As the summer months roll in, children in Hertfordshire will be keen to get out of the house and enjoy a few hours in some quality play areas.
Parents might also be looking for a quiet moment, so we've compiled a list of some of the best play areas in the county for you and your child to enjoy.
1.Get Wild
Get Wild, an indoor jungle themed playground at The Galleria provides children between the ages of one and 12 with a thrilling environment to play in for an hour.
The play area has an assortment of slides, tunnels, rope walks, climbing frames and much more.
Fun and excitement is guaranteed in the safe play area, where children can crawl, run, swing, slide and climb.
You can book a spot for you child here.
2. White Lion Square play area
White Lion Square play area is located in the heart of Hatfield Town Centre.
There are several pieces of equipment including a playhouse, a play panel, a fire engine, a play bridge, two table tennis tables, and four benches with tables.
3. Barlow Close
The play area in Barlow Close is enclosed between the Hatfield aerodrome memorial and The Runway.
With swings, slides, a climbing wall, a merry-go-round, monkey bars and so much more, there's plenty of fun to be had.
The quite surroundings of the play area and the enclosure and seating for adults around it, makes it safe area for your kids to enjoy this summer.
4. 360 Play
360 Play in Stevenage Leisure Park is an indoor and outdoor facility.
Their specially designed soft play areas are not only designed for four to 12 year olds, but are also full scale for adults too.
It includes giant wave sides, aerial gliders, racetracks, an interactive ball zone, curly slides, tube slides, mirrors, biff bash bags, roller squeezers and lots more.
There is also a toddler zone for under fours, with games and activities to explore.
The Big Outdoors is the outdoor play area that includes paddle boats, sandpits and a great playhouse.
You can book tickets here.
5. Space2Play
Space2Play in Hitchin is an indoor soft play and party centre.
The futuristic play centre has a go-kart track, indoor zip wire, four lane slide, five level play frame, separate baby and toddler areas and freshly prepared food.
It is a place where there is something for everyone and where the whole family can join in.
6. Verulamium Park Play Area
The playground includes 30 features and is divided into zones that reflect the history of St Albans.
It includes a multi see-saw, five-way swing, a battering ram group swing, stepping posts, two carousels, Roman-numeral hopscotch and a picnic area.
It is also close to the park’s outdoor gym, mini-golf and beach volleyball courts.
7. Rockin' Romans Golf
Rockin' Romans Golf in St Albans provides entertainment for children between the age group of toddlers and 12 years old.
It includes trampolines, mini-quad bikes and a Roman themed nine-hole adventure golf course.
Find out more and buy tickets here.
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