Under the Sea featuring Pirate Island is a nautical adventure for the whole family to enjoy - with lots of interactive features and fun characters!
Arguably the leading play facility in the area, our Soft Play area includes interactive features exclusive to the Dolphin Centre offering activity for children up to the age of 8.
Come and meet Pirate Pete and help the Mermaid Princess find Fin the Dolphin, who has been stolen by Slick and MC the mischievous sharks. Along the way join in the challenge to see if you come across Pirate Pete's treasure.
We have delicious catering facilities, take a look at our menu to see all of the tasty choices available. MENU
School Holidays
During school holidays our soft play area is open for general use, during our opening hours. Just turn up and pay at the soft play reception.
Monday 21 - Friday 25 July
- Seaside Spectacular - Half price ice cream tub
Thursday 31 July
- Superhero Day - Fancy dress optional, meet our hero's 12-2pm
Monday 4 - Friday 8 August
- Pirate Pete's Treasure Trail - Can you find the gold? 11am and 2pm
Thursday 14 August
- Princess Day - Fancy dress optional, meet our princesses 12-2pm
Monday 18 - Friday 22 August
- Colouring Competition - Colour in Princess Mermaid and Pirate Pete for your chance to win
Friday 29 August
- Last Day of Summer - Admission and meal from the children's menu £10
SEN Session
Our SEN sessions are for children with special educational needs with the lights and music turned off where appropriate.
Sessions will take place every first Sunday of the month.
- 9am - 10am
- £5.50 per child
- Pre-booking is available.
Upcoming sessions to take place on 3rd August 2025.
Check our Summer SEN sessions across the building.
Session Times - Term Time
Please note during teacher strike days our soft play area is open for general use during our opening hours 10am - 5.30pm with our term time sessions cancelled.
| Session Time | Term Time | |
| Weekdays | 10:00-11:30 | Parent and Toddler |
| 13:00-15:00 | Active Afternoons | |
| 16:00-17:30 | Captains Tea Time | |
| Weekends | 10:00-17:30 | Casual Play |
Our term time sessions are packed with activities to help children meet their recommended daily target of 60 active minutes.
Parent and Toddler
Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 11:30 (Term Time Only).
- One hour in soft play area
- 15 minutes snack time - juice and complimentary healthy snack for child
- 15 minutes interactive songs and story time
Captain's Tea Time
Monday - Friday, 16:00 - 17:30 (Term Time Only)
Join our shipmates for our tea time special:
- 90 minutes in soft play area
- A themed pirate box meal, check out our Menu
Please note session can be booked with or without food.
Active Afternoons
Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 15:00 (Term Time Only).
- One hour in soft play area
- £4.00 per child
Half Price soft play
Attend our bookable toddler pool sessions, Monday-Friday in term time and get access to soft play after your pool session for half price.