Even though a rainy day is a great excuse to stay home, bring out the board games and drink hot chocolate, we all know that kids have a lot of energy to burn and sometimes getting out of the house is the only option!
We’ve scoured the Central Coast for some of the best all-weather family entertainment options for those mornings when you pull back the blind only to be greeted by heavy rain clouds!
Flip Out at Gosford
Fitted out with a main arena, foam pit, two Olympic trampolines, a wall runner, an under-5’s play zone and dedicated dodgeball area, your kids will be somersaulting until the sun shines!
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: Flip Out, Gosford.
Age: Open to all ages.
Contact: 02 4323 0162.
Play Centre at Kincumber Indoor Sports
With its huge range of toys, inflatables, cubbies and ride-ons all located in one large open space, supervision is made so much easier at this venue! Parents can keep an eye on young children in this fully netted play space while enjoying a cappuccino at the cafe!
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: Kincumber Indoor Sports Centre, Kincumber.
Age: 0-7 years.
Contact: 02 4368 3197.
Pulse Climbing at West Gosford
Ideal for tweens and teens, this indoor bouldering gym and rockclimbing facility provides a fun space for kids to hang, to get active and to test themselves – mentally and physically. For those with younger kids, children as young as five are welcome to take to the walls and try out one of the basic beginner climbs!
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: Pulse Climbing, West Gosford.
Age: Kids aged 5+.
Contact: 02 4339 2487.
Monkey Mania, Gosford
This isn’t just any old soft play centre! Not only does Monkey Mania have three levels of obstacle related fun, the wind activated foam ball arena adds an extra layer of excitement – we’ve even seen adults go a bit wild in there! For the real littlies, there’s a designated space for them to escape to when the place is heaving with boisterous older children in school holidays, but it’s really best suited to the 1-12 age group.
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford.
Age: 1 – 12 years.
Contact: 02 4325 9865.
Art Barn Plaster Painting, Gosford
Open every day, The Art Barn at Gosford makes a fun indoor alternative to play centres for little tots on those wet weather days! Little ones can choose from a huge selection of figurines, from Disney characters and trucks to superheroes and fairies. And whilst they get creative with their paint trays, Mum and Dad can grab a free instant coffee or tea from the kitchenette!
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: The Art Barn, Kirrawee Road, Gosford.
Age: 1 – 10 years.
Contact: 02 4324 7965.
Gosford Regional Gallery
The Gosford Regional Gallery is a great place to encourage your children to put on their smocks and get creative! With paintings, sculptures and photography from local and international artists, there’s a lot to inspire the adults too! Plus, the on-site Point Cafe overlooking the beautiful Edogawa Commemorative Gardens is the perfect place to relax and watch the rain after a visit to the gallery!
Playing in Puddles visited. Click here to read our review.
Where: Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford.
Age: Open to all ages.
Contact: 02 4304 7550.
