Yes. Baby-changing facilities are available inside Discovery Village. We also provide high chairs, lowered sinks and accessible toilet facilities. Our team can help with bottle warming when required. Please speak to a member of staff during your visit if you need assistance locating any of the facilities.
Pre-booking is strongly recommended because we limit the number of children in each play session to maintain a calmer and more enjoyable environment. Sessions during weekends, school holidays and wet-weather days can sell out in advance. Booking online is the best way to secure your preferred date and session time. A small number of same-day
Standard Discovery Village play sessions last for two hours. During the session, children can explore all nine role play areas and optionally join our live performer for songs, searches, games and teamwork activities based on our current story. Each booking also receives a reserved table in our woodland café for the duration of the session.
Your booking covers the advertised two-hour play session. At the end of the session, the play village and café seating need to be cleared so our team can clean, reset the role play areas and prepare for the next group of visitors. Please collect your belongings and be ready to leave when the session finishes.
Yes. Discovery Village holds monthly SEND-friendly play sessions with reduced capacity and lower sound levels. These sessions provide a calmer environment for children who may benefit from fewer visitors and reduced volume. Siblings are also welcome to attend. Participation in the performer-led activities remains optional, and children can explore the village at their own pace.
Leaving and returning during the same play session is not normally recommended, as sessions only last for two hours and our team needs to manage access to the venue. Please bring everything you are likely to need into the building when you arrive. Speak to a member of the team if you need to leave
Yes. Adults attending Discovery Village need to be included when making a booking. Our standard booking system allows you to add accompanying adults, with a separate rate applying to additional adults. Babies in arms can attend free of charge when accompanying a paying child. Please check our current play session prices before booking, as ticket
Yes. Discovery Village is fully air conditioned, helping to keep the role play village and woodland café comfortable throughout the year. This makes us a great indoor activity for families during hot weather, as well as on rainy or colder days. Children can enjoy their two-hour play session in a comfortable environment while adults relax
Our woodland themed cafe serves a full menu of delicious food, sweet treats and good coffee! What's more everyone is guaranteed a table for the duration of their visit.
Absolutely! Our role play village is a fully accessible flat-level play space perfect for inquisitive minds. Unlike soft play - there's no climbing or stress.
Discovery Village
Merritown Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6BA
Tel: 01202 798 399
Email: hello@discoveryvillage.co.uk
VAT Number GB468618350
