A run-around indoor afternoon on the southern edge of Newry — climbing frames, slides and a ball pit for under-12s, with a café whose seating looks right over the play. Handy off the main road, and a solid wet-day plan.
What you'll do — indoor adventure play for under-12s: climbing frames, slides and a ball pit to burn off the energy.
Café with a view — an on-site café with seating that overlooks the play area, so you can watch from your seat.
How long & cost — most give it 2–3 hours. Paid per child; prices aren't reliably published online and change, so check on arrival.
Parties — birthday parties are catered for; book ahead.
Handy spot — at Cloughoge Business Park just off the main road on the southern edge of Newry, with on-site parking.
Grippy socks needed. Anti-slip socks are the norm on the frame — bring a pair for each child and check on the day.
Confirm it's open first. Listings for this one are patchy — historically Tue–Sun, roughly 11am–6pm — so check the current days and that it's open before you travel, and phone ahead for busy times and parties.
Plan your visit
Check it's open before you travel
Listing details for Rascals are patchy online, so the sensible first step is to confirm it's open and check current hours before you set off — historically it's been Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 11am to 6pm. Walk-in may be possible, but phone ahead for busy times and parties. It's paid per child (prices change, so check on arrival). There's on-site parking at Cloughoge Business Park, and grippy socks are the norm on the frame.
Listings for this venue are patchy, so confirm it's open and check the current days before you travel. 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.
👕A spare topA change of top for warm, busy play helps for home.
💳Card or cashFor entry and the café.
📞A quick callWorth ringing ahead to confirm it’s open and current prices.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Paid entry per child. Prices aren't reliably published online and change — check on arrival.
Booking
Walk-in may be possible; phone ahead for busy times and parties.
Hours
Historically Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 11am–6pm. Confirm current days and that it's open before travelling.
What’s inside
Indoor adventure play for under-12s — climbing frames, slides and a ball pit.
Age limit
Under-12s.
Food
On-site café with seating overlooking the play area.
Parking
On-site at Cloughoge Business Park.
Toilets
Toilets on site. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Ground-floor centre; the frame is a climb. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
2 to 3 hours.
Address
12 Forkhill Road, Cloughoge Business Park, Newry, BT35 8LZ.
Questions
Before you go
Is it open — do I need to book?
Listings are patchy, so confirm it's open and check current hours before you travel. Walk-in may be possible; phone ahead for busy times and parties.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a solid Newry wet-day plan — indoor frames, slides and a ball pit, with a café overlooking the play.
What ages is it for?
Under-12s. Ask on arrival about the setup for babies and toddlers.
Do we need socks?
Grippy socks are the norm on the frame, so bring a pair for each child.
Is there parking?
Yes — on-site at Cloughoge Business Park.
Is there food?
Yes — an on-site café with seating overlooking the play area.
Getting there
Rascals Soft Play, 12 Forkhill Road, Cloughoge Business Park, Newry, BT35 8LZ — on the southern edge of Newry with on-site parking, just off the main road near the border.
Rascals is an indoor soft play centre at Cloughoge Business Park on the southern edge of Newry, set up with adventure play for children under 12 and an on-site café with seating that looks over the play area. It's long been used by local families for run-around afternoons and birthday parties.
Listing details and operating status for this venue are patchy online, so it's worth confirming the current opening days, prices and that it's open before you travel — but for a wet Newry afternoon with under-12s, it's a handy indoor option.