# Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play, Manningtree — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This welcoming indoor play venue on Harwich Road features soft play areas suitable for babies and young families, with pushchair access throughout, baby changing facilities and dedicated breastfeeding rooms. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manningtree/attractions/craft-nurseries-play-barn-soft-play (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Indoor Playground # Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play 34 Harwich Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6855878047822673961&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Craft Nurseries Play Barn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102037344998163775715) **In short:** Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play is an indoor playground in Manningtree, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 523 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play This welcoming indoor play venue on Harwich Road features soft play areas suitable for babies and young families, with pushchair access throughout, baby changing facilities and dedicated breastfeeding rooms. ## What's nearby - Craft Nurseries Restaurant next door - Craft Nurseries next door - Philip Liverton Ltd next door - Caravan Care Services 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities 🚴 Delivery Toilets Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [A Dickens](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108404476567761187091/reviews) ★★★★★ A gem of a find! Clean, bright, warm, and lots to do and explore for all ages. Would recommend for children up to 5 who need to let of steam and for grownups who want a coffee while they do so! · via Google [Laura Holder](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115054909066647208629/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely little play barn with a nice atmosphere, but unfortunately it's overpriced for what it offers. We paid £21 for two adults and two children. Although the adult entry fee is only £3 each, I still don't really understand why adults are charged at all when we're not using the play equipment. A coffee and two small packets of sweets came to another £10, which quickly adds up. I also noticed that the children's snacks are displayed within easy reach of little ones, which inevitably leads to them asking for treats. It's a clever sales tactic, but as a parent it's quite frustrating. It's a lovely place, and the children had a great time, but sadly it's priced itself out for families like ours who are just looking for an affordable way to entertain the kids without spending a fortune every time. · via Google [BMFC Chairman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103225735160805236766/reviews) ★★★★★ What a great place to spend a couple of hours with our grandsons on a saturday afternoon. I saw this place whilst making deliveries in the area, so I checked it out online, £21 for 2 children and 2 adults, plus £10 for 2 coffee's and 2 fruit shoots.Clean and bright, 3 different slides, lots of obstacles for climbing, jumping, swinging and spinning, plus hanging obstacles for pushing and running through, our 5 and 3 year old absolutely loved it and were well and truly run out. We could watch them have fun whilst settling down with a coffee, knowing they were safe, a magnetic lock system means they cannot go off away from the room on there own, not even to the toilet. All in all I would give this 9/10, the only negative would be the seating could be a tad more comfortable, but think of this as a cafe with a great play area and its a winner in my book. We will definitely be returning. · via Google [Courtney Shergold](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109435505994105002089/reviews) ★★★★★ Me and my daughter are regulars at the play barn. It is a lovely place to take them in all kinds of weather. My daughter especially loves it as she can run round like a mad man. They have a wide range of snacks and Have a lovely menu that offer delicious toasty Panini’s jacket potatoes, and other things. It’s one of the cleanest soft place I’ve been to in awhile, all the staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel like you’re at home. Not only do they have soft play they have an incredible garden space. Where you can feed the friendliest goats, play in the mud kitchen. And jump on the big bouncy pillow. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d909ec5f3b2913:0x5f24f8c2afde7829!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this play area offers a massive indoor and outdoor play area with various obstacles and slides, suitable for younger children up to age five. They also highlight the clean and bright facilities, friendly staff, and the convenience of time slots to prevent overcrowding. Some reviews mention the product can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 34 Harwich Road, Manningtree, CO11 2LS [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9332901%2C1.0034462) **Category** Indoor Soft Play **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (523 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-8 **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Destination** Manningtree [More attractions in Manningtree](https://staycation.co.uk/manningtree/attractions) ★ 4.4 (523 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.craftnurseries.co.uk/play-barn/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07368695261](tel:07368695261) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manningtree **Postcode** CO11 2LS **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9F33W2M3+89 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d909ec5f3b2913:0x5f24f8c2afde7829!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d909ec5f3b2913:0x5f24f8c2afde7829!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d909ec5f3b2913:0x5f24f8c2afde7829!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manningtree Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play suitable for? Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play is best for ages 0-8. ### Is Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play wheelchair accessible? Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play? 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