Kids r Us, South Ockendon

This soft play centre is brand new and has only been open since the 16th July. With three separate areas, one for over 5s with a twisty slide and 4 lane bumpy slide, a smaller under 5s area with a nice ball pool, slide and airblower and a baby section with large soft shapes and a roll around area.

Spotlessly clean throughout, the centre has lots for children to do and I think my little boy would happily have played all day. There is lots of seating and you can sit close to all of the structures so you can see your child from all angles no matter where they are.

Food and drink is reasonably priced with a full range of hot and cold food including things like lasagne, curry, jackets and spaghetti bolognaise as a change from the burgers and nuggets (which you can also buy if you’d like). The usual cakes, sweets and even slush puppies are also available. It would have been nice to see a salad on the menu, but that is such a tiny thing in comparison to what is otherwise a great venue.

The toilets are super clean with really nice baby change areas in both. Nice touches such as IKEA fish lighting and clean fluffy towels also makes a nice change from harsh strip lighting and blowers.

The staff seem very friendly and helpful and are well presented and constantly cleaning and tidying up after you!

Whilst we were there, there was a party taking place in one of the two party rooms and it looked like the kids were having fun. Kids r Us offers a full range of parties from Hannah Montana to Cars from £7.95 per child.

I would rate Kids r Us 10/10 and will defiantly be returning.

I only hope that they can keep the place as impeccably clean and tidy into the future.

Kids r Us, Arinsale Drive
South Ockendon
Opposite Bonnygate School

by Claire Mackaness,
www.clairemackaness.com