Buying a trampoline or activity park?

A trampoline park or indoor activity centre with strong session footfall, a busy party booking calendar, and a well-maintained equipment base is a genuinely fundable acquisition. Family activity venues have demonstrated consistent resilience — parents continue to invest in structured activity experiences for children regardless of broader economic conditions — and a well-run trampoline or activity park with consistent revenue across term time and school holidays is a more fundable proposition than many buyers expect.

What lenders look at

Session footfall and party bookings are the foundation. Lenders will examine the weekly session attendance, the average revenue per visitor, and the split between general admission sessions and pre-booked party and group packages. Party bookings are particularly valuable — they are booked in advance, carry higher average values, and generate consistent forward revenue visibility. A park with a strong party booking pipeline alongside healthy general admission footfall is a more fundable proposition than one dependent on variable walk-in trade. Lenders will verify income from booking system data, till records, and bank statements across a full year to assess seasonal patterns and annual revenue consistency.

Safety compliance and insurance are central to the underwriting. Trampoline parks and activity centres are subject to strict health and safety obligations — regular equipment inspections, staff training requirements, visitor waiver management, and public liability insurance are all standard operational requirements that lenders assess carefully. A park with a clean health and safety record, current RPII or equivalent equipment inspection certificates, up to date staff training documentation, and adequate public liability insurance cover is a more confident lending proposition than one with outstanding compliance issues or insurance gaps. Any historic incidents, HSE investigations, or insurance claims need to be disclosed and addressed in the application.

Equipment condition and replacement cycle are assessed as significant capital considerations. Trampoline parks carry substantial capital equipment — trampoline beds, foam pits, padding systems, structural frames, and any additional activity elements such as climbing walls, ninja courses, or soft play areas. Equipment has a defined inspection and replacement cycle — trampoline beds and padding in particular degrade with use and need periodic replacement to maintain safety standards and inspection certification. Lenders will examine the age, condition, and inspection history of key equipment. A park with recently inspected, well-maintained equipment and a clear replacement programme is a more fundable proposition than one with deferred maintenance and ageing infrastructure.

The lease and premises are assessed carefully. Trampoline and activity parks are almost exclusively leasehold — typically occupying large industrial or retail warehouse units. Lenders will examine the remaining lease term, the annual rent, and the rent-to-turnover ratio. The size of the premises — total floor area, ceiling height, car parking provision, and accessibility — directly determines the capacity of the park and the range of activities it can accommodate. A long remaining lease in a well-located, accessible warehouse unit with adequate ceiling height is a strong leasehold proposition.

How we help

We are acquisition finance and loans brokers, not lenders. We package your application, present it to the funders with genuine leisure sector appetite, and manage the process from first conversation through to completion.

We also arrange government-backed facilities for trampoline and activity park acquisitions — helping buyers access up to £2 million toward their purchase where the criteria are met.

Every activity park acquisition is different. Tell us about the business. We will take it from there.