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Honeybees Playtown

Ballymena, United Kingdom•4.8(387)•Play Café, Soft Play Center

Explore a custom-designed miniature playtown with 10 themed businesses, soft play frames, and a sensory room for children aged 0-10 years.

Honeybees Playtown offers an immersive indoor play experience created by a husband-and-wife team passionate about early years development. The venue features a unique miniature playtown with 10 custom-designed playhouses representing familiar businesses such as 'Little Lifters' gym and 'Flybee' airline, designed specifically for children aged 0-7 years. Additionally, soft play frames cater to children up to 10 years old, ensuring there's something for every young visitor. The playtown includes a dedicated infant 'town square' and a sensory room, providing a safe and engaging environment for imaginative play and exploration. Sessions are 90 minutes long, allowing plenty of time for children to enjoy all the attractions. Parents can relax in the on-site Honeybees Playtown Cafe, which serves a large selection of hot and cold drinks, traybakes, and hot and cold food including fresh stone-baked pizzas. The venue is pushchair-friendly and staffed by friendly team members who ensure sessions run smoothly and safely. With advance booking recommended due to popularity, Honeybees Playtown provides an ideal destination for families seeking a different kind of play experience that combines physical activity with imaginative role-play.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30 – 15:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 09:30 – 15:00
Thursday: 09:30 – 15:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:45
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 10 years

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

☕ Food & Drink

Honeybees Playtown Cafe

On-site cafe offering a selection of hot and cold drinks, traybakes, and hot and cold food including fresh stone-baked pizzas. Also serves weaning platters and caters to allergies.

Google Reviews

4.8(387 reviews)
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Jordan Francis

Jordan Francis

a month ago

Honeybees is a brilliant place to take your children no matter what age. We would often go to honeybees for its cost, facilities, cleanliness , food choice for kids and also parties. We recently went a my daughter hit her head on the corner of one of the tables and the way the staff reacted was amazing, They couldn't of done more for us if they tried. Really couldn't recommend this place enough.

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Daz W

Daz W

a month ago

Really good for the 1 and a half hour sessions we booked. Not sure if thats just the session length. Plenty of seating for adults and the toddler section is a really good size. They sell hot food, tray bakes, coffee and other drinks. My kids love this place and its great for expelling that child energy that never seems to go

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Laura Strong

Laura Strong

3 months ago

A high quality and visually pleasing children’s play area with a great range of activities for young children across the role play and soft play areas. We enjoyed our first visit and will definitely be back!

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Demi Walker

Demi Walker

4 months ago

We attended mid week and it was fantastic. Not too busy. Soft play facilities are great! Definitely one of the best around for toddlers and babies. My two year old really enjoyed it. I also popped upstairs to see what was included in the role play area and the staff member upstairs was so pleasant and helpful.

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Weronika Gransicka

Weronika Gransicka

4 months ago

The play facility is excellent—clean, well-maintained, and more adult-friendly than many other soft play centres. We’ve been visiting regularly since it opened, and the staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. However, I’ve noticed a decline in supervision compared to when it first opened. Initially, staff were very attentive in the toddler area, ensuring older children stayed out. Now, it often feels like a free-for-all, with very little monitoring. The dolphin carousel is a particular concern. Older children are using it inappropriately, spinning it at excessive speeds to the point where the dolphins are nearly going sideways. This creates a real safety risk—I’ve nearly been knocked over myself on a couple of occasions. Another issue is children climbing up the big rainbow slide. This is dangerous for everyone involved, especially when children are coming down at the same time. Both staff and parents need to take more responsibility here, as I’ve personally experienced near-collisions with unsupervised children running up the slide. It would be a great improvement to have a member of staff consistently supervising the toddler area, as well as someone positioned at the bottom of the rainbow slide to help prevent accidents. As a small additional suggestion, it would be very helpful if a toddler toilet seat could be added to the family/disabled toilet. They are inexpensive but would make a big difference for families with young children.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Honeybees Playtown

Is Honeybees Playtown free to visit?

Honeybees Playtown is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Honeybees Playtown suitable for?

Honeybees Playtown is suitable from newborn up to age 10.

Is Honeybees Playtown dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Honeybees Playtown.

Is there parking at Honeybees Playtown?

Honeybees Playtown doesn't have parking — public transport is recommended.

Is there food at Honeybees Playtown?

Yes — Honeybees Playtown Cafe is on site at Honeybees Playtown. On-site cafe offering a selection of hot and cold drinks, traybakes, and hot and cold food including fresh stone-baked…

Is Honeybees Playtown pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Honeybees Playtown is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Honeybees Playtown?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Honeybees Playtown.

How do I get to Honeybees Playtown by public transport?

Honeybees Playtown isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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