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NAMCO Funscape Metrocentre Soft Play
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At a glance

Now
Closed nowOpens tomorrow at 10:15
Age
Includes baby admission for under-12-months; confirm the upper age/height rules before booking.
Price
Medium (££) — guide only; check official prices
More about prices

Official page lists under-12-month admission from £2 including an adult and term-time toddler mornings from £7.95; standard prices vary.

Location
Gateshead
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Credit: Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd.

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More to know

Booking
Booking recommended
Indoors or outdoors
Indoors
Visit length
Quick stop
Price band: Medium · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A soft-play area inside NAMCO Funscape at the Metrocentre, with 90-minute sessions and a separate baby ticket. Term-time toddler-morning offers may also be available.

Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
monday
10:15–18:45
tuesday
10:15–18:45
wednesday
10:15–18:45
thursday
10:15–18:45
friday
10:15–18:45
saturday
10:15–18:45
sunday
10:15–18:45

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Plan your visit

Location

Unit 244 Garden Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9XY
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