Frankie + Lola's Liverpool
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £1.99
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Liverpool
What it’s like
Two jungle-themed play frames for toddlers and juniors, with a café that does the food so you don't have to bring any.
Two separate play frames do the job here, one sized for toddlers and one for older kids, both done up in a jungle theme so there's climbing and sliding without one age group flattening the other. Mid-week during term-time they bring toddler toys out too, which is the sensible move if you've got a one-year-old who isn't ready for either frame yet.
Pricing runs by age and by time of visit. Babies under a year are £1.99, everyone else is £6.99 off peak or £9.95 at peak times, which means Friday afternoons, weekends and school holidays all cost more. It's walk-up only, no booking needed, though they warn you might queue a bit if it's rammed, and school holiday afternoons are exactly when that happens.
You can't bring your own food in, baby food aside, so budget for the café on top of entry. That's the one that stings a bit if you were hoping to pack a picnic, but the café does hot and cold food all day and there's a kids' menu they say focuses on homemade options. Parking is free at Hunts Cross Retail Park, though there are time restrictions attached, so don't plan on parking up for the whole afternoon and wandering off elsewhere first.
It's all on one level with a flat entrance and no stairs, which makes it straightforward with a buggy or a wheelchair. Birthday parties run for 90 minutes with a dedicated host and a buffet, and the birthday child gets a free return pass, which is a nice touch if you're already committed to cake and paper invites.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies up to junior age, with separate frames for toddlers and older kids
- Booking
- Walk-ups welcome. Pre-booking recommended to reserve table
- Parking
- Free on site, ample supply at front and side
- Food
- On-site cafe with hot and cold food and beverages
- Wheelchairs
- Full accessibility, all on one level with flat entrance, no stairs, all facilities accessible
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 minute walk from Hunts Cross Railway Station
- Parties
- Standard Party: 90 min, 10-20 children, dedicated host, children's buffet, paper invites, free return pass for birthday child from £13.95pp
- Worth knowing
- Free return pass for the birthday child included with party bookings
- Peak pricing applies Friday from midday, weekends and school holidays, so midweek mornings are cheaper and quieter
- Not every part of the climbing frames suits every child, given their size and design
- Report allergies at reception before you order, since the café kitchen uses shared equipment
- Parking is free but time-limited under the retail park's rules
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£1.99 for babies under 12 months. Everyone else is £6.99 off peak or £9.95 at peak times, which covers Friday afternoons from midday, weekends and school holidays.
Do we need to book?
It's walk-up only, tickets bought at reception. There can be a short wait if it's busy, which tends to mean holidays and weekends.
Is it OK for a toddler?
There's a toddler-sized play frame separate from the junior one, plus toddler toys brought out mid-week in term-time.
Can we bring our own food?
No, except baby food. The café sells hot and cold food and drinks all day, with a kids' menu they describe as homemade.
Is there parking?
Free parking at Hunts Cross Retail Park, though there may be time restrictions on how long you can stay.
Is it wheelchair and buggy friendly?
It's all on one level with a flat entrance and no stairs, and all the facilities are accessible.
Do you do birthday parties?
Standard parties run 90 minutes for 10 to 20 children with a host and buffet, from £13.95 a head. There's also a smaller Monday to Friday package for up to 9 children from £10.95, and the birthday child gets a free return pass.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell staff at reception when you arrive and they'll talk through the options. Food is prepared in a shared café kitchen, so there's some cross-contamination risk.
What are the opening hours?
Open daily from 10am to 6pm.
How do we get there without a car?
It's about a 10 minute walk from Hunts Cross railway station.
Will it be busy?
It can get noisy and full during school holidays and weekends, which is also when peak pricing kicks in.
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