Fun Shack
BEST FOR
Ages 0-14
ENTRY
from £2
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Newcastle
What it’s like
Volcano slides, cannon-ball arenas and a toddler village keep 0 to 14s busy for a 90-minute session in Newcastle.
The big frame is the obvious draw here, with volcano slides and tubby slides for the ones who want height and speed, plus a cannon-ball arena that pulls in adults too (the £2 grown-up ticket gets you a go on that one, which is a nice touch). Under-fours get their own toddler village away from the bigger kids, so a wobbly one-year-old isn't sharing space with a confident seven-year-old barrelling past.
Your admission buys 90 minutes, and they're strict about it: you get a coloured wristband and they call you out when time's up. Prices shift depending on when you go. Term-time weekdays are the cheaper option at £8 to £12 depending on age, while weekends and school holidays bump a 5 to 14-year-old up to £15. If you've got a toddler and fancy something calmer, Toddler Time on term-time weekdays is £7.50 and comes with juice and biscuits included.
Socks are compulsory in the play areas and shoes come off at the door, so pack a spare pair if yours always seem to vanish on the way out. No outside food is allowed in, baby food aside, but there's a café on site doing burgers, paninis and loaded fries if you want to make a proper lunch of it. Weekends and school holidays get properly busy between 12 and 3:30, so an early or late slot is the better bet if you want room to actually use the slides.
Birthday parties run from £15 to £17 a head and include the 90 minutes of play plus 30 minutes of food in a party room, though you'll need at least 10 children booked in and the deposit isn't refundable if plans change. There's parking on site with disabled bays at the front, and wheelchair access throughout, though the party rooms upstairs at some of the other Fun Shack sites are stairs-only.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 14, with toddlers in their own separate area
- Booking
- Online booking recommended to avoid disappointment
- Parking
- On-site parking available. Disabled spaces at front
- Food
- On-site café: burgers, paninis, loaded fries, kids' meals, hot and cold drinks, cakes, sweets, snacks
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £15-£17 per person
- Worth knowing
- 6th visit free with loyalty card at Fun Shack and partner venues (Jump 360, InflateSpace, Clip n'Climb)
- Grown-up tickets are £2, and that gets you a turn on the cannon-ball arena too
- Term-time weekdays are noticeably cheaper than weekends and school holidays
- Closed Tuesdays in term time (Middlesbrough site is closed Wednesdays instead)
- Session may close earlier than advertised if it's very quiet, at the manager's call
- A loyalty card gets you a 6th visit free, including at partner venues
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Term-time weekdays it's £8 to £12 depending on age, with adults at £2. Weekends and school holidays go up to £9.50 to £15 for kids.
How long do we get?
Ninety minutes from entry, tracked by coloured wristbands. They'll call you out when your time's up.
Do we need to book?
Booking online is recommended so you don't miss out on a full session, but you can turn up and pay at reception too.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
Under-fours have their own separated toddler village. There's also a Toddler Time slot on term-time weekdays with juice and biscuits included for £7.50.
Can we bring our own food?
No outside food or drink is allowed, apart from baby food. The on-site café does burgers, paninis, loaded fries and kids' meals.
When's it quietest?
Monday to Friday during term time. Weekends and school holidays get busy from 12 until 3:30, so earlier or later is calmer.
Is there parking?
On-site parking with disabled bays at the front. Nearby parking is available if the car park fills up during busy periods.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's an accessible toilet and wheelchair access throughout, though at some other Fun Shack sites the upstairs party rooms are stairs only.
What do we need to wear?
Socks are compulsory in the activity areas and shoes have to come off before you go in. Clothing that covers arms and legs is recommended.
How much are birthday parties?
£15 a head on term-time weekdays or £17 at weekends and school holidays, including 90 minutes of play, food and a party room. You'll need a minimum of 10 children and a non-refundable £50 deposit.
What age range is it for?
Fun Shack takes children aged 0 to 14, with under-fours in a separated activity area from the older kids.
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