Best Indoor Playgrounds in Brussels and Around
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Are you looking for fun activities to do with your family in and around Brussels? If so, you’re in luck. There are plenty of indoor playgrounds in Brussels and the surrounding area that offer a great day out for kids and adults alike.
Let’s take a look at the best indoor playgrounds in and around Brussels. Also you’ll find the best play areas for toddlers and preschoolers in a separate section at the end of the post!
We’ll also discuss the benefits of indoor playgrounds and provide some tips for visiting one. Finally, we’ll explore some other fun activities for kids in and around Brussels. So if you’re looking for some family fun, read on!
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In a Nutshell
- Book tickets for Lego Discovery Center
- Book tickets for Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
- Book tickets for Plopsa Station Antwerp
Indoor Playgrounds in and Around Brussels
Indoor playgrounds are becoming increasingly popular in and around Brussels. These play spaces offer a safe and fun environment for kids and adults alike. Most indoor playgrounds have a variety of activities and attractions, such as slides, climbing walls, trampolines, and ball pits.
Indoor playgrounds are the perfect place to take the kids on a rainy day. They can run, jump, and play to their heart’s content, while parents can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Some indoor playgrounds also offer a range of educational activities, such as arts and crafts, story time, and music classes.
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Benefits of Indoor Playgrounds
There are many benefits to visiting an indoor playground. The most obvious benefit is that it gives kids a place to play and have fun, even when the weather outside isn’t ideal. It also provides parents with a safe, supervised environment for their children to play in.
Indoor playgrounds also offer a range of educational activities. These activities can help to develop children’s motor skills, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. They can also give children an opportunity to explore and discover new things.
Finally, indoor playgrounds are a great way for families to bond and spend quality time together. It’s a chance for parents to interact with their children and to create meaningful memories.
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The Best Indoor Playgrounds in and Around Brussels
Now that you know the benefits of indoor playgrounds, let’s take a look at some of the best ones in and around Brussels.
Lego Discovery Center
Lego Discovery Center is an indoor play area focused on Legos. For more practical tips and photos, read our post on the Lego Discovery Center in Brussels
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Exploring LEGO Discovery Center Brussels
Take your family on a LEGO adventure at the Discovery Center in Brussels! Enjoy hours of fun that will make every little Lego lover happy
There are some interactive rides
The workshops are a favorite for kids
Don’t miss the 4D cinema!! There’s wind and water and it’s just so much fun!
The toddler area is super cute
A cafe/restaurant is also available
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Read more: Lego Discovery Center Brussels
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is an indoor amusement park with fun rides for kids and several activities similar to an indoor playground, such as ball pits and slides. The outdoor area features more rides and mini cars, as well as play structures.
As in all Plopsa venues, there are meet and greet your favorite characters sessions. There is also a cafe/restaurant where you can eat while watching the kids. For more photos and practical tips read out post on Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
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Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is an indoor family-friendly amusement park. Read on for practical tips to plan ahead your visit with kids
Roller-coasters, bumping cars, fun rides and carousels are all there!
The outdoor area is great for sunny days
There is a small toddler area with a baby swing right next to the cafe/restaurant
The cafe/restaurant offers mainly fast food. There is also a picnic area next to the tree play area
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Read more: Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
Plopsa Station Antwerp
Plopsa Station Antwerp is an indoor theme park in Antwerp. There are fun rides (fewer than in Plopsa Indoor Hasselt) and many activities around comics, such as cowboys and saloons. There is also a carousel that little kids will enjoy and an indoor playground with a ball pit.
As in all Plopsa venues, there are meet and greet your favorite characters sessions. There is a cafe/restaurant, although Plopsa Station Antwerp spans several floors and you will not be able to watch the kids on all floors from the cafe. For more photos and practical tips, read our post on Plopsa Station Antwerp.
Mediaplein, 2018 Antwerpen
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Plopsa Station Antwerp
Plopsa Station Antwerp is a fun place for younger kids in the heart of Antwerp (with video)
There is a cafe/restaurant at the bottom level, you cannot see the kids on the other floors
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Airworld
Airworld is a fun indoor playground in Bornem, between Brussels and Antwerp. It has a range of activities, such as slides and ball pits. There is a huge area with jumping castles that the kids love! Stages are also available. The playground also has a cafe/restaurant, so you can enjoy your coffee while watching the kids playing.
Klein-Mechelen 13b, 2880 Bornem
+32 3 293 01 03
airworld.be
There is a huge area with a continuous jumping castle!
The cafe/restaurant also offers jenga and some other games. There are also tables right next to the play area
Komini
Komini Playground is a family-friendly indoor playground located in Waterloo. It has a range of activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained, including trampolines, slides, and a ball pit. This is suitable for kids up to maybe 7 years old. The playground also features a cafe, so you can grab a coffee while the kids are playing.
