Café opening times: Monday – Friday, 9:30am–3pm + selected Saturdays
The Little Play Lounge
What's On
From seasonal celebrations and outdoor adventures to cosy Christmas activities and special family events, there’s always something to look forward to at The Little Play Lounge.
Our events change throughout the year, so take a look at what’s coming up and book your favourites before they’re gone.
Autumn
Christmas
The Little Harvest Festival
Celebrate the magic of autumn at The Little Harvest Festival.
Join us for a wholesome family day out in the beautiful grounds of The Little Play Lounge, filled with pumpkin picking, little ride-on tractors, hay bales, harvest games and plenty of seasonal fun.
Follow our autumn trail, explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy our self-led outdoor activities and stop for some lovely family photos among our autumn displays. Our café and outdoor kitchen will be open throughout the event too, with drinks, treats and freshly made food available to purchase.
At a Glance
Dates: 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th October
Open: 10am–2pm
Last entry: 12pm
Suitable for: All ages
Babies under 1: Free — no ticket required
Tickets: From £5.50
Your ticket includes entry to The Little Harvest Festival and all included outdoor activities. Pumpkins are purchased separately at the Pumpkin Checkout, and indoor play is not included.
What to Expect
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Harvest trail sheet for children to complete as they explore
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Little ride-on tractor area
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Harvest games and hay bales
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Pumpkin patch
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Self-led autumn activities
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Seasonal displays and photo opportunities
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Café serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks and seasonal treats
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Freshly made pizzas from our outdoor kitchen
Activities are self-led, so you can explore the event at your own pace.
Good to Know
This is an outdoor event, so please check the forecast and dress for the weather. Suitable outdoor footwear is strongly recommended, and the event will continue in light or changeable weather.
Buggies and prams are very welcome. Please don’t bring your own ride-on toys, bicycles or scooters; we provide the little tractors for children to enjoy.
Every attending adult and child requires a ticket, except babies under one. Please carefully check your date and ticket quantity before completing your booking.
Children must remain supervised throughout the event. No animals are permitted onsite except registered assistance dogs.
Our café and outdoor kitchen close at 2pm. To support our little café, outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted.
Photographs and videos may be taken for The Little Play Lounge marketing. Please speak to a member of the team on arrival if you would prefer not to be included.
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From 5.50 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Event Terms & Conditions.
The Trick or Treat Session
A gentle, not-too-spooky Halloween adventure created especially for little ones.
Join us for an hour of Halloween fun, beginning with time in our indoor play area before heading outside for a stroll around our little Trick or Treat village.
Children with a Trick or Treat ticket will receive tokens to exchange for four treats at our themed houses; all the fun of trick or treating without anything too scary.
At a Glance
Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th October
Session length: 1.5 hours
Suitable for: Little ones up to 3.5 years
Child ticket: Includes four Trick or Treat tokens
Babies under 9 months: Reduced ticket including indoor play, but no treats
Everyone attending requires a ticket.
What to Expect
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Indoor play
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A stroll around our Halloween garden village
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Four treat tokens with eligible child tickets
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Themed Trick or Treat houses
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Café open for food and drinks
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Plenty of gentle Halloween fun for younger children
Fancy dress is very welcome, and don’t forget to bring a little basket or bucket for collecting treats.
Good to Know
The Trick or Treat part of the session takes place outdoors, so please dress your little one appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Please arrive in time to check in at the venue entrance before your session.
Once your session finishes, you’re very welcome to stay in the café, but the indoor play area and Trick or Treat village will close while our team resets them for the next group.
No animals are permitted onsite. Our café will be open throughout, and outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted.
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From 3.50 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Event Terms & Conditions.
The Little Festive Brunch
A beautifully festive morning of play, food, crafts and Christmas magic.
Slow things down before the Christmas rush and enjoy a relaxed festive experience together, with seasonal play, a delicious brunch and a guided Christmas craft workshop.
Our play area will be dressed for Christmas with seasonal toys and little festive touches, while the café will be arranged in a relaxed, sociable style for families to enjoy brunch together.
At a Glance
Dates: 1st, 8th & 15th December
Suitable for: Children aged 0–3.5 years
Total experience: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
Tickets: Online booking only
Your Festive Brunch Includes
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45-minute festive play session
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Christmas-style brunch
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Guided festive craft workshop
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Seasonal crafts for little ones and grown-ups
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Christmas-themed play
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Complimentary glass of Prosecco for each grown-up
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Café open for additional coffees, drinks and treats
Brunch includes a selection of pastries, fresh fruit platters, savoury scones and suitable weaning options for our littlest guests.
Choose You Brunch Time
9:00am booking
9:00–9:45am — Play
9:45–10:45am — Brunch
10:45–11:45am — Craft Workshop
11:00am booking
11:00am–12:00pm — Brunch
12:00–12:45pm — Play
12:45–1:45pm — Craft Workshop
Good to Know
This event is for children aged 0–3.5 years and our usual indoor play rules apply.
The craft workshop takes place in the Courtyard Lodge, across the road from the main café and play space, with everything provided and our team there to guide you.
Christmas outfits are very welcome.
