we went to the grand relaunch yesterday and were really impressed…read more The building is the old bumpis site and its still softplay but thats the only thing in common! If you are worried about the old reputation go see for yourself the change, its awesome LOL! The staff are great, really friendly and caring but firm so the kids stay in line. The playframe has been extended with an addition of a karting track and sports pitch too and really covers all ages now and comfortably as the toddler area is now seperate. Theres good baby facilities and the menu looks good and reasonable. Theres a membership scheme now if you want to sign up and save money which will be a godsend in the holidays and the party options are fantastic- we just booked one for each of my kids bdays this summer- one on go karts and one in the disco... nice touch as you still get the usual softplay and party food but with a funky twist. We'll be returning plenty for years to come! LOL Oh and the best bit is its all been redecorated and CLEANED! 09 april 2010... We continue to visit Noah and Nellies as a family and continue to be impressed! Personally as a mum of 2 the addition of the extra treats available in the form of additional money such as the teddy grabber means i have to say no and such BUT my children no longer want or ask for them, i expain that we are at soft play not amusements and they are fine with it. The go karts are amazing, i disagree they are a waste of space and am happy to pay the extra for them if i need to BUT as we go often on Tuesdays we get a free ride which certainly goes down well with both my son and daughter. He had his party there along with 15 friends, softplay and gokarts option, and it is still one of the most talked about parties at school by the kids and parents alike for all the right reasons! LOL! My daughters was the disco softplay option and again, the kids adored it feeling quite the little divas in their own personal disco! We regularly make use of other promotions offered such as the AFTER SCHOOL MEAL DEAL ENTRY which at £5.50 per child includes entry and food. My only grumble would be there is no drink included BUT you can buy cups or jugs of sugar free squash really reasonably so its not a major issue! Combine this deal with the free gokart ride and you can see why we're there on a regular basis! I consider myself a smart and fair mum who enjoys spoiling the kids but isnt taken for a mug by businesses out to make quick money and as such i am happy to recommend Noah & Nellies to anyone! The staff are young but confident and still look old to the children! LOL! The Duty manager Ashley who ive got to know is an amazingly decicated Lad who has the team working well and keeps the building in check. The owner/manager too is very approachable and I love the fact they all mingle with parents asking opinions and then listening and acting on them when able. If at any point we've been unhappy with anything and mentioned it- be it unruley children, mess or other- it has been dealt with swiftly and politely and a valid explaination has been put forward, often before ive had chance to grumble LOL... As a company, they are also helping us parents out by offering various discounts if you keep your eyes open- theyre everywhere from the primary times, lots for tots etc to the invitation book. All offer various additional benefits and at times if you look around there are further vouchers available for your next visit once youre actually in the building!!! This easter was the icing on the cake for me when they invested what was clearly a lot of time and effort (and money) into holding various Easter hunts fot the children where the playframes were filled with balloons containing winning tickets to claim really nice easter eggs... obviously not everyone won which is sure to upset SOME people but then thats the whole point of competition which as a parent i believe is healthy and for us to decide if we wish our children to participate or not :o) I say keep up the great work noah and nellies and we'll see you soon...again !!!!

Definitely not just another play barn!…read more Spread over two stories of an old department store this is a fantastic place to bring the kids. Areas to suit babies, under threes, under fives and upwards! A huge play frame to let the kids loose on and upstairs they can speed around the racetrack on electric go-karts (this costs extra), play air hockey, table football, table tennis or even play on the Wii A great place to eat with hot and cold menus, all freshly prepared in their kitchens. They do kids parties and have four themed rooms (Pirates, Princess, Pitstop and Undersea) for them to eat in before they're let loose on the equipment. A nice family run business, not just another franchised playbarn run by grumpy teenagers!

