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8 of the best things to do at Meadowhall for a day out

Looking for fun things to do near Sheffield? Meadowhall is the place to enjoy inspired days out with your family and friends.

From big movies at Vue, bowling and mini golf at Clubhouse, inflatable play at Air Haus, Jump trampolining, Rock Up climbing walls and Funstation gaming to incredible family dining, the latest store openings, the Riverside outdoor playground and free parking and excellent public transport, you can enjoy a full day full of activities and fun (see our opening times here).

Plan your day with our helpful guide.

 

1.Visit Clubhouse for games and food

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Nine-hole mini golf… Darts… Seven lanes of bowling… Plus delicious menus filled with burgers, mac cheese and nachos… You can join up for a special Clubhouse membership or simply book in for a visit. Proudly family-friendly, Clubhouse offers packages for group gatherings (great for celebrations) or pop in and enjoy a game together.

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2. See big new movies at Vue Cinema

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2024 is a huge year for family films on the big screen. Book your seats online for only £4.99 at Vue or make the most of Mini Mornings on Saturday and Sundays with movie tickets to classic and new children’s films and cartoons for only £2.49 for both adults and kids.

If you buy any products from Compare the Market, you can also enjoy Meerkat Movies for a whole year with 2-for-1 tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday while Tastecard and AA members get 50% off. Get booking now is our advice.

 

3. The best places to eat with family menus and offers for kids

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Meadowhall is home to some of the most children-friendly places to eat on the planet. Discover brilliant discounted children’s menus all year round at Zizzi, Wagamama, Nando’s, PizzaExpress and YO! During the school holidays, kids can eat for free or for just £1 at leading cafes and restaurants so keep an eye on our offers page.

Also don’t miss Slim Chickens, bringing spicy Southern tenders, wings and shakes to Meadowhall with a special £5 menu for kids while Lindt is the perfect place to find chocolatey treats. Keep an eye on the best and latest offers here. 

 

4. Book fun play activities – from trampolining and mini golf to climbing and games

Want to plan a children’s activity party or just spend a family day out having fun?

Air Haus inflatable fun

The UK’s first ever interactive inflatable park, Air Haus is not to be missed. With parent and toddler sessions (£5 for children while two adults go free), special party packages for all ages, Saturday and Sunday family morning sessions for £5 per person and exclusive hire, enjoy drop slides, obstacle courses and the reaction dome.
Book here

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Jump Inc trampolining

Let them safely bounce off the walls with 36,000 feet of trampolines at Jump Inc. With brand new Laser Tag jump and Tag Active activities plus special toddler sessions, year-round offers and SEN Sessions (without music and lights), it’s one of the best ways to have fun at Meadowhall.
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Funstation games and VR

Who you gonna call? The new VR Ghostbusters game has  arrived at Funstation joining their incredible range of interactive games including the carnival and arcade areas, basketball hoops and air hockey for every age (adults included). Just load up your card and let them go.

Book here

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Image provided by Rock Up

Rock Up climbing walls

With 17 fantastic climbing walls (going up to 8m), enjoy a family climbing session at Rock Up for four years and up. There are helpful intros, toddler sessions with soft play, discounted super saver sessions and climbing clubs with special passes all year round.

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5.Discover new places to shop with our latest store openings

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Meadowhall is home to some of the best fashion, beauty, food, tech and gifting stores in Sheffield making Click & Collect and everyday shopping easy. There are also plenty of fashion and shoes stores for kids including Zara, Kids at Clinks, H&M and Primark if you need to pick things up while you’re here with the family.

For original finds, visit our local independents including Curated Makers and Jasmine Tree Gifts and be the first to discover new openings from Sweaty Betty and Popeyes. Stay up to date with the latest news and offers. Happy shopping!

6.Free parking and the best ways to get to Meadowhall by bus, train, tram or bike

It’s super easy for families to get here and find directions to Meadowhall. There are 12,000 car parking spaces available at our free car parks including over 200 parent and child spaces and 350 disabled spaces. We also have more than 50 EV charging points to charge your electric or hybrid car during your visit.

Take advantage of the Cycle Hub which features 120 spaces and simply store your bikes during your visit. The hub also has e-bike charging points, bike repair and pump stations, and lockers to store your helmet while you shop.

Sheffield’s Supertram runs through Meadowhall up to every ten minutes – and you can grab a DayRider ticket from £4.80 on the app – or if you’re travelling from further afield, hop on the train to Meadowhall station.

7.Family-friendly essentials at Meadowhall

riverside playground at meadowhall

Let them blow off some steam at our brilliant Riverside Play outdoor adventure playground right next to the Oasis External Courtyard. With a giant slide, sandpit, seating for exhausted parents and carers plus climbing frames, this is a fun and free delight for all ages.

If you’re with little ones, there are baby changing facilities and family toilets throughout Meadowhall plus two baby feeding rooms and bottle warming facilities. If you need help locating these, the Meadowhall customer services team is always on hand to help.

Also, don’t miss our kid-friendly stores: Lego has hands-on building areas while The Entertainer is full of exciting toys and gifts for all budgets. Or, have a fun time with the pick’n’mix at Sweet Tradition.

8. Special offers, discounts and insider tips

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Image provided by Jump

Keep an eye on our offers page for the latest deals, menus and ways to shop and enjoy delicious food and drink all year round.

Don’t forget there are always exclusive discounts for students, Blue Light card holders and NHS workers plus there are plenty of loyalty memberships to take advantage of.

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