Brocksbushes Play Barn
BEST FOR
Ages 0-11
ENTRY
from £2.50
SETTING
Indoors
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
Four levels of soft play, a four-lane slide and a climbing wall under one roof, with an outdoor area for when the sun's out.
This is the sort of soft play that doesn't get boring after twenty minutes. Four levels of structures, a four-lane astra slide that'll get raced more than once, a climbing wall, trampolines, cave crawls and log ramps to work through, plus roleplay rooms and creative play areas for the ones who'd rather build than bounce. There's a proper toddler-friendly section with low platforms too, so a one-year-old and an eight-year-old can both be occupied without one of them getting flattened by the other.
Sessions run two hours and you book online in advance, which is a bit of a faff if you're the sort who decides on a whim, but it does mean you're not turning up to find it rammed. Peak time is £8.50 a child, off-peak drops to £6.50, and under six months goes free. If you're a regular, the off-peak annual pass at £29.95 a child works out sensible if you're in more than a handful of times a year.
Socks are required and it's £1.75 for a disposable pair if you've forgotten yours, so worth chucking a pair in the bag. Outside food isn't allowed in, but there's a café doing hot food and proper coffee, and the midweek 3:30 to 5:30 deal (hot meal, drink and ice cream for £5) is the one to time your visit around if you can. There's an outdoor play area too, though that one shuts if the weather turns nasty on the day.
Parties start from £12.50 a child with a minimum of 10 kids, and you get a dedicated host, a private party area, food and drink included, and a farm shop gift to take home. It's a fair chunk of admin to organise for ten-plus kids, but it does mean you're not running the show yourself for two hours.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 months to 11, with a toddler corner for the smaller ones
- Booking
- Sessions must be booked online in advance
- Parking
- Free parking on site
- Food
- Dedicated café with hot food, barista coffee, and kids menu items
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 minutes from Hexham, 30 minutes from Newcastle, easy access off the A69
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £12.50 per child (minimum 10 children, maximum 30)
- Worth knowing
- Off-Peak Annual Pass: unlimited entry to any off-peak sessions for one year at £29.95 per child
- Book online in advance, especially for peak sessions
- Cancellations need a day's notice and aren't refunded
- Off-peak midweek 3:30-5:30pm has a £5 meal, drink and ice cream deal
- Food is made in a kitchen handling gluten, dairy and nuts
- About 10 minutes from Hexham and 30 from Newcastle, just off the A69
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8.50 a child at peak times, £6.50 off-peak. Under six months is free and 6-12 months is £2.50.
Do we need to book?
Sessions are booked online in advance. You can sometimes walk in if a session isn't full, but don't bank on it.
How long do we get?
Two hour sessions. Cancellations need at least a day's notice and bookings aren't refundable, so pick your slot carefully.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
Yes, there's a toddler-friendly area with low platforms away from the bigger structures, plus the wider space to explore once they're steadier on their feet.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm.
What about food?
There's a café on site doing hot food and barista coffee, but you can't bring outside food in. Midweek 3:30 to 5:30pm there's a deal of hot meal, drink and ice cream for £5.
Is there an outdoor area?
Yes, but it can close if the weather's bad on the day.
Do we need our own socks?
Socks are required inside. Forget yours and it's £1.75 for a disposable pair.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
Can you host birthday parties?
From £12.50 a child with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30. It includes a two-hour session, a dedicated host, a private party area, food and drink, and a farm shop gift.
Is it wheelchair and pushchair friendly?
It's listed as wheelchair accessible and pushchair friendly.
Is there anything for regular visitors?
There's an off-peak annual pass at £29.95 a child for unlimited entry to off-peak sessions over a year.
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