Party Zone at Canterbury Leisure. Open for party bookings only.

Party Zone at Canterbury Leisure is a party-booking-only indoor venue with soft play for younger children, bowling for older ones, and a bit of laser shooting thrown in. It sounds like the sort of place that solves the eternal sibling-age gap problem without too much fuss. The big plus is variety: toddlers can potter about, preschoolers get a decent soft play area, and older kids can bowl. Several reviewers mention friendly staff, clean surroundings and good value, with the family bowling package and the £3 soft play getting particular praise. For parents, the food is cheap enough to stop the moaning, and one review even singled out the place as clean and fresh-looking. The downsides are worth knowing. One reviewer found it expensive, and the bowling uses pins on strings, which may not satisfy anyone hoping for a proper game. Staffing sounds patchy at times, and the atmosphere can depend on who’s on duty. It’s also not huge, so don’t expect a sprawling day-out centre; think practical party venue rather than destination attraction.