Yes. Any sibling who will be entering and playing in Discovery Village must have a valid child ticket and must be included in your booking. Children attending a birthday party will also count towards the maximum number included in the chosen party package. Babies in arms can attend free of charge when accompanying a paying
Yes. A designated area is available for pushchairs and buggies during your play session. Please remove valuables and essential items before leaving your buggy, as belongings are stored at the owner’s risk.
Please bring socks for every child and adult entering the role play village, as shoes must be removed before going into the play areas. You may also wish to bring: Any essential baby items A spare change of clothes for younger children Details of your vehicle registration Any medication your child may require Food, drinks
Discovery Village has been designed primarily for children aged 1 to 8. Toddlers can explore the toys, costumes and role play areas at their own pace, while older children can become more involved in imaginative games and our performer-led adventure. Babies in arms are also welcome and can attend free of charge when accompanying a
Yes. Discovery Village is a toddler-friendly indoor play centre designed to encourage imaginative, screen-free play. The village has flat-level play areas, calm colours, wooden toys, costumes and activities that younger children can explore at their own pace. Participation in our live performer’s adventure is always optional, so toddlers are free to watch, join in or
Yes. Discovery Village welcomes schools, preschools, nurseries, childminders and other organised children’s groups. Our two-hour group visits combine imaginative free play with optional activities led by a live performer. Visits can support learning through play and can be adapted around suitable Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1 topics. Smaller groups can join selected
Yes. Socks must be worn inside the role play village for hygiene and safety reasons. Shoes must be removed before entering the play areas, and this rule applies to both children and adults. Please bring socks with you for everyone who intends to enter the village. Socks may be available to purchase from our cafe
Discovery Village has flat-level access to the role play areas, café and accessible toilet facilities. The layout has been designed to make it easier for families using wheelchairs, mobility aids and pushchairs to move around the venue. Please contact our team before booking if you have a specific accessibility requirement. We will be happy to
Yes. Discovery Village can be hired exclusively for birthday parties, schools, nurseries and organised group visits. Our Exclusive Hire party package includes private use of the role play village for up to 30 children, with the possibility of increasing the number by prior agreement. Exclusive sessions provide greater flexibility and are particularly suitable for larger
You can still join your booked play session if you arrive late, but your session will finish at the original scheduled time. We recommend arriving a few minutes before the session begins so you have time to check in, register your vehicle, remove shoes and get settled at your reserved café table. The performer-led story
Discovery Village
Merritown Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6BA
Tel: 01202 798 399
Email: hello@discoveryvillage.co.uk
VAT Number GB468618350
