# The Whitstable Play Cafe — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> This contemporary indoor play space in central Whitstable combines stylish café dining with family-friendly facilities, offering accessible areas for all ages with baby-changing rooms and wheelchair access.

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Cafe

# The Whitstable Play Cafe

The Whitstable Play Cafe

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3306236381577798542&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [The Whitstable Play Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112387571066038129656)

**In short:** The Whitstable Play Cafe is a cafe in Whitstable, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Whitstable Play Cafe

This contemporary indoor play space in central Whitstable combines stylish café dining with family-friendly facilities, offering accessible areas for all ages with baby-changing rooms and wheelchair access.

## What's nearby

- The Co-operative Food Whitstable, Cromwell Road next door
- Post Office Ltd next door
- Jewson Whitstable next door
- Westmeads Community Infant School 150m away
- Whitstable Station 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating

### 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

🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

## Opening hours

**Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Tomm R](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114241844694040287657/reviews) ★★★★★

Don’t listen to Rupert the Mug, this place is great!! I’ve been here a few times but having been made aware of a recent negative review I had to pipe up and add something worth while. Let’s be honest, if we took our children to a children themed play cafe and there was a strange man there, with no children, let’s admit it, we would all be wondering if he was on the register, so well done for turning him away! We’ve been here a few times. The halloumi, honey and Harris’s panini is fantastic. The Bonfire latte is also very nice. Play area is big, plenty of activities for the little ones whilst not being too crowded. Everything is clean and well presented. There is a good bit of soft activities for the very small ones and then bits a little bigger for those that are tearing around. All toys and activities are of decent quality and well presented. It gets a little crowded in the seating area, but at least there aren’t any weirdos with no children in there cluttering up the place and let’s be fair, if you’ve got little ones we have far greater concerns than personal space. We love it here and found it by pure chance. So glad we did as it has become a regular place for us to visit. If you’ve have young ones and you want to get them out whilst having a bit of a civil sit down with friends or family then this is the place to come. Ideal for if there is poor weather. It’s also far enough off the main route to not be packed full of tourists. Keep up the fantastic work guys and we will see you all again soon!

· via Google

[Jenjem Bull](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102666537932874616921/reviews) ★★★★★

Fantastic find on our day out in Whitstable, our little girl was so entertained with all the toys and play areas that we got to enjoy our lovely coffee and matcha in peace! Didn’t try the food but the toasties looked fantastic and everything is reasonably priced…. Will 100% be back !

· via Google

[Marina Ranson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118387894350897198434/reviews) ★★★★★

A lovely atmosphere for children to play. A great variety of toys, books and soft play areas.

· via Google

[Natalie Sarah](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115103356279993570820/reviews) ★★★★★

I heard about the play cafe from a friend and thought it was a fantastic idea. We took our 2 year old not long ago and we loved it! It’s such a lovely space with so much for the children to enjoy - many different toys, books and sensory play items. I loved the fact I could let my son play independently if he wanted and I was still able to see him and keep an eye on him while I could enjoy an iced coffee (which was delicious, by the way) in the cafe area. We didn’t try any food this time but everything looked so good. The staff that were working that day were friendly and it was such a nice atmosphere. I’ll definitely be visiting again and we are contemplating not only getting a membership but also having our sons birthday party there. It’s in a great location, close to public transport links too.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d93384c292ff63:0x2de21c78cb6ae38e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this children's cafe offers a great play area with a wide variety of toys, and delicious food and drinks. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the clean and inviting atmosphere.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Unit 2, 132 Cromwell Road, Whitstable, CT5 1NQ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3587552%2C1.0307048)

**Category** Indoor Soft Play

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (44 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 0-7

**Suggested visit** 1-2 hours

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Whitstable

[More attractions in Whitstable](https://staycation.co.uk/whitstable/attractions)

★ 4.7 (44 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£1 – £20

[Visit official website](https://www.thewhitstableplaycafe.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[07534738720](tel:07534738720)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Whitstable

**Postcode** CT5 1NQ

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9F33925J+G7

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Whitstable Play Cafe?

The Whitstable Play Cafe is open Mon–Wed 9am–4:30pm; Thu closed; Fri 9am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun 10am–2:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Whitstable Play Cafe any good?

The Whitstable Play Cafe is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews.

### Is The Whitstable Play Cafe good for children?

Yes, The Whitstable Play Cafe is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.

### How long do you need at The Whitstable Play Cafe?

Allow one to two hours.

### Is The Whitstable Play Cafe indoors or outdoors?

The Whitstable Play Cafe is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is The Whitstable Play Cafe suitable for?

The Whitstable Play Cafe is best for ages 0-7.

### Is The Whitstable Play Cafe wheelchair accessible?

The Whitstable Play Cafe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at The Whitstable Play Cafe?

Yes: free car park.

### How do I contact The Whitstable Play Cafe?

Call The Whitstable Play Cafe on +44 7534 738720.

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