The Storybarn
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
A book-filled play space in Calderstones Park with dress-up, craft, storytelling and a garden stroll built round the story.
This one's built entirely around stories, not just a soft play with some books scattered about. Kids dig through hundreds of hand-picked children's books, dress up in costumes, get stuck into the craft room and join in with storytelling and sing-alongs. There's also a story-themed stroll through Calderstones park itself, so the visit doesn't stay indoors the whole time.
Sessions are flexible, the site says there's no need to sit still for a set programme, which suits a toddler who wants to wander off to the dress-up box halfway through a story. Automatic doors mean a big pram gets in without a fight at the entrance, and there's a café on site for when everyone needs a sit down.
Access has clearly been thought about properly. There's a lift and wheelchair access to every area, including the Theatre Room, and free wheelchair hire on site if you email ahead to arrange it. Accessible parking is available too, along with an accessible toilet and baby change.
Birthday parties are on offer, with stories, games, dressing up, music and party food built in, which takes the pressure off if you were dreading planning games yourself.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Accessible parking spaces on site
- Pushchairs
- Automatic doors allow for large prams
- Wheelchairs
- Free wheelchair hire on-site, bookable by emailing operations@thereader.org.uk
- Parties
- Birthday parties available with stories, games, dressing up, music and party food
- Wheelchair hire is free but needs booking ahead by email to operations@thereader.org.uk
- The story walk takes you out into Calderstones park itself, not just around the building
- Sessions are flexible rather than timed activities, useful if your child wanders off mid-story
- There is a dedicated craft room and a Theatre Room, both fully accessible
Plan your visit
What do kids actually do there?
They read from hundreds of hand-picked books, dress up, do crafts, join storytelling and sing-alongs, and take a story-themed walk through Calderstones park.
Is it OK for a toddler?
Sessions are flexible with no need to sit through a set programme, and automatic doors let large prams in easily.
Is there parking?
There are accessible parking spaces on site.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There is lift and wheelchair access to every area including the Theatre Room, plus free wheelchair hire on site if you email ahead to book it.
Can we book a birthday party?
Parties are available with stories, games, dressing up, music and party food included.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There is a café on site.
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