Clarence Pier Pirate Pete's play equipment on sale after beloved Southsea soft play centre shuts doors for new attraction

By Freddie Webb
Published 6th Jan 2023, 15:21 BST
Updated 6th Jan 2023, 16:47 BST
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A BELOVED soft play area has gone on sale at a cut price.

Many childhood memories were had at the pirates and princesses indoor play area at Clarence Pier, which shut its doors on Monday. A statement posted in December said: ‘Our indoor play area will be closing its doors for the final time at the end of the year to make way for a exciting new attraction.

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‘Thank you for all the fun we’ve had over the last 37 years.’

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It is yet to be revealed what will replace the play centre, but residents can potentially buy the attraction’s equipment.

A Facebook Marketplace listing shows the pirate ship and princess castle, complete with ball pit and slides, on sale for £2,000. The advert said: ‘Amazing Pirate Ship Play Area. One off. Great Condition and Business opportunity.

‘Loads of Tunnels and massive ball pit and slide. Needs taking down. Would cost £30,000 new.’

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