Argus readers have had their say after a play centre for children received a one-star food hygiene rating.
Leo’s PlayDen, at 1-3 Pevensey Road in Eastbourne, was assessed on July 23, 2025.
The play centre is available for hire for children's parties. According to their website, parties include a buffet offering.
Argus readers reacted to the news on Facebook, and it's fair to say they were less than impressed—even if some weren't all that surprised.
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Megan Paige Anne Botting said: "I'm not surprised by this in the slightest."
Margaret Robinson said: "I would never go to eat at a place with only a one-star hygiene rating."
David Burnett said: "I wouldn't even take my kid there to play, let alone eat."
Lewis Gibbs said: "I was going to work here—until I saw inside it."
Dawn Wildblood said: "No surprise there. I thought it would be minus stars!"
However, some commenters defended Leo's PlayDen.
Viv Rose said: "I quite like it at this soft play, and have never had any problems with the food."
Aimee Louise Croucher said: "It’s still much better value for money than most of the soft plays around, which rip you off with overpriced entry and a time limit!"
Nathan Dean said: "Never had an issue there, it's a decent soft play.
"We really do live in a society who just want to s*** on everything."
Holly Knight said: "To be honest, it looks like a dump anyway."
Jasmine Hudson said: "I went here before. Thought the soft play itself was good, but it just smelt of urine everywhere."
Alice Turrell said: "I will never be going here again! It’s absolutely tragic!"
Mary Alice said: "Dreadful place, been there once and once only! Dull and dingy."
Serena Whitbread said: "I am not surprised at all—the place is disgusting."
Shayne Marie said: "I’ve been a couple of times but to be honest it makes me feel awful being in there."
Stacy Bridger said: "I'm not surprised—disgusting place."
Charli Carlin said: "No surprise, the place is a dive."
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