I know all too well from when my kids were small that soft play centres are a life saver, especially on a wet day. Letting them tear around a padded room while I grabbed a moment with a hot drink was a welcome break. If you’re in need of somewhere indoors to entertain your rug rats this post shares where to find soft play in Devon.
There’s loads around so I have split them into Devon’s different areas to help you find a soft play centre near you.
I’ve also added imaginative play centres and cafes that offer immersive ways for your children to explore the world.
Please check each individual play centre’s website for prices, opening information and booking requirements as these may vary.
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Soft play in Exeter
Here’s where you’ll find soft play in Devon’s capital, Exeter:
Wonderland-Play (formerly Bear Feet)
What’s there: climbing frames, slides, ball pools, football courts and small rides | cafe
Best ages: all ages
Where: 1 Ashton Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8LN
Find out more about Wonderland-Play in Exeter.
iPlay
What’s there: dinosaur and ice age themed play zones | cafe
Best ages: all ages
Where: 33 Marsh Green Road West, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8PN
Find out more about iPlay in Exeter.
More places to find imaginative play in Exeter
- Tiny Travels mobile imaginative world-themed play sessions in and around Exeter.
Read my guide to things to do in Exeter for more days out.
Soft Play in East Devon
Here’s where to find soft play centres in East Devon:
Jurassic Discovery in Seaton
What’s there: dinosaur themed play frame with slides and obstacles | cafe | online booking recommended as spaces are limited
Best ages: two to 12-years-old
Where: Jurassic Discovery, The Underfleet, Seaton, EX12 2WD
Find out more about Jurassic Discovery.
Nook
What’s there: a role play area, reading nook and playhouse | cafe | Squid & the Kid toy shop
Best ages: 0 to 4-years-old but all children are welcome
Where: Squid & the Kid at 62 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HL
Find out more about Nook.
The Coffee Bank
What’s there: toys and imaginative play
Best ages: 0-4-years-old
Where: 6 Silver Street, Ottery Saint Mary EX11 1DD
Find out more about The Coffee Bank.
Planet Play
What’s there: 10,000 ft² of climbing frames, slides and ball pools | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 10-years-old
Where: 1 Gloucester Crescent, Honiton, Devon EX14 1DB
Find out more about Planet Play in Honiton.
Ocean Exmouth
What’s there: three storeys of chutes, slides, and ladders | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 11-year-olds
Where: Queens Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AY
Find out more about Ocean Exmouth.
More places to find soft play in East Devon
You’ll also find indoor play and soft play at these East Devon attractions:
- Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, Clyst St Mary
- Wildwood Escot, Ottery St Mary
- Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton
- World of Country Life, Exmouth
- Seaton Tramway, Seaton
Find these places and more days out in my guide to things to do in East Devon.
Soft play in Mid Devon
Find soft play and places for imaginative play for little ones around Tiverton, Crediton and Cullompton in Mid Devon:
Waie 2 Play
What’s there: slides, cannons, a ball pit and rope bridge | cafe
Best ages: 1 and over
Where: The Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, EX17 6DF
Find out more about Waie 2 Play in Crediton.
Planet Play
What’s there: 10,000 ft² of climbing frames, slides and ball pools | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 10-years-old
Where: Westwood Business Park, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1HB
Find out more about Planet Play in Crediton.
Bear Town
What’s there: 12 role play areas | themed events | cafe
Best ages: 1 to 7-years-old
Where: Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RZ
Find out more about Bear Town in Cullompton.
More places to find soft play in Mid Devon
You’ll also find indoor play and soft play as part of these Mid Devon attractions:
- Diggerland in Cullompton
- Mid Devon Railway Centre in Tiverton
Find these places and more days out in my guide to things to do in Mid Devon.
Soft play in South Devon
Looking for soft play centres in Kenton, Newton Abbot, Kingsbridge, Paignton, Torquay and Brixham? Here’s where to find them:
Little Adventures Play Cafe
What’s there: role play areas, books and toys | cafe
Best ages: under 5s
Where: Fore Street, Kenton, EX6 8LD
Find out more about Little Adventures Play Cafe in Kenton.
