Worthing Leisure Centre
Worthing, Sussex · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
5/10
Age Fit 5 · Fun Factor 5
Parents
3/10
Seating 6 · Value 4
Handy for a quick indoor burn-off, but the grime and café sound distinctly unloved.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Worthing Leisure Centre is a general-purpose indoor leisure centre rather than a polished family day out. From the reviews, the main child-friendly draw is the soft play area, plus a sensory space that has worked well for very young babies and older children alike. It sounds like the sort of place you use when the weather’s grim and everyone needs to get out of the house for an hour. The positives are practical ones: lots of parking, plenty of seating, and a soft play area described as small but fun. For families, that usually means an easy win after school or on a rainy day, and the sensory area sounds like a decent bonus for babies. There is also a café on site, so you can at least attempt a caffeine-based reset. The downside is that several reviewers are far from impressed with cleanliness and upkeep, with complaints about smells, dusty areas, cracked floors and broken equipment. The café gets a poor write-up too, and the toilets sound small and not especially private. In short: useful if you need indoor entertainment, but not somewhere to go expecting a slick, well-kept family experience.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
A mixed bag of gym, soft play and leisure facilities. Good parking and plenty of seating, with a small soft play that can tire children out. But cleanliness, smell, broken kit and the café are recurring complaints.
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
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Worthing, Sussex
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for younger children?
Yes, the soft play and sensory area seem to suit toddlers and preschoolers best.
Is there somewhere to sit while the kids play?
Yes, reviewers mention lots of seating inside.
Is there food or coffee on site?
Yes, there is a café, but the reviews are not kind about it.
What’s the main downside?
Cleanliness, smells and general upkeep come up again and again.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"Small but fun soft play area."
"Sadly the café is a bit rubbish."
"The jungle soft play is awful."