Please carefully select the correct brunch time when booking.
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2 hr 45 min
From 7.50 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Event Terms & Conditions.
The Santa Session
A magical festive play session filled with stories, songs and a very special visit from Santa.
Santa is returning to The Little Play Lounge with his favourite elf for a cosy Christmas experience created especially for our littlest visitors.
Enjoy festive play before gathering for a special story and songs with our friendly elf, followed by a visit from Santa and a present chosen with your little one’s age in mind.
At a Glance
When: Weekdays in December
Session: 1 hour 30 minutes
Designed for: Children up to 3.5 years
Includes: Indoor play, elf story and songs, Santa visit and present
What to Expect
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Festive indoor play
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Christmas story and songs with our elf
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A special visit from Santa
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A present for your little one
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Café open for food, treats and hot and cold drinks
Good to Know
Please enter your child’s correct name and age when booking, as this is used to help us choose their present.
Please arrive promptly for the start of your session. Santa and the elf may appear at different points during each session, so arriving late could mean missing part of the experience.
We ask grown-ups to help little ones settle during the story so everyone can enjoy the moment.
Our café will be open throughout. Outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted.
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1 hr 30 min
From 5 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Event Terms & Conditions.
Christmas Sensory Explorers
A gentle sensory Christmas experience filled with music, movement, textures and little discoveries.
Designed especially for our smallest visitors, Christmas Sensory Explorers gives babies the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas through their senses in a calm and welcoming environment.
From festive songs and story time to gentle lights, picture cards and tactile play, every element has been thoughtfully chosen to encourage curiosity, interaction and early development.
At a Glance
Dates: 7th & 14th December
Style: Gentle Christmas sensory play
Tickets: From £6
What to Expect
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Festive story time
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Familiar Christmas songs
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Nativity-style puppet show
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Christmas picture cards
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Seasonal sensory objects and textures
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Gentle lights and visual play
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Dedicated tummy-time area
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Plenty of opportunities for connection and interaction
Little ones can touch, hold, squeeze and investigate a variety of Christmas-inspired sensory objects at their own pace.
Good to Know
The session is intentionally calm and relaxed, so feeding, cuddles, naps and little breaks are all welcome.
There’s no pressure for babies to take part in everything, follow their lead and enjoy the session together.
Our café and Sofa Club are available before or after your session, so you’re welcome to stay a little longer.
Pushchairs and prams can’t be stored inside the building; please use our covered pram park or the patio within our secure garden.
Outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted, with the exception of baby milk or formula.
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From 6 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Class Terms & Conditions.
Christmas Messy Makers
Come and make a merry little mess this Christmas.
Christmas Messy Makers is full of taste-safe festive play for curious babies and toddlers, with seasonal colours, smells and textures to scoop, squish, pour and explore.
Everything is food-based and designed for little ones to investigate with all their senses while naturally developing confidence, creativity and important early skills.
At a Glance
Dates: 7th & 14th December
Suitable for: 6 months–3 years
Attendance: One adult per child
Tickets: From £8
What to Expect
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Taste-safe messy play
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Christmas-inspired sensory stations
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Seasonal textures, colours and smells
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Scooping, pouring, squishing and mixing
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Open-ended play at your little one’s own pace
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Activities supporting fine motor skills, coordination and sensory development
Good to Know
Please dress both yourself and your little one in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
Only one adult may attend per child.
Please arrive promptly so your little one can make the most of the session.
Our café is open before and after the session, so you’re welcome to stay for lunch, coffee or cake.
Pushchairs and prams can’t be stored inside the building; please use our covered pram park or the patio within our secure garden.
Outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted, with the exception of baby milk or formula.
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From 8 British pounds
By booking, you agree to our Class Terms & Conditions.
Mini Movie
Cosy Christmas movies for little viewers who may not be ready for a full cinema trip.
Settle into the Picture Studio, get comfortable and enjoy a short festive favourite in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Choose the film that best suits your little one, then carefully book the correct date and screening time. Movies begin promptly at the advertised time, so we recommend arriving a little early.
The Schedule
10:00am: The Snowman
A gentle Christmas classic following a little boy and his snowman on a magical winter adventure.
Run time: 26 minutes
Suitable for: All ages; especially lovely for babies, toddlers and younger preschoolers.
11:00am: Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Join Mickey, Minnie and their friends as they race to reunite in time for Christmas.
Run time: 46 minutes
Suitable for: All ages; best suited to children aged 3–7.
2:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
Join Olaf on a heart-warming adventure as he searches for the perfect festive traditions for Anna and Elsa.
Run time: 22 minutes
Suitable for: All ages; best suited to ages 2+.
Good to Know
Dates: 21st & 22nd December.
Please carefully check both the film and screening time before booking.
Screenings begin at the advertised time, so please arrive early enough to get settled beforehand.
Our café will be open for lunch, hot drinks, snacks and treats. To support our little café, please don’t bring your own food, snacks or drinks.
Because these screenings are aimed at young children, we expect a little movement and noise; it’s meant to feel relaxed rather than like a traditional cinema.
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From 1 British pound
By booking, you agree to our Event Terms & Conditions.