The UK’s adults-only soft play, ball pits, Lego nights, museum sleepovers & holiday camps where grown-ups play like kids
KIDULT attractions are few and far between, but the ones that do exist are a delightful gem.
Whether it be for escapism, nostalgia or just a bit of fun these are some of the top UK venues to unlock your inner child.
Moonshine Saloon
The Moonshine Saloon in London is where adventure kicks off.
Bravegoers will be squeezed between outlaws and locals in this immersive cocktail bar.
All participants will be provided with the appropriate cowboy attire and are invited to bring their own ‘moonshine’ (aka booze).
Escape to the Wild West with a selection of themed cocktails and sit back as tensions within the bar run high.
For those who dare – you can purchase a character add-on that will ensure you have a special place in the story.
This is a unique costume and character that no one else will have.
The 1 hour and 45-minute adventure costs £37 on weeknights and £43 on Fridays and weekends.
Camp Wildfire
Nothing screams childhood fun like a summer camp – and luckily there’s one just for adults.
Camp Wildfire, based northeast of Sevenoaks, is a two-weekend festival running from August 23 to September 2 (Friday to Sunday).
Expect all the summer camp delights such as orienteering, survival skills training in the day and a riveting music scene by night.
Writer for The Sun Chris Michael was transported back to his youth as he joined one of the camps ‘Patrols’ and competed against other teams.
Pitching up your own tent at Camp Wildfire is free but you can also purchase pre-pitched tents from £145 to £695 depending on how luxurious you want to go.
The most basic weekend tickets start from £295.00
Dino Snores for Grown ups at the Natural History Museum
Nostalgic for sleepovers? The Natural History Museum offers Dino Snores for Grown Ups – an adults-only version of their monthly museum sleepover event.
While the price of a ticket is pretty steep (£220 for non-members and £189 for members), the museum includes a bucket list of activities to get your imagination ticking.
Drinks on arrival, dinner and a hot breakfast are included.
The museum proves you are never to old to learn with its tours, a live animal workshop, pub quiz and even a science show.
And reminiscent of olden-day get-togethers, there is also an all-night monster movie marathon to look forward to.
The biggest benefit is lying in a sleeping bag in The Natural History Museum’s famous Hintze Hall, right underneath the giant blue whale.
Like many adult-only events, you can bring your own booze or purchase some at the bar.
Ballie Ballerson
Ballie Ballerson’s iconic boozy ball pits are sure to take anyone back to the days of birthday parties and mindless fun.
This cocktail bar with a carefree twist can be found in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Revellers can enjoy a delicious retro cocktail before jumping into the gigantic ball pit and starting ball fights.
A perfect mesh of childhood fun and adult perks – the venue uses great mixes of music and theme nights to prove that joy can be had at all ages.
The London venue’s basic level package starts from £6.50 on Sunday to Thursday, £11.50 on Fridays and £12.50 on Saturdays.
Wonderland: Adult Soft Play
Tucked away in a quiet corner of North London, Wonderland: Adult Soft Play is a weekly event hosted on Fridays and Saturdays that will transport you back to the soft plays of your childhood.
The venue’s soft play cage is a maze of colours, ball pits and slides that are easy to get lost in.
Once you’ve become tired of jumping and climbing you can then grab a custom alcoholic slushie from the bar and play into nostalgic board and arcade games.
But the fun doesn’t stop there – at the end of each night, everyone gathers to play traditional party games like limbo mixed in with traditional party classics.
Tickets start from £22.
Adult Night at the Lego Discovery Centre
Manchester’s and Birmingham’s Lego Discovery Centre have an exciting secret.
Once a month between 6.30 to 9 pm in Manchester and 5.30 to 8 pm in Birmingham, the venues open their doors to grown-ups.
Offering everything the kids get to do – fans of Lego gain access to all the Lego build and Test zones to let their creativity take over.
One of the most exciting events of the night includes a building competition where the top-notch creations will win prizes.
And like many other grown-up play venues – the Lego Discovery Centre allow kidults roam free inside their indoor playground.
The Lego Discovery Centre adult nights come cheap with tickets ranging from £12.50- £15.
Although not an adults-only attraction, London’s Bubble Planet is a great place to unlock your playful side.
Zip World is also a fantastic location to face the unknown with assault courses, extreme slides and a stunt jump zone.
Everything to know about adult soft play
What clothes should I wear to adult soft play?
It’s recommended to wear long clothes to avoid friction burns. You also shouldn’t wear anything loose as you’re likely to fall.
Can I wear shoes?
You are not allowed to wear shoes inside the soft play area but you should wear socks.
Can I bring alcohol into the soft play?
Alcohol is not permitted inside the adult soft play areas. You can drink in the allowed zones