Best Soft Play Centres Near Blyth
Blyth Sports Centre, Kids Town Bebside, and Bounce — the best soft play options in and around Blyth for families with young children.
Blyth is better served for soft play than you might expect. There are three dedicated options within the town, each offering something slightly different — from a beach-themed climbing frame at the Sports Centre to role play at Kids Town and a full-scale play centre at Bounce. Here is the rundown.
Blyth Sports Centre
Blyth Sports Centre on Bolam Park has a three-storey beach-themed soft play area as part of its wider leisure facilities. It is a good, affordable option run by Places Leisure on behalf of Active Northumberland.
The soft play suits younger children and is a handy add-on if you are already visiting the Sports Centre for a swim, gym session, or fitness class. The centre also has a cafe. Sessions and prices can be checked on the Places Leisure website or by calling 01670 620200.
Best for: Beach-themed, three-storey, combine with a swim or gym session.
Kids Town Bebside
Kids Town at Horton Manor in Bebside is a combined role play and soft play centre for children aged 10 and under. The two-storey soft play area has slides and climbing elements, while the role-play zones let children explore shops, kitchens, and other imaginative scenarios.
There is a cafe for adults, and the venue hosts birthday parties, themed sessions, and SEN-specific sessions for children with additional needs. It is a welcoming, well-thought-out venue that goes beyond a standard soft play.
Best for: Role play and soft play, SEN sessions, birthday parties.
Bounce Blyth
Bounce on Spencer Road in the Blyth Industrial Estate is the largest dedicated play centre in the area. The main soft play area has giant slides, rope bridges, net climbs, ball pools, an air hockey table, and a football area, with a separate toddler section.
Bounce also offers laser tag for older children, themed events throughout the year, and birthday party packages. It is the best option for children who want a proper play frame adventure with plenty of space to run around. There is a cafe on site.
Best for: The biggest play centre in Blyth, laser tag, themed events.
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