Ticket Purchase Terms and Conditions
By buying a Ticket you agree to be bound by these Ticket Purchase Terms and Conditions (and the bespoke terms associated with products like Annual Pass & parties) along with our Terms and Conditions of Entry and Rules of Play.
Tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, void if altered and save, as expressly set out in the Terms non-refundable.
All persons entering Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/The Patch/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon must pay for admission and/or hold a valid Ticket or Annual Pass which has been obtained from Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon or an authorised third party. A Ticket must be used by the same person during it’s period of validity. Selected special events may require an additional ticket purchase.
Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/The Patch/ Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon reserves the right to deny admission, or to require a person already admitted to leave Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon without refund or compensation, for failure to comply with any of the Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon rules, for unsafe, illegal or offensive behaviour, to ensure safety, security or order, or if we consider that the circumstances so require.
If Tickets are bought on behalf of other visitors (for example, Parties, Schools or Group bookings), the buyer accepts these Terms on behalf of every visitor and shall ensure that these Terms are notified to and followed by each person in the group.
For the purpose of entry to Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/The Patch/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon attraction the following definitions apply and proof of age may be required:
KIDSPACES:
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An infant is any child under two (2) years old
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A Child is 24months -12 years
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Juniors are 13-17 years
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An Adult is 18+
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A Concession is 65 years+
HOBBLEDOWNS:
- A Toddler is any child under two (2) years old
- A Child is 24months -16 years
- An Adult is 18+
- A Concession is 65 years+
WATERMOUTH
- An infant is any child under one (1) year old
- A Toddler is under 92cms in height
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A Child is over 92cms – 17 years
- A Concession is 60 years+
GRIPPED
- A Child is under 15 years
- An Adult is 18+
Tulip
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An infant is under 2 years old
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Child is 2-17 years
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Adult – 18+
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Concession
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There is no child-only entry to Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath /Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon /Watermouth.
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There is no Adult only entry to Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath /Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon
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Active Supervision and Definition of a ‘Responsible Person’
At The Escapade Group, we want all our guests to have a safe and enjoyable experience with us. To ensure everyone is clear on their responsibilities, we kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with the below. By entering our venues, you agree to follow the guidelines in place to maintain a welcoming and secure environment for everyone. These terms outline your responsibilities as a guest, including safety measures, respectful conduct, and compliance with venue policies.
Active Supervision
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Active supervision is the continuous and attentive monitoring of children by a Responsible Person to ensure their safety and well-being. This involves being physically present, actively engaged, and ready to intervene when necessary. Simply being in the same area is not enough—Responsible Persons must observe, anticipate risks, and guide children’s behaviour to prevent accidents or harm.
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Who is a defined as a Responsible Person
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A Responsible Person is someone who is legally and practically capable of supervising a child and acting on their behalf to safeguard their welfare. This includes:
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Parents and legal guardians – Individuals with direct responsibility for the child’s care and well-being.
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Designated caregivers – Adults specifically assigned to supervise, such as teachers, group leaders, or childminders.
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Responsible family members – Older siblings or relatives (typically aged 16 or over) who have been entrusted with supervision and can act in the child's best interest.
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A Responsible Person must be capable of enforcing safety rules, recognising risks, and taking appropriate action in an emergency. In all environments, especially those with play equipment, water features, or other potential hazards, active supervision is essential to safeguarding children’s welfare and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Children at Play
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The Responsible Person must supervise and observe the children in their care to ensure they can use the equipment safely, as we are not aware of their individual needs and abilities. Please explain the rules of play to the children and actively monitor their behaviour throughout their time at the venue.
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Visitors under 15 years of age to must be accompanied, at all times, by a Responsible Person at Gripped. The minimum height restriction for most Gripped activities is 1.4m, with the exclusion of the Speed Slides and Power Fan which are 1.3m, and Net Park which has no minimum height. The Net Park has a minimum age of 4, but children between the ages of 4 and 6 must be accompanied by a Responsible Person on the Net Park at all times. Accompanying Reposnsible Person: Under 15s will need a ticket-holding Responsible Person to participate with them on the Zip Trek and High Ropes, and a supervising Responsible Person present (no ticket needed) for the Speed Slides, Bag Jump and Power Fan. 1 Responsible Person can accompany up to 4 under 15s.
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Children must be directly and actively supervised by a Responsible Person at all times whilst at Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon, and it is the responsibility of the supervising Adult to ensure that their children are always following the Rules of Play.
KIDSPACE: The minimum ratio of Responsible Person /s to children/juniors is 1 to 4 children.
This ratio includes 13-17 year olds who are not permitted on the equipment.
HOBBLEDOWNS: The minimum ratio of Responsible Person/s to children is 1 to 5 children/juniors. This ratio includes 13-17 year olds who are not permitted on the equipment.
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Tickets purchased online may not be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.
