Tumbles World
Independent soft play centre on Hylton Road in Millfield, opposite Millfield Metro, with an adventure play area, coffee shop, party room and a programme of children's classes.
About Tumbles World
Tumbles World is an independent soft play centre on Hylton Road in Millfield, a short walk west of the city centre. Its soft play adventure area is aimed at babies, toddlers and younger children, with a coffee shop alongside so parents can sit within sight of the play frame.
The centre has a party room for children's birthdays and runs a what's on programme of classes and sessions for young children, which are listed on its website. It is one of the easier soft plays to reach without a car: Millfield Metro station is directly opposite, and buses 10 and 20 stop outside. The website gives opening times of 9.30am to 5.30pm daily. It is worth checking the website or calling ahead before a visit, particularly in school holidays, when private hire and parties can affect availability.
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