Quick Info

📍 Location:
Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3EG

🕒 Day & Time:
Monday and Wednesday between 13:00-15:00

👶 Age: 1–5 years

💷 Price: £5 per child

🟣 Booking: No booking required — drop-in

🟡 Term-time only: Yes

At a Glance

Best for: Energetic toddlers & preschoolers who love climbing, bouncing and riding toys
Vibe: Busy, active and noisy (in a fun way)
Space size: Very large sports hall
Parking difficulty: Easy (large leisure centre car park)
Buggy access: Very easy
Sells out? No — plenty of room
Planning difficulty: Low (good last-minute option)

What It’s Like

Hall of Fun takes place inside the big sports hall at Lord Butler Leisure Centre and is set up as a large indoor activity circuit.

Instead of a small stay-and-play, this is more like a mini indoor activity park. You’ll typically find:

• Soft play shapes and climbing equipment
• Ride-on cars and push toys
• Hoops, balls and obstacle activities
• Balance equipment
• Full size trampoline and professional spotter
• And the highlight — a full bouncy castle

Because the hall is so large, children can properly run around without constantly bumping into each other. It’s especially good for confident walkers, runners and climbers who are a bit beyond baby groups but not yet ready for structured classes.

Parents usually stand or sit around the edges while children explore freely.

Walden Weekly Tip

This is a brilliant “rainy morning rescue” group.
If your toddler wakes up feral, bored, or bouncing off sofas — this is the place to go.

Bring water and snacks for afterwards because they will be tired by the end.

Parking + Practical Bits

• Large free car park directly outside
• Toilets and baby change inside the leisure centre
• Café available at the leisure centre
• Trainers or grippy socks recommended
• Best suited once confidently walking