The Jungle Parc is an absolutely amazing place for kids, and not too bad for adults too. I never…read moreeven knew this place existed until I was searching the net and then came across this place. I would strongly recommend this for age 7 - 10 though smaller ones are able to come along too, height restrictions do apply to certain parts of the adventure courses, so to avoid disappointed I would recommend you go onto their website and check first. This place is all about fun and fitness for the whole family. They have a massive high wire forest adventure course; which is set within the countryside and developed to encourage you to get moving, and trust me by the end you the adventure a good cuppa and sleep is what you'll need, though if it is for the family then keeping the kids active by getting them tired then Jungle Parc is the place to bring them. It is a very safe environment and with all the proper equipment it is very enjoyable. The X-plorer course is for anyone over 1.35m in height and the Adventurer course is for children from 4 years old and with minimum height of 1.05m. The Jungle Parc is situated in Croxteth Country Park which is only 10 minutes from the city centre.

The Jungle Parc which (like Gemma) I also never knew existed until I came across a flyer, is based…read moreat Croxteth Country Park. The site is generally an incredible place for outdoor activities for those looking to burn off more than a bit of energy (adults and children alike). The premises consists of two different courses: X-Plorer course and Adventurer course (for the little ones). Each course is ideally designed with a practical element, almost like an assault course but with the fun involved. There are 40 amazing activities to enjoy as you glide through trees on rope bridges, zip lines and cargo! It definitely sounds exciting as it really is. Adults are just £20 and Juniors £15. Prices include full training and all equipment to make sure you are fully prepared and safe. Not bad at all for an adventourous day in jungle like surroundings.

This is a fabulous play area for kids. It only opened in 2007 and so everything is still nice and…read morenew, and they've got a really good choice of play equipment. Parents are allowed to go into the area with their kids which is always good, especially if you've got younger ones, and there's loads there to keep you all amused. Wi-fi internet is available, so take the laptop along and get on with your own stuff while the kids play. The food is really good. When they first opened I got a peek at the kitchen and it was more like something out a 5* hotel than a cafe. Most of the food is proper cooked stuff, and there's a fair choice on the menu at reasonable prices. Most of the staff are really friendly, many have childcare experience. It's run by two couples who both have families so they've taken an proper interest in making the best of the place that they can. It's close to the school so it does get very busy at around 3pm but if you're able to go in the morning then it's lovely - I'd highly recommend taking a trip through Brigg to call in here if you're passing on the M180.

Think, Go Ape but indoors, now think Go Ape but indoors and miles cheaper !…read moreBOOM you have Sky High ! Not as big as Go Ape but i think you wallet or purse is better off. Loads of different climbing walls with levels of ease and variety of climbing. Then there is indoor cave exploring and high rise walks. Cafe was a bit poor on my visit. Hot drinks a little expensive (over £2) and there was two selections for food for kids and adults. Apart from that my 5 year old daughter had loads of fun. Would recommend

If you are looking for a fab day out in Lincolnshire then give The Butterfly & Wildlife Park at…read moreLong Sutton a go. This little park started out as just a butterfly park but over the years has extended its collection and now houses birds of prey, ponies, pigs, llamas and racoons (to name but a few). The tropical house is home to the butterflies (plus some reptiles and other insects). The volume and variety of butterflies is breathtaking and the tropical house is well set out so you get plenty of opportunity to see the butterflies without feeling you have walked round in circles. Outside in the park you can explore all the other animal exhibits and catch one of the daily falconry displays. There is a new children's adventure play area and if all of this tires you out and you need to recharge your batteries then there is a lovely restaurant/cafe which serves delicious homemade cakes and lunches. The Gift shop is well stocked and the staff are all very friendly. All in all a fantastic day out.

HAve been to the park a few times over the years , and although the children really enjoyed it,…read moreeven my daughter who was 6 at the time holding some kind of tarantula spider. They do do a lovely falconry display which is llovely sitting outside during the summer. The play par kis quite extensive and even my hubby had fun playing on the zip wire. The terrapins are also interesting to watch and they have such an array of butterflys. They have a huge picnic area which caters for large parties as well as having a coffee shop and a gift store

hickory dickory`s is a great soft play area for children ,great for babies to 11 year olds. it has…read morelots of play frames,slides, little racing cars,ball pit for babies,clock cafe does great meals at fairly cheap prices.prices are free for babies when with older children otherwise a £1, 1-4 years old £3.50 at off peak, £4.00 at peak times,5-11 years old £4.00 off peak,£4.50 at peak times.Toddler Sessions £3.25 (including parent/guardian)Toddler sessions are Monday-Friday term time only between 9.30am and Midday they also do kids partys. my son loves this play area ,he loves playing in the ball pit.great for the kids to have fun and just to get out of the house.

