The Play Yard

If you’re in Treorchy and need somewhere to take the kids on a rainy Welsh afternoon — which, let’s be honest, is most of them — The Play Yard does the job properly. The ninja obstacle course is a genuine hit with older kids, while the soft play keeps the little ones entertained without you having to hover constantly. It’s fully enclosed, which parents round here really appreciate, and the staff are the kind who actually seem to like children. The food’s decent too, so you’re not stuck nursing a terrible coffee while the kids run riot — and it’s become a go-to for local birthday parties for good reason.