Parklands Leisure Centre
Oadby, LeicestershireAbout Parklands Leisure Centre
Non-stop soft play fun awaits at Parklands Leisure Centre! Featuring an amazing four-tier Play World soft play zone, complete with wave slides, drop slides, spider web, trampolines, fun brick house and lots more exciting features for kids under 12 - the centre will keep your little ones busy for hours.
Fancy having a go at indoor climbing? Parklands is also home to Fun Climb - an indoor climbing centre, featuring 18 routes and obstacles, designed for climbers as young as 4 (minimum 10kg). All equipment is included and you need no previous experience, which means you can try it anytime you like. So, are you ready to race the kids to the top?
Guess what! Parklands Leisure Centre is also one of Leicester’s premier sports venues, featuring indoor badminton, basketball and 5-a-side football courts, plus a 25-metre swimming pool, and table tennis. So, put your kits on and unleash your competitive side!
- Fun soft play zone for under-12s
- Indoor climbing for anyone over 4
- Huge choice of sports & activities
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25m swimming pool - fun for all the family
From family swimming sessions to lane swimming and swimming lessons, there's something for everyone in the pool at Parklands Leisure Centre.
Play World soft play
Parklands Play World soft play zone boasts a four tier multi-activity soft play structure, featuring slides and trampolines. Play World is available for casual play sessions as well as exclusive hire parties for an experience to remember, just remember to bring your socks to go on the equipment!
Fun Climb - climbing for all the family!
Fun climb is an entertaining activity for the whole family to enjoy at Leicester’s premier Fun Climb centre, Parklands Leisure Centre. The new way to enjoy indoor climbing, not only is it a fun activity for both kids and adults, but a great way to get exercise too!
Facilities
Toilets
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 06:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday, 06:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday, 06:30 - 22:00
- Thursday, 06:30 - 22:00
- Friday, 06:30 - 22:00
- Saturday, 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 08:00 - 16:00
Hours may vary on bank holidays. Please check the attraction's official website for details.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-16) : £4.10
General AdmissionSwimming from £4.10Climbing from £13.45Junior Badminton from £5.35Table Tennis from £5.35
Play WorldUnder 12 months: Free 12 months – 3 years: £4.254 – 12 years: £7.50Accompanying Adults: Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
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