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Treasure Chest Indoor Play

Crawley, Sussex · Theme Parks & Thrills

📍 Crawley, Sussex💷 Around £27 for 1 adult and 2 children; timed 90-minute sessions⏱ Duration varies — check timings🌄 Mostly indoor

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

8/10
Ages0–2
9/10
Ages3–4
9/10
Ages5–7
6/10
Ages8–11
2/10
Ages12+

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"