A low-cost, all-weather morning out in the middle of Larne — council-run indoor play at the town's leisure centre, with the Prom Café and swimming pools on the same site. A dependable East Antrim rainy-day standby.
What you'll do — indoor play at the council leisure centre, an easy, budget-friendly run-around for younger children (confirm the current age range with the centre).
All under one roof. Being inside Larne Leisure Centre means a café, parking and usually a pool are on the same site — easy to build a bigger day around. There are swimming pools, a gym and fitness studio here too.
The Prom Café — a café on site for a coffee and a seat while the little ones play.
Budget, council-run — because it's operated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, it's kept low-cost; prices change with the council's pricing, so check.
Handy spot — right in the centre of Larne on Tower Road, with an on-site car park including disabled and family bays.
Grippy socks needed. Anti-slip socks are the norm on the frame — bring a pair for each child and check before you go.
Confirm the session first. Walk-in vs booking varies and soft play runs to session times — ring 028 2826 2497 to confirm current times and prices, especially at weekends and holidays.
Plan your visit
Ring ahead to confirm the session
Because it's council-run, soft-play prices and session details change with the council's pricing, so it's worth ringing 028 2826 2497 to confirm current cost, ages and times before you travel, especially at weekends and holidays. The centre is open Mon–Fri 8.30am–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm, with soft play running to session times. There's an on-site car park with disabled and family bays, the Prom Café for a coffee, and swimming pools on the same site. Grippy socks are usually needed — bring a pair each.
Soft-play times and prices change with the council's pricing, so confirm current details on 028 2826 2497 before you travel. Grippy socks are usually needed — bring a pair for each child.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Grippy socksUsually needed — a pair for each child; check the rule.
🩱Swim kit (optional)There are pools on the same site for a double bill.
💳Card or cashFor entry and the Prom Café.
📞A quick callConfirm current soft-play times and prices on 028 2826 2497.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Budget, council-run. Prices change with the council's pricing — check current rates before you go.
Booking
Walk-in vs booking varies; ring 028 2826 2497 to confirm, especially weekends and holidays.
Hours
Centre: Mon–Fri 8.30am–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm; soft play runs to session times — check the schedule.
What’s inside
Indoor play at the council leisure centre, alongside swimming pools, a gym and a fitness studio.
Age limit
Younger children and toddlers; confirm the current age range with the centre.
Food
Café on site (the Prom Café).
Parking
On-site car park with disabled and family bays.
Toilets
Toilets in the leisure centre. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Inside the leisure centre with accessible parking. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
A morning or a single session.
Address
28 Tower Road, Larne, BT40 1AB.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Walk-in vs booking varies, so ring 028 2826 2497 to confirm the current arrangement, especially at weekends and holidays.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a low-cost, all-weather morning out in the middle of Larne, with a café and pools on the same site.
What ages is it for?
Younger children and toddlers — confirm the current age range with the centre.
Do we need socks?
Grippy socks are usually needed, so bring a pair for each child and check on arrival.
Is there parking?
Yes — an on-site car park with disabled and family bays.
Can we add a swim?
Yes — there are swimming pools on the same site.
Getting there
Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, BT40 1AB — in the centre of Larne with on-site parking, handy for the East Antrim coast.
Larne Leisure Centre is run by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and sits on Tower Road in the centre of Larne. Alongside its swimming pools, gym and fitness studio, it offers indoor play and hosts children's birthday parties, making it a low-cost, all-weather option for East Antrim families.
Because it's council-operated, soft play prices and session details change with the council's pricing, so it's always worth confirming the current cost, ages and times directly with the centre before you visit.