** Currently, all soft plays are closed until the 2nd December **
Since lockdown #1, soft plays in England could reopen and then more recently closed again fro lockdown #2 (in November), so as the status changes, I will continuously update this post.
There are several soft plays around Gloucestershire and the neighbouring countries… i.e. Cheltenham, Stroud, Bourton, Evesham and so I thought I’d compile a list of each soft play with their current status, throughout the pandemic.
** I will continually update this post as soft plays open, announce opening and change their processes**
** Shares of this post are much appreciated if you do find this useful – thank you! **
Some are quite rightly taking time to understand and implement the new rules and others have been very quiet and some have already announced they have shut down… so who’s said what?
I will update this post regularly, so do pop me a comment, or message on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) if you spot any new updates, thank you.
Which soft plays have re+opened?
The Play Farm, Cheltenham
Opened 21st August!
PRE-BOOK – Book a 2 hour slot online – full details and booking link on their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/cheltplayfarm/
Address: Unit 18, The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Phone: 01242 257955
Cotswold Clubhouse, Bourton-on-the-Water
Opened Monday 17th August.
- Book a time slot: https://cotswoldclubhouse.co.uk/
- Updates on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cotswoldclubhouse
https://cotswoldclubhouse.co.uk/
Address: Unit 20B Industrial Estate, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HQ
Phone: 01451 263130
Raglan Farm Park
Phone to book! Book up to 7 days ahead.
Full details on Facebook – Raglan Farm Facebook group
https://www.raglanfarmpark.com/
Address: Chepstow Rd, Raglan, Usk NP15 2HX
Phone: 01291 690319
Dick Whittington Park
Opened Monday 17th August.
NO PRE-BOOKING NECESSARY – Pre-booking not necessary but you may wish to phone before hand to check how busy it is. See website and Facebook for details:
https://dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk/
Address: Little London, Longhope GL17 0PH
Phone: 01452 831000
Dinky Street Role Play in Bishops Cleeve
– not strictly soft play but I think it is similar!
Reopened Saturday 5th September
PRE-BOOK – Book sessions online now: www.dinkystreet.co.uk
… Reopening with reduced capacity (40 people instead of 70), enhanced cleaning and sterilisation, 1 hour cleaning between sessions… full info on the Dinky Street Facebook post…
Pre-lockdown this was one of our favourite places to visit – Dinky Street review
https://www.dinkystreet.co.uk/
Address: Church Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8LT
Phone: 01242 676064
Cotswold Farm Park
Adventure barn has reopened with ride on toys and a sandy beach best suited for 2-6 year olds.
- Pre-book hourly sessions for £1 per person (non-refundable, but can be deducted from the cost of food/drink purchased in the Advenure Barn during session).
- Pre-book using the link provided in Farm Park ticket confirmation email
Request face coverings are worn at all times unless exempt or consuming food & drink purchased on site.
For parents, ‘The Shed’ Café will also be open serving hot and cold drinks.
Address: Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL
Phone: 01451 850307
Rugrats and Halfpints, Cirencester (also Banbury)
Reopened Monday 31st August
PRE-BOOK – Pre-booking system will be live on Friday 27th August – more info/keep up to date followmg their Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/RugratsandHalfpintsCirencester/
https://www.rugratsandhalfpints.com/
Address: Unit A Meadow Rd, Cirencester GL7 1YA
Phone: 01285 885570
Cattle Country
RE-OPENING 26th September
New proceedures in place and ball pools removed.
20 minute slots can be booked for each barn when you arrive. Book for adults and children.
- Book a slot in the Top Play Barn on arrival.
- Toddler Play Barn will operate a one-in-one-out system at all times.
https://www.cattlecountry.co.uk/
Address: Berkeley Heath Farm House, Berkeley GL13 9EW
Phone: 01453 810510
Hopefully opening soon
– looking at the new guidance:
These soft plays have posted (mostly on their Facebook pages) that they have seen the guidance and are digesting it to figure out what they need to change to reopen…
Dobbies, Gloucester
https://www.dobbies.com/content/extended/find-a-garden-centre/gloucester.html
Address: Bath Rd, Gloucester GL10 3DP
Phone: 01452 721081
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS/DAYS OUT WITH SOFT PLAY…
All Things Wild
https://www.allthingswild.co.uk/
Address: Station Rd, Honeybourne, Evesham WR11 7QZ
Phone: 01386 833083
No updates online…
The following soft plays around Cheltenham, Glocestershire have not currently posted any updates on their soft play mentioning reopening or the announcement that they can reopen…
Pingo’s at Tenpin, Barnwood
https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/gloucester/
Address: Centre Severn, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3HR
Phone: 0871 222 3675
Oxstalls Fun Factory
http://aspiretrust.org.uk/kids/fun-factory-soft-play
Address: Plock Ct, Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester GL2 9DW
Phone: 01452 396969
Funky Warehouse
Address: Unit 5 Swindon Rd, Kingsditch Trading Estate, Cheltenham GL51 9NB
Phone: 01242 300101
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS/DAYS OUT WITH SOFT PLAY…
– WWT Slimbridge
– Elmbury Lodge Brewers Fayre, Tewkesbury
Soft Play which are not reopening…
Unfortunately back in May, due to covid-19 and lockdown Winchcombe Fun House announced it will not be reopening, which is such a shame as we absolutely loved it there, and Little G’s appears to have disappeared online.
Go Bananas, Stroud
PRIVATE HIRE ONLY – £100 for 2 hours
NOT REOPENING but will be open from “Wednesday 26th August for private hire only, £100 for two hour slots with cafe open if required.
Please call reception on 01453769120 for any further information.”
– Info from Go Bananas Facebook post 22 August 2020
Address: Ebley Wharf, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4SR
Phone: 01453 769120
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