Firstly, it is really secure, you have to be let in and out and therefore one twin can't escape when you are dealing with the other. The building itself is an old hall of some description and the role play areas are organised around the outside with the tables for parents in the middle so you can see everywhere from where you are sat. This means that, to date, it is the only place that me and my fellow identical twin mum friend have managed to have a proper catch up with all 4 children!
The role play areas themselves include a cafe, post office, hair dressers, builders and shop. They are imaginative, well resourced and surprisingly tidy. the picnic baskets under the tree are a nice touch as is the area with books- Emily sometimes likes a bit of a quiet place to chill (don't we all) . The fact that you book a 1.5 hr session and the room is tidied in between times means that it is always pretty tidy and well organised which given that it is full of small children is impressive!
Cost wise at £4/£5 a session Role Play is roughly the same price as soft plays etc nearby and in many ways much nicer. Once you are in refreshment's are pretty cheap too. It would be good if they did a sibling discount but the price point I think is good value for what they offer.
I also love the fact that they do a story time under the tree at the end to finish the session. The last 2 times we have been we have had tears over leaving.....whilst that has meant I have had to use chocolate buttons as a distraction for walking back to the car it obviously means that a fab time has been had by all.
Role Play doesn't have car parking on site but there is absolutely tons at the shopping precinct opposite and on the streets nearby.
http://www.roleplayhebburn.co.uk
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