Last Summer I was looking for a group to put my eldest son into during the summer holidays. Myself…read moreand his father were working full time and needed somewhere for him to go. A freind told me about the Excel Sports Academy and recommended it. When I phoned them I initially asked for information. They sent me out an information pack that was easy to understand and full of details, programmes for the children with colourful pictures. I was advised that if I had any other questions, the friendly person on the phone, would help me with anything I needed to know. I booked a place, I was able to get him in for the next week, which was fantastic and on the day took him along. My initial impressions were that I was dropping my son off at a sports day, I didn't tour the Academy, I spoke to one of the gentleman who was friendly and seemed to have a knack with children. I believe all staff are trained and disclosure scotland checked. I only paid for a sports package which was around £150 for the week, this can be a bit steep, but it was well worth it. My son came home full of praise for the place, was extremely tired, and was going on about all the great friends he made. I will definately be enrolling my child this year. I have since found out that you can pay extra for your child to do other activities, from horse riding to ice skating, they even have workshops, and I am sure they can even take your child off for a trip! They have all the sports facilities there and all the sports equipment. This year I am putting my son in for a half day, you have that option as well as a full day, you can put them in for one week or for all the weeks of the summer. Definately a place for the children, when you have no childcare but need to work!

Still not the best ! The decor and structure is amazing but the atmosphere is dead and the food is…read morestill shocking!

I visited Time Twisters on a very wet February morning when the schools were off and was told it…read morewas the busiest day they had had. We did have to wait about half an hour to get in but it was well worth the wait. The play area is well designed, fun, educational and good value for money. The play area is great. I had a three year old and a seven year old with me and they both had a ball. Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Although the place was really busy, they were all smiling and nothing was too much bother. And the tables and chairs were good quality and comfortable - unusual in a soft play area! There was a long wait for food because of the volume of lunch orders but the food, when it came was excellent. There was a wonderful choice of healthy options and the portion sizes were generous. When the food arrived it was hot and well presented. The play area was safe and well secure - I had no fears that anyone could get in or out without permission from staff and the toilets were clean and well equipped. I was impressed with the stickers to encourage children to wash their hands too. Overall, I cannot recommend Time Twisters highly enough. Although it is a little pricier than some other soft play areas, it is worth the extra cash as both parents and children have a great time. Well done Time Twisters!

We visited clown around today and left very soon after, for a Sunday afternoon it was completely…read moreempty which tells you everything really, it was run down, shabby and boring. Compared to Wonder World and even Clambers, Clown Around is at the bottom of the ladder. I wouldn't recommend and don't think we will be back unfortunately.

Ideal for the younger members of the family and a great way to speand a few hours on a wet…read moreafternoon, with trampolines an activity play centre the kids can run around at their heart contents without bothering other people or hurting themselves. There is also a game console area and a refreshment area. Not too badly priced either.