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Soft play in Liverpool and Merseyside compared: what every centre costs, which ages, and whether adults pay

Nine soft play and indoor play centres across Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and the Wirral with the actual prices from their own websites, the age ranges, the toddler areas, the quiet sessions and the sock policy. Updated whenever the venues change them.

By FamDays · Checked 28 October 20261 to 3 hours0 to 11

The white curved building of Bubbles World of Play on the New Brighton seafront

Soft play is where the family budget goes to die. Not because any one centre is dear, but because the prices are hidden in booking systems, the adults sometimes pay and sometimes do not, and nobody tells you about the all day rate until you have paid for two hours twice.

So here is the comparison, with every figure taken from each centre's own website on the day we checked, and the cards at the bottom updating whenever a venue changes them.

Bubbles World of Play, New Brighton

Bubbles is two floors at Marine Point for ages 0 to 11, with a baby and toddler area for under 3s, a role play mini city for 1 to 5s and the main frame for under 11s. Term time weekdays are an off peak stay all day rate, with babies 0 to 5 months £2 and 6 to 11 months £4.50; peak sessions are limited to two hours. Adults pay a small entry. Closed Mondays in term time. Free 96 space car park, locked at 6pm, and socks are £1 a pair if you forget.

Monkey Town, Kirkby

Monkey Town is the Dutch chain's new centre on Cherryfield Drive: £9.95 for over 2s, £4.95 for under 2s, adults free, unlimited play time, free parking, open to 8pm Friday to Sunday. A separate under 4s area. A second centre at Brunswick Business Park in Liverpool is advertised as opening in late October 2026.

Willowbees, Newton-le-Willows

Willowbees is St Helens Council's centre inside the leisure centre: £6.50 for two hours on a weekday, £8 at weekends and in holidays, one adult free per paying child and £1 for each extra adult, under 1s free. A 0 to 3 area and a 7.4 metre main frame. It often closes early for parties, so ring 01744 676992 first.

Imagine That!, Wavertree

Imagine That! is role play, art, science and slime in pre booked timed sessions: at weekends and in the holidays £19.95 for a child aged 3 and over, £15.95 for a 1 or 2 year old, £8.95 for an adult and babies free with a paying sibling. Cheaper midweek Toddler Hangout sessions in term time. Free parking.

Activity for All, Upton

Activity for All has a three tier soft play for children up to 154cm, an enclosed toddler area for under 1 metre, climbing walls and high ropes. Prices are only in the booking system, but booking ahead gets a discount at weekends and the term time Kid's Meal Deal is £12 for a session and a meal. Quiet Time sessions run Wednesdays at 6pm.

The ones for bigger kids

Ninja Warrior UK at Speke is an inflatable obstacle course for 4 and up with Mini Ninjas soft play for 0 to 3s; prices are in the booking system, parking is free, and spectators watch free from the cafe. Flip Out Aintree is £15 a head for 90 minutes Tuesday to Thursday and £20 Friday to Sunday, same for adults and children, with a toddler soft play, Toddler Takeover sessions for 5 and under, free parking and an ASD session on Tuesdays. Jump Inc at Hunts Cross is £10.99 for an hour of Open Jump for 4 and up, Toddler Takeover £7.95, with SEN sessions on Mondays at 6pm. Inflation Wirral in Wallasey opens weekends and holidays with Toddler Time at 9am and Additional Needs sessions on Sundays at 10am.

The FamDays verdict

Monkey Town for a toddler on any day, Bubbles for a baby on a term time weekday, Willowbees for value if you can ring ahead. And socks. Always socks.

Everything families need to know before visiting

Which soft play in Liverpool is cheapest?

For a baby, Bubbles at £2 for under 6 months on a term time weekday. For a toddler, Monkey Town at £4.95 for under 2s with unlimited time and free adults. For a child over 2, Willowbees at £6.50 for two hours on a weekday.

Do adults pay at soft play?

Monkey Town: no. Willowbees: one adult free per child, then £1. Bubbles: a small adult entry. Imagine That!: £8.95. Flip Out and Jump Inc charge adults the same as children if they go on the equipment.

Which centres have quiet or SEN sessions?

Jump Inc (Mondays 6pm), Flip Out (Tuesdays), Activity for All (Wednesdays 6pm), Inflation Wirral (Sundays 10am) and Otterspool Adventure monthly.

The places in this guide

Live from our checked listings: prices, ages and when each one was last confirmed.