Drève Richelle 22, 1410 Waterloo
+32 02 346 57 51
There is a cafe with tables indoors and outdoors
Planet Kids
Planet Kids is another great indoor playground near Brussels. It has a range of fun activities, such as slides, ball pits, and climbing walls.
Grote Geeststraat 10, 1933 Zaventem
+32 2 784 28 26
www.planetkids.be
There is a big play structure indoors
There’s also a large outdoor play area with pedal cars
Outside you can also find a separate room with a few jumping castles
There is a small toddler area indoors and a little house outdoors next to the cafe
There are tables indoors and outdoors where you can have a coffee or something to eat
More Indoor Playgrounds in Brussels and Around
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Kids Factory
Kids factory is an indoor playground in Waterloo. There are slides and trampolines. There is also a cafe from where you can watch the kids
Chau. de Bruxelles 63, 1410 Waterloo
+32 02 351 23 45
The toddler area is separate and fenced
The cafe has tables right next to the play area and more upstairs
Au Château Magique
Au Château Magique is another indoor playground in Wavre. The main play structure is a big castle with fun activities, which adults are NOT allowed to enter. There is a cafe/restaurant where you can wait while the kids are playing – you cannot watch them while they are in the big castle
Rue des Prés 31, 1300 Wavre
+32 01 041 59 58
www.auchateaumagique.be
There is also a smaller castle for toddlers right next to the cafe/restaurant
Stardust
Stardust is an indoor playground located in Brussels. It has a range of activities, including trampolines, mini cars, and a ball pit. While this is a fun place for kids, it can get chaotic during the weekends. It is best for older kids that can enjoy it without getting lost (we have helped a little girl in distress search for her parents in the past).
Av. du Globe 36, 1190 Bruxelles
+32 02 306 53 69
https://www.stardustpark.be/
There are mini cars and bumping cars
The little train is also worth mentioning
The toddler area has been recently renovated
The playground also features a cafe/restaurant that is upstairs, while the play area is downstairs. You can see the kids from the cafe, but it’s best for older kids that don’t need close supervision. Otherwise you can be downstairs with them
The birthday areas are also upstairs
Uhoo
Uhoo is another indoor playground in Brussels. It is mainly one big play structure with trampolines and fun activities for kids.
Houtweg 36, 1140 Bruxelles
+32 470 54 49 11
www.uhoo.eu
There is a separate toddler area
The tables of the cafe/restaurant face the play area
Rainbow Kids
Rainbow Kids is an indoor playground in Auderghem. This is one of the least charming ones, but kids do have fun there. It comprises of two floors, so you cannot watch the kids if you are sitting at the cafe/restaurant.
There are stairs to enter from the front (not stroller friendly), but there is a stroller-friendly entrance from the garage in the back! Also, it’s easy to reach by public transport. Thanks for the tips on our Facebook group!
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Waversesteenweg 1308, 1160 Oudergem
+32 02 673 67 00
www.rainbowkids.eu
There is a small toddler area
The cafe has no visual contact with the upper floor, but it is next to the toddler area
Mayfair
Rue de Neerpede 805, 1070 Anderlecht
+32 485 89 27 82
www.mayfairkidsclub.be
Kids’ Island
Haachtsesteenweg 64, 1831 Machelen
+32 477 91 09 98
www.kidsisland.be
Flying Kids
Rue Provinciale 281, 1301 Wavre
+32 10 40 12 02
www.flyingkids.be
Kids Fantasy Land
Steenweg op Alsemberg 51, 1630 Linkebeek
+32 2 332 16 42
www.kidsfantasyland.be
Tip
There are several more indoor playgrounds all over Belgium and in other countries on the map
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There are many more indoor playgrounds all over Belgium and in other countries on the map!
The Best Indoor Play Areas for Preschoolers
While all of the above indoor playgrounds have an area for smaller kids, there are several indoor playgrounds that are only for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Ludothèque d’Ixelles + List of Toy Libraries
Ludothèque Ixelles (toy library) + list of toy libraries in Belgium
Costumes, trains, Duplos, cardboard games… Kids can play and rent toys at the Ludothèque! (For kids 0-5 years old)
The Ludothèque in Ixelles is one of the best play areas for toddlers and preschoolers in Brussels. Kids can enjoy costumes, a pretend super-market and lots of toys – and they can even rent them for a small fee! You will also find a list of other toy libraries in our post on the Ludothèque in Ixelles
Rue Mercelis 13, 1050 Ixelles
+32 02 515 69 45
Ludothèque in Ixelles
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Baboes
Baboes are free indoor playgrounds for kids 0-4 years old. There are several locations around Brussels: Centrum, Schaerbeek, Nieuwland and Laaken. Our most favorite is Baboes Centrum
Our favorite Baboes is the Baboes Centrum near metro Parc. Here are some photos from Baboes Centrum
In true Brussels fashion, there are books for little kids in several languages!
