Thorpe Park is great!! Lots of rides for thrill seekers, and plenty for younger fun seekers!…read more We had a really great day, and queues were not really an issue, they're expected!! We have a Merlin Pass so we didn't pay entry but it is a little pricey if you're paying on the day. Look out for the 2 for 1 offers. A great choice of food, not all take the Merlin Pass discount though.

This is an indoor soft play area for children. With seperate areas for under ones, and also under…read more5s as well as the general play area. There are Go Karts however these are at an additional expensive, think they are coin operated at about £1 a go. Parking is very good. I have never not been able to park even at busy times, and when there was a number of parties going on. There is a cafe also serving food which is quite extensive and not just the normal tea/coffee and cakes/crisps. They do sandwiches, burgers and salads.

This is a very nice softplay area for children. There are seperate areas for the very young, so…read morethat they can play undisturbed and away from the rough and tumble older kids. There is plenty to do in the softplay zones, including large slides. They also have go-karting. One thing that struck me about this place was how clean it was. It is run by two mums, they certainly seem to take a personal interest in the cleanliness of the place. Food at the cafe is very good too, not as limited as the food you get at this type of place. Very highly recommended.

Hiding under the A40 flyover, Bramley's Big Adventure is an indoor playground for kids aged 0-11…read more The centrepiece is a giant three-level play frame with slides, ball pits, swings, dens and separate areas for under-fives and babies. The really cool thing about this place is that there is no time limit during the week, so your kid can play there all day ( well, from 10:00 - 18.00). During the weekend its super busy and the kids can only play for max 2 hours- thats why we like to go during week days. There is also a Cafe area for the adults with free Wi-Fi, toy shops, organic food, drinks, coffee etc. The staff is nice but they have a couple of ladies that remind me of witches and they look very bored with their lives. One of them can be quite rude sometimes. They organise birthday parties ( with different themes-dinosaurs, hello kitty etc) and they have all kinds of deals. The parties include meals and party bags. Other facilities include separate children's toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing room and pram park. They provide baby bouncers and high chairs. A great place for local families with young children and a great place for kids to burn off their energy when the weather outside is sucky.

This place is a dream for parents, you can take your little ones along and let them play in the…read moreindoor play areas. I recently took my 11 month old son here for a birthday party. He loved playing in the under 5's ball filled play area and probably would have liked to been there all day if he had the choice. Parents can get in too and it is a lot of fun- just remember to wear your clean socks as you have to remove your shoes! It's is the ideal place for a birthday party as you dont have to think about the entertainment! After 45 minutes in the play area (more than enough for me!) the kids were taken upstairs for food and cake. The downstairs cafe sells organic drinks and snacks which is good if you dont fancy your kids going wild on a sugar rush. Bramleys is the perfect way to release your inner child and let your child play in a safe envirinment.

Recently visited Namco station, before this visit I would have given 3 stars. It was in decline,…read moregetting boring, nothing new, and nothing exciting, it use to be a good place to be silly and have whole hearty fun. I would visit a few times, and the new machines just didn't tempt me. So when I say my most recent Namco station visit came at a surprise, it really did. It had bigger, newer and cooler machines, designed to capture fun for all groups and ages. It almost reminded me back to when I first visited Namco station. I love the giant size connect 4, and the dodging laser beams. Overall I had a great time, something different and best possible way to kill time.

Sorry the picture is a bit dark, the bar is 3 floors underground. To get to it you have to…read morenegotiate the upper floors filled with, slot machines, video games and other games you usually find in one of those places at popular seaside destinations, so you may spend your drinking money before you reach the bar. Has a lift for wheelchair access to all floors but there isn't a ramp to get into the building in the first place, I have asked the staff and security and they don't know of any either. More details to follow as soon as I find my notes. Sells food all day and does kids menu. No real ale. Has a selection of wines. Areas available for hire.

In short, most stalls and carnival games are scams, a lot of food stalls but the food are mediocre,…read moreand the rides are much better at Thorpe Park. It was absolutely packed and I can barely feel any Christmas vibes. It is worth mentioning that the park tends to attract large crowds, and there are a number of carnival mini games that are scams, falling short of expectations and potentially being overpriced. While it can be worthwhile to visit at least once to immerse oneself in the festive atmosphere, it is understandable that some individuals may opt not to return based on their personal preferences.

Winter wonderland has to be one of my fav things to do when the holidays come around…read more It's best to book tickets online in advance, as sometimes you are out of luck and there are no tickets left at the place. Usually around this time of year is also very cold so bundle up. The place is a fair and a Christmas market all in one. The fair has many rides for all, from toddler to young adult to more mature. The rides use tokens/tickets and those can be purchased there or beforehand as well. They have some pretty nice thrills but if roller coasters and that kind of stuff is not your thing, not to worry, they have other fun rides that are not as intimidating, and lots of games to test your luck. The market is full of items that can be gifted for the holidays, and they have food all throughout the park, BUT they also have areas where you can sit to have a drink, and yes an adult drink haha with love music and bands, and this is probably top3 for me to do there, you feel some kind of brother/sisterhood sitting there next to strangers bonding over classic songs. This place also includes, an ice sculpture area and a circus ! Truly so much to do here, that if possible, you need at least 2 days to soak it all in. The weekends are super packed so if you don't like crowds, probably best to visit during the week. Prices are moderate and reasonable but you don't have to break bank, they usually have deals online to choose from, that best fits what your visit would look like. So go ahead, visit winter wonderland and bring home a prize!

