

From back twists to tuck jumps, ZAPspace brings architectural elan to trampolining – for discerning adults as well as kids
Films, clubbing, jumping: The building formerly known as ‘the Rex’ nightclub on Stratford High Street was long-neglected until reopening last week in its latest iteration as the area’s first dedicated trampoline park. Built as an art deco cinema in 1836, it closed as a nightclub in 2013.
As you enter the new, architect-designed ZAPspace, you’re greeted by candle-lit café under a glittering disco ball, where parents can sip a coffee while keeping an eye on their kids in the soft play area. The centre boasts a range of fun features: not only large, open trampoline areas integrated into the existing theatre structure, but also a ‘ping-pong jump’, drop slide, cardio wall and a tumble lane. The wider development contains an underground speakeasy accessed only by a secret passageway and a new restaurant.





