Zippy's Playworld
BEST FOR
Ages 0-10
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Chester
What it’s like
Climbing frames, ball pits and rope bridges for two-hour sessions, with a strict socks-on, shoes-off rule at the door.
The climbing frame with its slides is the obvious draw, but it's the roller squeezes and rope bridges that tend to get the retelling on the way home. There are ball pits too, and the whole play arena is fenced off from the baby and toddler bit so the smaller ones aren't getting mown down by a determined six-year-old. A height limit of 4'9" applies in the main arena, which is worth knowing if you've got a tall nine or ten-year-old who might not get much use out of a visit.
Sessions run for two hours, and you're supposed to book online to guarantee a spot, though walk-ups are fine when it's quiet. Weekends split into set slots rather than one long stretch, so check which one you're aiming for before you leave the house. If you want the quiet version of this place, early morning or teatime at the weekend is the move. Between 11 and 3.30 it's the busiest and you'll feel it.
Shoes come off at the door and socks are compulsory, no exceptions mentioned for forgetting yours. You can't bring your own food in either, aside from baby food or for anyone with allergies, which is a bit of a faff if you'd planned on packing lunch, but there's an on-site café doing breakfast through to afternoon service so it's not the end of the world. Parking is free front and back, and there's a bus stop and Bache train station both a short walk away if you're coming without a car.
Parents are expected to supervise throughout rather than sit back with a coffee the whole time, and there's a three-strike behaviour policy if things get out of hand. Birthday parties get a two-hour slot with a party feast, and there's a Platinum Party option if you want the whole centre to yourselves.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 10, though a height limit may catch out taller ten-year-olds
- Last entry
- 1 hour before closing
- Booking
- Book online to guarantee entry
- Parking
- Free parking at front and rear of building
- Food
- On-site café with freshly prepared meals, light bites, counter food, breakfast, lunch and afternoon service
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus stop at Eversley Park on Liverpool Road
- Parties
- Birthday parties available. 2-hour celebrations with play and party feast
- Weekend sessions run in set time slots rather than one open stretch, so pick your slot in advance.
- A three-strike behaviour policy applies if children don't follow the rules.
- Older siblings can supervise younger ones in the toddler area as long as an adult is present.
- The Disco Room closes at the end of November while it's turned into a Winter Wonderland and Christmas grotto.
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
The site doesn't list this here, but membership options run from £6.95 a month for a baby plan up to £19.95 a month for the Mega plan.
Do we need to book?
Book online if you want to guarantee a spot. Walk-ups are fine during quieter periods.
What age is it suitable for?
Zippy's takes children from 0 to 10, but there's a height restriction of 4'9" in the main play arena, so some ten-year-olds might be too tall for it.
How long do we get?
Admission is for a two-hour stay. On quieter days staff may let you stay longer at their discretion.
Can we bring our own food?
No outside food or drink is allowed, except baby food or for allergies and specific dietary needs.
Is there parking?
Free parking at the front and rear of the building, plus road parking nearby.
What's the quietest time to visit?
Early morning or teatime at weekends. Between 11am and 3.30pm is the busiest stretch.
Do you need to wear socks?
Shoes come off at the door and socks must be worn in the play area.
Can you host birthday parties?
Two-hour party slots include a party feast, and there's a Platinum Party option for exclusive use of the whole centre.
Is it accessible by public transport?
There's a bus stop at Eversley Park on Liverpool Road, and Bache train station is five to ten minutes' walk away.
What time is last entry?
Last entry is one hour before closing.
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