WITH rain and snow battering the UK, trying to keep the kids busy can be tricky.
Thankfully there are some amazing indoor play attractions to go to – including one that claims to be one of the biggest in Europe.
The Playhive is found at Stockeld Park in North Yorkshire, which is one of the biggest indoor playgrounds.
Having opened in 2022 after a multi-million pound project, it has since won a number of awards including being named the best in the country.
Earlier this year it has won an Association of Indoor Play award for the second year running.
The website states it is a “journey through four interconnected worlds of space, air, the jungle, and sea”.
Inside is everything from massive spaceships – with rocket walkways, ladders and nets – to planes and submarines.
Jungle-themed climbing walls and under-the-sea play areas are also part of the attraction.
There are even toddler-friendly areas too although parents must leave buggies outside.
The attraction is open from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Ticket allow a 90-minute session start from £13.50, or pay £23.50 to allow access to the full Adventure Park.
There is also the Playhive Pizzeria for when kids get hungry, serving hot snacks and drinks.
Previous parents have raved about the attraction.
One said: “Playhive is a magical indoor play area, unlike anywhere we have visited before. Not a usual softplay.”
Another said: “The indoor Playhive is out of this world, and truly outstanding. The outdoor areas and the beautiful Enchanted Forest are a really wonderful and magical experience for little ones.”
And there are loads of other exciting Christmas attractions in the rest of Stockeld Park.
This includes ice skating and light trails, both ticketed events.
Or there is the huge The Christmas Adventure, where kids can meet Santa and watch live theatre shows.
There are also onsite food and drink areas, such as the Woodland Cafe and Gretel’s Cabin.
When the weather is better, there are also mazes and huge outdoor playgrounds to explore.
The nearest cities to Stockeld Park are Leeds and York, both around a 40 minute drive.
In the mean time, here are some other indoor attractions to explore in the UK.
And here is one of the newest indoor attractions in the UK.