At the entrance there is a baby area and room for strollers
There is an area where you can sit and meet other parents with a cup of tea or coffee
(Opening hours as of 01.03.2023)
Baboes Centrum
Rue de la Croix de Fer 56, 1000 Bruxelles
Baboes Schaerbeek
Jollystraat 125, 1030 Schaerbeek
Baboes Laken
Drootbeekstraat 8, 1020 Laken
Baboes Nieuwland
Nieuwland 194, 1000 Brussels
https://www.facebook.com/baboesinbrussel
Maisons Vertes
Maisons Vertes are indoor play areas for kids 0-3 years old and offer several locations in Brussels.
Margelle is a very small indoor play area that is suitable for babies and toddlers. Here are some photos from Margelle
(Side note: Margelle is in the Renier Chalon park, which features also a nice playground with a separate toddler area and baby swings recently renovated)
La Margelle (EUR 2.50 per family per session)
17, rue Renier Chalon 1050 Ixelles
0473/615 120
La Maison Ouverte (EUR 4 per family per session)
Av. Georges Henri 251bis, 1200 Bruxelles
+32 2 770 52 60
Le Gazouillis (EUR 3 per family per session)
22, Place Morichar à Saint-Gilles, 1060 Bruxelles
02/344.32.93 or 02/542.58.58
Les P’tits Pas (EUR 3 per family per session)
Venelle aux Jeux, 23 – 1150 Woluwé-Saint-Pierre
0484.59.68.88
Passages (EUR 2 per family)
Several locations
BCT Clubhouse
While the BCT Clubhouse is only open for playgroups for its members, it is worth mentioning, since the membership is only EUR 50 per year and it gives you access to the playgroups. Read more on our post on the BCT Clubhouse
Chau. de Waterloo 620, 1050 Ixelles
+32 480 68 24 41
bctbelgium.org
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Le Monde d’Ayden
Le Monde d’Ayden is an inclusive indoor playground in Brussels. There are separate rooms with different activities and everything is on one floor to be accessible to all kids. There are no big climbing structures like in other indoor playgrounds. This is best for kids up to 5 years old.
Read more: Le Monde d’Ayden
Tips for Visiting an Indoor Playground
When visiting an indoor playground, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here are some tips to help make sure your visit is enjoyable and safe:
- Make sure to read the safety rules before entering the playground.
- Make sure your children are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Take regular breaks and make sure your children are hydrated.
- Stay close to your children at all times and watch them carefully.
- Make sure your children are aware of the rules of the playground and that they follow them.
- Respect other people’s space and belongings.
Other Fun Activities for Kids in and Around Brussels
If you’re looking for other fun activities to do with your family in and around Brussels, here are some suggestions:
- Enjoy your coffee at one of the best kids-friendly cafés in Brussels and around
- See the best things to do in Brussels with kids and where to stay
- Visit one of Brussels’ many kids-friendly museums, such as Train World, the fun science museum Technopolis, the Museum of Natural Sciences with the dinosaurs, or the Children’s Museum with the fun workshops.
- Visit one of the best provincial domains near Brussels. A provincial domain is a leisure park with fun family activities, from adventurous playgrounds and mini cars to farm animals and water playgrounds.
- Go for a walk in a park with a great playground, such as Georges Henri and Parc Malou.
- Visit a local farm or petting zoo, such as ‘t Struisvogelnest and Schuur van Tuur.
- Take a boat ride down the canals in Ghent and Bruges.
- Take the cable car to the citadel in Dinant or Namur.
- Go on a unique bike ride, such as Cycling through water or Cycling through trees.
- Visit one of the many amusement parks in the area, such as Walibi.
- Take a day trip to the beach, such as De Haan and De Panne.
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Conclusion
Indoor playgrounds are a great way to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day. They offer a safe and fun environment for kids and adults alike. There are plenty of indoor playgrounds in and around Brussels, each offering a range of activities and attractions.
We’ve looked at some of the best indoor playgrounds in and around Brussels. We’ve also discussed the benefits of indoor playgrounds and provided some tips for visiting one. Finally, we’ve explored some other fun activities for kids in and around Brussels.
So if you’re looking for some family fun, why not visit one of the many indoor playgrounds in and around Brussels? It’s sure to be a day to remember!
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