A lovely screen-free escape for little ones — a whole mini Carrickfergus town to play pretend in, with its own vets, school, cottage and even a castle. An early-years development play hub rather than a climbing frame, with a café for the grown-ups.
What you'll do — role-play around a miniature Carrickfergus town: a vets, a school, a cottage and its very own castle, all built to little-person scale.
Screen-free by design — it's pitched as an early-years development play hub, an escape from today's technology-driven world — imaginative, hands-on play.
For the grown-ups — a café on site so you can sit with a coffee while they run the town.
How long & cost — timed public sessions, paid per child (prices change, so check). Private hire, birthday and pamper parties, and school-holiday clubs also run.
Handy spot — on the Marshallstown Road in Carrickfergus, near the loughshore, with parking.
Book your session. It runs on booked public sessions (and private hires), so reserve ahead — call 07467 271075 or book via minivilleplay.com.
Socks likely needed. Socks are standard at play centres — pack a pair each and check on the day.
Plan your visit
Book a public session
Mini Ville runs on booked public sessions alongside private hires, so reserve ahead — call 07467 271075 or book on minivilleplay.com. It's paid per child (prices change, so check current rates). It's open around 9.30am–5pm, on the Marshallstown Road in Carrickfergus near the loughshore, with parking. Socks are standard at play centres, so pack a pair each.
Café on siteEarly-years role-playParties & pamper partiesHoliday clubsOn-site parking
Two to remember:
It runs on booked public sessions and private hires, so reserve ahead (07467 271075 or minivilleplay.com). Socks are standard at play centres — pack a pair for each child.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Socks for everyoneStandard at play centres — a pair each; check the rule.
📱Your bookingSessions are booked — have your slot ready.
💳Card or cashFor the café while they play.
🧸ImaginationIt’s all pretend play — vets, school, cottage and a castle.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Paid per child on timed public sessions. Prices change — check current rates on minivilleplay.com.
Booking
Booked public sessions and private hires. Reserve ahead (07467 271075 / minivilleplay.com). Parties and holiday clubs also run.
Hours
Around 9.30am–5pm daily. Confirm current session times when booking.
What’s inside
A miniature Carrickfergus town for role-play — vets, school, cottage and a castle — built to child scale.
Age limit
An early-years play hub, best for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Food
Café on site for parents.
Parking
On-site parking on the Marshallstown Road.
Toilets
Toilets on site. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Largely floor-level role-play. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
One timed session, plus café time.
Address
22 Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9DE.
Questions
Before you go
Is this a climbing soft play?
No — it's a role-play mini-town: a miniature Carrickfergus with a vets, school, cottage and castle to play pretend in. Lovely and screen-free for the early years.
Do I need to book?
Yes — it runs on booked public sessions (and private hires), so reserve ahead on 07467 271075 or via minivilleplay.com.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a calm, imaginative indoor plan, whatever the weather.
What ages is it for?
An early-years development play hub, best for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Do we need socks?
Socks are standard at play centres, so pack a pair for each child and check on the day.
Is there food?
Yes — a café on site for parents while the children play.
Getting there
Mini Ville Play, 22 Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9DE — near the Carrickfergus loughshore with on-site parking, a short hop from the castle and marina.
Mini Ville Play is an early-years development play hub on the Marshallstown Road in Carrickfergus, built as a miniature version of the town — with its own vets, school, cottage and even a castle for children to role-play in. The idea is an escape from today's technology-driven world, back to hands-on, imaginative play.
It runs public sessions alongside private hires, birthday and pamper parties and school-holiday clubs, with a café for the grown-ups — a calm, screen-free few hours whenever the weather turns.