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Curious Kids Town

Sheffield, United Kingdom•4.3(128)•Play Café, Soft Play Center

Explore a child-sized town full of role-playing adventures in a century-old Sheffield building where imagination and curiosity flourish.

Curious Kids Town is an innovative indoor play centre based in a historic industrial building on the banks of Sheffield & Tinsley Canal. The venue features a unique child-sized town complete with its own village green, offering immersive role-playing experiences across multiple themed areas including a supermarket, post office, salon, veterinary clinic, café, and construction site. Since 2018, Curious Kids Town has been designed as more than just a traditional play centre—it's a space where curiosity is nurtured, friendships flourish, and young imaginations run wild. The role-playing nature of the attractions encourages creative and imaginative play, making it particularly appealing to young children who enjoy interactive, pretend-play activities. The venue operates with scheduled time slots throughout the week, with separate weekday and weekend booking times. It caters to families seeking an engaging, educational play environment where children can develop social skills and explore different community roles in a safe, supervised setting. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere have earned positive feedback from parents who appreciate both the quality of play experiences and the care provided by the team.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 15:30 – 16:50
Tuesday: 15:30 – 16:50
Wednesday: 15:30 – 16:50
Thursday: 15:30 – 16:50
Friday: 15:30 – 16:50
Saturday: 15:00 – 16:20
Sunday: 15:00 – 16:20

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Book in advance

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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4.3(128 reviews)
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Elaine Snowball

Elaine Snowball

2 months ago

This is my favourite place to take my two young children. It's safe for them to run off on their own, small enough you can keep eyes on them but loads for them to do. My kids could spend all day there. The cafe is a bonus, nice selection of drinks and cakes and very reasonably priced.

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Rachel Swift

Rachel Swift

3 months ago

Been wanting to bring my grandaughter here for some time, finally got round to it today. I booked online for the 11:30am session, easy straight forward booking process. When we arrived we got there in time for our session and the place was empty apart from one other child, we literally had the place to ourselves. This was fantastic as it meant she could explore and not have to wait to play. There are lots of themed role play areas, there was; * Construction 🚧 * Vets 🐕 * Hospital 🏥 * Post office 📫 * Hairdresser 💇‍♀️ * Supermarket 🛒 * Cafe 🍽 * Camp 🏕 * Ice-cream van 🍦 * Mechanics 🔧 * Fire engine 🚒 * Police helicopter 🚁 So many opportunities for her imagination to run wild. We loved this place so much and will definitely be returning.

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Josh Fisher

Josh Fisher

7 months ago

Hidden gem for kids. Good facilities. A bit small, nothing you can change there. Clean and tidy. Morning sessions can feel cold at first, it warms up if you give it time. Staff were friendly and polite. Basic food and drink available. Worth a visit.

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The SHERIFF

The SHERIFF

4 years ago

This is a fab place for kids. I went today with my 4 and 6 year old boys and they loved it. We had been to a soft play near by before coming here and they said they preferred it here than the massive soft play at centertainment. It certainly gets their imagination flowing as they role play in adult occupations alongside other children who they do not know. It is really well thought out and the owner has paid attention to detail to make the experience as realistic as possible for the children. We have a similar thing to this near where we live in Doncaster but I wanted to try this to compare. There are pros and cons to both but this one pips the other at the post because of the attention to detail. My boys think so too. It has free parking too, albeit tight. I would have rated this 5 stars if a few things had been different. I think that first of all it should be a 2 hour session for a) the price paid and b) the kids are just seeing in with their stranger peers and playing together when it's time to go. It's like speed dating/playing for kids. I also think that the cafe prices should be less. Its the age old adage of stack them high and sell them cheap. Cans of Pepsi £2 and the coffee is Starbucks prices for a non barista style coffee. I also think some music playing low would create a better ambience or even a recording of noises you hear on a high street to make it authentic. It was a little quiet at times.. So overall, a nice place that the kids loved, but it could be better/5 stars with a little tweak here and there.

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Julia Thompson

Julia Thompson

7 years ago

Love this place! Total imaginative play - it's like a little play village built around a village green. The restrictions on numbers mean that it's never too busy - the kids can always play at whatever they want and dress up etc without too much arguing or waiting too long for a turn. The little shops etc are really well thought out and stocked. My two (5 and 3) love it 😀

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Curious Kids Town

Is Curious Kids Town free to visit?

Curious Kids Town is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Curious Kids Town dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Curious Kids Town.

Is there parking at Curious Kids Town?

Yes, Curious Kids Town has on-site parking.

Is there food at Curious Kids Town?

Curious Kids Town doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is Curious Kids Town pushchair-friendly?

Curious Kids Town isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Curious Kids Town?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Curious Kids Town.

How do I get to Curious Kids Town by public transport?

Curious Kids Town isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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