Exploria
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Portsmouth's newest and largest soft play and bounce centre for all ages. Featuring three massive adventure worlds - jump into the bounce zone, challenge yourself in the play zone, ninja course, or take on the parkour elements. Discover ancient worlds in the junior soft play zone boasting challenging climbs, slippery slides and ball pits to test your explorer skills. The toddler and baby zone is a great play area too for new explorers to start discovering the fun and wonders of Exploria.
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Daisy-Jane91
Portsmouth, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Had our sons 6th and 7th birthday party here, perfect party... 1hr play and 30mins food time!
2hrs would be better in my opinion but it's a great party to be had by 20 kids!
Clean, wonderful food, helpful staff and a large area for kids to play!
2hrs would be better in my opinion but it's a great party to be had by 20 kids!
Clean, wonderful food, helpful staff and a large area for kids to play!
Written 20 November 2023
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Sarah S
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Oct 2023 • Family
Brilliant fun for our energetic 5 and 7 year old granddaughters. Although the bouncy area was closed (check for availability as it’s open only at certain times) the main area occupied our girls very happily for a couple of hours while we enjoyed a cuppa in the café. The bonus is that the café and play zone are right next door to each other, separated only by a padded bench, so the children can pop to and fro to their families when they wish. Café prices are very reasonable and the staff are lovely - cheerful, welcoming and efficient. This is our granddaughters’ No.1 go-to place when they come and visit!
Written 16 November 2023
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Hdw2016
Portsmouth, UK56 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Reasonable price for two hours play. All staff very polite and welcoming. Kids loved the bounce area and the soft play. And the coffee tasted great. Keep up the good work.
Written 24 September 2023
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Donna A
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We hadn’t been before and I did find the booking online process confusing as I could book my daughter in for soft play at 12pm, but no parent option for this time. I called up and the lady who answered the phone was very helpful explaining which slot to book. When we arrived the lady on reception was very welcoming and explained to us where things were. My daughter really enjoyed the visit, particularly the sensory room. The place was clean and there were lots of staff monitoring everyone. Overall really impressed with the facilities and we will definitely be coming back again.
Written 17 August 2023
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Anthony
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Terrible. Not clean. Mess all around cafe area floors, tables etc. Lack of staff. Management not accepting of fault or blame. Poor cleanliness standards. Do not book for parties. Poor
Written 14 August 2023
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Tom G
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Jul 2023 • Family
Very Good! Great Value! Will go back!
Very clean, new, friendly staff and great facilities!
Will definitely go back!
Very clean, new, friendly staff and great facilities!
Will definitely go back!
Written 28 July 2023
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Gabby.S
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Jul 2023 • Family
We were told that we couldn’t use the trampoline part because a school was using it which was fine until all of the 14/15 year olds started to stampede into the other section with no thought to the children who all felt they had to leave including my 3 year old because she was too scared to play with teenagers pushing past her and throwing balls etc in what is supposed to be for children under the age of 12. She wasn’t able to play where she wanted and felt very overwhelmed so it felt like a waste of money.
Written 12 July 2023
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Suzanne H
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Lovely place, But I will not be taking my daughter here again.
My daughter had a accident happen during a birthday party
She went down a black slide that had a bend through it.
She hurt her lip and her top tooth.
She came walking to food area with her mouth bleeding.
There were no staff on sight for her straight away I had to take her to reception.
I did mention I was not happy nobody was really around.
I would be concerned if this is appropriate age, we’re they even checking who knows.
I asked for Accident form as I was not given one Untill I asked.
It was half filled, No name of person completing the form.
No reference number.
I felt form is not properly done.
My daughter did loose one of her teeth after accident luckily it was abit wobbly.
I just think more training is need on your forms and making sure staff are around.
Email company they felt they done enough.
My daughter had a accident happen during a birthday party
She went down a black slide that had a bend through it.
She hurt her lip and her top tooth.
She came walking to food area with her mouth bleeding.
There were no staff on sight for her straight away I had to take her to reception.
I did mention I was not happy nobody was really around.
I would be concerned if this is appropriate age, we’re they even checking who knows.
I asked for Accident form as I was not given one Untill I asked.
It was half filled, No name of person completing the form.
No reference number.
I felt form is not properly done.
My daughter did loose one of her teeth after accident luckily it was abit wobbly.
I just think more training is need on your forms and making sure staff are around.
Email company they felt they done enough.
Written 27 June 2023
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Donna Beckett
2 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Amazing experience for all children aged between 17 months and 14 years old. Everyone had a fantastic time, the whole place was amazing clean, well supervised and incredibly friendly, helpful staff. And the price for what you get is awesome!!
Written 20 May 2023
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Daydream58467570551
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
I had really high hopes for this place, but reality is? Needs to be turned back into the amazing swimming pool it once was!
On arrival parking is not great (oh well).
Entrance is clean but a little dusty! Reception wasn't entirely helpful (I was a newbie) and told I had to buy some socks...
Going in, I noticed dust everywhere! And most of the areas are boarded off! (Lack of staff maybe?) A horrible chip fat smell where the oil clearly needs to be changed! No staff ANYWHERE it was deserted.
My little one barely played as it was so restricted and most areas boarded off. There was no warning of this, the sensory room is absolutely basic with a few lights and beanbags. Even then didn't feel clean!
I left within 20 minutes as there was really nothing else to do! It cost me £7 which was in my opinion expensive with most boarded off.
Don't waste your time. Go to wild wonderland in gosport instead! Even another parent there was saying the same thing.
On arrival parking is not great (oh well).
Entrance is clean but a little dusty! Reception wasn't entirely helpful (I was a newbie) and told I had to buy some socks...
Going in, I noticed dust everywhere! And most of the areas are boarded off! (Lack of staff maybe?) A horrible chip fat smell where the oil clearly needs to be changed! No staff ANYWHERE it was deserted.
My little one barely played as it was so restricted and most areas boarded off. There was no warning of this, the sensory room is absolutely basic with a few lights and beanbags. Even then didn't feel clean!
I left within 20 minutes as there was really nothing else to do! It cost me £7 which was in my opinion expensive with most boarded off.
Don't waste your time. Go to wild wonderland in gosport instead! Even another parent there was saying the same thing.
Written 29 March 2023
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