Funplex.

Funplex sounds like a properly sizeable indoor play centre rather than one of those cramped places where you spend the day dodging other people’s socks. Reviewers mention a big soft play area, separate spaces for younger children, and enough new kit to keep kids busy for hours. It also seems to do parties rather well, with laser party extras and themed options getting special praise. For parents, the useful bits are the seating and sightlines: you can sit upstairs or downstairs and still keep an eye on the children, which is always a win. The food gets unusually strong reviews too, especially the pizzas, which are described as cooked to order and cheap by play-centre standards. Several reviewers say the place is cleaner and better run than before, which is exactly the sort of improvement you want to hear. The main caveat is that we only know what the reviews tell us, and they don’t mention everything practical like parking, pram access or baby-change facilities. It does sound busy enough to be a proper energy-burner for kids, but older children may tire of it sooner than the under-8s. Admission prices aren’t stated, so value is based on the food and the amount of play rather than ticket cost.