Free soft play

Hey,

Has anyone been to the free soft play at Hanley market? Or any of the family hubs?
Just wondering what they are like?

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I’ve been to a few family hubs they are really good tbf I’ve heard the bentille one is meant be really good!

I’ve been the Hanley market one, which was pretty alright! Small but suitable for my 11 month old! But I’ve also heard the bentilee one is supposed to be good too!

I’ve been to the Hanley one, my little one is 11 months and loves it!

The bentilee one is brilliant my 2 year old absolutely loves it here, Hanley Market is ok during the week but at weekends it can be a lot for younger ones due to older children being in there xx

I love the family hub centres

I enjoy the hanley soft play, but only in school time, because outside of school time it get really busy with alot larger kids and with my boys been small they get push about abit too much
And I don't wanna go all mama bear mode 🤣🤣

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