Jungle Jungle — Attraction in Test Valley

We went to jungle jungle before on random play dates, my son like it so we decided to book he's birthday party there. On the day of the booking I was at not point invited in to show the party room or the play area. They didn't ask me any security question for photographing, they Didn't mention anything about security in case of a fire, no person was assigned to look after the party. I requested no pork as my son is vegetarian (smell of pork disturb him) but allowed some chicken nugget for the other children they ensure me that even without ham sandwiches and pork sausages would have been planty of food. On the day they were under stuffed, guest waited ages at the entrance, the queue at the Bar for food and drinks was endless. Especially I was ensure that drinks would be provided for the party guest during the all party, they didn't tell me though, that I had to queue each time a child needed a drink. A simple jug with squash at the table would have done it but didn't happen. No assistance was given to the kids at the party just a annauncment when the food was ready. The food consisted on chicken nugget, carrots and cocumber sticks cheese, jam, and MARMITE sandwiches. Of course no one eat the marmite and the other sandwiches weren't enough I had to ask sandwiches and drinks again and again. On a plus point the kids had fun and the overworked stuff was polite. I would not book...

Jungle Jungle? More like Jumble Jumble.

I came here expecting an adventure. What I got was the soft play equivalent of a flat tyre.

The place is so small, if you breathe in too deeply you risk knocking over half the play equipment. David Attenborough could’ve summed it up in one line: “And here the children pace in circles, trapped in a habitat with all the enrichment of a shoebox.”

Value for money? Only if you value watching your wallet cry. For the price, I thought we’d get a jungle safari. Instead, we got a houseplant. I’ve had more fun stuck in traffic.

And the facilities… wow. The boys’ toilet is a tragic love letter to poor planning: one cubicle, no urinal (apparently boys are expected to share?), and a flush that works about as well as my New Year’s resolutions. The sink is barely bigger than an espresso cup, with a pressure-washer tap that soaks you faster than the Alton Towers’ log flume. Oh, and the cherry on top? No hot water. Nothing says “family fun” like washing your hands in Arctic blast mode.

Overall, it’s basically champagne prices for lemonade served out of a puddle. My kids spent longer complaining than they did playing — and honestly, they were right.

We will not be returning. The only thing wild about this jungle is how they get away with...

Good facilities on site with plenty of parking.

They split the play area into a space for children under a certain height and one for anyone taller.

Good idea in theory, but it isn't enforced.

Within 5 minutes, our 11 month old had been landed on by a child far too old and active for the "younger" area. Nothing malicious, but JJ clearly decided on rules for a reason, without bothering to enforce them.

Just to clarify on the above point - we were next to our child and the other child jumped over us - nothing we could have done to prevent it without entering into helicopter human shield mode - which seems excessive when in the "younger" area. YMMV.

Staff were friendly enough but not overly enthusiastic and didn't let us know about any restrictions or rules, even when we asked and said it was our first visit.

For anyone planning to visit, the food closes 45minutes before the session ends, so order early. There are signs up, but it'd be a good thing to tell people, especially as they're likely missing out on profits.

I think with slightly better management of the play area, this could be a great site.

Note: I am aware that parents need to supervise their children, but if this isn't being done by others, I'd suggest JJ attempt to mitigate this with more than...