Great Baddow, Chelmsford ★★★★☆ 4.5 Year-round (pub tie-in) Pub soft play, 0–10 yrs, from £5/child

Wacky Warehouse at Great Baddow Barn is a classic Greene King pub play area, a 4,000 sq ft frame with slides and ball pits attached to a family pub. Since 2000, it’s the go-to for parents who want kids entertained while enjoying a pint. Toddler zone separate, main for 4+.

Sessions unlimited during pub hours, socks free, no capacity limit.

Pub food £6 kids’ meal, free adult entry.

Free parking, 10 mins from Chelmsford.

Pros

Unlimited time with pub food
Free adult entry
Reliable chain quality
Easy for family lunches

Cons

Can get noisy from pub
Basic compared to independents