Zippy’s Playworld

Right in the heart of Chester, this compact indoor play spot punches well above its weight for the under-7 crowd. The climbing structure and slides keep older toddlers busy, while the sensory area is genuinely well thought out for the little ones — we’re talking 9 months upwards, so you can actually bring the baby without feeling like they’ve got nothing to do. Staff are the kind who actually pay attention, which makes a difference when you’ve got a runner. Come Christmas, the Santa Grotto gets properly done up and books out fast, so don’t sleep on that. Parking, baby changing, enclosed space — it’s all there, and the pricing won’t make you wince on the way out.