9 places
The white curved building of Bubbles World of Play on the New Brighton seafrontPhoto: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
From £2.50
All agesStandard (non member) prices. Off peak, Mon to Fri school days, stay and play all day: babies 0 to 5 months 2 pounds, 6 to 11 months 4.50, toddlers 1 to 2 years 6.50, children 3 to 11 years 8.50, adults and over 11s 2.50. Peak, weekends and school holidays, 2 hour sessions: 0 to 5 months 2.50, 6 to 11 months 6.50, 1 to 2 years 12, 3 to 11 years 14.50, adults and over 11s 3.50. Member prices are about 50p lower. Socks compulsory, 1 pound a pair from reception. Prices subject to change per the site.
Checked by FamDays on 17 Oct
Price not listed
All agesAdmission prices are only shown in the online booking system, which could not be read. A Kid's Meal Deal of a soft play session and a breakfast or lunch costs £12, valid Monday to Friday in term time only. Admission is discounted at weekends and in school holidays when booked online in advance.
Checked by FamDays on 28 Oct
From £8.50
All ages90 Minute Experience is £15 per person Tue to Thu and £20 Fri to Sun, same price for adults and children. Toddler Takeover (ages 5 and under, Wed and Fri in term time, stay 10am to 2.30pm) is £8.50 for a parent and toddler, £5 per additional adult or toddler. Family Pass is £70 for four or £100 for six and must include an adult aged 18 or over. ASD sessions are £14 per person (Tue 5.30pm and Sun 10am). Spectator tickets £1 each. Flip Out grip socks must be worn when bouncing; the sock price is not stated.
Checked by FamDays on 19 Oct

Imagine That!

Wavertree
From £8.95
All agesWeekends and school holidays: child 3 and over £19.95, toddler aged 1 and 2 £15.95, adult £8.95, baby under 12 months free with a paying sibling. Midweek Toddler Hangout (September to May, term time): toddler under 4 £12.95, adult £5.95, child over 4 £15.95, baby under 12 months free. The venue advertises 20 percent off for booking early. All bookings are non-refundable.
Checked by FamDays on 17 Oct
Price not listed
All agesPrices are only shown in the online booking system, which could not be read. Parents, guardians or carers take part free of charge at Additional Needs sessions. Summer passes (general bounce, toddler bounce and multi venue passes) were advertised for summer 2026.
Checked by FamDays on 28 Oct
From £10.99
Ages 3 and upOpen Jump is priced per person regardless of age: £10.99 for 60 minutes, £19.45 for 90 minutes, £21.45 for 120 minutes. Toddler Takeover £7.95. SEN Session from £9.95. Family Pass from £53 for 60 minutes. Blue light card holders get 20% off 90 and 120 minute Open Jump with code BLUELIGHT20.
Checked by FamDays on 28 Oct
From £4.95
All agesOver 2s £9.95, under 2s £4.95, parents and accompanying adults free of charge. No weekday or weekend difference shown. The venue describes play time as unlimited. A 10 Play Session Card costs £79.60 for over 2s or £39.60 for under 2s, has no expiry, can be shared and is sold at the counter. Socks must be worn and are sold at reception; price not stated.
Checked by FamDays on 19 Oct
Price not listed
Ages 3 and upPrices are only shown inside the online booking system and are not published on the information pages fetched. The venue states that booking online in advance gets the best price and walk in tickets cost more. Adults who go on the course need their own ticket. Ninja Warrior UK socks must be worn on the inflatable; the price is not stated.
Checked by FamDays on 19 Oct

Willowbees Adventure Play

Newton-le-Willows
From £6.50
All agesChild play only, 2 hours: £6.50 Mon to Fri, £8 weekends and school holidays. One adult free per paying child, each additional adult £1. Under 1s free. Play and Eat £10.50, Mon to Fri 3.30pm to 5.30pm in term time only. Registered childminders and foster carers pay £3.60 per child Mon to Fri in term time (maximum four children, ID required) and foster carers £4 at weekends and holidays. Children of Have a Go Active Gold members get half price entry.
Checked by FamDays on 19 Oct

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Before you set off

  • Book the big ones, turn up to the small onesThe safari park, the big soft plays and anything with a timed entry sell out in school holidays. Parks, beaches, most museums and the libraries never do. Every card says whether you need to book.
  • Train beats car for the coast and the centreMerseyrail stops next to the beach at Crosby, Freshfield and Southport, and under the museums at Liverpool Central. Under 5s travel free and a Saveaway covers the day after 9.30 on weekdays and all day at weekends.
  • How we checkEvery listing is rechecked against the venue's own website every week, and each card shows the date it was last confirmed. If something has changed since, the Tell us link on every page reaches a person who fixes it.

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