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Following the purchase of an online ticket no refunds can be given, and you cannot cancel your tickets or resell them.
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Any discounts or offers online are available for limited quantities and periods only and shall not be available on bookings made in person on the day of visit.
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Entry to the Attraction is only permissible when the ticket is printed out or the Booking Reference Number is given.
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All persons covered by the online ticket must enter the Attraction at the same time.
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Tickets purchased online are only valid for the date for which they were purchased.
Should they be used on dates other than that for which they were purchased, Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon reserve the right to refuse entry or charge our current rebooking fee. -
A booking fee will be added to your transaction.
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Disabled visitors are required to pay the full general admission rate. They can bring a free Responsible Person as a carer. Evidence of DLA/PIP payments, an Access Card, a National Disability Card or Carers Card, or a valid Blue Badge dated within the last 12 months must be provided at the entrance to our team to qualify for the free carer. You will be provided with the free carer ticket on arrival subject to your eligibility being confirmed.
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Any queries should be put in writing to the Manager at Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon or emailed to us at XXXXXX
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In extenuating circumstances tickets can be postponed, subject up to a maximum of 6 months from the original date; subject to the reschedule fee being paid.
Day Ticket Upgrade Offer For Annual Pass Purchases
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Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon Day tickets can be upgraded to purchase an Annual Pass within 7 days of your day visit. Just login to your online Account with the day visit order number and you can upgrade to an Annual Pass of your choice. Alternatively you can ask a Team member on your day of visit or by calling our Call Centre.
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Please be aware that the upgrade of day tickets is only against the same number of Annual Passes as tickets purchased and this is not valid for Direct Debit Annual Passes.
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Tickets that were purchased online via Third Parties or Tesco Clubcard Vouchers are not eligible for the Day Ticket Upgrade offer.
Your commitment to us
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For all payments made via this Website, XXX will be the responsible contractual party. When you confirm your purchase, you are accepting that these Terms and Conditions form the basis of any contract between Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon and yourself. A binding contract between us comes into existence when the final page of the booking confirmation gives you a booking reference. No contract exists between you and Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon for the sale of any tickets until we have received payment in full (with the exception of Parties and Watermouth Accommodation and Schools Visits).
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This contract and all matters rising out of it are governed by English Law.
Prices
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The description and price of your order will be shown on the Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon Website at the time you place your order. Prices are in £ Sterling and inclusive of any applicable taxes. We reserve the right to change the prices displayed on the Website without notice. We accept most major credit and debit cards (excluding American Express), in partnership with our payment gateway.
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Unless stated otherwise, ticket pricing is as advertised.
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In the case of system errors, we reserve the right to cancel tickets or ask guests to pay the remaining balance for any products that were sold at an erroneous price. The contract maybe withdrawn in the event of such a system error, which was obvious or known to the customer.
WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website, you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions you must immediately stop using the Website.
ADVICE
The contents of the Website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making or refraining from making, any decision.
www.Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon reserves the right to: change or remove (temporarily or permanently) the Website or any part of it without notice and you confirm that Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon shall not be liable to you for any such change or removal; and change these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any changes shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
The Website may include links to third party Websites that are controlled and maintained by others. Any link to other Websites is not an endorsement of such Websites and you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the content or availability of any such Websites.
COPYRIGHT
All copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including without limitation the Website design, text, graphics and all software and source codes connected with the Website) are owned by or licensed to Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon or otherwise used by Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon .com as permitted by law.
In accessing the Website, you agree that you will access the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the content maybe downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only
DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
To the extent permitted by law, Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.
Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon or that of its employees or agents.
Limitation of Liability
Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon total liability for in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, arising in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of this agreement shall be limited to the price paid for the goods. The limitation on any exclusion from liability contained in these conditions shall be subject to the provisions of second 2(1) of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon will not be liable in any amount for failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if such failure is caused by the occurrence of any unseen event beyond its reasonable control including without limitation Internet and Communication outages, fire, flood, war or act of God (Covid/Ecoli?).
In the event that you have purchased your Ticket as part of other services from a third party, that third party supplier’s individual liability will be set out in their own terms and conditions. You may request from the supplier directly copies of any relevant terms and conditions. For the avoidance of doubt, we do not accept liability for acts or omissions by you or any person(s) on behalf of whom you have placed a booking or unconnected third parties or suppliers of services which do not form part of the contract between you and us.
INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.
SEVERANCE
If any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions and contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
We have the right to revise and amend these Terms from time to time by notifying you or placing updated Terms on this Website. You will be subject to the Terms in force at the time that you bought Tickets to Hobbledown/Hobbledown Heath/The Patch/Gripped/Watermouth Castle/Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon (unless otherwise notified in writing).
We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation, and we will always notify you in writing if this happens, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these Terms.
You may not transfer your rights or your obligations under these Terms to another person.
This contract is between you and us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.
Each of the paragraphs of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.