1 / 3Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park
📍 Southend-on-Sea, Greater London
Indoor amusement park in Southend-on-Sea with six storeys of soft play for under-10s, four rides including a pirate ship and carousel, state-of-the-art arcade with prize redemption, and Feelgoods Diner. Open 363 days a year.
We went in Jan, in freezing weather with kids under 3. The kids loved the soft play (adults free, kids £7.50 and they wear wristbands). We were all impressed by the rides inside (£4 each, can pay in advance. Includes a boat, carousel, gyro bouncing cars and the hydraulic lift. One adult goes free with the child). The soft play is four floors, has so much variety, slides, rollers, and a toddler section for 0-4. Be advised there's not much space for buggies, and there are only two toilets near soft play. More toilets downstairs by the arcade. The arcade was the highlight for me personally. You get a card, load it with £5/10/20 and play games that only cost 20-75p. As a Londoner, we were shocked! The prizes for tokens was also very diverse, and you can save your card and tokens to get more at a later date, which we will definitely do. Had a blast, and would come again to try outside or play in the arcade again.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and children under 10 who want a full rainy-day indoor option with rides, soft play, and arcade all under one roof. The cost-per-game in the arcade is genuinely low. Families with buggies should be prepared for sparse storage — leaving pushchairs in the car is the practical solution.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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yenjii
a year ago
“We went in Jan, in freezing weather with kids under 3. The kids loved the soft play (adults free, kids £7.50 and they wear wristbands). We were all impressed by the rides inside (£4 each, can pay in advance. Includes a boat, carousel, gyro bouncing cars and the hydraulic lift. One adult goes free with the child). The soft play is four floors, has so much variety, slides, rollers, and a toddler section for 0-4. Be advised there's not much space for buggies, and there are only two toilets near soft play. More toilets downstairs by the arcade. The arcade was the highlight for me personally. You get a card, load it with £5/10/20 and play games that only cost 20-75p. As a Londoner, we were shocked! The prizes for tokens was also very diverse, and you can save your card and tokens to get more at a later date, which we will definitely do. Had a blast, and would come again to try outside or play in the arcade again.”
Tunjay
a year ago
“A very nice pleasure park by the sea. Some thing for all ages to enjoy. A day pass is worth buying at £30 which lets you get on to all the rides. There is a indoor bit too should the weather get bad”
Andrew Bergström
a month ago
“This is an amazing indoor and outdoor amusement area, which is suitable for all the family, all the ride are fully maintained to a very high standard.”
Umair Vibes
2 months ago
“The park is free to enter, allowing you to pay only for specific activities. While the soft play is expansive, parents have noted that buggy space can be limited and there are only two toilets directly adjacent to the play area; more are available downstairs by the arcade.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Funtopia runs six floors of soft play for children aged 10 and under, with adult entry free. Four indoor rides — pirate ship, carousel, gyro bouncing cars, and a hydraulic lift — operate with one free adult accompanying children under 120cm. The arcade features modern machines with low per-game costs and prize redemption. Feelgoods Diner serves food and drinks on site. Day passes cover all rides. The venue is open almost year-round.
