GARDEN CENTRES
Looking to increase the time people spend in your garden centre and think indoor soft play could be the answer?
Garden centres have become more than retail spaces; they’re full-on family destinations. Adding indoor play elements gives parents a reason to stay longer, visit more often, and choose your garden centre over others, especially during colder or rainy months. A well-designed play area can increase café footfall, boosts repeat visits, and turns seasonal traffic into steady, year-round revenue.
We design compact, visually appealing play areas that fit effortlessly into existing cafés, mezzanines, or unused corners in Garden Centres, with some opting to build specific Garden Centre Play Spaces. Whether you want a small padded toddler area or a full multi-level play structure, each installation is built to complement your aesthetic, operate smoothly with minimal staffing, and deliver a welcoming, family-friendly experience.
Why Garden Centres Invest in indoor play
Keep families shopping longer
While parents browse plants and garden supplies, children stay entertained in a safe, supervised soft play area, giving families more time to explore your centre without the pressure to leave
Weather-proof your business
Rain or shine, families have a reason to visit. Indoor soft play ensures your garden centre remains a destination even on days when outdoor areas are less appealing
Create a competitive edge
Stand out from other garden centres and big-box stores by offering a family-friendly experience that makes your location the preferred choice for parents who need to shop with children
Drive repeat visits and café sales
Soft play encourages families to make your garden centre a regular outing, not just a shopping trip, increasing footfall to your café and creating loyal customers who return week after week
Check out some Garden Centre Case Studies
5 Ways to Turn Empty Space into Profit
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Why most leisure venues never reach their full earning potential
- The simple change that helped one operator double revenue in just six months
- How to transform unused areas into profitable attractions that pay for themselves
- The same design and planning tactics used by top-performing Family Entertainment Centres across the UK and Europe
“Even if you only apply a few of these ideas, you’ll see a real difference in how your space performs — without spending more on marketing.”
— The Play Company Team
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