Oxygen Freejumping

Trampoline parks aren't everyone's idea of a day out, but Oxygen Freejumping in Croydon actually delivers what it promises - proper wall-to-wall bouncing without the usual chaos. You get a dedicated time slot, which means it's not rammed with every kid in Surrey screaming at once. The setup is straightforward: multiple interconnected trampolines, a foam pit that's actually deep enough to matter, and a dodgeball section if you fancy it.

It's aimed squarely at families with kids aged five upwards, though teenagers seem to get more out of it than you'd expect. Adults can join in too, which is half the appeal - there's something oddly satisfying about launching yourself six feet in the air without worrying about landing badly. Each session runs for a set time, usually around 90 minutes, and you'll want to book ahead online as walk-ins aren't guaranteed a slot.

The location near Redhill makes it a solid rainy-day option if you're based at Alderstead Heath or Milberry Green Meadows nearby. It's the sort of thing that burns off genuine energy rather than just keeping kids distracted, so expect tired faces by dinner time - which some parents find rather excellent. Not cheap, mind you, but if your lot are bouncing off walls anyway, this channels that restlessness productively.