At a glance
- When
- Times vary — check the official website
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers
- Price
- Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
More about prices
Standard stay-and-play pricing is not clearly published on the current website. Exclusive private-hire packages start from £50; check the latest social/booking information for ordinary session prices.
- Location
- Fencehouses
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Credit: Woodland Play Patch
More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors
- Visit length
- Quick stop, Half a day
Current opening status
Check latest times
Price band: Low · 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 calm play café aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with open-ended wooden toys and a quieter atmosphere than a large soft-play centre. Two daytime sessions run most weekdays and Saturdays, making it a useful younger-child option around Houghton-le-Spring.
Visit timesVisitor hours · Current schedule
Times vary by session, date or booking availability. Check the venue website for the latest times before travelling.
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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Location
10 Morton Crescent, Fencehouses, DH4 6ADKeep exploring
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