WINTER is here which means you and your family will be spending a to more time indoors. 

There are a whole host of things you can do to keep your children entertained in the winter months. 

Anything from gaming, puzzles, board games, movies, and books can offer fun and entertainment to make those cold winter nights go a little bit quicker. 

One other option for families to do is to visit an indoor play centre. 

There are many of these scattered across North and West Cumbria, which are sure to keep your children entertained as the days get shorter and the nights get longer. 

They are also a great way to help your children to socialise, become more confident, and meet new people. 

So why not give them a go and see what you could be missing out on? 

We at the News & Star have done the hard work for you and found some of the best indoor play centres for you and your children to visit, according to Google reviews. 

The Funhouse, Whitehaven

This play centre has a rating of 4.7 on Google. One review said: "We had a great time as usual. Lots of fun for little ones with slides and a ball pool. Plenty of opportunities to climb, balance, and play. We will be back."

Planet Play, Workington 

This indoor play centre has a rating of 4.4 on Google. One review said: "Great for children to burn off energy, with safe climbing and exploring apparatus. 

"The toilets are clean and accessible with snacks and food available."

Billy Bears Fun Centre, Whitehaven

This venue has also received a rating of 4.7 on Google. One review said: "My little boy loves it here, he loves the space to move around on the bikes. Just enough to keep him entertained for an hour and a half. 

Wee Rascals Adventure World, Carlisle

Another rating of 4.4 for this play centre. One review said: "Nice little area up the stairs for party food and all the staff are lovely."

Monkey Madhouse, Workington 

A review of this 4.5 rated play centre said: "Very clean, the kids had a fabulous time. The refreshments were good and reasonably priced."