We were recently invited to a press event for the launch of the new Inflata Nation venue in Birmingham and unfortunately we couldn't attend but really wanted to try it out. It has been open now for a month or so now and we figured it was a good time to go and see what it was all about.

Trampoline parks have been super popular in recent years but what about a park filled entirely with inflatables? The team behind Inflata Nation were one of the original trampoline parks with their Jump Nation brand but with the appearance of numerous trampoline parks in every town, the team were keen to innovate and move the leisure market on to the next generation of leisure activities. 

So what does an Inflata Nation park look like and what can you expect?

• Inflata Wreck - Not for the faint hearted, our multi-person giant inflatable wrecking ball game. 
• Inflata Grab - Stretch that bungee cord to see how many balls you can collect. A real life multi-person human version of Hungry Hippos. 
• Inflata Duo - A giant dual lane drop slide, that you can enjoy with friends.
• Inflata Tots - Only for our under 4’s, a dedicated arena with lots of fun features, including slide & ball pool.
• Inflata Drop - Try this jaw dropping inflatable slide and land in a giant ball pool. 
• Inflata Wall - Take on the wall and you'll be scaling our giant inflatable climbing wall, on your own or with friends.
• Inflata Race - Who will be the first to complete the two lane assault course?
• Inflata Bubbles - A large extra bouncy ‘bubble’ area, when all you want to do is bounce.
• Inflata Bash - Air filled inflatable pillars that you can bash around. 
• Inflata Duel -  A wibbly wobbly gladiator duel platform. Will you win the dual or take a tumble onto the the giant airbag below?

There are different levels of activities, some are just hilarious and some are for the daring. The adults in our party got on with the children and personally I was just pleased when I could stay standing up for longer than 2 minutes. It is great fun but you get hot very very quickly, so definitely do not wear a jumper!! 

All entrants to the park should sign a disclaimer and watch a safety briefing prior to bouncing and in the interests of honesty, I would note that we did not have to do this. We were running late and the session had already started. We are pretty sensible but this should be a standard safety requirement.

Also there were a few areas that were off limits due to "maintenance" which was disappointing for a new park but again, safety should be paramount so we were happy to avoid them. 

Despite all the inflatable areas, the HUGE ball pool remained a firm favourite from diving into the balls, to hiding underneath them. All the different activities and areas kept the children busy for the hour, although the adults escaped to the on site coffee shop and watched while we cooled down a bit. It is worth noting that the children have to come out of the Inflatables and walk round to the coffee shop, if they want to come out to talk to you.

They regularly run classes at Inflata Nation Birmingham including fitness classes, Inflata Tots and disability friendly sessions. Given how difficult it seemed for the adults to stay upright, it certainly is a new and unique way of exercising. 

For a standard "bounce" session it is £9.95 per person (over the age of 4), under 4's are £5.95 as they are limited to a restricted area.

Top Tips

• We would highly recommend booking your timeslot in advance, our session was fully booked and there was only one other free spot on the day we went, so it is definitely a popular location for weekend fun.
• Take £1 for a locker (this is refundable)
• Fill out the disclaimer online and in advance
• The added bonus of this particular park is that is is also located on a retail park so you "could" send Dad in with the kids, while "Mum" indulges in a little retail therapy! Everyone happy! 

It is a great way to spend an hour or so with the children, it is great exercise and definitely gets the heart racing and the laugter flowing.