Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn

Smaller than the Funky Funhouse and further out of town, Cheeky Monkeys has a number of things going for it.
Firstly, they have an outdoor area which is handy when the weather is good (!), but also, as it’s part of a farm, you get more of a sense of this being a family-​run business.
The downsides are that there is not a huge amount of indoor play equipment, so it can get quite busy, and it is mainly suitable only for younger children.
By contrast, the much bigger Funky Funhouse in Cambridge can cater for a much wider range of ages.

This is a really good play zone which is in a lovely part of the country where they have a P Y O just alongside in the summer months, they also have car boots in the field alongside.
This is probably better suited to children no older than 9. It is in a confined space, although there is an outside place too.
The food is brill, you can order your food for a specific time if you wish and they will try to accomodate you.
They may operate a slot system where you may only be permitted to play for about an hour and a half if it is busy, although I have never had to leave because we have been told our slot is up.
There is now plenty of space to sit since they added the extension.
There are party rooms in a barn outside which I have been in which was chilly but did have heaters on. Nice food and well decorated for the party though.

This is a fairly small but enjoyable softplay area. There is an outdoor play area as well, but we went during rainy weather so only saw the inside. The children had loads of fun and the food was good too. We went for a birthday party and at the end of the play session were taken to the party room, which was a log cabin outside. The party food was quite healthy and enjoyable at the same time. A good day out.

I agree with Pixieboy’s review, but I wouldn’t take kids over five there, it’s just too small and is better for younger kids. The Funky Funhouse is better for ⁸⁄₉ year olds.
If you go in the summer, the Pick Your Own fruits are great, especially the raspberries.