JunglaRoo is North Devon’s largest indoor soft play centre, and on the days when the weather has definitively won, it is where the younger members of the family need to be. Set in a commercial unit on the outskirts of Barnstaple, it has been purpose-built for the job rather than shoehorned into an unsuitable space, and the difference shows.
The multi-level adventure play structure is genuinely ambitious in scale, there are sections here that challenge older children and keep them engaged rather than simply passing through. Younger children have dedicated areas at a more appropriate height and complexity. The ball pools, slides, climbing nets and interactive elements are well-maintained and clean, which is the benchmark that really matters in a soft play centre.
The café is run properly, with decent coffee for accompanying adults and a food menu that goes beyond basic snacks. Birthday party packages are available, and the venue can be hired for private sessions. The team are friendly and attentive.
JunglaRoo is on the Barum Gate Business Park near Barnstaple town centre, about 12 miles from Woolacombe. It is the obvious first choice in North Devon for soft play, and the consistently positive reviews from local families reflect a facility that is well-managed and takes its offer seriously. Open daily in season.
JunglaRoo understands what parents actually need from a soft play venue: somewhere safe and well-maintained for children to burn energy, with comfortable seating and decent refreshments for the adults waiting nearby. The cafe operates throughout opening hours and serves food and drinks that are a step above the usual soft play fare. For families staying at Byron with young children and a rainy morning to fill, JunglaRoo reliably delivers exactly what it promises.
The birthday party facilities at JunglaRoo are excellent, and the venue is well set up for groups. For day you, the straightforward pay-to-play pricing is competitive and transparent. The Barum Gate Business Park location is well-signposted from the A361 Barnstaple ring road and has ample free parking. JunglaRoo is open daily during the school holiday periods and at weekends year-round, with reduced weekday hours in term time. Calling ahead or checking the website before visiting during term time is worth doing.
