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Little Monkeys Play Centre

Two Dales, United Kingdom•4.4(374)•Play Café, Soft Play Center

Burn energy on thrilling slides, trampolines and climbing frames in this indoor play centre with dedicated under-3s area and family-friendly food.

Little Monkeys Play Centre is a fantastic indoor play destination located at Darwin Forest between Matlock and Chesterfield, offering two hours of active play for children aged under 11. The venue features exciting attractions including a 4-lane Astra slide, an amazing double helix slide, trampolines, tunnels, climbing frames, and a small football and basketball area. There is a separate dedicated play zone for under 3s with a ball pit, small slide, and soft play equipment, ensuring younger children have age-appropriate activities. Parents can relax while children play, with access to Fab Food offering a wide range of delicious food and drink options. The venue operates daily from 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm), with affordable entry fees of £6.00 on weekdays and £7.00 on weekends. A special Pay, Play & Eat deal is available Monday-Friday during term time, combining 2 hours of play with a children's meal and squash for £9.75. The centre is ideal for families with young children, offering both active play and dining facilities, and is also available for private parties.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 11 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Fab Food

On-site cafe serving a menu with nutritious snacks and tasty meals suitable for kids and adults, made with quality ingredients

Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily (last orders 17:00)

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Google Reviews

4.4(374 reviews)
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Hannah

Hannah

2 months ago

My daughter always has a great time here. You get 2 hours of play which I think is good. Good selection of food and the staff are always friendly.

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Hannah Bateman

Hannah Bateman

6 months ago

Good for kids of different ages. Lots of room for them to play. The food is ok. The price can get on the expensive side when theres 2 kids accompanied by 2 adults, and when busy the customers plates collect on the table, but when its busy it can be very busy. Still the kids enjoy it when they need to get out but the weather's really bad.

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Beau657

Beau657

7 months ago

Overall, it’s good. It’s really nice to have something like this so local to my mum’s house and to Matlock. It makes us want to stay at the resort as well. It looks really nice. Good selection of drinks and snacks and offer for the kids. You are not allowed to take your own. A smaller play area for up to 5 years old and then a bigger play area. It really needs a clean. I would be interested to know how often this was done because all the folds were filled with dust and dirt and snacks. The ball pit area in the smaller kids section was filthy. Underneath all the slide slides were thick with dust. It didn’t stop us enjoying our fun. But it could really do with a clean.

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Mike

Mike

7 months ago

Good venue however disappointing with the children's party. It was rather delayed due to back to back parties with no time for staff to clean and setup the next. Normally the birthday child is in with birthday packages but not here. There was supposed to be a party game or a disco but there was nothing at all due to a broken radio with no alternative or any attempt at even a good will gesture given just a sorry but manager states "there's nothing we can do" A good way to lose yourselves many families as a regular customers.

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Rizea Alexandru

Rizea Alexandru

10 months ago

Great soft play for little ones, prices are decent and it's very clean inside ,actually one of the cleanest I've seen in UK. We already came here twice in 3 weeks although we live about 40 minutes away.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Little Monkeys Play Centre

Is Little Monkeys Play Centre free to visit?

Little Monkeys Play Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Little Monkeys Play Centre suitable for?

Little Monkeys Play Centre is suitable from newborn up to age 11.

Is Little Monkeys Play Centre dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Little Monkeys Play Centre.

Is there parking at Little Monkeys Play Centre?

Yes, Little Monkeys Play Centre has on-site parking.

Is there food at Little Monkeys Play Centre?

Yes — Fab Food is on site at Little Monkeys Play Centre. On-site cafe serving a menu with nutritious snacks and tasty meals suitable for kids and adults, made with quality…

Is Little Monkeys Play Centre pushchair-friendly?

Little Monkeys Play Centre isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Little Monkeys Play Centre?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Little Monkeys Play Centre.

How do I get to Little Monkeys Play Centre by public transport?

Little Monkeys Play Centre isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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