Wonderland-Play (formerly Bear Feet)
What’s there: climbing frames, slides, ball pools, football courts, and small rides | cafe
Best ages: all ages
Where: Olympus Business Park, 18 Kingsteignton Rd, TQ12 2SN
Find out more about Wonderland-Play in Newton Abbot.
Tumbling Teds Playhouse
What’s there: climbing frames, ball pool, slides and play house | cafe
Best ages: under 5s
Where: 1 Wharf Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2DA
Find out more about Tumbling Ted’s Playhouse in Newton Abbot.
Play Cafe
What’s there: play frame with slides, toys and Little Tikes cars | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 12-years-old, maximum height 148cm
Where: 161 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4BX
Find out more about Play Cafe in Torquay.
Hyperspace
What’s there: play frame and toys | cafe
Best ages: under 5s only
Where: 9 Parkside, Paignton, TQ4 6AE
Find out more about Hyperspace in Paignton.
More places to find soft play in South Devon
You’ll also find indoor play and soft play as part of these South Devon attractions:
- Woodlands Family Theme Park, near Dartmouth
- Occombe Farm, Paignton
- Paignton Zoo
- Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh
Find these places and more days out in my guide to things to do in South Devon.
Soft play in Plymouth
Here’s where to find soft play centres in Plymouth:
Drakes Den
What’s there: play frame, toddler village, slides and ball court | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 10-years-old
Where: Unit 22, Drake Mill Business Park, Estover Road, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7PS
Find out more about Drakes Den in Plymouth.
Plymouth Soft Play Cafe
What’s there: soft play frame and play areas | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 8-year-olds
Where: Methodist Central Hall, Eastlake Street, Plymouth, PL1 1BA
Find out more about Plymouth Soft Play Cafe.
Jump
What’s there: inflatables, play frame, ball pit and football pitch | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 12-years-old
Where: Christian Mill Business Park, Crownhill, PL6 5DS
Find out more about Jump in Plymouth.
Find more places to visit in my guide to things to do in Plymouth with kids.
Soft play in North Devon
Here’s where to look for soft play and imaginative play experiences in and around Barnstaple, Bideford South Molton and Winkleigh in North Devon:
Scribbleton
What’s there: imaginative play with 2D and 3D props | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 7-years-old but older siblings are welcome too
Where: Units 5a & 5b, Gerrydown Industrial Park, EX19 8DW
Find out more about Let’s Go Barnstaple.
Junglaroo
What’s there: role pay areas, toys and play frame with slides, ball pool and tubes | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 10-years-old
Where: Unit 4 Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8QD
Find out more about Junglaroo Barnstaple.
World of Wonder
What’s there: play frame, slides, ball pit, climbing wall | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 11-years-old
Where: Affinity Devon, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DU
Find out more about World of Wonder at Affinity Devon, Bideford.
Little Stars
What’s there: play frame with slides, toys and role play area | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 6-years-old
Where: The Milky Way Adventure Park – Higher Clovelly, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5RY
Find out more about Little Stars at The Milky Way, Bideford.
Play Hive
What’s there: play frame with ropes and slide, sensory area with role play and toys | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 16-years-old
Where: Quince Honey Farm, South Molton,
Find out more about Play Hive at Quince Honey Farm, South Molton.
More places to find soft play in North Devon
You’ll also find indoor play and soft play as part of these North Devon attractions:
- The Big Sheep in Bideford
- The Milky Way in Bideford
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Find these places and more days out in my guide to things to do in North Devon when it rains.
Find imaginative play in North Devon
- Little City offers mobile imaginative play sessions at various locations in North Devon.
Soft play in West Devon
Looking for soft play in West Devon? Here’s where to head:
Miners Adventure Play
What’s there: play frame, ball pit, slides and battery operated cars | cafe
Best ages: 0 to 12-years-old
Where: Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JL
Find out more about Miners Adventure Play at Morwellham Quay, Tavistock.
Find more ideas for family-friendly places to visit in West Devon.
More days out with toddlers
If you have a tiny tot in your family you’ll know that days out often need military style planning – and that’s just to get out the front door!
Well, my guide to places to visit with toddlers in Devon is for you.
And here’s where to find even more ideas for days out in Devon:
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