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I’ve been taking my daughter to a soft play centre (it was called Cheeky Monkeys) in New Malden (near Motspur Park Station) for the past year - on average I go there at least once a week.  It has just changed management and re-opened under the new name of “Rascals Softplay”.  The facilities are nearly exactly the same as before the name change - indoors there is a big bouncy castle, ball pit, various ride-ons, couple of slides, Little Tikes kitchen, a separate baby area with some bouncy chairs and playmats, and other bits and bobs to keep the kids entertained.  Outdoors is only open when the weather is nice enough for it and then there is usually a selection of ride-ons, slides, and Little Tikes cars for the children to play with.  The only very noticeable change is that they have extended the hours to close at 3pm Mon-Fri - not open on weekends.  The website is http://www.rascalssoftplay.co.uk. It’s a really lovely play centre situated in the Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Park - lots of free parking there - it’s not huge and can get very busy on a Thursday and Friday morning in particular, but if things get a bit hectic there is always the option of walking around the corner (2 mins) to the children’s park where there are several slides, swings and other climbing apparatus to keep them busy.

I went to Rascals again today and for the first time I stayed over lunch-time and ordered my daughter and myself some food.  I was really impressed - particularly with the kidz meal!  For £2.65 you get a sandwich with a choice of fillings, a fruit juice, a yoghurt (in a squeezy pouch - less mess!), some fruit and a packet of kiddies crisps - it all comes in a handy cardboard carrier which you can use to take any left-overs home!  I had a panini, which came with a little side salad, and a drink - there was a nice choice of fillings for the panini - I had bacon and brie (not doing anything for my diet but it was delicious, so worth it!).

For info, Rascals Softplay will be closed for one week from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March for building works.

For any Rascals visitors, please note that they are going to be closed on Friday 21st August from 2pm, re-opening on Monday 7th September.  This is so that the owners can have a much deserved family break.  We wish them a really relaxing holiday!

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