A modern indoor play centre in Ballymena — a big state-of-the-art frame, a strict 0–4s toddler soft play, and a Playground Coffee Hub for the grown-ups.
A modern, state-of-the-art indoor playground in Ballymena — a big frame of slides, ball pits, cargo nets and tunnels for the bigger kids, and a separate toddler soft play kept strictly for 0–4s. There's a Playground Coffee Hub, and up to two adults go in free per booking.
What you'll do — a large state-of-the-art frame with slides, ball pits, cargo nets and tunnels for the 5–12s (or under 4'10").
Little ones properly sorted — a separate toddler soft play kept strictly for 0–4 year olds, so the smallest aren't caught up with bigger kids.
Coffee Hub, adults free — the on-site Playground Coffee Hub does drinks and treats, and up to 2 adults go in free per booking (extra adults £2). Outside food isn't permitted (cake allowed at booked parties).
How long & cost — sessions run about 1 hour 15 minutes: roughly £6 ages 1–4, £7.50 ages 5+, under-1s £3. Prices change, so check.
Book online — pre-booking online is preferred, though walk-ins are welcome.
Socks required, no bare feet. Socks or stockings are required for everyone at all times — socks are sold at reception.
Closed Sun & Mon. Open Tuesday to Saturday, roughly 9.15am–5pm with timed sessions — check current times. Entry is via The Studio Entrance.
Plan your visit
Book online — Tuesday to Saturday
Pre-booking online is preferred, though walk-ins are welcome. Sessions run about 1 hour 15 minutes, roughly £6 for ages 1–4, £7.50 for 5+ and £3 for under-1s, with up to 2 adults free per booking (extra adults £2). It's open Tuesday to Saturday, roughly 9.15am–5pm — closed Sunday and Monday. Entry is via The Studio Entrance at the Green Pastures complex, with parking on site. Socks (or stockings) are required for everyone at all times — no bare feet — and are sold at reception.
Socks or stockings are required for everyone at all times — no bare feet (socks sold at reception). It's closed Sunday and Monday and runs timed sessions Tue–Sat, so check current times. Entry is via The Studio Entrance.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Socks for everyoneRequired at all times, no bare feet — sold at reception if you forget.
📱Your bookingPre-booking online is preferred; walk-ins welcome.
💳Card or cashFor entry and the Coffee Hub — no outside food (cake allowed at parties).
🎒A water bottleFor a busy 75-minute session.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Roughly £6 ages 1–4, £7.50 ages 5+, under-1s £3, babies under 6 months £2; up to 2 adults free per booking, extra adults £2. Prices change — check before you go.
Tuesday to Saturday, roughly 9.15am–5pm with timed sessions; closed Sunday and Monday.
What’s inside
A large state-of-the-art frame with slides, ball pits, cargo nets and tunnels, plus a dedicated toddler soft play strictly for 0–4s.
Age limit
0–4s in the toddler soft play, 5–12s (or under 4'10") on the large frame.
Food
On-site Playground Coffee Hub for drinks and treats. Outside food and drink not permitted (cake allowed at booked parties).
Parking
Parking on site at the Green Pastures complex; check on arrival.
Toilets
Toilets on site. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
A modern centre; the big frame is a climb. Entry via The Studio Entrance. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
About 1.5 to 2 hours, including a coffee stop.
Address
GP Kids Playground, The Studio Entrance, 1 Faith Avenue, Ballymena, BT42 3FF.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Pre-booking online is preferred, though walk-ins are welcome. Sessions run about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a great wet-day plan — a big state-of-the-art frame and a strict 0–4s toddler zone, all indoors, with a coffee hub.
What ages is it for?
0–4s in the toddler soft play, and 5–12s (or under 4'10") on the large frame.
Do adults pay?
Up to 2 adults go in free per booking; extra adults are £2.
Do we need socks?
Yes — socks or stockings are required for everyone at all times, no bare feet. They're sold at reception if you forget.
What days is it open?
Tuesday to Saturday, roughly 9.15am–5pm — closed Sunday and Monday. Entry is via The Studio Entrance.
Getting there
GP Kids Playground, The Studio Entrance, 1 Faith Avenue, Ballymena, BT42 3FF — inside the Green Pastures complex with parking on site, handy off the main routes through Ballymena.
GP Kids Playground is a modern indoor activity centre in Ballymena, opened as part of the Green Pastures Church complex on Faith Avenue. It's built around a large state-of-the-art play frame with slides, ball pits, cargo nets and tunnels, plus a dedicated toddler soft play kept strictly for the very youngest visitors.
Entry is via The Studio Entrance, with sessions running Tuesday to Saturday and the venue available for private birthday parties. Prices and session times are best confirmed on their own booking page before you travel.