Thistles & tykes is our role-play cafe and soft play space is designed for children aged 12 months to 7 years, providing a safe, engaging environment where little ones can explore, imagine, and grow.
With thoughtfully designed role-play areas and cozy soft play zone, we offer a variety of experiences that encourage creativity, independence, and social interaction. Our sessions are pre-booked, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience for both children and parents.
Yes, for families looking for an inclusive space, we host dedicated SEN sessions, creating a calm and welcoming environment for children with additional needs. And while the little ones play, parents can unwind in our on site cafe offering a selection of coffee, cakes and snacks.
Yes, please use our online booking system.
Yes, there are male and female toilets with changing facilities.
Please visit our website to book. You will need to choose which session time you would like, select a date and complete the payment.
Please note - Booking is 1 child & 1 adult & there must be enough spaces left for the amount you would like to book for. For example, if you want to book for 1 adult & 1 child there must be at least 2 spaces!
1 space = 1 person
(you do not need to book a slot for non-walkers but there must be at least 1 paying child & adult per booking)
For any additional adults or children please call or email us. This is to ensure we do not exceed our legal capacity.
Yes, we ask both adults and children to take their shoes off and please wear socks in our play areas. This helps keep the spaces as clean and hygienic as possible. Our staff wear shoes as they are required by law in the kitchen.
Sorry no, our age limit is age 7. This is to keep our play areas safe and enjoyable for our younger visitors who thistles & tykes is designed for. Some of the toys are also not suitable for older children and have been broken as a result. Should you need to bring a sibling aged 8 or over, they can be added onto the booking as an adult £1 but must remain seated in the café.
Our play areas have been specifically designed with younger children in mind. They are suitable for children ages walking up to and including aged 7. Non-walkers are welcome to come along with a paying adult & child and are free so they don’t need adding to your booking.
Yes please! If your baby is walking, they need to be paid for as a child when making your booking. If you are booking for a child and you also have a baby that is not yet walking, they do not need to be paid for or added to your booking.