I love monkey bizzness Hockley but it could do so much better. Research your competitors, visit other soft play centres ie little monsters in dunmow (rated no 1) to see first hand the technology when ordering food or drink which saves trying to queue and look after your littlens at the same time and therefore giving up trying to order anything. Having all the facilities working properly, nice furniture (not broken), all seemingly new apparatus, the cleanliness level (the young chap was vacuuming regularly), having music playing made it more fun for us adults, disco lights, dual seat toilet seats, classes held in another room (I’m guessing brings in more revenue). I really want to see Hockley MB thrive as I’m local to it but it needs to get up to speed as im struggling to get other parents to want to meet me there anymore as it seems like it’s...
Read moreWe have always visited Monkey Bizzness with my two daughters as they love it and with something for both of them to enjoy from a young age they have grown up loving the different areas, we also make the most the the dinners during the summer holidays as they can play and also eat which is very reasonable. We recently had my daughter’s 6th birthday party here and couldn’t fault anything. From the ease in booking to when we turned up being welcomed by Rachel and the other members of staff. Nothing was too much trouble and they organised everything from the Buffett that was provided. To collecting presents and adding cake to the party bags. My daughter has an amazing party and all her friends had a wonderful time with many parents saying how much their children had enjoyed their time! We will...
Read moreIt was busy, manic and exactly what you would expect from a kids adventure centre. The staff were friendly the cafe was clean and well stocked. I have a 18 month son, there are areas for younger kids away from the usual furore that you'd expect from the 5-10 age bracket. That said if you want to get involved and fight it out with the kids to take your child down the slides etc. You can do. Overall a good experience the only downside was because it is so busy their was no seating available, however as with most places the turnover is reasonable so we didn't have to wait long. Also be careful on the parking front as some areas are permit only (You can get a permit from the front desk, you just have...
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