Backed by Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide

The quality mark for great indoor play.

Good Play Zones is an independent, evidence-based mark that helps families find indoor play venues that are genuinely good for children. Join the growing national network.

Good Play Zone stamp

Why it matters

To the untrained eye, one play centre looks much like another. The Good Play Zone mark gives families a trusted way to spot venues that support their child's development, and gives great venues the recognition they deserve.

Trusted by families

An independent mark from the UK's leading authority on children's play, reaching hundreds of thousands of parents.

Stand out locally

Show families your venue is developmentally sound, and differentiate yourself from the centre down the road.

Better play for children

Our standards are built around the play pyramid, helping venues offer richer, more balanced play.

Three simple steps

Getting listed is straightforward. Certification is rigorous, because that is what makes the mark mean something.

Self-certify

Complete the online self-assessment against the Good Play Zone Standard.

We review

Our team checks your submission and evidence against the standard.

Get listed

Approved venues appear in the public directory and can display the badge.

Grow

Use your status in marketing, and upgrade to independent certification.

See the full pathway

Ready to join the network?

Self-certification is free. Complete the self-assessment and start the journey to becoming a recognised Good Play Zone.

Start your self-certification