School Holiday Hangouts: Entertainment for all the Family
There’s plenty going on in Croydon to keep the kids entertained outside of school hours.
Isn’t it funny how the word “Holiday” changes with age.
As children, we lived for endless school-free days. As parents, the holidays can seem, well…pretty endless really.
Thankfully, there’s plenty going on in Croydon to keep the kids entertained (and parental sanity relatively intact) outside of school hours.
The Heart of Gaming
A lot of heart has gone into making this Gaming Lounge and Arcade – kids of all ages will be blown away by the amount on offer in this huge space.
From retro arcade games to modern consoles, there’s something for everyone to Race, Shoot, Stomp, Fight or Play.
Old skool gamers might find themselves recalling fond memories of youth amongst the more vintage tech machines.
With over 60 games and 20 consoles on offer, kids can lose the best part of a day to electronic entertainment.
Thankfully, the £15 day pass system means your life savings won’t be lost in the process.
Si5 Spy Missions
Whilst stopping the launch of a Nuclear Missile might seem a rather tall order when you’re struggling to just get your family out the door, the promise of a dedicated guide should give you the confidence you need to book in for this one-hour mission.
Kids will love watching parents crawling around on the floor as they attempt to dodge lasers, and working together should also help improve your weekday routine.
Once you’ve succeeded in saving London from certain destruction, arriving on time at the school gates (with homework complete and full PE kits intact) should be a breeze, right?!
Flip Out
Announcements about flipping out at the weekend are normally met eye rolls. But kids’ reactions to a trip to this place should drum up far more enthusiasm.
This indoor adventure park is the stuff of (children’s) dreams – with trampolines, mini golf, laser quest, roller rink, interactive football, drift trikes and an inflatable obstacle course all under one roof.
Book in for a 3-hour session and after exhausting themselves at everything on offer, the kids will be happy to head home to Flop Out.
The Ludoquist
Board games have been keeping families entertained for generations, but The Ludoquist has elevated the experience.
This local board games café attracts people from across London and the wholesome atmosphere provides a sociable day or night out for all ages.
With over 700 games to choose from, there are plenty of helpful staff around to provide recommendations (and stop WW3 breaking out between families).
After a vigorous hour of “Kersplatting” and “Egg Slamming”, you might want to move on to a slightly calmer “Story Cubes” session before lunch.
The menu has been designed with (one-handed) players in mind which makes it nice and easy for kids, and a craft beer menu is much appreciated by parents.
This is a day out where everyone comes away a winner.
