# Castledown Fun Factory, Sunderland — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This vibrant Sunderland play centre next to a family pub offers dedicated toddler areas and exciting play zones, with onsite dining, picnic-friendly policies, and full accessibility including parking and baby facilities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions/castledown-fun-factory (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Sports Club # Castledown Fun Factory Timber Beach Road off Wessington Way, Castledown [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15020502538172388982&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Flowers Station](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106782476642622301385) **In short:** Castledown Fun Factory is a sports club in Sunderland, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Castledown Fun Factory This vibrant Sunderland play centre next to a family pub offers dedicated toddler areas and exciting play zones, with onsite dining, picnic-friendly policies, and full accessibility including parking and baby facilities. ## What's nearby - Castle View Sports Centre 150m away - Castle View Enterprise Academy 200m away - Hylton Castle Workingmens Club 300m away - Hylton Castle Post Office 500m away - Greggs 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Lisa Hay](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115896565835756397270/reviews) ★★★★★ Fun Factory with Adam is exactly that! My little girl is 5 and has been loving the weekly sessions. She has been practicing all her skills at home, then can’t wait to show Adam what she can do the following week. Adam is fantastic with the kids and a real credit to Fun Factory. Making time for each individual child is very hard but he makes it look easy! Keep up the great work! · via Google [The reborn World](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112581446273045349380/reviews) ★★★★★ Adam and his team are absolutely amazing. The children love going along to their training session and always come away full of smiles and looking forward to the next one. Great ethos and a great business. Well done Adam, keep up the great work. · via Google [Ben Usher](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114530028947051836676/reviews) ★★★★★ Our kids shave been attending sessions at the Football Fun Factory for many weeks now and quite honestly they love it. Adam keeps the kids engaged and makes the sessions fun. It's so well organised too with Adam always going the extra mile to make each session as special as possible. Our kids always look forward to the next weeks session. Very professional. · via Google [Mason Thomson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111267165595845308235/reviews) ★★★★★ WOW JUST WOW!! Adam is an absolute inspiration to all ages, I love how Adam coaches me. He is always in a positive mood and positive towards me! We get praised when scoring goals!! He is AMAZING! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x92c39aeade6d065:0xd0738b79f79e5676!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Castle View Enterprise Academy, Cartwright Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, SR5 3DX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.9182407%2C-1.4510905) **Category** Indoor Soft Play **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (16 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Setting** Indoor **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Sunderland [More attractions in Sunderland](https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions) ★ 4.9 (16 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/play?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [08701 977245](tel:08701977245) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Sunderland **Postcode** SR5 3DX **Plus Code** 9C6WWG9X+7H [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x92c39aeade6d065:0xd0738b79f79e5676!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x92c39aeade6d065:0xd0738b79f79e5676!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x92c39aeade6d065:0xd0738b79f79e5676!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Sunderland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Castledown Fun Factory has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact Castledown Fun Factory? 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