Soft play right in the middle of Derry — up on Level 2 of the Richmond Centre, themed as a little city of play with slides, climbing frames and interactive zones, plus a dedicated toddler and baby area and a barista café. Parking's in the same building — about as easy as a wet-day plan gets.
What you'll do — a city-of-play themed frame with slides, climbing and interactive zones for the older ones.
Little ones sorted — a dedicated toddler area with a baby section and a little car wash, so under-3s have their own space.
Barista café — a parents' seating area with barista coffee and affordable snacks and drinks, right by the play.
Dead handy — it's inside the shopping centre, so there's parking in the same building and you're steps from town.
How long & cost — most give it 1.5–2.5 hours. Paid per child; prices change, so check before you go.
Grippy socks required at all times in the play maze — available to buy if you forget.
Book parties by phone. Walk in for general play, but parties must be booked ahead on 07564 749990. Hours vary by day, so check before travelling.
Plan your visit
Walk in for play — parties by phone
Walk in for general play; parties are booked ahead by phone on 07564 749990. It's paid per child (prices change, so check). Opening is Mon–Wed 11am–6pm, Thu–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm and Sun 1pm–6pm — worth confirming before travelling. Being on Level 2 of the Richmond Centre, there's car parking in the same building and you're right in the middle of town. Grippy socks are required at all times in the play maze (buyable there).
Barista caféToddler & baby zoneParty packagesParking in buildingIndoor, all-weather
Two to remember:
Grippy socks are required at all times in the play maze — you can buy them there. Hours vary by day, so check before travelling, and book parties ahead by phone.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Grippy socksRequired at all times in the play maze; buyable there.
👕A spare topA change of top for warm, busy play helps for home.
💳Card or cashFor entry and the barista café.
🛍️Turn it into a tripYou're in the Richmond Centre — pair it with a bit of town shopping.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Paid entry per child. Prices change — check current rates.
Booking
Walk in for general play. Parties must be booked ahead by phone (07564 749990).
Hours
Mon–Wed 11am–6pm, Thu–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm. Check before travelling.
What’s inside
A city-of-play themed frame with slides, climbing and interactive zones, plus a dedicated toddler area with a baby section and a car wash.
Age limit
Babies and toddlers up to early primary, with a separate under-3s zone.
Food
Parents' seating area with barista coffee and affordable snacks and drinks.
Parking
Richmond Centre car park, in the same building.
Toilets
Toilets in the Richmond Centre. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
On Level 2 of the shopping centre with lift access; the frame is a climb. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Address
Unit ML1B, Level 2, Richmond Centre, Ferryquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PE.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Walk in for general play. Parties must be booked ahead by phone on 07564 749990.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's one of the easiest wet-day plans in the city — indoors in the Richmond Centre, with parking in the same building.
What ages is it for?
Babies and toddlers up to early primary, with a dedicated under-3s zone (baby section and a little car wash).
Do we need socks?
Yes — grippy socks are required at all times in the play maze. You can buy them there.
Is there parking?
Yes — the Richmond Centre car park, in the same building.
Is there food?
Yes — a parents' seating area with barista coffee and affordable snacks and drinks.
Getting there
Bonkers Soft Play, Unit ML1B, Level 2, Richmond Centre, Ferryquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PE — right in the city centre with car parking in the same building, steps from the Walls and the Diamond.
Bonkers Soft Play opened in October 2024 on Level 2 of the Richmond Centre, bringing an indoor play and party venue right into central Derry. It's themed around a city of play, with slides, climbing frames and interactive zones for older children alongside a dedicated toddler and baby area.
Sitting inside the shopping centre, it's built as much for convenience as for fun — parking on site, a barista café for parents, and after-school and party options. One of the easiest wet-weather days out in the city centre.