Billy Lids Playland - Preston

✅ What Billy Lids offers

• Indoor playground with zones by age — Billy Lids has a dedicated toddler/baby zone (roughly 0–4 years) plus a larger main play area for older kids (approx. 5–11).
• Multi‑level play structures — The main area has a three‑level structure full of climbing/crawling tunnels, slides, and obstacles for energetic play.
• Ball pits + slides + inflatable slide — There’s a large ball pit (with interactive features such as a tube‑to‑basket mechanism that can “drop” balls when triggered), and a massive inflatable slide that tends to be a hit for the older kids.
• Toddler‑friendly fun — For the youngest kids, there are gentler play items: smaller slides, a “cubby‑house” type setup, sensory walls, merry‑go‑round or ride‑ons, and other soft‑play / imaginative‑play options.
• Extras beyond climbing and sliding — Depending on the location, there have been mentions of arcade‑style games, a “Billy Bugs” mechanical ride (a small ride for kids), bouncy castle / inflatable play, toy‑cars, dress‑up items, and even simple arcade games for older kids / teens in some past configurations.
• On‑site café + seating for parents — There’s a café with meals, snacks and barista‑style coffee so adults can chill, relax, or catch up while the kids run wild. Seating is positioned so you can supervise kids at play.
• Birthday parties & private hire — Billy Lids offers party packages (private rooms, food, etc.), making it a go‑to for kids’ birthdays or group events.

🎯 What it’s good for / what kind of kids Billy Lids tends to work really well for: Young kids (toddlers to about age 11) — the separate age zones help make play safe and appropriate. Kids with plenty of energy who love climbing, sliding, bouncing, interacting with other kids. Families seeking an “all-in-one” indoor option — especially good when weather’s average (or a bit crap) and you want a predictable, weather-proof outing. Birthday celebrations — the party packages and private rooms make them useful when wrangling multiple kids and family members.

⚠️ What to know (or keep in mind) Because it’s indoors and popular, things can get busy — especially during school holidays or weekends. There are rules: socks required for children (and supervising adults), no outside food or drink (except birthday cakes during booked parties), supervision required, typical indoor‑play safety rules around slides and equipment. Age / height suitability matters — some of the slides / inflatable rides are more suited to school‑age kids rather than toddlers.