Playmania
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
About Playmania
Playmania is a multi-level adventure play area with a huge selection of slides, plus tunnels, ball pits and other classic play features, plus 2 party rooms, and a disco room.
Located in a fantastic heritage building, the equipment is designed to be suitable for children from 0 to 11 (1.4m height restriction). Because we allow such big kids in there's naturally a separate tots' area to keep the small one safe too.
Highlights include the soft ball cannons, multi-sports area, massive 4 lane racing slide and tall tube slide plus the pretty superb twisting spiral slide!
And the Elsecar Heritage centre is right next door with a range of craft workshops, tea-rooms, special events and activities for children during school holiday activities, and Elsecar Park itself as well!
Affordable day out!
We tend to be a more affordable play centre in comparison to other play centres in the area.
All our entry fees are a set price, no matter what the day is like!
Characters and Parties
We have many character appearences throughout the year, along with bookable birthday parties with characters too!
Our parties are very popular as they are the best value for money. We have a large range of different packages to offer which means there is something for everyone!
More than just a play centre!
Through the week during term time, we have a range of activities throughout the day for babies and toddlers, then in the afternoon we have more older children based activities too.
During half terms we tend to have meet and greets with everyones favourite characters, along with glitter tattoos, crazy dancing and more!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 15:30
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 15:30
- Thursday, 09:30 - 18:30
- Friday, 09:30 - 18:30
- Saturday, 09:30 - 17:30
- Sunday, 09:30 - 17:30
Everyday during School Holidays 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday & Thursday Private Hire 18:30 - 20:30
Friday Private Hire 18:45 - 20:45
Weekend & School Holiday Private Hire 17:45 - 19:45
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (1-3) : £6.45
- Adult (12-18+) : £1.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-1) : £3.45
- Child (4-11) : £7.45
Loyalty Cards are £2 each
Socks are £1 (only if you forget them)
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Food & Drink Options
We have a broad range of items on our menu, from Breakfasts to Main Meals, there is something for everyone.
We also try our very best to cater for any dietary requirements, whether that be vegetarian meals, vegan meals, gluten intolerance, soya allergies, or dairy allergies.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Playmania Barnsley
Unit 17
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S74 8HJ
England
Follow the brown road signs pointing towards "Elsecar Heritage Centre"
Tel: 01226744344
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