A three-floor pirate-themed soft play inside Ballymoney's Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre — slides, a ball pool, a ball-cannon arena and a pool on the same site.
A purpose-built three-floor pirate soft play inside Ballymoney's Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre — slides, a ball pool, a ball-cannon arena and interactive games for children up to 12. And because it's in a full leisure centre, there's a café, free parking and a pool on the same site.
What you'll do — a purpose-built three-floor pirate-themed frame with slides, a ball pool, a ball-cannon arena and interactive games, for children up to about 12.
Little ones — the lower levels suit toddlers; a separate fenced baby zone isn't confirmed in listings, so check on arrival.
All under one roof. Being inside the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre means a café, parking and usually a pool are on the same site — easy to build a bigger day around.
How long & cost — most give it 1–2 hours (longer with the pool). Paid per child, recently in the low single figures (under-3s cheaper). Prices change, so check.
Council-run — operated by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, so it's kept budget-friendly.
Grippy socks needed. Anti-slip socks are the norm on the frame — bring a pair for each child and check before you go.
Confirm your session. Pre-book or confirm by phone on 028 2766 0260, advisable at weekends and holidays. Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10am–3pm.
Plan your visit
Confirm your session — pool on site
It's inside a full leisure centre, so it's worth pre-booking or confirming your session by phone on 028 2766 0260, especially at weekends and holidays. Paid per child (recently low single figures, under-3s cheaper; prices change, so check). Opening is Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10am–3pm. There's a café, free parking and a swimming pool all on the same site, so you can easily add a swim. Grippy socks are the norm on the frame.
Café / restaurantSwimming pool on siteBirthday partiesFree parkingCouncil-run, budget
Two to remember:
Pre-book or confirm your session by phone (028 2766 0260), especially at weekends and holidays. 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 if you fancy a double bill.
💳Card or cashFor entry and the café.
📞A quick callConfirm your session and current prices on 028 2766 0260.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Paid per child; recent prices in the low single figures (under-3s cheaper than 4-plus). Prices change — check current rates.
Booking
Pre-book or confirm your session by phone (028 2766 0260); advisable at weekends and holidays.
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10am–3pm. Check current times.
What’s inside
A purpose-built three-floor pirate frame with slides, a ball pool, a ball-cannon arena and interactive games.
Age limit
Children up to about 12; lower levels suit toddlers.
Food
Restaurant and snacks within the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre.
Parking
Free parking at the leisure centre.
Toilets
Toilets in the leisure centre. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
Inside the leisure centre; the frame is a three-floor climb. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
Around 1–2 hours, longer if you add the pool.
Address
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, 33 Garryduff Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7DB.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Pre-book or confirm your session by phone on 028 2766 0260, especially at weekends and holidays.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a great wet-day plan — a three-floor pirate frame indoors, with a café and a pool on the same site.
What ages is it for?
Children up to about 12, with the lower levels suiting toddlers. Check on arrival about the baby setup.
Do we need socks?
Grippy socks are the norm on the frame, so bring a pair for each child.
Is there parking?
Yes — free parking at the leisure centre.
Can we add a swim?
Yes — there's a swimming pool on the same site, so you can pair soft play with a swim.
Getting there
Treasure Island, Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, 33 Garryduff Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7DB — with free parking and a pool on site, handy for the North Coast.
Treasure Island is the council-run, pirate-themed indoor soft-play area inside Ballymoney's Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, operated by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. It's a purpose-built three-floor frame for children up to around 12, with slides, a ball pool, a ball-cannon arena and interactive games.
Sitting inside a full leisure centre means a café, free parking and a swimming pool are all on the same site, making it an easy combined day out when the weather closes in.