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Although we manage our capacity carefully, our quieter times are often the weekdays in term time.
We ask you not to visit if your child is ill. We also ask you to wait more than 48 hours if your child has experienced sickness or diarrhoea before visiting the centre.

Pre booked sessions are only required for school holidays and weekends. Sessions can be booked on our website.

Only during weekdays in term time yes. Drop in any time, please note visits will be limited to 2 hours during busy periods. Availability based on a first come first served basis. Please check our opening hours before making your journey.

The Play Barn is suitable for 0-10 years old children. Older children are welcome to help supervise younger siblings. Children over 10 will be charged at the adult rate. All guests must be supervised by an adult who is over the age of 18 years old.

We charge a small entrance fee for adults. We are an admission-based business and to keep the business viable we unfortunately cannot allow guests to enter for free when we have a limited capacity. We are a capacity managed venue and aim to provide a comfortable and safe environment for all our customers.

Yes, we are lucky enough to have our own private car park available, free of charge to our customers during opening hours.

Absolutely, please click here to find out more.

CAFE

No, unless it is for little babies. Many of our customers suffer from allergies to various types of food, we do our best to provide a safe environment for all customers to enjoy and do not use some of the most common allergens such as nuts ourselves. We kindly ask that customers do not bring their own food and drink into our facility as this helps us control what food in consumed within our premises for allergy purposes.

Yes, all of our staff are allergen awareness trained and we cater for all allergies. If you have an allergy please let us know and we can accommodate you in various ways. Our menu has an allergen key for gluten and dairy as well as vegan and vegetarian options.

Yes, see our menus here.

During peak timed sessions our last orders are 45 minutes before the end of the session and during off peak days last orders for breakfast are 11:30 and last orders for the afternoon menu are 45 minutes before closing (please check our opening hours).

Yes we offer takeaway food and drink, telephone and pre orders always welcome for non-customers of The Play Barn.

PLAY

We suggest comfortable clothes ideally long sleeved top and bottoms, with tops tucked into waistbands where possible

Socks must be worn at all times by both children and adults accessing the soft play.

Also don’t forget to make sure you empty your pockets before entering the play frames. All the slides and climbing can mean things can fall out.

Please view them here.

Parents or carers are responsible for supervising their children at all times.

PARTIES

Our minimum is 10 children, welcome to have less than 10 children but the total cost will be based on 10 children.

Please use the contact form on the website, call us or pop in.

In this instance, please contact us prior to making your booking as we don’t allow customers to bring their own food and drink into The Play Barn.

Welcome to bring decorations, please do not stick or attach anything to the walls in the party room and no glitter please.

Yes we have an exclusive hire package available, always happy to discuss more bespoke exclusive hires, please just drop us an email to discuss hello@playbarnrmf.co.uk.

Yes, our adult admission rate is £1.50. We have a limited venue capacity and try to make it as comfortable and safe for everyone. If you have a large number of additional guests due to attend, please let us know beforehand to make sure we can accommodate everyone.

Rules for fair play

  • Shoes must be removed before entering the play area and socks must be worn at all times.
  • We recommend long sleeves and trousers or tights are worn to protect elbows and knees, with tops tucked into waistbands where possible.
  • Do not allow children to wear or carry badges, jewellery or loose items in the play area.
  • Glasses should only be worn if they have shatterproof lenses. We cannot be responsible for any damage sustained during play.
  • Clothes with loose rope or ribbon attached should not be worn in the play area.
  • Football shirts and other items of clothing made with synthetic fibres are not recommended. 
  • All children remain the responsibility of their parents or guardians at all times. The Play Barn does not accept responsibility for the supervision of children.
  • Children should use the toilet and wash their hands before entering the play area.
  • No sharp objects may be taken into the play area.
  • It is forbidden to climb on the netted walls or areas integral to the frame’s structure.
  • No food, drink or chewing gum should be taken into the play area.
  • It is forbidden to smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes, or play with fire anywhere within The Play Barn
  • Fighting or bullying will not be tolerated and guilty parties may be asked to leave.
  • Please adhere to the age restrictions of the specific play areas e.g. Older children should not enter the toddler & baby play area.
  • Children who are not feeling well should not enter the play area.

Enjoy quality time as a family in our brand new, state of the art soft-play facility that brings you all the fun of the farm in a safe, indoor setting. The perfect place for your little ones to get moving, get learning and get playing!

OPENING TIMES (Peak)

  • MON - TUE CLOSED
  • Wed - Sun 09:30 - 16:30
Please note: there are some school holidays where we open all week please contact us or see our social media pages for more information.
Last orders for food will be taken 45 minutes before closing.
timed 2 hour sessions, bookable online

OPENING TIMES (Off peak)

  • MON - TUE CLOSED
  • Wed - Thu 09:30 - 15:00
  • Friday 09:30 - 17:30
Last orders for food will be taken 45 minutes before closing.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED - Walk in only, subject to availability

Subject to change, please check either email or phone before traveling if you are unsure.

Free Plentiful Parking

We are lucky enough to be able to offer our customers free off-road parking on our own private car park directly outside The Play Barn. This is for the sole use of customers of The Play Barn.

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