Soft Play at Make Waves
Our soft play is unexpectedly closed due to a flood in November 2025.
It’s now even easier to book soft play online.
Click the links below to book your session. If your a member, be sure to add your membership code at checkout.
Off-peak sessions take place during term time weekdays.
Peak sessions are at weekends and during holidays.
2 hours of action packed children’s play, for just £7.95.
Our deep-sea themed soft play is the perfect place for little ones to burn energy, develop social skills and harness their imagination, whatever the weather.
Open 7 days a week, enjoy 2 hours of soft play exploration across 3 levels, for just £7.95.
Suitable for children up to 14 years old, our soft play combines climbing, slides, games and fun, specifically designed to allow adult access throughout our play equipment, for parental support where necessary.
And if you’re in need a breather, grab a refreshing drink and snack from our onsite Coral Cove Café.
3 storeys of fun in a purpose built climbing centre.
Designed specifically for our soft play centre, our deep-sea themed soft play equipment was created with parental access in mind, allowing children up to the age of 14 years old to enjoy and engage in play across all three storey’s of our soft play, whether it’s swinging the ‘seaweed’ vines, or braving a trip down the ‘big waves’ slide!
Soft Play - whatever the weather.
Open 7 days a week, our soft play offers indoor fun that the weather can’t spoil!
Throughout the year, we hold a number of special play events including half-term events, Halloween parties, Easter occasions and SEND soft play parties - follow us on social media to keep up-to-date with all the events taking place at our soft play!
Cool off with a refreshing drink and lunch.
Even the most dedicated soft play explorers need a breather. Order a refreshment or lunch from our onsite Coral Café and grab a seat at one of the main tables that surround the soft play frame, perfect for keeping an eye on all the exploration.
Barista coffee and a great selection of cakes keeps all our parents and caregivers happy, making our soft play the perfect place in Bideford to catch up with friends while the little ones explore in our safe and secure indoor soft play.
Discounted soft play, with our Childminder’s pass.
Enjoy hours of fun in our soft play centre or at Wild Play with the little ones in your care, without worrying about the price!
To find out more about the Make Waves childminder’s pass, contact admin@makewavesswimschool.co.uk and provide proof via a valid OFSTED registration number.
*Passes are valid for 12 months after purchasing
*Usual terms and conditions and rules of play apply.
FAQs
Where are you based?
We’re based in Bideford, part of Make Waves Swim School and Nursery. We’re easy to find and with plenty of parking right outside the door.
Do I need to book tickets?
Yes - our soft play can get busy, especially on weekends or holidays. We recommend booking your soft play tickets online to avoid disappointment.
When is soft play open?
Peak Soft Play (weekends & holidays):
10am - 4:00pm
Off-peak Soft Play (term time weekdays):
10am -2pm | 3.30pm-5.30pm
*Please note that Cove Cafe closes 30 minutes before our soft play sessions end.
Soft play membership.
Become a member and get 12 months access to soft play for a fixed price.