Fun Factory

Fun Factory is a vibrant indoor soft playground, designed and built by Play Creations for Back of the Net, a sports bar in Wakefield. Created for children aged 0-13, this bespoke softplay installation provides a safe, exciting and engaging environment. Play Creations worked diligently alongside Paul Bentley to turn his softplay dreams into a reality.

This play area features two seperate installations: one for older children and another for toddlers and babies. A specialised toddler area helps maintain safety for all ages and allows babies to explore without risk of older children stepping on them. In addition, Paul's vision was to create a play area for children to explore, grow confident and have fun so that parents can relax, recharge in a safe environment.

Designed with both fun and safety in mind, the softplay encourages physical activity, socialising and imaginative play. Bright colours, interactive features and age-appropriate challenges keep the children entertained while supporting their development. We capture this energy through softplay equipment such as the ever famous Dizzy Disc, numerous slides and our ariel glides!

As our goal for each of our customers is to provide a long-term, sustainable softplay installation, we've designed our softplays to maximise these values. Our bespoke timber framing is encased in foam to create long-lasting and durable playframes that will stand the test of time. This differs from other manufacturers who use pure-foam which collapses with long-term use. We ensure that the timber is protected under our lifetime warranty to reassure our customers that they're getting good value out of our products. This project was no different and featured these panels throughout its design. Paul invested £200,000 into the budget for designing and manufacturing this indoor softplay centre. Supplied high quality materials, sourced from trusted suppliers in the UK, the bespoke indoor playground stayed in budget and here at Play Creations, we ensured that it met all safety and standard compliance. We maximised durability and functionality and play value and incorporated the brand colours of Fun Factory in every element of the indoor softplay's design. Every feature offers long-lasting durability, ensuring Paul made a worthy investment.

The expert softplay design team planned for key standout softplay equipment such as the 4 lane Astral slide, Ariel Glide and Splat Pad, and Trampolines. These features intergrate into the main soft play structure to maximise both the age range and the play value. Interactivity and engagement were crucial to Paul's vision for this softplay, so Play Creations worked tirelessly to ensure we met that criteria.

Alongside this, we decided to seperate the toddler softplay and baby area to ensure Paul could appeal to as many age ranges as possible whilst maintaining a safe environment for all. In the toddler area, interactive Totem Poles and Dizzy Disk promote sensory exploration and engage the younger audience.

The incorporation of various softplay equipment showcases Play Creations ability to appeal to numerous age groups. Designing and implementing features that would suit the specific target audiences. Our team uses their expert knowledge of softplay equipment to ensure all customers leave satisfied with an unforgettable, unique experience. Our expert softplay design team manufactured the finished indoor softplay area, completing the project on time and within budget. The bright and bold bespoke softplay met Paul's vision and expectations, rewarding us with a long-time partnership with Fun Factory. The play equipment was interactive and manufactured to encourage high-energy activity, exploration and adventure for all ages.

LED lighting on the outside of the indoor play area enhances the installations's high-energy atmosphere. These little details help to ensure Play Creations delivers a high-quality softplay which visually stands out and is a striking feature for every venue. Paul Bentley was overjoyed when he was presented with the final installation; enjoying the interactive equipment, maximised play value and bespoke LED lights!

From Dizzy Discs, to Trampolines, to a Fiberglass Crawl Tube, this softplay installation is jam packed with equipment for the kids to interact with. Multiple slides are intertwined into this softplay to achieve Paul's goal of having an interactive, fun, and entertaining space for his customers to have a blast in. The completed Fun Factory indoor softplay area has become a welcoming family destination in Wakefield, providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and grow in confidence. The bespoke design successfully compliments Back of The Net's existing space, creating additional value for visitors and a space that families can enjoy together.

As Play Creations, we continue to support Paul at Back of the Net and his growth as a company by offering regular servicing through our maintenance scheme. This softplay project showcases Play Creations' abilitiy to deliver high-quality tailored indoor softplay areas that meet budget, aesthetic and functional goals. Furthermore, they've assisted Fun Factory in estabilishing itself as a premium softplay destination in the local area.