Stockeld Park is set to open its £3.5 million children’s play centre to the public this weekend.
The Playhive, set over 20,000 square feet, is one of Europe’s largest indoor play centres. It will open for the first time on Saturday.
The play centre has space, aeronautical, subaquatic and jungle themed areas, which are all connected by a 33-feet tall tower, which also comes with giant slides and a toddler zone.
Playhive also includes a football pitch-sized area filled with play equipment and a pizzeria for families to enjoy after a day of play.
The different zones are all connected by a large tower.
With capacity for 400 visitors at a time, Stockeld Park believes that the new venture will come as a welcome boost for Wetherby and Spofforth’s economy.
The Playhive has created 50 jobs.
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It was the brainchild of park owners Peter and Susie Grant, who wanted to create an all-weather space where adults and children can explore, learn and play together.
It is one of the largest indoor play centres in Europe.
Peter Grant said:
“Susie and I are so excited to finally see the Playhive come to life – a passion project of ours for years, it’s great to see the final result come together exactly as we envisioned.
“We wanted to move away from the traditional soft play scene whilst also encouraging play and imagination in the kids that attend Stockeld Park each year.
“One of the most incredible parts of the Playhive is that it allows for all occasion play – ideal for those rainy Yorkshire days!”
Tickets to the Adventure Park and Playhive cost £19.50 and can be purchased here.
