Monkey town entersuk market with rascals deal

European indoor playground brand, Monkey Town, has announced its entry into the UK market with the acquisition of Rascals Party & Play Centre in Preston. The deal marks the group’s first UK site, kicking off a bold expansion plan aimed at making Monkey Town a household name for families across the country.

Operated by Dutch leisure group, 24 Indoor, Monkey Town has more than 75 indoor playgrounds across the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Spain.

The company is one of Europe’s largest and fastest-growing soft play operators, offering immersive themed environments, food and beverage and play experiences such as laser tag, toddler zones, Valo Jump and mini bowling.

Rascals is a well-established soft play centre in Central Lancashire, serving local families for over 17 years. Catering for children from birth to 12 years, it features a large three-tier play structure with slides, trampolines, tunnels, and PAYG ride-ons, alongside a dedicated toddler zone and a baby area packed with sensory play.