Took my sister and some of her friends during the holiday. Great staff, great atmosphere. Very safe…read moreplay space and a great menu for parents/family to have a coffee and chat while the kids tire themselves out! Has definitely become a favourite for my sister and her friends. We now often bump into her school friends and familiar faces. Always a great time for us both.

This North London soft play space is conveniently located outside Brent Cross Mall. My boys love…read morecoming here and are always begging me to bring them - its not the closest soft play to us, nor is it the cheapest (you have to pay to be a "member", a one-off fee, and it's more expensive in entry fees) - hence my resistance. That being said it is clean, feels like the equipment is in good nic, and it feels like they spend the money maintaining the place. We've been here for a few birthday parties and you can have the upstairs space or your own room which is nice. There is TV for parents to watch and they have wifi (hallelujah). Music plays throughout. The café is mediocre (hence my 3 star vote) and you don't get your money's worth. If I compare it to Clowntown, Friern Barnet, who provide a kiddies meal deal (veggie crudités, main, dessert & a drink) for under £7, these guys charge that just for the mains. Baby's options are Cow & Gate or the Ella's kitchen range. Mums and dads : the coffee is bad and sad. They use a machine and its tastes ugh! Overall, yes it's still worth coming but be prepared to cough up the cash.

I ended up here with my 10 year old when he got nervous to go in the London dungeon next door. I…read morewas convinced it was going to be a lame hour of my life, but was pleasantly surprised by how well done it was. And we both had so much fun! You go from room to room and meet different fairytale characters who are helping you escape a witch. The characters were engaging, funny and the hour flew by quickly. We had so much fun that my 7 year old (who did make it thru London dungeon) had fomo and begged my husband to take him after. They both loved it too! Great activity for kids to break up all the sightseeing in London!

I was impressed with what they were able to do…read more The design and layout were impressive as they led you through a guided journey with real actors playing characters in a story. They made due with the space that they had and it worked! The acting was cute and they tried to make it interactive, which was also nice. However this was mostly for kids to enjoy...and my only complaint is more SHREK!!!! THE BEST THING WAS THE MIRROR MAZE!

Full of unsupervised children on school trips…read more Too claustrophobic for smaller children. Not enough staff to run the activities they have for kids. Pretty much a waste of time and money for us. But wait! Let us upsell you more!

What a blast. I loved it!!…read more I was lucky enough the other night to get a ticket for the adults night and had such a good time. I thought when I saw the tickets were valued at £29 that it was a bit on the expensive side, but it was 4hours of solid fun. Kidzania is really aimed at children aged 7-11. It's to give them a sample of working life in a fun way. It's informative, plus they can earn money for some roles, and have to pay to do some fun things. On arrival we were greeted with a glass of Prosecco, in a mock up British Airways check-in area. This was alos where you could check bags etc in that you did not want to lug around. After going through the metal detector, you are greeting by the sight of a mini city on two levels. It's a really big space, with about 60 jobs and experiences to choose from. Unfortunately it seems that only 8 people at a time can do the roles, so you need to plan your time well, as you could find yourself spending most of the 4 hours waiting in line. There were some other yelpers there, so we decided that the first thing we would do, would be the chocolate making with Cadbury's as we had been tipped off that this was popular and gets busy later on during the session. It was fun we then went next door to make an All Natural Honey Nut bar. The real fun for me started when we went downstairs. Elisa T and i first tried our hands at being couriers. We had to collect parcels from the jewellers and British Airways, as well as bleed from the hospital, which we then had to return everything to base.We than ah a go at being police officers. Our briefing was interupted by the news of a fire at a nearby hotel. We had to dash over and stop people crossing the tape securing the disaster area. Our next role was to be security guards, collecting large ampounts of money from various businesses. This was followed by the longest wait, which was to be a firefighter. This was a hoot, going the the fire scene in a miniture fire engine. We are got to hose the fire out at the scene of the fire. Our last role was to be paramedics, where we returned to the fire scene to attend the wounded and burnt victims. Again we arrive at the scene in a miniture ambulance. It really was a fun evening. You do have to throw yourself into the role playing to get the most out of it. I'm already planning to visit again with friend when they hold another adults evening. It was a hoot!

Even giving one star seems too much. After making an accidental booking for the wrong place and…read morerealising my immediate mistake, I contacted gambado to cancel and request a refund. They denied this as it is not their policy to refund. Whilst I understand a policy, I explained it was a genuine oversight and I would not benefit from a credit as I don't live nearby to use this. One kind manager did contact the owner about this but they refused to give me a refund. My five year old was left in tears as we were unable to then afford an alternative place to book. What an awful money grabbing business!!!! Please don't give them any more of your money!!!

The best play area I know of in Central London, has stuff for under two's and an amazing climbing…read moreand slides area for children 2-8 years old with loads of great fun things on . It also has bumper cars and another roundabout type ride. Best to go in the mornings if you can as the weekend afternoons are very busy, although most people like it so much they are okay with it. The other problem is that adults should be with their children in the bumper car queue because other children queue jump and the Gambado staff do not sort this out. This is of course very upsetting for children and parents alike. They should have a better queueing system or at least one staff member operating the ride and a second controlling the queue. The clever thing would be a proper queueing system which actually lines people up properly. However today there was a great staff member who actually stopped the queue jumpers and he should be applauded, he also really cared and was great with the children. It is also expensive however it is so good they can happily get away with it.