North East Soft Play & Role Play Cafe Reviews

Prices and offers can vary. Last checked April 2024. Please always double check opening times, whether pre-booking is required and info via the venue's official social media and websites before heading out. Soft plays often reach capacity quickly when the weather isn't so great.

This post features all of our soft play and role play cafe reviews in one place, we will add to it as we review new places so do save this post to pop back to.

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North East Soft Play & Role Play Cafe Reviews

National Museum of Royal Navy Hartlepool - read our review here

There is a fantastic Horrible Histories Pirate themed play area spread across three rooms in this musuem.

The Treehouse Soft Play, Whitley Lodge - click here to read our review

We LOVE this play area for under 7s with talking trees, a play frame, ride ons and more.

Kiki's Kabin, North Shields - click here to read our review

Kiki's Kabin is a large multi-level play area suitable for mixed ages with loads of facilities including a sports court, ball pools, bouncy castle and toddler zone.

Cub Play Cafe, Blyth - read our review here

This is a beautiful space for little ones to enjoy in Blyth.

Little Morpeth Role Play Cafe - click here to read our review

2024 update - please note, this cafe has changed management since our visit.

A lovely role play cafe near Morpeth Train Station suitable for under 6s (and there's a dedicated baby area too).

Paddlepod Killingworth - read our review here

A lovely mini soft play for under 5s.

Paddlepod Whitley Bay - watch our video review here

A gorgeous play cafe for under 5s in the heart of Whitley Bay.

Pineapple and Bears - read our review here

A stylish playhub for under 7s in Winlaton Mill.

Little Land of Adventures - read our review here

A lovely children's play cafe to try in Newton Aycliffe.

The Fun Jungle Washington - read our review here

A larger soft play with it's own Costa Coffee in Washington.

Owl Tree Cafe - read our review here

A brilliant children's cafe in Red house Farm with a different theme and activities each week.

2024 update - please note, this cafe has changed locations since our review. Please check with them direct for current info.

Krazy Kingdom Durham - read our review here

A castle themed soft play with basketball, go karts and even bowling.

Berwick Leisure Centre - read our review here

There is a small soft play inside Berwick Leisure Centre. Ideal for a post-swim visit for under 5s. There is a cafe too.

2024 update - now managed by Places Leisure

Jungle Jack's Soft Play - click here to read our review

2024 update - this soft play has now closed.

A spacious and super clean soft play in Newcastle City Centre suitable from birth - 8 years. Find Jungle Jack's in Better Eldon Leisure, Eldon Square (third floor above the restaurants).

Castle Mania - click here to read our review

An indoor award-winning indoor softplay based in Amble, Northumberland. Expect a castle-theme with rope bridges, dragon tail slides, cannon ball swings, a three story play frame and the largest soft-play centre in Northumberland.

North East Soft Play Reviews - castle mania

The Fun Zone Durham - click here to read our review

A family entertainment centre with soft play, role play village, rides, games and a fab cafe. Located in Langley Moor.

Round the Twist Benton - click here to read our review

Round the Twist is the largest entertainment centre in the North East. Expect mini golf, role play village, multi level play frame, drop slides and more.

Dobbies Soft Play (various locations) - click here to read our review

Soft Plays are available at Dobbies Gosforth, Morpeth (Heighley Gate) and Stockton. Suitable for ages 0-8 years.

CJs Funhouse Cramlington - click here to read our review

Expect a 3 story play frame with tunnels, slides and more.

The Fun Shack Newcastle - click here to read our review

A large indoor soft play with lots of activities and things to do.

Adventure Valley Durham - click here to read our review

There are two indoor soft play areas which are included in admission to the wider farm / adventure park - one large play frame in the main cafe and also a wild west themed soft play beside the events room.

Prudhoe Waterworld Soft Play - click here to read our review

A small soft play inside Prudhoe Waterworld.

2024 update - now managed by Places Leisure

IKEA Gateshead

IKEA Gateshead offer FREE 45 minute supervised play sessions for children aged 3-10 in store.

Gigglewicks Cramlington - click here to read our review

Currently closed - please check their social media for updates.

An indoor play area for children aged 0-6 (older kids welcome if you think they'd enjoy it) with role play areas and dress up.