Photo: Dzp, CC BY-SA 3.0Soft play centres in Sussex
The soft play centres in Sussex we would start with are Drusillas Park in Alfriston, Fishers Farm Park in Wisborough Green and Harbour Park in Littlehampton. We list 11 in all that suit families, each checked against official sources. Of these, 11 have indoor space and 11 are marked as suiting toddlers.
Soft play centres often set age limits, ask everyone to wear socks and need booking for busy sessions, so check the venue's website before you go.
Soft play in Littlehampton
Image: Out of BoundsOut of Bounds
An indoor and outdoor activity centre near Angmering with something for every age, from soft play and Clip 'n Climb walls to ten pin bowling and laser tag. Outside there is adventure golf, high ropes, adventure nets and jumping pillows, and a café serves hot and cold food all day.
Image: Harbour ParkHarbour Park
Harbour Park is a seaside family amusement park on Littlehampton's beach, with more than 15 attractions. Outdoor rides and arcades sit alongside indoor soft play, a pirate-themed escape room and Toddler Town, a set of role-play rooms with a supermarket, vet and building site. It covers both sunny and wet days on the coast.
Soft play in Worthing
Space Station Soft Play
Space Station Soft Play is Lancing's indoor play centre for children from birth to 12. A multi-storey play frame sits alongside a gated area for under 4s, a crawlers' area and a sensory room, and the café serves all-day breakfasts and lunches.
Photo of Worthing: The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0The Lighthouse Soft Play
The Lighthouse is a community soft play at Offington Park Methodist Church in Worthing, with a three-level seaside-themed frame. It is staffed by volunteers and has a community café, making it a friendly, low-key option for young families midweek.
Soft play in Brighton
Photo of Brighton: mattbuck, CC BY-SA 4.0Funplex
Funplex is an indoor soft play centre on the Hyde Business Park in east Brighton, with multi-level play frames, three slides and a soft ball area with four cannons. Smaller children have their own two-level play area, and parents can relax on sofas in the café while keeping an eye on things.
Soft play in Crawley
Image: Treasure Chest Soft Play LimitedTreasure Chest Indoor Play
Treasure Chest is a family-owned soft play centre near Manor Royal in Crawley, open since 2010, with separate zones for babies, toddlers and children up to 11. Sessions are pre-booked and last 90 minutes, and there are themed party rooms and a café for the adults.
Soft play in Crowborough
Image: Amazon AdventureAmazon Adventure
Amazon Adventure is a jungle-themed soft play run by Drusillas Park, at Bells Yew Green about 3 miles south of Tunbridge Wells and opposite Frant station. Its multi-level play jungle is split into areas by age for children up to 12, and a café serves hot and cold food.
Soft play in Eastbourne
Photo of Eastbourne: ChiralJon, CC BY 2.0Fort Fun
Fort Fun is a Wild West-themed indoor soft play on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, with a multi-level frame of slides, ball pits, net walks and tunnels. Under 1s and under 3s have their own areas, and there is no need to book, which makes it handy for a wet weekend by the sea.
Soft play in Hastings
Photo of Hastings: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Let's Go Play
Let's Go Play is an indoor soft play centre on the Ivyhouse Lane estate off The Ridge in Hastings, themed around the town with a fairground, a beach and a castle. Babies and under 5s have their own beach area, adults go free, and Shakes Café serves food and coffee.
Soft play in Horsham
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Image: Fishers Farm ParkFishers Farm Park
A family-run adventure farm with animals to meet, more than 50 rides and attractions, and indoor soft play included in the ticket. It copes well with a wet day thanks to its indoor play and picnic barn.
Soft play in Seaford
Image: Drusillas ParkDrusillas Park
A family zoo aimed at younger children, mixing animals with rides, play areas and soft play. It is one of the easiest full days out in East Sussex for families with under-10s.
Questions people ask
Which of these suit toddlers?
Our listings mark Amazon Adventure, Drusillas Park, Fort Fun, Let's Go Play, Out of Bounds, Space Station Soft Play, Fishers Farm Park and Funplex and 3 more as suiting toddlers and young children.
Which of these have indoor space?
Our listings show indoor space at Amazon Adventure, Drusillas Park, Fort Fun, Let's Go Play, Out of Bounds, Space Station Soft Play, Fishers Farm Park and Funplex and 3 more.