from across Liverpool City Region, so here’s some of the best …

Bubbles World of Play, New Brighton

This one’s guaranteed to make them almost pop with excitement! It’s got the largest play frame in the UK, and Bubbles is aimed at tiny kids up to 11s.

Children can explore more than 30 different countries and zones, from the Great Wall of China to the splendour of India’s Taj Mahal, and its busy city role-play area has a police station, vets, a shop and more! The New York-themed baby & toddler area’s got challenges and sensory objects designed to keep tiny people happy for hours, along with ride on toys that are included in the usual fee (so no reaching into your pockets to fork out more). There’s a ball cannon zone, a kids’ Olympic assault course, and tons more too, along with food and drinks, including Coffee Republic Coffee and speciality teas.

Find out more here.

Imagine That! Science and Discovery Centre

There’s always tons of stuff going on at the Faraday Road attraction with interactive Let’s Play! sessions throughout the weekends and school holidays. You can have fun in four zones: the Imagination Village where kids can explore the different shops and restaurants; the Art Beatz Zone where they can enjoy crafts and activities; Bright Sparks Science Zone where they can get stuck into hands-on play for mini scientists, and The Slime Factory, where you can make your very own custom slime before exploring the GIANT SLIME area. There are shows and workshops, all included in admission, and everything you make you take home (including the slime!)

Find out more here.

Spaceworld, Prescot

Spaceworld is just off the Cables Retail Park in Prescot, and it’s got an 8,000 sq ft state-of-the-art play frame, split into three zones over four tiers, with a 20ft Space Rocket you can climb, look-out tubes you can sit in, a wavy four lane astraslide, a 25ft spiral slide, an elevated football pitch, a toddler zone and electric Space Buggies for budding Formula 1 drivers. There’s even a restaurant when you need to refuel.

Get ready for the fun to take-off.

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The Yellow Sub Play Centre, Brunswick Park

Definitely a place to get submerged in fun. There’s a range of activities from a massive play frame – suitable for children up to 12 years old and up to 4ft 9in height – a football pitch and arcade, and a Big Blue Slide where you can race your mates to see who gets to the bottom first! There’s a toddler section so tiny people can have fun on their own, with big LEGO, interactive screens, and a mini Smoby tricycle track. It’s also got a great coffee shop and restaurant with everything from Neopolitan pizzas to flame-grilled burgers and tasty filled wraps.

Find out more here.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Fabulous fun with a difference. You can play AND learn at Catalyst, one of the best science-based family centres and attractions in Widnes. As well as interactive exhibits, museum archives and historical galleries, it’s got fab family shows and hands-on workshops – and a glass walled, roof-top gallery which you get to via an external glass lift for the most amazing panoramic views of the area.

Find out more here.

Gravity MAX – Liverpool ONE

If there’s one place you can go to get the adrenaline pumping it’s the city centre Gravity MAX leisure complex. There’s a staggering 100,000 sq ft of amazing activities set across four floors – and there’s tons to choose from including high-speed multi-level E-Karting track, urban street golf, batting cages, AR bowling and digital darts, shuffleboard, arcade games and exhilarating VR gameplay.

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Flip Out, Aintree

Aintree’s indoor trampoline and adventure park has got 21 attractions from trampolines – with a thrilling stunt zone – to a daredevil airbag where you can test your courage by taking a high-up leap of faith onto the giant airbag, and Battle Beams where you can channel your inner gladiator! There’s interactive football, a do-nut slide and drop slides, Ninja Tag, inflatables, obstacle courses, a Trail Blazer climbing wall, monkey bars, soft play and more.

Find out more here.

Jungle Fun Activity Centre, Belle Vale

Kids can go wild at Jungle Fun, a great value-for-money play centre that’s been crafted to ensure it caters for all ages with the emphasis on children’s development, communication and interaction skills. There are two areas, one of which is dedicated to under 5-year-olds, so whether your child is a crawler, toddler, climber or slider they can get fit and have fun.

Find out more here.

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park, Speke

It’s been billed as the toughest show on telly – so are you brave enough to take this on? Inspired by ITV’s hit tv show, you can ‘Race for Glory’ and test your Ninja skills at this great adventure centre in New Mersey Retail Park. You can climb, balance and swing your way across obstacles and bounce on its giant inflatable course. And if you fancy your chances as a fierce Ninja Warrior, you can try and conquer the famous Warped Wall! It’s aimed at families from four onwards – while not leaving little people out, with a Mini Ninjas Soft Play area for 0-3s.

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Crazy Town, Aintree

On your marks, get set – to go crazy on the huge climbing frame or zooming around on the mini go-kart track. You can strut your stuff at the Friday Disco* or join in the fun and activities on toddler morning sessions*. And then maybe relax with a brew and a snack …

* Term time only

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Bounce House

Formerly Spring City Trampoline Park in Brunswick Business Park, Bounce House is the place to burn off some energy with its wide range of inflatable attractions that will have everyone ‘bouncing’ with joy, from massive slides to exciting obstacle courses. And, if you don’t feel like bouncing, check out its arcade machines and gaming room with PS5s and Xboxes with a catalogue of games (or stop by the café and dining area for a drink or a bite to eat).

Find out more here.

Slimeville

If there’s one thing kids usually can’t resist it’s getting messy, and here they can have a brilliant time without you having the cleaning up to do at home! Slimeville on Duke Street is Liverpool’s first immersive slime play centre where kids can have all kinds of slime-filled fun that really gets their creativity going. 90-minute sessions let them do everything from making their own slime to tackling themed challenges and climbing the slime wall.

Find out more here.

Family & Friends Play Centre, Prescot

The Evans Street Family and Friends is as much aimed at mums and dads as it is at the little kids, aiming to create a unique communal hub where parents and guardians can socialise and enjoy a coffee while the children learn through play. There’s a Scandi style Baby Corner, Sugar Lane Role Play Village, and a colourful playhouse with slides and a ball pool, soft play, and activities and puzzles to explore and discover inside.

Find out more here.

Adventureland, New Brighton

Toddlers to 12s (a 5′ maximum height restriction applies) can look forward to fun at Adventureland. There’s a giant six lane slide, a construction zone for mini builders, a climbing wall, inflatables, and ball pond. And if you think that’s it? Add the Adventureland Castle where you can climb the drawbridge, travel the castle walls and turrets then choose your escape route; the goal shoot area where you can test your shooting skills; trampolines, snakes and ladders slides and rope bridges. There’s also a new relaxed and controlled sensory room.

Find out more here.