Kids Kingdom has re-opened and is under new ownership. There were many reasons why people started avoiding Kids' Kingdom, one being it was dirty and smelly!
The new owners have made some changes that makes it look like a different place. It is brighter, cleaner and is busier than I have seen it in a long time, I would be intrigued to see how much its used during term time. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a friendly welcome. There is antibacterial hand gel for you to use should you wish on both entrance and exit. The children are given a stamp on their hand (which I hope comes off), and the younger ones are given a wristband (like at Adventure island) to tell staff which areas they can and cant go in, and reminded to keep their socks on!
The new diner is a lot busier, with new tables and chairs and a new menu, which ranges from £2.95 - £6.00, and includes jacket potatos, salads, omlettes, sandwiches, and a variety of sides and hot and cold drinks.
Going through to the main play area, you don't really notice much change, apart from it is lighter, there is music being played and the flooring has been replaced: they have used individual carpet tiles so its easier to replace one if it gets dirty / smelly. Some of the areas have new soft play and the under 5 area has Little Tykes horses too. The lady who greeted us said they are adding to the under 5 area once the children are back at school.
I noticed a increase in staff presence, so although you are responsible for your children, they were on helping hand too, and encouraged children who were trying to get up jelly mountain. Children were still going in the under 5 area who were obviously older, however most of them were with younger siblings and were swiftly told to behave by either a member of staff or the odd parent.
The soft play still smelled a little, but it looked cleaner - Alexa wore white socks and they are still white! (and we went in the garden area too!) The garden area has been decked and has outdoor seating, there are now sit on toys and often you saw a few tractors zipping past you! They are planning (weather permitting) BBQ's over the bank holiday weekend - Fri, Sat and Sun!
During term time they will be opening at 9.15 for coffee mornings, and are hoping to do some planned activities working with the imagination station. We stayed for just over a hour, and despite the door to the garden being open and windows, they were really hot, so decided to leave, but will definetly be taking them back soon.
Opening times -
M-SAT - 10am - 6pm
WED (term time) - CLOSED
SUN - 10am - 4pm
Cost (for up to 2 hours play)
Babies under 1 - FREE
3 and under - £3
4 yrs - £4
5+ - £5.50
Kids Kingdom has 8,000 sq feet of play area, a 14 foot vertical slide, 14 foot jelly mountain, obstacle courses, clibs, runs, a dedicated under 5 area with soft play, twist slides, a themed diner and themed birthday parties!
Review by mum of two, Michelle Summerson
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11 months ago
Kids kingdom is on my door step but I would still choose to avoid it as it is still really DIRTY. Its shocking how the place appears never to be cleaned. The last time I took my kids there was just a couple of weeks ago in the hope that things had improved but sadly I was disappointed again. Their socks came back black and generally everything seemed really unclean.
ReplyDeleteI feel really disappointed as I end up having to go to play areas a considereable distance away like cheeky monkeys and monkey bizness just because they are cleaner and I feel the kids are in a more healthier environment.
I wish Kids kingdom staff pulled their socks up a bit and gave the place a clean and maintained it instead of relying on people coming there just because of pure convenience.
A VERY concerned mum of two Tanya
I took my son who is 6 here today and i have to say i thought it was brill, i use to take him years ago when the previous owner had it but the place looked run down and was disgustingly dirty.... the new owners have re vamped the diner, the play area is always very clean and i have noticed that once a month they close to do a deep clean of the frame which i think is fantastic! The staff are always really polite and so helpful.. My son had his 6th birthday party here and it was defiantly a place he will be having his 7th at not only was it very good priced, it was clean, fresh food and the party host that i was given was outstanding!!! They now have a small stage area and a disco corner on the dinner where every few hours they bring out a mascot normally a bear or tiger i cant remember their names and do party dances with the children, old traditional ones along with some great dances you hear on camp sites too! The party hosts are in different uniforms which are labeled entertainers and they really are fantastic! All the staff are constantly looking after the children and they have now introduced discounted entrance fee for during the week and i can get my son a meal deal which gives him play food and a drink for £6 thats a bargain!!! fantastic place to go will 100% be back most weeks, great job kids kingdom!!! Samantha moore
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