A jungle-themed indoor soft play at the Dundonald Ice Bowl — scamper through tunnels, cross the rope bridges and drop down the giant vertical slide, with a gentler toddler area for the littlest ones.
What you'll do — a multi-level jungle play frame with hidden tunnels, rope bridges and anti-climb netting, the Indianas Freefall vertical slide, a set of colourful wave slides, and a padded ball pool. There's a separate toddler area with a seated spot for grown-ups to watch from.
Best for — babies up to age 11. The frame has a 5ft height limit, and the Freefall slide is for ages 6 and up. Younger toddlers have their own gentler zone.
How long — a play session runs 1 hour and 15 minutes, which is about right for this age group — most families make an hour or two of it.
Cost — around £5.50 for a child aged 4–11 and £4.50 for 3-and-unders, with non-walking babies free alongside a paying child. Confirm the current rate when you book.
When — sessions run through the day in timed slots, and the days and times change week to week (school holidays fill up fast). There's a quieter Sensory Friendly Session on the second and last Friday of each month, and term-time Terrific Tots mornings for the under-5s.
Grip socks usually needed. Soft-play frames run on a socks-on rule, so bring a clean pair for each child (and a spare) — some centres sell grip socks at the desk if you forget.
Book ahead and check the day. Session times change every week and holidays get busy, so pre-book online and check the timetable before you set off — tickets can't be transferred or refunded once bought.
Plan your visit
Grab your slot and go
Indiana Land runs in timed play sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes, in slots through the day. The days and times are set week by week and change with the school calendar, so the safest move is to check the current session times on the Ice Bowl website and book online before you travel — busy holiday sessions can sell out. Standard admission is around £5.50 for children aged 4–11 and £4.50 for those 3 and under, with non-walking babies free when they come with a paying child; group rates apply for 15 or more. Confirm the current prices when you book, and note that once a ticket is bought it can't be transferred, changed or refunded.
Seating & refreshments to handSensory room for a quiet breakSeparate toddler areaFree on-site car parkNo dogs (assistance dogs welcome)
Worth knowing:
Session times change every week and vary in school holidays, so always check the current timetable on theicebowl.com and pre-book your slot. Bring grip socks for each child. Indiana Land sits inside the wider Dundonald Ice Bowl complex, so you could pair it with skating or bowling on the same trip.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Grip socks for each childSoft play is a socks-on affair, so a clean pair each (and a spare) keeps the fun going. Grip socks are usually available at the desk if you forget.
🎟️Your bookingSessions are timed and can sell out in the holidays — book online and have your confirmation ready to save queueing.
🧴Hand gel or wipesLots of little hands on the same frame, so handy before snack time.
🧥Layers for the little onesIt's all indoors and out of the weather — a wet day is exactly what this place is for — but toddlers cool down once they stop bouncing.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Around £5.50 for a child aged 4–11 and £4.50 for those 3 and under; non-walking babies free with a paying child. Group rate (15+) about £4.50 a head. Sensory-friendly sessions are priced the same. Confirm the current rate when you book — prices can change.
Session times
Play sessions run 1 hour 15 minutes, in slots through the day. The days and times are set week by week and vary in school holidays, so check the current timetable on theicebowl.com before travelling. Sundays can be closed on some weeks. There's a Sensory Friendly Session on the second and last Friday of each month (about 5.45–7pm), and term-time Terrific Tots mornings for under-5s (roughly 10am–1pm, Monday–Friday).
Booking
Pre-booking online is the reliable way in, and holiday sessions can sell out. Once bought, tickets can't be transferred, amended or refunded.
Ages & height
Best for babies up to age 11. There's a 5ft height limit on the main frame; the Indianas Freefall vertical slide is for ages 6 and up. Younger toddlers have their own separate area, with a seated spot for grown-ups to supervise.
What you'll see & do
A multi-level jungle play frame with tunnels, rope bridges, wave slides, a ball pool and anti-climb netting, plus the Indianas Freefall vertical slide and a gentler toddler zone. A sensory room offers a calm space with soft lighting and quiet play for anyone who needs a break.
Food
There's a seated area with refreshments (tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks) to hand while the children play; the wider Ice Bowl complex has its own food outlets. Check current catering with the centre if it matters for your visit.
Toilets
Toilets are available within the Ice Bowl complex, including accessible facilities and baby-changing.
Dogs
No pet dogs inside. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Accessibility
Level indoor access from the free car park, with a sensory room for a quiet break. Call ahead if you have specific access needs so staff can help.
Parking
Free on-site car park shared with the Dundonald Ice Bowl.
How long
A session is 1 hour 15 minutes; most families make an hour or two of it, or pair it with skating or bowling in the same complex.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
It's the reliable way in — sessions are timed and holiday slots can sell out, so pre-book online on theicebowl.com. Have your confirmation ready when you arrive. Once bought, tickets can't be changed or refunded, so double-check the day and time.
What ages is it for?
Babies up to age 11. The main frame has a 5ft height limit and the Freefall vertical slide is for ages 6 and up, while the little ones have their own gentler toddler area with seating for grown-ups nearby.
Do we need socks?
Yes — like most soft-play centres it runs a socks-on rule, so bring a clean pair for each child (and a spare). If you forget, grip socks are usually on sale at the desk.
Is it good on a rainy day?
That's exactly what it's for — it's all indoors and out of the weather, so a wet afternoon here works out well. Bring layers for toddlers who cool down when they stop bouncing.
Is there a quiet space if my child needs a break?
Yes — there's a sensory room with soft lighting and calm play, and a monthly Sensory Friendly Session (the second and last Friday) run with fewer children and a gentler pace.
Can we do more than the soft play?
You can — Indiana Land sits inside the wider Dundonald Ice Bowl, so you can pair it with ice skating or ten-pin bowling on the same visit. Check each activity's own times and prices.
Getting there
Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, Co. Down, BT16 1XT — on the eastern edge of Belfast near Dundonald, with a free car park on site. It's an easy run out from the city on the A20, and Dundonald park-and-ride and local buses stop nearby.
Indiana Land is the indoor soft play at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl, on the eastern edge of Belfast. It's built around a jungle theme — green bamboo-style posts wound with leafy trails, painted murals on the walls and a big multi-level frame netted in for safe scrambling. Children work their way up through hidden tunnels and over rope bridges on their own little jungle quest, then come flying down the tube slides and the tall Indianas Freefall vertical drop.
The littlest visitors aren't left out. There's a separate, gentler toddler area with softer shapes and a padded ball pool, and a seated spot right beside it so grown-ups can watch a cup of tea in hand. A sensory room offers a calmer space with soft lighting and quiet play for anyone who needs a breather, and a monthly Sensory Friendly Session runs with fewer children and a gentler pace.
It's an honest, cheerful rainy-day stop for younger children rather than a full day out — a session runs an hour and a quarter, which is about right before little legs tire. And because it sits inside the wider Ice Bowl, you can turn it into a bigger day by adding a spin on the ice or a game of bowling before you head home.