Came today with my 4 & 15 year olds as was in the vicinity visiting at the hospital. Paid £6.80 for…read moreus before we started. Ordered food had to wait nearly 45 mins for a basic meal with no apologies ir any smiles from the staff. The whole place was filthy......all other play areas we visit have staff vacuuming areas to keep on top of the mess. Not impressed at all with todays visit!

a great place for 8's and unders. there are 2 sections one for toddlers and one for the older ones…read more a safe play area and great place to wear the kids out. they have an eating/seating area and food is ok. its loved by my granddaughter and grandson. they offer a playgroup and school sessions along with parties.they take a photo for our membership card. not to be missed well worth a visit. a car park and the 313 bus stop is right outside. its newness can be still felt inside.

this is a great place for kids my kids always enjoy it here its a big place lots of space inside…read more there is a toddler play erea there is a baby erea and a play erea for older children. also there is a football erea they have got computers there for the parents internet access. and you can eat inside on the tables and chairs not sure how much the food is tho but i would say its fair priced. overall this is fun for children

At the heart of the National Forest this is a great place for a day out for children of all ages…read more Half the action is indoors and half outdoors so you are guaranteed a good day whatever the British weather decides to throw at you. Most of the indoor stuff is centred around interative displays relating to the natural world and partly relating back to the National Forest. Its one of those places that is sneakily educational - and kids learn whilst they are playing without realising. Its terribly pc - with hidden messages about the environment everywhere. They do support green issues and I believe have contributed toward research into alternative energy sources locally. You CAN get immersed in the displays and forget the time so be warned. Also inside are the obligitary cafe and soft play area - both kind of average - but not the worst either. Outside is a water play area - with a working dam like structure - which is hard to explain but fascinating, and jolly good wet fun when the sun shines. There is a steam train which takes you back and forth from one side of the site to the other - good for tired little legs towards the end of the day. The adventure playground/park area is really strong - one of the best examples locally. Its really rugged and a bit different to the norm - with plenty of space. The equipment is a bit more testing qand inventive than your bog standard swings and slides scenario. They do Kids parties here, which I have been to - generally entertaining - although I have to say the food was not the best. Costs £6.95 per adult and £4.95 per child, which I think is possible a little steep. It is worth noting that if you are local and would use the facilities alot you can get a season membership. My son practically used to live here before he started school - so this was the most cost effective option. If there are any teachers etc,. on here - would make a great place for a class day out.

This place is wonderful. Plenty of space for kids (and adults) to run and walk. There are some…read moresmall adventure play/obstacle course type areas for older kids, a small play area for younger kids and a large play park for all ages. There is also the science bit inside where there are interactive exhibits. Most of the place is outdoors so it's best on a nice day but still great any time of year. There are regular falconry displays which my family absolutely love. There are also different educational shows at the amphitheatre unfortunately, I seem to miss all of them! There is a train which takes you from one side of the park to the other. My favourite bit is the Barefoot Walk. Take your shoes off and feel the clay, the cold water, the shale, the coal It's so refreshing. It has been extended but I still think it should be longer! I would pay the entry price just for that. There are a couple of places to eat and drink although I would recommend taking a picnic because those places are a little expensive. The only things I think could be improved are: there are very few toilets. They could do with putting one or two in the places which are further from the entrance! Also, the parks/play areas/obstacle things are quite spread out so if you have children of very different ages, that can be awkward. Otherwise, it is a great day out. I think it costs around £30 for a family which includes all of the attractions (apart from one or two fairground type rides which are £1 or £2 and can easily be avoided!)