Basildon ★★★★★ 4.7 (1,500+ reviews) TripAdvisor Year-round (summer outdoor sessions) Trampoline park + soft play, 0–12 yrs, from £14/child
Oxygen Active is Essex’s ultimate indoor activity centre, a 20,000 sq ft trampoline and soft play hybrid in Basildon’s Festival Leisure Park, designed for kids who need to bounce off walls – literally. Opened in 2018 and expanded in 2023, it’s more than a soft play; it’s a full energy-burner with interconnected trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls, dodgeball arenas, and a dedicated toddler zone with sensory lights and mini-slides. Sessions last 60 or 90 minutes, with grip socks mandatory (£2.50 if you forget), and the whole thing is spotless – staff clean between groups.
The toddler area (0–4 yrs) has soft blocks, ball pools, and gentle slides, while the main frame (5–12 yrs) features a 10m tower slide and ninja warrior obstacles. Parents love the viewing gallery with charging points and the café’s healthy options – think protein shakes (£4) or kids’ pasta (£6). Parties start at £200 for 10 kids (90 mins play + pizza), and there’s a SEN-friendly quiet hour weekly.
It’s 20 minutes from Lakeside Shopping Centre, with free parking and bus links from Basildon station. Best for mixed-age families or half-term blowouts.
Pros
- Huge variety – trampolines + soft play in one
- Clean, modern, and well-staffed
- Good café with healthy kids’ meals
- Easy parking and central location
Cons
- Grip socks extra if not brought
- Peak times (weekends) get crowded