Jungle World Blackpool is delighted to share some good news. We have won the New Business Award at the Coastal Radio DAB Local Business Awards 2026.

The team headed to the awards evening dressed for the occasion and ready to celebrate with other local businesses. When our name was called out, we walked up on stage, collected the certificate, and took a moment to soak it all in. It was a brilliant night, and we were glad to celebrate it together with Coastal Radio DAB and the rest of the Fylde Coast business community. If you want to see the atmosphere from the night, Coastal Radio has put together a photo gallery from the Local Business Awards 2026 on its website, and it gives a good sense of just how big this event has become for businesses across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

Why This Award Means So Much

Here is why this particular award feels different from most industry trophies. These awards are not decided by a judging panel sitting behind closed doors. They are decided by public nomination and public vote. Local people put businesses forward, then local people vote for the ones they rate.

For Jungle World Blackpool, that changes everything about what this win represents. It is not a label handed down from above. It is a direct message from the families, parents, and visitors who have walked through our doors since we opened in Houndshill Shopping Centre. Every vote came from someone who has actually brought their children here, sat at the Tiki Café with a coffee, or booked a party room for a birthday. That is what makes this win mean so much to us.

A Huge Thank You to Blackpool Families

Let's break it down simply: we did not win this on our own. This award belongs to the community.

We want to say a huge thank you to every family who has visited Jungle World Blackpool, voted for us, shared a kind word online, booked a birthday party, or told a friend about us. Thank you to the parents who trust us with their children for a few hours of play. Thank you to the grandparents who bring the little ones along on a rainy afternoon. Thank you to the shoppers at Houndshill Shopping Centre who pop in for a session between errands. And thank you to every child who has climbed our frame, gone down the slide, or bounced on the trampolines and asked to come back again.

This win is yours as much as it is ours.

What Makes Jungle World Blackpool a Family Favourite

Next steps for anyone who has not visited yet: here is what you will find when you come through the doors.

• Blackpool's tallest indoor slide – a 40-metre slide that is one of the biggest draws for older kids
• A dedicated toddler area – a safe, enclosed space with mini slides and soft play built for our youngest visitors
• A multi-level soft play frame – with trampolines, a mini zipline, and climbing frames spread across the jungle-themed playground
• Safe play zones for ages 0 to 12 – separate areas so toddlers and older children are not competing for the same space
• Two party rooms – each one exclusive for the duration of a booking, with a host, food, and unlimited juice included
• The Tropical Tiki Café – a 5-star hygiene-rated café serving pizzas, paninis, jacket potatoes, and coffee for the parents

These features are why Jungle World Blackpool has become a regular stop for local families looking for indoor kids activities Blackpool has to offer, particularly when the weather turns or the school holidays roll around. Soft play in Blackpool can be hit or miss, but the combination of age-specific zones, a proper café, and dedicated party rooms is what keeps families coming back. It is also why so many parents choose us as their children's party venue in Blackpool rather than hosting at home or hiring a hall separately.

Rainy days, school holiday afternoons, birthday parties, or just a Saturday with nothing else planned. Whatever the reason for the visit, the aim is the same: give kids a safe place to burn off energy while parents get a proper seat and a hot drink.

Safety sits behind all of this. Staff are stationed throughout the play areas, capacity is limited on each session so the venue never feels overcrowded, and the different age zones are kept separate so toddlers are not sharing space with older children on faster equipment. Parents tell us this is one of the reasons they keep coming back, alongside the food and the layout of the place.

Located in the Heart of Blackpool

Jungle World Blackpool sits inside Houndshill Shopping Centre on Victoria Street, right in the middle of town. That makes it an easy add-on to a shopping trip, a simple stop after school, or a base for a full day out with the kids. Paid parking is available on site, and the timed session system helps keep things manageable so spaces free up as visitors leave.

Being based in the town centre also means we get to see and hear from local families every single day, which is exactly why a public-vote award like this one carries so much weight for us.

About the Coastal Radio DAB Local Business Awards

Coastal Radio DAB is the local radio station for the Fylde Coast, and its Local Business Awards have grown into one of the biggest nights of the year for businesses across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre. The awards cover a wide range of categories, from hospitality and retail to newer ventures like ours, and each category is decided by the public rather than an industry panel. That format is part of what gives the event its reputation locally. People vote for businesses they have real experience with, not ones that simply put together the best awards submission.

For a small, family-run play park like Jungle World Blackpool, standing alongside longer-established names on the same shortlist, and coming away with a win, is not something we take lightly.

Meet the Team Behind the Win

We asked the team what this award means to them, and here is what they had to say:

"We are incredibly proud to receive this award. Jungle World Blackpool was created to give families a fun, safe, and exciting place to play, celebrate, and make memories. To be recognised by the local community means so much to the whole team."

It is a simple sentiment, but it sums up why this New Business Award matters more than a trophy on a shelf. It tells us we are getting the basics right for the families who matter most.

Come and Visit Us

Jungle World Blackpool is now an award-winning indoor play park, and we would love for you to come and see why. Whether you are planning a birthday party, looking for something to do on a wet Tuesday, or just want somewhere the kids can run around safely, we are open seven days a week at Houndshill Shopping Centre.

Book your next play session or birthday party today and come and find out what all the fuss is about.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Jungle World Blackpool win at the Coastal Radio DAB Local Business Awards 2026? 

Jungle World Blackpool won the New Business Award. The award recognises newer local businesses that have made a mark with their community, and it was decided entirely by public vote rather than a judging panel.

How are winners chosen for the Coastal Radio DAB Local Business Awards? 

Winners are chosen through public nomination and public voting. Local people nominate businesses they rate, then vote for their favourites, which makes the result a direct reflection of community support rather than a panel's opinion.

What age group is Jungle World Blackpool suitable for? 

Jungle World Blackpool welcomes children aged 0 to 12. There is a dedicated toddler zone for younger visitors and more adventurous attractions, including the tallest indoor slide in Blackpool, for older children.

Where is Jungle World Blackpool located? 

Jungle World Blackpool is based at Unit N10 A, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Victoria Street, Blackpool, FY1 4HU. Paid parking is available on site at Houndshill.

Can I book a birthday party at Jungle World Blackpool? 

Yes. Jungle World Blackpool offers birthday party packages with an exclusive party room, a dedicated host, party food with unlimited juice, games, and prizes. Packages can be booked directly through the Jungle World Park website.

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