Three levels of indoor play at Armagh's Orchard Leisure Centre — a frame for tots to primary age with a separate toddler zone for the youngest. There's Café Olympus and a swim next door, and the centre runs lovely autism-friendly sessions too.
What you'll do — a three-level frame for tots, toddlers and primary-age kids (up to 134cm tall).
Little ones sorted — a dedicated toddler area with soft shapes for the youngest.
Autism-friendly sessions — additional-needs sessions run at weekends with restricted numbers, no flashing lights and a calm space — a genuinely thoughtful touch.
All under one roof. Being inside Orchard Leisure Centre means a café, parking and usually a pool are on the same site — easy to build a bigger day around. Café Olympus and a pool are on the same site.
How long & cost — most give it 1–2 hours. Around £4.30 per child, roughly £2 for under-2s. Prices change, so check.
Grippy socks needed. Anti-slip socks are the norm on the frame — bring a pair for each child and check before you go.
Walk in for play; book the rest. Walk in during normal hours; parties and additional-needs sessions need booking. Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10.30am–3.15pm.
Plan your visit
Walk in for play — book special sessions
You can walk in during normal hours; parties and additional-needs sessions need booking. It's around £4.30 per child, roughly £2 for under-2s (prices change, so check). Opening is Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10.30am–3.15pm. There's on-site parking, Café Olympus for a coffee and food, and a pool on the same site. The autism-friendly weekend sessions run with restricted numbers and no flashing lights. Grippy socks are the norm on the frame.
Café OlympusPool on siteToddler zoneAutism-friendly sessionsOn-site parking
Two to remember:
Walk in for general play; parties and autism-friendly additional-needs sessions need booking. Grippy socks are the norm on the frame; bring a pair for each child.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Grippy socksThe norm on the frame — a pair for each child.
🩱Swim kit (optional)There’s a pool on the same site for a double bill.
💳Card or cashFor entry and Café Olympus.
🎒A water bottleFor a busy hour or two on the frame.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Around £4.30 per child, roughly £2 for under-2s. Prices change — check current rates.
Booking
Walk in during normal hours; parties and additional-needs sessions need booking.
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10.30am–3.15pm. Check current times.
What’s inside
A three-level frame for tots to primary age, with a separate toddler zone.
Age limit
Tots, toddlers and primary-age kids; 134cm height limit.
Food
Café Olympus in the leisure centre for coffee and food.
Parking
On-site parking at the leisure centre.
Toilets
Toilets in the leisure centre. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Autism-friendly additional-needs sessions at weekends (restricted numbers, no flashing lights, a calm space). The frame is a climb; call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
An hour or two, longer if you add a swim or use the café.
Address
Orchard Leisure Centre, Folly Lane, Armagh, BT60 1AT.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Walk in during normal hours for general play. Parties and autism-friendly additional-needs sessions need booking.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a handy Armagh wet-day plan — three levels of indoor play, with a café and pool on the same site.
What ages is it for?
Tots, toddlers and primary-age kids up to 134cm, with a separate toddler zone for the youngest.
Do you run autism-friendly sessions?
Yes — additional-needs sessions run at weekends with restricted numbers, no flashing lights and a calm space. They need booking.
Do we need socks?
Grippy socks are the norm on the frame, so bring a pair for each child.
How much is it?
Around £4.30 per child, roughly £2 for under-2s. Prices change, so check on the day.
Getting there
Gulliver's Soft Play, Orchard Leisure Centre, Folly Lane, Armagh, BT60 1AT — with on-site parking and a pool, minutes from Armagh's cathedrals and the Palace Demesne.
Gulliver's Soft Play is the indoor play area inside Orchard Leisure Centre, the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council leisure facility on Folly Lane. The three-level frame is designed for tots, toddlers and primary-age children up to 134cm, with a separate toddler zone for the youngest.
Sitting inside a full leisure centre means a café and a pool are on the same site, and the centre runs autism-friendly additional-needs sessions at weekends with restricted numbers, no flashing lights and a calm space for children who need it.