A global-adventure themed soft play near the Carrickfergus loughshore — one of NI's biggest main frames, a huge under-4s area with ball pit, and a baby zone.
A big, bright global-adventure themed soft play by the Carrickfergus loughshore — one of Northern Ireland's largest main frames, a huge area for the under-4s with the ever-popular ball pit, and a baby-only section. A proper wet-day answer with room to run.
What you'll do — a travel-themed frame (aeroplane and all), billed as one of NI's largest main play frames, with slides and climbing for the bigger kids.
Little ones really sorted — one of the biggest under-4s areas around, with the ever-popular ball pit, plus a separate baby-only section.
Café for grown-ups — a café and seating so you can settle in with a coffee while they explore.
How long & cost — most give it 1–2 hours. Paid per child, and prices change, so check current rates when you go.
Handy spot — on the Belfast Road near the Carrickfergus loughshore (behind the Loughshore Hotel), with parking.
Grippy socks needed. Anti-slip socks are the norm on the frame — bring a pair for each child and check on the day.
Check hours & book parties. It opens from around 9.30am but times vary and parts can be booked for parties — confirm current hours on wowni.co.uk before you travel.
Plan your visit
Walk in for play — check current hours
It's walk-in for general play, opening from around 9.30am, though times vary and parts can be reserved for parties — so confirm current hours on wowni.co.uk before you travel. Paid per child, with prices that change, so check on the day. It's on the Belfast Road near the Carrickfergus loughshore, behind the Loughshore Hotel, with parking. Grippy socks are the norm on the frame — pack a pair for each child.
Café on siteBig under-4s area + baby zoneParty centreLoughshore parkingIndoor, all-weather
Two to remember:
Opening times vary and parts can be booked for parties, so confirm current hours on wowni.co.uk before a special trip. 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 water bottleFor a busy hour or two on the frame.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Paid entry per child. Prices change — check current rates on wowni.co.uk.
Booking
Walk-in for general play; parts can be booked for parties, so check at peak times.
Hours
Opens from around 9.30am; times vary, so confirm current hours before you travel.
What’s inside
A global-adventure themed frame billed as one of NI's largest, one of the biggest under-4s areas with a ball pit, and a baby-only section.
Age limit
Babies upward, with big dedicated areas for the under-4s and babies.
Food
Café on site with seating for parents.
Parking
Parking on site, on the Belfast Road near the loughshore (behind the Loughshore Hotel).
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
1 to 2 hours.
Address
75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BX (behind the Loughshore Hotel).
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Walk in for general play. Parts can be booked for parties, so check at peak times, and confirm current hours before you travel.
Is it good for a rainy day?
It's a brilliant wet-day answer — one of NI's biggest frames plus a huge under-4s area, all warm and indoors by the loughshore.
What ages is it for?
Babies upward — it has one of the biggest under-4s areas around, with a ball pit and a separate baby-only section, alongside the big main frame.
Do we need socks?
Grippy socks are the norm on the frame, so bring a pair for each child.
How much is it?
Paid per child, and prices change — check current rates on wowni.co.uk before you go.
Is there parking?
Yes — parking on site on the Belfast Road, near the loughshore behind the Loughshore Hotel.
Getting there
World of Wonder, 75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BX — on the Belfast Road near the Carrickfergus loughshore, behind the Loughshore Hotel, with parking and the seafront path close by.
World of Wonder is a global-adventure themed kids' play and party centre on the Belfast Road near the Carrickfergus loughshore. It's built around one of Northern Ireland's largest main play frames, with one of the biggest areas for under-4s — including the ever-popular ball pit — and a baby-only section for the smallest.
With a café for the grown-ups and parking by the loughshore, it makes an easy wet-weather day, and pairs nicely with a walk along the seafront or a visit to Carrickfergus Castle when the sky clears.