Events Walthamstow

Brand new soft play area to launch next month at Walthamstow food court

Play Central will be opening at CRATE Walthamstow on Monday 9th September when kids will be able to enjoy an hour of play at a discounted rate of £5

Credit: 17&Central

A brand-new soft play area is coming to Crate Walthamstow within 17&Central this September.

Play Central will be opening with a soft launch on Monday 9th September where kids can enjoy an hour of play at a discounted rate of £5 for the week. It will be officially launched with a party on Saturday 14th September.

Conveniently located in the food court Crate Walthamstow, the new soft play area is said to offer “an exciting experience for kids of all ages, with plenty of fun activities to keep them entertained for hours”.

There will also be exclusive events, competitions and giveaways to make every visit a memorable experience. To celebrate launch week, Play Central is offering families the opportunity to enjoy an hour of soft play at a discounted rate of £5 per child. Plus, there’s a special return discount for those that pre-book through Play Central’s booking system, which will launch soon.

The fun continues with a launch party on Saturday 14th September. As well as the special £5 play offer, there will be balloons, a face painter, free tattoos, cupcakes and exclusive giveaways, while Play Central’s caterpillar mascot (who’s yet to be named) will make a special appearance.

Pre-booking online is essential for the launch party. A competition is also running to name the play area’s little caterpillar mascot with an amazing prize of six months’ free access to Play Central. People can enter the competition by visiting the Crate Walthamstow Instagram page (@cratewalthamstow), liking and saving the competition post, commenting with a name suggestion and tagging three friends they’d take to Play Central. If multiple people pick the same winning name, then a winner will be picked at random. The competition closes on Friday 30th August.

“We’re so excited that we have a soft play area coming to Crate Walthamstow,” comments 17 & Central’s Marketing Manager, Gwendolyne Lobo. “At Play Central, we understand what families need – a safe and engaging space where kids can explore, have fun, and learn through play, while parents can relax, knowing their little ones are in a secure and stimulating environment. Come and join us on launch week for a look around our new space and a discounted play.”

Play Central will be open on Mondays to Saturdays from 9am until 7pm and Sundays from 10am until 5pm. From 16th September the cost of a play will be £7.50 per child. For more information visit this link


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