Treasure Chest Indoor Play
Crawley, Sussex · Theme Parks & Thrills
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
9/10
Fun Factor 9 · Age Fit 8
Parents
7/10
Seating 8 · Coffee Quality 7
Great for energetic little ones, but the timed slots and price will make some parents wince.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Treasure Chest Indoor Play is a large indoor soft play centre in Sussex with the usual parent-saving ingredients: climbing frames, lower-level play for smaller children, seating for adults and food on site. Reviewers mention it’s clean, the toilets are clean too, and the staff are friendly and busy keeping things tidy. The big plus here is how much children seem to enjoy it. Parents say there’s loads to do, from a great climbing frame to lower areas for younger children, and birthday parties are described as very well organised. Food gets a decent showing too, with quick service, good coffee and a kids’ lunch box option that sounds fairly reasonable. The catch is the pricing and booking model. Sessions are only 90 minutes, with just four time slots and no walk-ins, and one family felt the cost was high for the time you get. There’s also a strict no outside food or drink policy, which is fine until someone gets thirsty halfway through your allotted slot. One review also noted it was cold inside, so it may be worth checking heating on colder days.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Big indoor soft play with plenty to climb, explore and burn off energy. Good for ages roughly 3-7, with clean facilities, seating for adults and decent food. But it’s pricey, time-limited and no outside food means your 90 minutes can disappear fast.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Likely OK
Outdoor venues like this usually allow dogs on leads — call ahead to confirm.
Pram-friendly?
Mostly fine
Usually OK on main paths. Check for accessible routes if you need them.
Baby change?
Probably not
Probably not on-site. Bring a changing mat for the boot.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Crawley, Sussex
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
How long can you stay?
Sessions run for 90 minutes.
Do you need to book ahead?
Yes — one review says there are no walk-ins and you have to book in advance.
Is there food on site?
Yes. Reviews mention hot and cold food, coffee and kids’ lunch boxes.
Is it suitable for toddlers and older children?
Best for toddlers through early primary age; older children may find it less exciting.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"so much to do and kids absolutely love it"
"almost £27 for one adult and two children"
"no heater on, is so cold inside"