The Jolly Jungle Playland Ltd

If you’re local to Newark and need somewhere to take the kids on a rainy afternoon, this place genuinely delivers. The soft play setup is well-maintained and clean — properly clean, not just a quick wipe-down — and the staff actually seem to enjoy being there, which makes a difference. It’s fully enclosed, so you can actually relax rather than spending the whole time on high alert, and the sightlines mean you can keep an eye on the little ones without hovering. Good for toddlers right through to school age, and the pricing won’t make you wince on the way out.