Bonkers

This is a soft-​play area inside Studley Grange Garden Centre. in amongst all the craft shops. Great location although probably difficult for those who have no means of transport other than public as there are no bus routes that way and there is no footpath to get into Studley Grange. This would be no good for the older kids. But for toddlers and smaller children it would be perfect.
There are two sections, each section has tables for the adults to sit and relax. There is a security gate to stop any children from escaping. One one side is a little climbing area, a see-​saw, a ball-​shooter. and on the other side is a big area for babies and toddlers to play in, plus a big ball-​pit with a slide and other fun things.
You pay for the time you spend there and it’s usually calculated by the half-​hour. So if you decided to pop in there for an hour, it will work out cheaper than if you went to Kidz About or Jolly Rogers for an hour.
Café facilities are good, they don’t do hot food although there is a bigger café in the building that does do hot food.
Staff are always lovely and friendly.

Pretty good soft play centre, with pay as you go charging instead of the one off entrance fee most competitors go for.
Opens at 10am every day, so best to get there for then to beat the crowds, then you can get a coffee at one of 2 or 3 cafes dotted around, and browse the shops and garden centre.

Bonkers is a soft play zone in the craft village at the garden center.
It is not a big soft play area and does get quite busy. On the weekend there is often a queue to get in.
They charge by the half hour so it can be pricy.
There are some fantastic air canons that fire sponge balls and a small obstical course at one end with a soft fire engine, big soft jigsaws and a few bits for babies and toddlers in the middle then a slide and big ball pool and sliding swings at the back.
This is not an all day activity but if you want to take the kids some where for half an hour to an hour then it is ideal.
The air canons are a big hit with the older kids! (ok and the adults)
You can get refreshments at bonkers as well.