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Little Explorers
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Price
Typical visit
Little Explorers is a play cafe combining supervised soft play with a welcoming food and drink offering, making it a great spot for families wanting to settle in for a few hours. The space is well organised with different play zones including role play areas, a building site section with wheelbarrows and brick chutes, and quieter corners for when children need to wind down.
There's a cafe on site serving reasonably priced food and drinks, so you can grab a coffee while the kids play or enjoy a meal together without having to leave. The booking system helps keep sessions from getting too hectic, and parents consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff. It works well for toddlers through to early primary age children, though older kids may find it less engaging.
Check the venue website for tickets, opening times and updates.
Age range
Typical visit
Best suited for babies, toddlers and pre-school children up to around 5 years old, though older siblings may also enjoy the facilities.
Little Explorers
106-108 Flixton Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 5AL
Parking tip
Multiple parking spots to the side and on street parking is available for free.