I visited Jungleworld in Blackpool's Hounds Hill & now I don't worry about taking the children shopping again

But after I visited the newly taken over Jungleworld in Hounds Hill Blackpool my little ones are now desperate to join me whenever I’m heading into town.

The new operators of Jungleworld have relaunched the softplay centre with a bang. It originally opened more than a year ago under a different management and closed down a short time later.

This time the new and experienced owners, who already run a sister site in Leyland, have taken over and firmly dropped it on to the map.

From the moment you arrive you are instantly infected with the excitement that fills the venue.

As you climb the stairs the jungle theme is immediately obviously - green leaves and stuffed animals adorn the walls.

My three little ones who are all under five - were bursting at the seams with enthusiasm as we signed in and made our way to the table.

It was lovely to see the large venue bustling and dozens on children having a ball.

In record time my little ones had shed their shoes and coats and were on their way to explore.

The venue offers something for everyone. From a calmer area for the real little ones, an interactive screen playing games in a ballpool for the gaming lovers, a role play kitchen and supermarket and of course the large softplay area with trampoline and fun slides.

My little ones spent time in all the areas and played with youngsters of varying ages.

What was really love to see was the venue was clearly a meeting place for families and friends meeting for a catch up as the children played.

And essentially they serve fab coffee and food at great prices.

We timed our session to run over lunctime so we could enjoy a spot of lunch in the Tiki Cafe.

The menu is one of the best I’ve come across in the softplay arena - and trust me as a mum-of-three under five I’m veteran of the softplay scene.

We ordered a pepperoni pizza (£7.50) and chicken nuggets, chips and peas (£5.10) for the little ones to share, a tuna and chese melt panini for me (£5.00) and and a double chicken burger and chips for my husband (£9.95).

The staff and the service we recieved was second to none. They really couldn’t do enough for us.

And the food... well it was delicious. Packed full of flavour and just what you need after a busy morning shopping.

And wolfing down their lunch the children enjoyed an ice cream dessert and then they were itching to get back playing. And to be honest I couldn’t blame them.

The different sections offer children the chance to explore independently in a safe space. There are even staff monitors walking around the venue making sure the little ones are safe at all times and on all levels.

When it was time to go, we had to go hunting for the little ones. The only way we could get them to agree to leave was by promising we’d be back the very next time we go shopping.

I can’t recommend Jungleworld - both the Blackpool and Leyland venues enough.

If you’re heading out festive shopping with your little ones in the build up to Christmas make sure you plan a stop at Jungleworld. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information or to book visit the Jungleworld website here.