PlayGROUNDS AND SOFT PLAY
Mini adventures amid 400 years of maritime history. We know we are a BIG site – 80 acres to be precise! But that’s a whole 80-acres for kids to explore and get really hands on with history.
Don’t forget your ticket lasts for 12 months, so there’s no need to tackle everything in one visit.
FREE ACCESS PLAY AREA
We have a play area located by our visitor entrance that is free for anyone to enjoy (you do not need an admission ticket).
It’s located near our Mess Deck Restaurant so a perfect excuse to pick up a coffee, snack or ice cream whilst you sit back and watch the kids burn off steam.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
Little adventurers can navigate the course; slide, jump and climb as they pretend to be private on the Seven Seas or escape from monsters of the ocean.
Our ‘Outdoor Adventure’ play area is located opposite Commissioner’s House and close to the Ropery.
Perfectly located to break up your visit, pick up a snack in Wagon Stop or stop for a picnic. Toilets are located nearby.
*Dockyard ticket required.
INDOOR SOFT PLAY AREA
For our smaller visitors, we have a fun soft play area, located in our Wagon Stop canteen, alongside our Dockyard locomotive workshop.
On occasions, you may also see our Railway Volunteers at work carrying out maintenance on our locomotives.
Soft Play is open during Wagon Stop opening hours.
Please note: Soft play is occasionally closed for cleaning.
*Dockyard ticket required.
Top things to do with younger visitors
To help you get the best out of your visit, we have put together a list of some of the top things to do on your family day out.
Tuck into Fish & Chips in the Mess Deck
Family Dining
We are proud that the Mess Deck Restaurant has achieved the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard.
The Family Café Standard is a benchmark that recognises cafés at museums and cultural attractions that are great for families.
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