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project saw it <a href="kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/popular-soft-play-centre-to-double-in-size-300377/">take over the next-door building</a>.</p><figure><img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 2048 1536'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Among the new offerings at the Elev8 in Broadstairs is an arcade where kids can play for free as much as they like during their time slot. Picture: Elev8" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="LJJXU5NTVPQSQTW4CSSI.jpg" data-ar="1.33"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/LJJXU5NTVPQSQTW4CSSI.jpg" alt="Among the new offerings at the Elev8 in Broadstairs is an arcade where kids can play for free as much as they like during their time slot. Picture: Elev8"/></noscript><figcaption>Among the new offerings at the Elev8 in Broadstairs is an arcade where kids can play for free as much as they like during their time slot. Picture: Elev8</figcaption></figure><p>Now with over 28,000 sqft of space, the indoor entertainment facility has added an inflatable park with a 9m tall slide, obstacle course, bungee runs and impossible ladder climbs.</p><div class="articlePanel" data-type="Outbrain_InArticle" data-path="" data-stage-ob-contentUrl="https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/first-look-inside-huge-soft-play-centre-after-expansion-303508/" data-stage-widget-id="AR_2" data-stage-ob-installation-key="KMGRO3MM566PDJ0LO9OJC34HP" data-devices="dtm"></div><p>Another new feature of the <a href="www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet">Thanet</a> centre - located nearby Westwood Cross Shopping Centre - is an arcade where children can play as much as they would like during their time slot.</p><p>Elev8 co-founder Hadley Colton said: “I’ve personally been able to test all the activities out and I can honestly say they are brilliant fun.</p><p>“We can’t wait to see people using them all from this weekend.”</p><figure><img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 2048 1536'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park is set to reopen this weekend after doubling in size and adding new activities. Picture: Elev8" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="QOF67119KKIDXQ1PXZ7M.jpg" data-ar="1.33"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/QOF67119KKIDXQ1PXZ7M.jpg" alt="Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park is set to reopen this weekend after doubling in size and adding new activities. Picture: Elev8"/></noscript><figcaption>Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park is set to reopen this weekend after doubling in size and adding new activities. Picture: Elev8</figcaption></figure><figure><img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 2048 1536'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="There is also a new interactive floor game - the floor is lava. Picture: Elev8" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="P86DPXSDNPPXJ00HZIGZ.jpg" data-ar="1.33"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/P86DPXSDNPPXJ00HZIGZ.jpg" alt="There is also a new interactive floor game - the floor is lava. Picture: Elev8"/></noscript><figcaption>There is also a new interactive floor game - the floor is lava. Picture: Elev8</figcaption></figure><p>“We have had a really wet winter and it’s been hard for parents with energetic kids to find something fun and affordable to do and we hope our new facilities will bring them lots of enjoyment and will tire them out.”</p><div id="article_panel_LatestNews" class="articlePanel" data-type="LatestNews" data-path="/panels/exco/" data-devices="dtm"></div> <p>With the re-opening, Elev8 have announced it will now be offering tickets for one and two-hour sessions, group saver deals and other weekday offers.</p><p>There are also several new interactive physical games including a climbing wall, footy cage, and a floor game - the floor is lava.</p><span id="teads" class="teads-advert HYJGMK" data-provider="3" data-devices="dtm" data-format="['teads',2,1]"></span> <p>Basketball lanes, tumble tracks and wall-to-wall interconnecting trampolines have also been introduced.</p><figure><img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 2048 1536'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Now with over 28,000 sqft of space, Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park has added an inflatable park with a 9m tall slide and an obstacle course. Picture: Elev8" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="E2QMUIUKQ0BDSHTBZZDN.jpg" data-ar="1.33"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/E2QMUIUKQ0BDSHTBZZDN.jpg" alt="Now with over 28,000 sqft of space, Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park has added an inflatable park with a 9m tall slide and an obstacle course. Picture: Elev8"/></noscript><figcaption>Now with over 28,000 sqft of space, Elev8 at Broadstairs Retail Park has added an inflatable park with a 9m tall slide and an obstacle course. Picture: Elev8</figcaption></figure><p>Elev8 first opened in October 2022 but has undergone several expansions since.</p><p>In April 2023 the facility added a a three-tier soft play area, mini bounce park and disability-friendly sensory room.</p><p>Some eight months later a ninja course and interactive games area were also added.</p><p>Ms Colton added: “We would like to thank our customers for their support over the last couple of years which has enabled us to expand and invest in the business further, creating new employment opportunities for local people.”</p> <div class="clearfixNone"></div> <div id="comments"></div> <div class="clearfixNone"></div> <div class="line"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="CatKey "> <a href="/categories/consumer" class="article-category-link">Consumer</a> <a href="/categories/days-out-family" class="article-category-link">Days Out</a> <a href="/categories/dk-days-out" class="article-category-link">DK Days Out</a> <a href="/categories/family" 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