The Manor Sports and Activities Centre
Brighton, Sussex · Soft Play
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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.
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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.
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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
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"