It doesn't look like the weather is going to be up to much this week, so parents of toddlers will be wondering what to do to keep the little ones occupied.
It's why soft play centres are always so popular all year round.
They are cheap and often serve food so you'll have a good couple of hours in there where the children can play, while you relax.
Here are some of the best across Nottingham and beyond...
intu Victoria Centre
The woodland-themed soft play and sensory area opened in the intu Victoria Centre in March after hundreds of shoppers requested the facility. It's only a small one, catering for up to 15 children at a time.
Find it on the upper mall.
It's free.
Hocus Pocus
Queens Road, Beeston NG9 2FE
0115 925 5007, facebook.com/hocuspocussoftplay
Opened late 2018 after a £20,000 investment at the former Denz soft play centre with space for around 100 children.
There's a magical theme throughout including an enchanted forest and a fairytale castle. It also has three different party rooms each with there own theme - a wishing tree, a rainbow and magical potion, decorated by local graffiti artists.
There is hot and cold food available.
Open: Seven days, 9.30am-6.30pm
Cost: £4.95/£3.95 depending on time of day. The toddlers and parent session is £2.75.
Eden Softplay
St Saviour's Gardens, The Meadows NH2 3LH
0115 986 4118, edensoftplay.co.uk
Housed in Saviourás Church, there are four tiers of fun, with a spacious seating area, including a café serving snacks to hot meals. There's also a ground floor area for little ones not big or brave enough for the main attraction. Facilities include small toilets, baby changing and magazines. They also host birthday parties.
Open: Monday-Saturday from 9:30am-6pm, Sundays 1:30pm-6pm.
Cost: up to £4 (under 1s free).
Pirates Play Area
41 Rowley Drive, Sherwood, NG5 1GD
0115 960 3363 piratesplay.co.uk
There are three levels of fun with a giant two-lane slide, rope bridge, rollers and car track! There's a toddler area with a ball pond and slide, plus toys and walkers for babies. The spacious seating area is served by a selection of teas, freshly ground coffee and cakes, as well as a full menu. Children's meals are also available. Party packages include Teddy making, Laser Tag and discos.
Open: Seven days, 9:30am-6pm.
Cost: £3.50-£4.50
Jungletastic
Nottingham Road, Nuthall, NG16 1AE
0115 975 1113, jungletastic.com
As well as a three level play area for over 4s, there's a jungle party room, disco party room with interactive lights and a bistro-style café. The party packages (from £9.50 per child) include playtime, food and drink, party bags and invites
Open: Seven days, 10am-6pm
Cost: up to £4.50.
Tumble Town
107 High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7DS
0115 967 1161, tumbletownplaycentre.co.uk.
At 3,000 square feet it's the largest soft play in town, including climbing frames, helter-skelter, slides, a bouncy castle and ball pool. Food and drink is available including 'Tumble-tastic shakes'.
Open: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sundays 10am-5:30pm
Cost: £2-£4.50
Wacky Warehouse
Ferry Boat Inn, Stoke Bardolph NG14 5HX
0115 987 1232, wackywarehouse.co.uk/ferry-boat-inn
An award-winner at the legendary pub by the banks of the River Trent that includes all you'd expect, including a toddler zone. Best of all, the food on offer is the full menu from the family restaurant . Wacky also caters for parties.
Open: Seven days. Monday-Thursday and Sunday, 9:30am-7pm, Friday/Saturday 12:30-8pm.
Cost: £1.50-£3.50.
Wacky Warehouse
The Goose pub, Ambleside, Gamston NG2 6NA
0115 982 1041, wackywarehouse.co.uk/goose/home
Situated at the back of the popular Goose at Gamston pub but you don't have to drink or dine there to use it.
Open: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-7pm; Friday, 9:30am-8pm; Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm
Cost: £2.50, under 1s free
Escape Play
6 Pentrick Road, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UZ
0115 938 6206, escapeplay.co.uk
A soft play centre with a difference because it also has a sporting area where the kids can have a game of football, basketball or netball. There's also a go-kart track. The main soft play area includes net cargo bridges, compressed ball cannons, a 45 degree drop slide, astro slide and more. Food and drink is available at three bars.
Open: Monday-Thursday 9.30am-6pm, Friday/Saturday 9.30am-7.pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
Cost: £3.25-£5.80
Kool Kids
Nottingham Community College, Carlton Road, NG3 2NR
0115 950 0125, koolkidsnottingham.co.uk
Facilities include a large ball pool for all ages, climbing area, bouncy castle and an arcade. Food and drink is available.
Open: Seven days, 10am-6pm.
Cost: £2.50-£4.30
Mouse Trap
156 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8ET
0115 975 2880, mousetrapsoftplay.co.uk
There are four levels including an intricate climbing area, slides, soft ball pools and more plus a cafe and free parking. There are regular special events such as Peppa Pig and other character mascot visits.
Open: Seven days, 10am-6pm
Cost: £1.50-£4.50
Oceans of Fun
Spring Street, Hucknall, NG15 7BZ
0115 963 3961, oceansoffun.co.uk
Different from the rest, due to its underwater themed play area. There's a two-lane wavy waterfall slide, a large play area for older children and separate one for the younger ones.
Open: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm (Monday closing is 4pm), Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 10am-4pm.
Little Drivers Soft Play
Plowmans Court, Off Halls Road, Stapleford, NG9 7FP
0115 939 2211, littledriverssoftplay.co.uk
The venue is a bright and colourful with three levels of play, slide and bash pads. The centre has a separate toddler area and a kart track to play on. There are snacks available for the little ones to refuel and there is something on the menu for everyone.
Open: Seven days, 9.30am-6pm
Cost: £1-£3.95
