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Petite Street Playtown

Meadowfield, United Kingdom•4.5(207)•Play Café, Soft Play Center

Discover Durham's favourite role play centre where children aged 0-7 explore a miniature town with shops, stables, and cafes while parents relax with refreshments.

Petite Street Playtown is an innovative play cafe and role play centre located in Meadowfield, County Durham, designed exclusively for early years children aged 0-7. Rather than traditional soft play equipment, the venue features an imaginative miniature town that children can explore, complete with a supermarket, hairdressers, cafe, riding school and stables, construction site, vets, and more. The venue includes a fun road system with a bridge for children to navigate using eco-friendly powered-by-legs vehicles. The role play environment offers significant developmental benefits, supporting communication and language skills, creativity, imagination, and confidence. Children develop social and emotional abilities while building both fine and gross motor skills through active exploration and discovery. The setting encourages parent-child interaction and bonding, making it appealing for families seeking meaningful engagement time. The on-site Petite Street Playtown Cafe is open daily, serving hot drinks, coffees, cakes, and freshly-made sandwiches. The venue operates as a walk-in cafe but online booking is recommended to reserve tables. Quieter visits can be enjoyed during afternoon sessions from 12:30-2:30pm. The venue is pushchair-friendly and offers a unique alternative to traditional soft play centres that appeals to both children and grown-ups.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 7 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

Petite Street Playtown Cafe

On-site cafe serving hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches and freshly-made snacks

Hours: 09:30-14:30 daily (Monday-Sunday)

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4.5(207 reviews)
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Paul

Paul

a month ago

I was really disappointed by the cleanliness and general condition of this play cafe. The play mat and surrounding areas looked visibly dirty, with dust, debris and grime built up along the edges and underneath the equipment. There were also areas around the plumbing and fixtures that appeared poorly maintained, with dirt, staining and what looked like corrosion around some fittings. Some of the wall and flooring edges also looked unfinished or in need of repair. For a children’s play cafe, I would expect the play areas, mats, floors and hard-to-reach edges to be cleaned thoroughly and maintained to a much higher standard. These photos unfortunately gave me the impression that cleaning and maintenance had been overlooked. I appreciate that a busy children’s venue will naturally get messy, but there is a difference between normal day-to-day mess and accumulated dirt and poor maintenance. I hope the owners take this feedback seriously, as cleanliness and hygiene should be a top priority in a place where young children are playing. Overall, based on the condition I observed, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending this venue until the cleanliness and maintenance issues are addressed.

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Cassidy Lambert

Cassidy Lambert

3 months ago

We had the most incredible experience at Petite Street Playtown and honestly cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, everything felt so thoughtfully put together. The play centre itself is absolutely beautiful & every area is so well kept, colourful, and it really feels like stepping into a tiny world made just for them. What truly made our visit stand out, though, was the staff. Every single member we interacted with was warm, friendly, and genuinely fantastic with the children. A special mention has to go to the gentleman overseeing everything – he was absolutely lovely, incredibly attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly while still taking the time to engage with families and create such a welcoming atmosphere. It’s rare to find a place where both the environment and the people are so exceptional, but this really has it all. Safe, clean, imaginative, and run by a team who clearly care deeply about what they do. We left with very happy children and will 100% be returning. If you’re considering a visit, don’t hesitate, it’s worth every moment. Highly, highly recommended!

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David McHugh

David McHugh

7 months ago

Ideal small play area for young children for general play as well as birthday parties. The staff are very nice. The food for both parties and general café are good and reasonably priced. I attended for my granddaughter 3rd birthday party today and was a great success

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TheHutch 93

TheHutch 93

11 months ago

We have always used Petite Street Playtown, even before the new management took over (2.5 years of visiting). Previously, under the old management, it was somewhere we would go at the last minute on a lazy Sunday. It was definitely nothing special. However, now with the new management, we try to visit every weekend so our daughter can enjoy some imaginative play and socialise with other toddlers. The new management ensures everything is clean and tidy, with new toys that are rotated regularly. The staff are super friendly, interact wonderfully with the children, and the food has improved by 110%. The new owner encourages you to speak up if there are any problems or concerns, as she wants to continue improving this amazing place even more than she already has. Thank you for being such an incredible place to visit — we love spending our time and money here. P.S. Our daughter gets very excited when we tell her where we’re going, and she absolutely loves playing here!

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Sue Meachen

Sue Meachen

8 years ago

Fantastic role play play area. Fantastic pretend town with different well sourced areas such as vet, shop, supermarket, fire station etc. Very much like children's programme Bigleton. Plenty of adult seating and lovely cafe. Helpful staff. Visited with 18 month granddaughter who loved it. Highly recommended for younger children. Some lovely organised events take place such as clay modelling, unicorn day, rock pool day all of which add to the enjoyment of the day.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Petite Street Playtown

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Petite Street Playtown

Is Petite Street Playtown free to visit?

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

What ages is Petite Street Playtown suitable for?

Petite Street Playtown is suitable from newborn up to age 7.

Is Petite Street Playtown dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Petite Street Playtown.

Is there parking at Petite Street Playtown?

Yes, Petite Street Playtown has on-site parking.

Is there food at Petite Street Playtown?

Yes — Petite Street Playtown Cafe is on site at Petite Street Playtown. On-site cafe serving hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches and freshly-made snacks

Is Petite Street Playtown pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Petite Street 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 Petite Street Playtown?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Petite Street Playtown.

How do I get to Petite Street Playtown by public transport?

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

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