1 / 3Action Sports & Leisure Hornby
📍 Sockburn, Canterbury
Action Indoor Sports Hornby runs three multi-use courts for netball, football, cricket, basketball, and volleyball alongside an Inflatable World session format. Birthday parties select three activities from six options including dodgeball, touch rugby, and inflatable play.
We took a group of 13 children (plus some parents) here for a birthday party - and it was totally fabulous. Right from the very beginning, nothing was too much trouble, the staff were all friendly, accommodating, patient and helpful and the venue itself is fantastic. During the course of a two hour party we could choose 3 sports from the six on offer, with a guide / coach / referee provided. As you'll be able to see, inflatable world was a big hit. In particular we enjoyed having everything on offer in one place - entertainment, an enclosed space where weather doesn't matter, catering for the kids and helpful staff. When a party is booked - you are allocated a table plenty big enough for all your needs and the staff will bring out the catering (pizza, juice and fries) halfway through. We were also allowed to bring in additional food and drinks for all - which makes a pleasant change from being gouged as you normally are at such venues. We would provide the strongest recommendation possible for Action Indoor Stadium as a venue for a kids party!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The birthday party format is genuinely well-designed — a dedicated party coordinator doubles as umpire, kids choose three sports from six, catering arrives automatically halfway through, and extra food from home is welcome. One parent who brought 13 children called it 'totally fabulous' with staff who were patient, accommodating, and helpful throughout. Inflatable World sessions draw strong repeat visits, with families noting the no-time-limit format and clean facilities.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Darryn Johnston
6 years ago
“We took a group of 13 children (plus some parents) here for a birthday party - and it was totally fabulous. Right from the very beginning, nothing was too much trouble, the staff were all friendly, accommodating, patient and helpful and the venue itself is fantastic. During the course of a two hour party we could choose 3 sports from the six on offer, with a guide / coach / referee provided. As you'll be able to see, inflatable world was a big hit. In particular we enjoyed having everything on offer in one place - entertainment, an enclosed space where weather doesn't matter, catering for the kids and helpful staff. When a party is booked - you are allocated a table plenty big enough for all your needs and the staff will bring out the catering (pizza, juice and fries) halfway through. We were also allowed to bring in additional food and drinks for all - which makes a pleasant change from being gouged as you normally are at such venues. We would provide the strongest recommendation possible for Action Indoor Stadium as a venue for a kids party!”
Bridie Allen-Smith
2 years ago
“We have been here for the Inflatable world times and my kids enjoy it everytime. Lovely staff and clean facilities. $16 per kid (for us) and no time limit is excellent value. Prices of drinks and food you can buy is pretty good. Easy parking and party facilities available . Definitely will return.”
Jeni Welsh
2 months ago
“Play indoor netball here weekly. Well organised, good refs and on time. Bit pricey so travel and play needs to be considered. Now at $12 for half hour game.”
Melissa Pierce
6 years ago
“Loved Inflatable World set up here. Lots of room and awesome inflatables. Kids had so much fun. Nice toilets and facilities. Not much parking though.”
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Overview
Operating since 2001, Action Indoor Sports Hornby houses three courts configured for indoor cricket, football, and netball plus a full-size sprung wooden floor for basketball and volleyball. Inflatable World sessions open the courts to bounce equipment with no time limit. Birthday parties run for two hours with a dedicated table, catering of pizza and fries delivered mid-party, and the option to bring additional food and drinks. A licensed bar and BBQ area serves adults. Junior indoor sports programmes run on Thursday and Friday afternoons.
