Chestnut Tree Wacky Warehouse
BEST FOR
Ages 0-10
ENTRY
from £4.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Barnsley
What it’s like
Three-tier play frame, ball pool and craft tables under one roof, with age-specific areas so toddlers and older kids aren't fighting for space.
The big draw is the three-tier frame with its slide, plus a ball pool, tunnels and swings for the climbers, and craft tables set apart for anyone who fancies a sit-down. The age-specific play areas mean a crawling baby and a nine-year-old can both be let loose without the little one getting steamrollered, which is the sort of detail that actually matters on a Saturday.
It's £6 a child and adults go in free, which softens the blow a bit. Term-time mornings have Tots Club running 9am to 3pm for £4.50, a decent shout if you've got a pre-schooler and fancy dodging the holiday crowds. Socks are compulsory on the equipment and there's a height cap of 4ft 9in, so once your child's shot up you're out of options here.
There's a café on site for coffee, cake and kids' food, with a hot drink and cake bundle at £4.99 if that's your kind of morning. You can't bring in outside food or drink, baby food and formula aside, which is fair enough but still catches people out at the door. Parking's free, so that's one less thing to budget for.
Birthday parties are £12 a child, covering an hour of soft play and another 30 minutes for food and gifts, with a party host, party bags and unlimited squash thrown in. You need a minimum of 8 children booked on and that minimum charge applies even if fewer turn up, so it pays to chase RSVPs before the day. Sessions can get capped at 90 minutes when it's busy, which is worth bearing in mind if you were planning a long, lazy visit.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Toddlers up to about 10, with age-specific zones for both ends
- Last entry
- 1 hour before closing time
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted but advance booking advised
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Food
- Café with freshly-made coffee, cakes and food for kids and adults
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £12 per child including soft play, food, party bags and dedicated host
- Socks are compulsory on the play equipment
- No outside food or drink allowed except baby food and formula
- Busy periods can mean sessions are capped at 90 minutes
- Extra children can be added to a party booking up to 48 hours before
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£6 a child, adults and under-ones go in free. Tots Club is £4.50 for the 9am to 3pm term-time session.
Do we need to book?
Walk-ins are fine but they'd rather you booked ahead, especially at weekends.
Is there an age or height limit?
Yes, children need to be under 12 and under 4ft 9in tall for the soft play area.
What about food?
There's a café doing coffee, cake and kids' meals, with a hot drink and cake bundle for £4.99. You can't bring your own food in, apart from baby food and formula.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
How long can we stay?
Last entry is an hour before closing, but sessions can be capped at 90 minutes when it's busy.
How much are birthday parties and what's included?
£12 a child gets an hour of soft play, 30 minutes for food and gifts, a dedicated party host, party bags and unlimited squash. You need at least 8 children booked on.
Can under-3s come to parties?
They run plenty of parties for under-3s and the host tailors things to the age group, including what goes in the party bags.
Can you cater for allergies at parties?
They can't guarantee a nut-free environment, so care is needed if anyone in the group has a nut allergy.
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