Noah's Ark Soft Play Centre

The moment you walk into Noah's Ark, you know exactly what you're getting - a proper indoor soft play barn where small children can burn off energy in a space that won't leave you watching the clock. It's the sort of place where toddlers and younger primary school kids disappear into foam pits, clamber over climbing frames, and slide down anything vaguely angled.

You'll find the usual soft play fare here: ball pools, slides, a climbing wall or two, and those tunnels kids seem to find endlessly entertaining. The setup is straightforward enough - nothing fancy, nothing pretentious, just solid equipment in a converted space. It's the kind of venue that works brilliantly for an hour or two when the weather's dire and everyone's climbing the walls at home.

For families with children under eight, it's worth knowing about. Older kids tend to lose interest faster unless they're entertained by the competitive element of racing mates through obstacles. There's nothing here that'll feel novel if your children spend their weekends at soft play centres, but if you're holidaying in the Leicester area and need a rainy-day solution, it does the job.

If you're based at Midshires Way Campsite and Alpaca Farm just down the road, or taking a broader East Midlands trip, it's a handy backup option. The soft play works best as part of a bigger day plan rather than a destination in itself - pair it with shopping in Leicester town centre or a visit to one of the nearby country attractions and you've got a solid morning sorted.