Tea and Tumbles

If you’re local to Thornton-Cleveleys and haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out. The soft play is genuinely well-kept — none of that sticky, questionable state you find at some other places — and the staff actually seem to enjoy being there, which makes a difference. Food from the cafe is a cut above the usual play centre fare, so you won’t be suffering through a sad cup of tea while the kids burn off energy. It’s a solid spot for birthday parties too, with enough space and organisation that it doesn’t descend into chaos. Kids up to 12 are catered for, parking is easy, and the enclosed layout means you can actually keep an eye on yours without doing laps of the building.