SHOPPERS in Uxbridge are literally jumping for joy this week at the intu centre – on space hoppers.
The ‘Happy S-hopping’ initiative celebrates the launch of intu’s new family club, which aims to give parents and children time to play together in its centres.
It follows research that shows play makes people happier, but less than half of parents (49 per cent) find the time to regularly play with their children.
The research also revealed that Britain is a nation of ‘big kids’ with 63 per cent of adults saying they still get the same thrill and excitement playing childhood games with their children as they did when they were young.
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Going down slides, jumping on bouncy castles, riding on rollercoasters and hopping on spacehoppers were among the top ten things that make ‘grown-up kids’ happy.
Natasha House, marketing manager at intu Uxbridge, said: “By giving families a chance to shop, hop and play we hope we will make the experience a happier, more memorable one.”
As well as the Happy S-hopping initiative, the family club at intu Uxbridge will also include offers for some family retailers.
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