Indoor Fun for Kids: The Best Soft Play Centres in Leeds

Looking for somewhere to go with the little ones on a wet and windy day? Leeds has an excellent selection of soft play centres, perfect for exciting indoor adventures! These indoor play centres provide a safe and engaging environment for little ones to run, climb, slide, bounce and immerse themselves in imaginary play. Entry prices are often reasonable and with most having an on-site cafe, they’re a great option for a budget-friendly day out.

To help you choose your next fun-filled weekend activity or playdate venue, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best soft play centres in Leeds…

Weekend Fun and Rainy Day Play: Soft Play Centres in Leeds

Monster Kidz

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Where: 6 Matrix Court, Beeston, Leeds LS11 5WB
Entry Prices: 5 years & over – £7, 2 to 4 years old – £6, 1 year old – £4, Under 1 year old – £3, Adults – £1
Opening Hours: Monday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am–5 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm

Monster Kidz is a large soft play centre in Beeston that boasts super fun play structures, including slides, tunnels, climbing areas, and a ball pit. Hot and cold food is served throughout the day and there are plenty of tables, allowing adults to sit back and relax whilst little ones run wild!

In addition to the extensive play structures suitable for kids over the age of 2, there is a great little soft play area for babies and toddlers.

Monster Kidz offers a budget-friendly eat-and-play deal every Monday and Friday during term time. For £7.00, kids get unlimited access to the play equipment plus a hot meal. Options include pizza, chicken nuggets, sausages, scampi and more, all served with fries.

Kids Clubhouse

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Where: 75 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD
Entry Prices: Over 4s – £7, 2 to 3 years – £6, Under 2s – £5, Pre-walkers – £3, Childminders – £4. Accompanying adults – £1
Opening Hours: 9:30 am – 5:15 pm daily

Open daily from 9:30 am, Kids Clubhouse in Horsforth has a play structure packed with fun activities for kids! As well as the usual slides, monkey bars and climbing challenges, there’s a football pitch, a race track, two ball pits and more!

This award-winning soft play centre in Leeds also has a family-friendly cafe serving a great selection of hot meals, nutritious cold options and plenty of snacks and drinks.

Kids Clubhouse has its own dedicated car park at the rear but if that’s full, you can park outside the front for up to 2 hours free of charge.

The Hidden Village

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Where: 44 Call Lane, Leeds City Centre, LS1 6DT
Entry Prices: 1 Adult & 1 Child (12m+) – £8.95, 1 Adult & 1 Baby (3-11 months) – £6.95,  2 Adults & 1 Child (12m+) – £11.95, 2 Adults & 1 Baby (3-11 months) – £9.95, Sibling (12m+) – £6.95, Sibling (3-11 months) – £3.50.
Opening Hours:  Monday 9:45 am–1:30 pm, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 9:45 am–1:30 pm, Thursday 9:45 am–1:30 pm, Friday 9:45 am–3:45 pm, Saturday 9:45 am–4:30 pm, Sunday 9:45 am–4:30 pm

The Hidden Village on Call Lane is a city centre gem! Suitable for children aged 0-8, it’s an immersive role-play village designed to ignite imaginations. With a delightful array of hands-on activities in beautifully designed play areas, there’s plenty to keep little ones occupied during a 90-minute pre-booked time slot. They can care for unwell animals at the Pet Pals Vets, prepare food at Courtyard Cafe, sort the mail at the village Post Office, shop for essentials at The Little Village Shop, and much more!

There’s also a charming little toy shop offering sustainable and eco-friendly toys and gifts, perfect for thoughtful presents.

The Hidden Village operates as a cafe too, so parents and guardians can cosy up with a hot coffee or a light lunch while the children indulge in imaginative play. Plus, the cafe offers a brilliant kids’ lunch for just £4.95, which includes a sandwich, tortilla chips, veg sticks with hummus, a gingerbread man, and unlimited squash.

SENsory Playworld

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Where: Crank Mills, New Bank Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8NT
Entry Prices: SEN Sessions: Age 2 – 11 – £9.99, Over 11s – £9.99, Under 2 – £5.99, Under 1 – £2.99. Open to All Sessions: Age 2 – 11 – £9.99, Over 11s £9.99, Under 2 – £5.99, Under 1- £2.99
Opening Hours: Monday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–5:30 pm

If you’re looking for sensory play in Leeds, SENsory Playworld in Morley is a must-visit! This inclusive, multi-sensory play space is thoughtfully designed to support children with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, and other additional needs. In addition to low-capacity SEN play sessions, it also offers open play sessions for children aged 0-11, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

The Zen Den provides a calming retreat with ambient music, gentle lighting, and a soothing projector experience—ideal for a relaxing playtime. Meanwhile, the messy room invites little ones to explore a variety of textures through hands-on, sensory-rich activities. The sandpit, complete with buckets and spades, is perfect for digging and building imaginative creations.

For those who love active play, the mini sensory gym offers a fantastic selection of equipment, including a ball pit, traverse wall, and roller slide, providing both fun and developmental benefits. With so many engaging and sensory-friendly activities, SENsory Playworld is a wonderful space for children to explore, play, and unwind.

Junglecatz

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Where: Commercial Street, Little Lane, Morley, Leeds LS27 8FZ
Entry Prices: Walkers – £5, Crawlers – £3.90, Babies – £1, Childminders – £2.75
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:30 am till 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10:00 am till 2:30 pm

Located next to Morley Library, Junglecatz is a vibrant indoor play centre perfect for children aged 8 and under. With no need to pre-book, it’s ideal for spontaneous playdates, and the entry prices are refreshingly affordable!

The colourful jungle-themed play frame is packed with exciting features, including bridges, tunnels, slides, and climbing areas, offering endless fun for little adventurers. For younger visitors, there’s a dedicated baby and toddler area, complete with soft play equipment and interactive toddler pods, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

No play session is complete without a bite to eat, and Junglecatz’s on-site café has you covered. Serving freshly made sandwiches, paninis, and wraps, alongside daily seasonal specials, it’s the perfect spot to recharge while the little ones play.

RugRatz Play Gym

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Where: 12 Whingate, Armley, Leeds LS12 3BL
Entry Prices: 5 and over – £6.50, 2 to 4 year olds – £5.50, 1 year olds – £3.50, Under 1s – £2.50, Adults – £1
Opening Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday 9:30 am–6 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am–6 pm, Saturday 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Located in Armley, RugRatz Play Gym is the ultimate indoor adventure zone for children under 148 cm. With no need to book in advance, it’s a simple pay-and-play experience, perfect for spontaneous fun.

For the youngest visitors, the under-twos area has been carefully created by a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to offer a soft and stimulating space. With luxurious slides, crawl and climb soft play cubes, a small ball pit, and fun rockers, it is perfect for little ones to develop confidence and coordination.

Older adventurers can dive into the large soft play zone, featuring thrilling slides, crawl tubes, an aerial glider, a dizzy spinner, cargo nets, and a spacious ball pool. Everything was renovated in 2020 to ensure a fresh and exciting experience. For those with energy to spare, the dedicated football and basketball area is a great spot for some friendly competition.

Grown-ups can sit back and relax in the spacious seating area, which accommodates up to 130 people. The on-site café serves a tempting selection of hot and cold food, making it the ideal place to recharge while the kids run, jump, and play to their hearts’ content.

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