Jumbo Fun & Play

Locals round here swear by this place for a reason — the staff actually seem to enjoy their jobs, which makes a massive difference when you’re wrangling kids for a birthday party. It’s properly spacious inside, with enough room that it doesn’t feel like a sweaty sardine tin on a rainy Saturday, and they keep it clean too, which not every soft play in Newcastle can claim. There’s a dedicated area for the little ones and a football pitch for kids who need to burn off serious energy. The food is decent and won’t leave you wincing at the price, which is a bonus when you’ve already shelled out on party packages. Enclosed, good parking, ages 0-12 — it ticks the boxes without any fuss.