World of Wonder Soft Play

World of Wonder Soft Play is basically the place you'll end up taking the kids when the Devon weather turns grey, and honestly, it's not a bad shout. It's tucked away near Bideford, and if you're staying at any of the nearby parks - Owl Valley's just down the road at half a mile, or Broad Park at 1.6 miles - you'll clock it pretty quickly as a rainy-day rescue mission.

What you're getting is your standard soft play setup: slides, ball pits, climbing frames, the lot. It's the kind of place where under-fives tend to burn themselves out properly, and older kids might manage a solid hour before the novelty wears thin. The sprawl of equipment means parents can actually sit down with a coffee without constant supervision - a rare luxury.

Bring socks. That's the main thing. And accept that there's going to be noise and slightly sticky floors because that's just the territory with these places. It won't set your day alight, but if you've got restless children and the rain's horizontal, it'll do the job. The proximity to Owl Valley Glamping especially makes this a useful option if you're planning a quieter break but still need an outlet for excess energy.

Timing-wise, weekday mornings tend to be quieter than weekends, which makes a difference in places like this. Expect to spend 90 minutes maximum before real boredom sets in, even with determined play. It's functional rather than exciting, but that's rather the point.