Little Bugs Soft Play
Ferndown, Dorset
About Little Bugs Soft Play
Little Bugs Soft Play is a children’s soft play and café.
We offer a multilevel soft play for children aged 5 years and under and have an area for under 2’s.
Our climbing frame can be explored by all who can crawl, walk and run. We encourage parents to enter with their children if they feel their children need the support but also take the opportunity to allow them to safely explore the frame by themselves where possible.
Our under 2's area is designed to encourage exploration, investigate new heights and have fun. The walls are filled with things to touch, examine pull and stare at. Each actvitiy helps each little mind expand.
Our cafe offers lots of variety of drinks; coffee, decaf, tea, hot chocolate and cold drinks too; like oasis, apple juice, orange juice, even fresh smoothies and milkshakes. We also have great bakes, crisps and snacks. We have warm food for example our yummy toasies, toast, Hot cross buns and crumpets with a choice of jams/spreads.
Our bakes are from Lally Bakes, a young local baker who is fantastic at making scrumptious brownies, delicious cookies and so much more.
We have small selection of gluten free and dairy free treats with limited availability and readily available dairy free children's snacks. We can also offer gluten free bread on request.
We offer private hire for children's birthday parties, please check out our website for further information www.littlebugssoftplay.co.uk/private-hire
We offer basic packages which are hire of the venue only, right up to the All in package which covers, decorations, food, tableware and venue.
Under 2's area
We have an area for under 2's with a small ball pit, bubble tube, interactive wall activities and caterpillar steps. Each section is designed with their development in mind and the EYFS. Whether that be their physical development crawling over the caterpillar steps or their understanding of self awareness watching themselves in the mirror.
2 Level Play frame for children up to 6yrs
Small Cafe
We have a small cafe where we sell hot and cold drinks and light bites/snacks for children and adults. Our coffee is bean to cup fresh coffee. Lunch options for adults and children are available. We have a small selection of gluten free treats and we can offer gluten free bread.
We also offer decaf tea and coffee, Monin syrups, Oat milk as an alternative.
Facilities
Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 15:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 12:30
- Thursday, 09:00 - 15:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 15:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 12:30
- Sunday, Closed
Tuesday, December 24 2024: Closed
Wednesday, December 25 2024: Closed
Thursday, December 26 2024: Closed
Friday, December 27 2024: Closed
Saturday, December 28 2024: Closed
Sunday, December 29 2024: Closed
Wednesday, October 30 2024: Closed
Tuesday, December 31 2024: Closed
Wednesday, January 1 2025: Closed
Any half terms/school holidays are half days, we are open 9am until 12.30, Tuesday to Saturday.
Any expected or unexpected changes to our opening hours will be displayed on our website, Google, and our social media pages.
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (6-18+) : Free
- Child (0-5) : £4.95
0-4months Free
5-5yrs 11 months £4.95
Hot drinks from £3.00
Food from £2.50
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Food & Drink Options
We have toast, crumpets, tea cakes. Cake, tray bakes, crisps and children's snacks.
We have alternative milk options, a small selection of gluten free and dairy free treats and dairy free children's snacks
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Little Bugs Soft Play
380 Ringwood Road
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9AU
England
We are opposite Tesco petrol station on the main road. Nearest parking is Tesco multi storey car park 3 mins walk away.
Tel: 01202790559
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Local businesses routes nearby in ferndown town centre, a few mins walk away.
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Last Updated: 12:51 01/06/2026
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