The Ards Peninsula's big wet-weather sorter — two fully themed multi-level frames, a separate zone for under-4s and a baby area for the littlest, ball pools, and a weekend stage where characters come out to entertain. A proper two-hour session, café and free parking included.
What you'll do — loose on two themed multi-level frames with ball pools, split into zones by age, for children 0–11 (max height 145cm).
Babies & toddlers sorted — a separate under-4s soft play zone plus a dedicated baby area for under-18-months, so the smallest have their own space.
Weekend character stage — at weekends a stage brings out characters like Mayor Tumbledown, Nurse Milly and Naughty Norris to entertain the crowd.
How long & cost — a generous 120-minute session, roughly £8.95 weekdays / £9.95 weekends and holidays per child, with under-24-months less and an extra adult around £2. Prices change, so check.
Café & free parking — an on-site café with coffee, hot food and treats, free WiFi, and free parking outside.
Socks & pre-booking. Socks are required for adults and children on the frames, and sessions are pre-booked — reserve your 120-minute slot before you go.
Last entry 3.30pm. It's open 10am–5pm daily with last entry at 3.30pm, so don't leave it too late.
Plan your visit
Pre-book your 120-minute session
Sessions are pre-booked and run 120 minutes, so grab your slot before you go. It's roughly £8.95 per child weekdays and £9.95 weekends and school holidays, with under-24-months less and an extra adult around £2. Open 7 days, 10am–5pm, last entry 3.30pm, with free parking outside. Socks are required for adults and children on the frames. Prices change, so confirm current rates — parties are by arrangement (email [email protected]).
Sessions are pre-booked 120-minute slots, with last entry at 3.30pm — so book ahead and don't leave it late. Socks are required for adults and children on the frames, stage and floor.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Socks for everyoneRequired for adults and children on the frames, stage and floor.
📱Your bookingSessions are pre-booked — have your 120-minute slot ready.
💳Card or cashFor the café — coffee, hot food and treats.
🎒A water bottleFor a busy two-hour session.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Children roughly £8.95 weekdays / £9.95 weekends and school holidays; under-24-months less; extra adult around £2. Prices change — check current rates.
Booking
Pre-booking required for 120-minute sessions. Parties by arrangement ([email protected]).
Hours
7 days a week, 10am–5pm; last entry 3.30pm.
What’s inside
Two fully themed multi-level frames with ball pools, a separate under-4s zone, a baby area for under-18-months, and a weekend character stage.
Age limit
Ages 0–11 (max height 145cm), with zones split by age.
Food
On-site café with coffee, hot food and treats; free WiFi.
Parking
Free onsite parking.
Toilets
Toilets on site. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Ground-floor centre; the frames are a climb. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
About 2 hours (a standard session is 120 minutes).
Address
41 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Yes — sessions are pre-booked 120-minute slots, so reserve before you go, especially at weekends.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's the Ards Peninsula's go-to wet-day plan — two themed frames, a baby zone and a weekend character stage, all warm and indoors.
What ages is it for?
Ages 0–11 (max height 145cm), with a separate under-4s zone and a dedicated baby area for under-18-months.
Do we need socks?
Yes — socks are required for adults and children on the frames, stage and floor.
How much is it?
Roughly £8.95 per child weekdays and £9.95 weekends and holidays, with under-24-months less. Prices change, so check on the day.
Is there parking?
Yes — free parking on site.
Getting there
Happy Town, 41 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN — just outside Newtownards on the Portaferry Road, with free parking, an easy run down the Ards Peninsula.
Happy Town is an indoor soft play adventure centre on Portaferry Road just outside Newtownards, open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. It's built around two fully themed multi-level frames, with separate zones for under-4s and babies under 18 months, ball pools, and a weekend stage where characters like Mayor Tumbledown, Nurse Milly and Naughty Norris entertain the crowd.
Sessions run for 120 minutes and are pre-booked. A café, free WiFi and free parking round out the offer, making it a reliable wet-weather option for families across the Ards Peninsula.