In the noughties, industrial estates in Norfolk were filled with warehouses of fun, with soft play areas keeping children entertained for hours.

We've taken a look back through the archives to find pictures from children's play centres that are still in operation and some which are sadly missed, can you spot your favourite?

Most of these palaces of play featured equipment such as slides, ball pits and rollers, but Funtime Factory in Wymondham once held the accolade of having the country's largest karaoke machine.

There were also themed play areas such as farm-based fun at the Elephant Playbarn in Knapton and roller-skating at Funky Monkeys in Norwich.

Eastern Daily Press: Erin and Megan Link in the Egyptian party room at Funtime Factory in Wymondham.Erin and Megan Link in the Egyptian party room at Funtime Factory in Wymondham. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Friends Beth Scrutton (10), Liberty Butler (10) and Molly Taylor (9) try out the UK's biggest karaoke machine at The Funtime Factory, Wymondham.Friends Beth Scrutton (10), Liberty Butler (10) and Molly Taylor (9) try out the UK's biggest karaoke machine at The Funtime Factory, Wymondham. (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)

Eastern Daily Press: Liberty Butler (10) singing with her friends in the background Beth Scrutton (10) and Molly Taylor (9) at Funtime Factory in Wymondham's karaoke machine which was the biggest in the UK.Liberty Butler (10) singing with her friends in the background Beth Scrutton (10) and Molly Taylor (9) at Funtime Factory in Wymondham's karaoke machine which was the biggest in the UK. (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)

Eastern Daily Press: Darren and Elena Butler, former owners of Funtime Factory in Wymondham.Darren and Elena Butler, former owners of Funtime Factory in Wymondham. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Children having fun in the ball pit at Funky MonkeysChildren having fun in the ball pit at Funky Monkeys (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Indoors at the Elephant Playbarn in Knapton in 2002.Indoors at the Elephant Playbarn in Knapton in 2002. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Play Stax Children's indoor play area at Longs Industrial Estate in Gorleston during the 2000s.Play Stax Children's indoor play area at Longs Industrial Estate in Gorleston during the 2000s. (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2012)

Eastern Daily Press: Children having fun in one of the areas at Poringland PlaybarnChildren having fun in one of the areas at Poringland Playbarn (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: One of the outdoor adventure areas at Poringland PlaybarnOne of the outdoor adventure areas at Poringland Playbarn (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Play Stax children's indoor play area at Longs Industrial Estate in Gorleston during the 2000s.Play Stax children's indoor play area at Longs Industrial Estate in Gorleston during the 2000s. (Image: Archant Norfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Children going down a slide at Play Stax in Gorleston in 2009.Children going down a slide at Play Stax in Gorleston in 2009. (Image: Archant © 2009)

Eastern Daily Press: JR's indoor play area in North Walsham.JR's indoor play area in North Walsham. (Image: Archant 2020)

Eastern Daily Press: A child in the ballpit at Play Stax, Gorleston in Gorleston.A child in the ballpit at Play Stax, Gorleston in Gorleston. (Image: Archant © 2009)

Eastern Daily Press: Twinkle Toes Soft Play Baby Cafe in Norwich which opened in 2014.Twinkle Toes Soft Play Baby Cafe in Norwich which opened in 2014. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The soft play area at East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft.The soft play area at East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Darren and Elena Butler, former owners of Funtime Factory in Wymondham.Darren and Elena Butler, former owners of Funtime Factory in Wymondham. (Image: Archant Library)