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The Manor Sports and Activities Centre

Brighton, Sussex · Soft Play

📍 Brighton, Sussex💷 Free to low-cost community sessions; pitch hire available⏱ Duration varies — check timings🌄 Mostly indoor

The bit you came for

Our verdict

Kids

6.8/10

Variety 7 · Fun Factor 7

Parents

6.2/10

Value 8 · Seating 4

Good value for sporty kids, but the football set-up sounds a bit feral at times.

The long read worth saving for nap time

What’s it actually like?

The Manor Sports and Activities Centre is a community sports venue rather than a dedicated soft play, with reviews pointing to football sessions, pitch hire and a mix of other sports and events. People describe it as easy to find, with a decent drop-off area and parking that seems alright. On the plus side, the value looks strong: reviewers mention cheap pitch rentals, reasonable prices and staff who are friendly and helpful. It also sounds well lit, cared for and used for a wide variety of community activities, which is exactly the sort of thing parents appreciate when they want somewhere practical rather than polished. The cautionary note is the kids’ football. One reviewer gave a very serious account of older children dominating sessions, younger ones being ignored, and coaches not stepping in. So while the centre itself seems decent, families should go in aware that supervision and structure may be patchy, especially for younger children or anyone who is sensitive to rough play.

Two-minute orientation

Quick read

Community sports centre with a family-friendly feel and a decent range of activities. Good value and friendly staff come up repeatedly, plus pitch hire looks affordable. Best for older children; the kids’ football sessions sound poorly supervised and not great for younger ones.

Best for ages

Strong score for mixed-age siblings

2/10
Ages0–2
4/10
Ages3–4
6/10
Ages5–7
7/10
Ages8–11
6/10
Ages12+

The boring brilliant stuff

Need to know

Indoor vs outdoor split

Mostly indoor

Parking detail

Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.

Dog-friendly?

Probably not

Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.

Pram-friendly?

Likely yes

Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.

Baby change?

Likely yes

Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.

Food on-site & BYO

Likely yes: Venues this size almost always have a cafe.

Locate it

Brighton, Sussex

THINGS PARENTS ASK

Common questions

Is it good value?

Yes, reviews mention cheap pitch rentals and reasonable prices.

Is it suitable for younger children?

Not especially. The football sessions sound better for older, more confident children.

Is there parking and easy access?

Reviews say it’s easy to find and has a decent drop-off area; parking seems okay.

Are the staff any good?

Yes, several reviews praise the customer service and describe the staff as friendly and helpful.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Real review quotes

"Cheap pitch rentals and very good quality."
"Lovely sport center managed by wonderful people."
"older kids displaying violence toward the younger more vulnerable kids"