Welcome Way
Reception
Everyone
Check in, shoes off, socks on and off you go.
Welcome to Happy TownNewtownards
Happy Town.Happy children.Happy parents.
A large, bright and fun indoor soft play centre in Newtownards for children from newborn to 11. Free parking, great coffee and open 7 days a week.
From £8.95 per child for 2 hours of play · grown-ups £2.00
- Open since 2013
- Ages 0 to 11
- Four party rooms
- Free parking
- Open 7 days
- Café with hot food
Explore the townMap
Have a look around
There are separate play areas for different ages, so your children can play safely. Tap a building to see inside.
Café Corner
Café
Grown-ups (and hungry kids)
Paninis, goujons, jacket potatoes, kids’ meals and great coffee. Ask and they’ll box it up to take away.
Stage Street
Happy Town High
Everyone
Our stage, with shows, singing, dancing and games every weekend and school holiday.
Little Lane
Baby Area
Under 18 months
Soft shapes, low climbs and space to crawl, just for the smallest visitors.
Tiny Town Road
Under 4s
Under 4s
A frame of their own, plus a giant octopus, a giraffe and a Spin Me pad.
Park Avenue
Happy Town Park
Toddlers
Ball pits, a red toddler frame and slides sized for little legs.
Tumbledown Heights
The Fun Factory
4 to 11 years
The big frame, with twisty tube slides, a giant wave slide and a tower to climb.
Goal Line Road
Sports Pitch
All ages
A netted football pitch for burning off whatever energy is left.
Storybook Row
Library & Quiet Zone
Everyone
A calm corner with books and comfy seats when someone needs a breather.
Birthday Boulevard
Party Rooms
Party guests
Four private party rooms, including Naughty Norris's Den.
Birthday BoulevardParties
Birthday parties at Happy Town
Hosting a birthday party is an absolute breeze at Happy Town. Your party host looks after everything for two hours, so you can enjoy the day with your little one.
- Your own party room for the full two hours
- Hot food platters and dessert
- Unlimited jugs of juice
- A party host from start to finish
- Reserved tables for the grown-ups
- Play in every frame
Café CornerGrown-ups
Join in, or relax with a coffee
Grab a seat on our comfy chairs and sofas with a great coffee, hot food made to order and free Wi-Fi. You’re always welcome to join them on the frames too.
- Free on-site parking
- Café with hot food
- Great coffee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Comfy sofas
- Baby change
- Accessible toilet
- Highchair station
Peace of mindSafety
A fun, safe place to play
Zoned by age and height
Separate areas for under 18 months, under 4s and the big kids, so every child has a safe space to play.
Staff on the floor
Our team keeps an eye on the equipment all day and first aid is always on hand.
Clean ball pools
Our ball-cleaning machine washes 15,000 balls an hour, and everyone wears socks in the frames.
No nuts in the building
We don't keep nuts on site and outside food isn't allowed, which keeps the whole place safer.
Stage StreetWhat's on
Entertainment every weekend
Look out for them in town
Meet the characters
Mayor Tumbledown, Nurse Milly and Naughty Norris live in Happy Town. You might be lucky enough to meet them.
Included with entry
Every school holiday
School holiday entertainment
Stage entertainment through the school holidays too. It gets busy, so book before you set off.
Included with entry
Saturdays and Sundays
Stage shows every weekend
Singing, dancing and games on the Happy Town High stage. You might even meet the characters.
Included with entry
Town HallLocals
Meet the locals
You may be lucky enough to meet our resident characters, Mayor Tumbledown, Nurse Milly and Naughty Norris.
Mayor Tumbledown
The Mayor of Happy Town
Nurse Milly
Keeps everyone right
Naughty Norris
Always up to something
The Constable
Keeps the peace
Portaferry RoadVisit
Plan your visit
Book online before you set off to guarantee your slot, especially at weekends and in the holidays.
| Ticket | Mon–Fri | Weekends & holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Children 2–11 | £8.95 | £9.95 |
| Under 2s | £3.00 | £4.00 |
| Extra grown-up | £2.00 | £2.00 |
2-hour play sessions. Arrive after 3pm and you can stay until close at 5pm. Up to age 11 and a maximum height of 145cm.
Getting here
41 Portaferry Road
Newtownards, County Down
BT23 8NN
Free parking on site.
Approximate drive times
- Comber15 min
- Bangor20 min
- Belfast35 min
- Lisburn45 min
Opening hours
Open 7 days, 10am to 5pm
Open 7 days, 10am to 5pm. Last entry 3:30pm.
Do I have to book?
We strongly recommend booking online before you set off, even in term time. If we have space we'll happily book you in at reception, but if we're full we can't let you in without a booking.
How long is a session?
Play sessions are 2 hours. Last entry is 3:30pm, and if you arrive after 3pm you can play right through to 5pm.
What if we're running late?
Don't worry, getting out the door with kids doesn't always go to plan. We allow 15 minutes either side of your booking. If you'll be later than that, give us a call, because on busy days we may need to move your slot.
Can I bring food and drink?
Only baby food. Everything else comes from our café, which also helps us keep the building nut-free.
Can I play with my child on the frames?
Of course. Grown-ups are welcome in the frames, but not in the ball pools or on slides, spinners or the zip line. That keeps everyone safe.
Is there a height or age limit?
Children up to age 11 and a maximum height of 145cm.
We’d love to see you!
Book your 2-hour play session online before you set off.