Right in the heart of Portrush, a three-level indoor adventure frame of slides, climbing and ball play — with the Avenue Café for a fry and an arcade next door. When the North Coast throws it down, this is the easy answer for under-9s.
What you'll do — loose on a three-level soft-play frame with slides, climbing sections and ball play, in the Goldrush Entertainment Centre right in town. Built for children 9 and under.
Little ones — there's no separate baby zone, so all ages share the frame; the youngest stick to the lower sections while the bigger ones head up top.
Food's sorted — the Avenue Café is on site with a kids' menu, and Sprinkles ice cream parlour is right next door for after.
How long & cost — about a 90-minute play. When we checked it was roughly £6 for under-3s and £7 for ages 4–9, babes in arms free, with a cheaper Wacky Wednesday in term time. Prices change, so check before you go.
Just turn up — it's walk-in for normal play, no booking needed. Open Wed–Fri 11am–6pm and Sat–Sun 10am–6pm.
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, and hours shift for private bookings — worth a quick look at their social media before a special trip.
No dedicated car park. Use the central Portrush town parking; it's a short walk in. Grippy socks are wise too — bring a pair each.
Plan your visit
Walk in — but not on a Monday or Tuesday
It's walk-in for normal play, no booking needed. Play runs about 90 minutes, and when we checked it was roughly £6 for under-3s and £7 for ages 4–9, with babes in arms free and a cheaper Wacky Wednesday in term time. Opening is Wed–Fri 11am–6pm and Sat–Sun 10am–6pm — closed Monday and Tuesday, with hours varying for private bookings. There's no dedicated car park, so use central Portrush town parking. Prices and times change, so a quick check helps — parties and private hire are by phone on 028 7082 2100.
Avenue Café on siteParty roomsIndoor, all-weatherArcade next doorTown parking
Two to remember:
It's closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan around that — and there's no car park of its own, so factor in the short walk from central Portrush parking. Pack grippy socks for the frame to be safe.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Grippy socksMost frames need anti-slip socks — bring a pair per child to be safe.
👕A spare topWarm, busy play in a ball frame — a change of top helps for the drive home.
💳Card or cashFor entry, the Avenue Café and an ice cream at Sprinkles next door.
🎒A water bottleFor a hot, energetic 90 minutes on the frame.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Roughly £6 for under-3s and £7 for ages 4–9 for about 90 minutes when we checked; babes in arms free; cheaper Wacky Wednesday in term time. Prices change — confirm before you go.
Booking
Walk-in for normal play, no booking needed. Parties and private hire by phone (028 7082 2100).
Hours
Wed–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm; closed Mon–Tue. Hours vary for private bookings — check their social media.
What’s inside
A three-level indoor adventure frame with slides, climbing sections and ball play, inside the Goldrush Entertainment Centre (which also has an arcade and prize zone).
Age limit
Children 9 and under. No separate baby zone — little ones use the lower sections of the frame.
Food
The Avenue Café on site does a kids' menu and a fry; Sprinkles ice cream parlour is next door.
Parking
No dedicated car park — use central Portrush town parking, a short walk away.
Toilets
Toilets on site at the Goldrush centre. Baby-changing worth confirming on arrival.
Accessibility
The play frame is a climb best suited to able toddlers upward; the café and arcade are on the flat. Call ahead to discuss specific needs.
How long
1.5 to 2 hours, more with the café and arcade.
Address
Goldrush Entertainment Centre, 11 Dunluce Avenue, Portrush, BT56 8DN.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Just turn up — it's walk-in for normal play. You'd only need to phone ahead for a party or private hire.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's the classic Portrush wet-day answer — a warm indoor frame right in town, with a café and arcade under the same roof for after.
What ages is it best for?
Children 9 and under. There's no separate baby zone, so the youngest stick to the lower sections while bigger kids head up the three levels.
What days is it open?
Wed–Fri 11am–6pm and Sat–Sun 10am–6pm — closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours can shift for private bookings, so check their social media before a special trip.
How much does it cost?
Roughly £6 for under-3s and £7 for ages 4–9 for about 90 minutes when we checked, with babes in arms free. Prices change, so confirm on the day.
Is there parking?
No dedicated car park — use the central Portrush town parking and walk in, it's only a short step.
Is there food?
Yes — the Avenue Café on site with a kids' menu, plus Sprinkles ice cream parlour next door.
Getting there
Wacky Workshop, Goldrush Entertainment Centre, 11 Dunluce Avenue, Portrush, BT56 8DN — right in the heart of Portrush, a short walk from the West Strand and Barry's, with central town parking nearby.
Wacky Workshop is the indoor soft-play frame inside the Goldrush Entertainment Centre on Dunluce Avenue, right in the heart of Portrush. It's a three-level adventure frame of slides, climbing and ball play, built for children 9 and under — the town's reliable answer when the North Coast weather turns.
It sits within a wider entertainment centre, so there's an arcade and prize zone alongside, the Avenue Café for a fry or a kids' lunch, and Sprinkles ice cream parlour next door. Easy to fold into a day around the West Strand, Barry's and the wider Causeway Coast.