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Play Avenue

Imaginative indoor role-play centre in Messingham with 15 themed zones, café, and timed play sessions.

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Play Avenue is a bespoke indoor role-play centre in Messingham, just south of Scunthorpe. Designed for children aged 0–7, it features 15 themed areas including a theatre, maternity ward, police station, construction site, and more.

Each zone is equipped with realistic props and furnishings to encourage imaginative play. Children can explore grown-up roles in a safe, inclusive environment while parents relax in the on-site café.

Sessions run four times daily, each lasting 90 minutes. Play Avenue also offers birthday party packages and group bookings. It’s a top-rated destination for creative play and family bonding.

Opening hours

Monday – Sunday:
Session 1: 9:30 – 11:00
Session 2: 11:30 – 1:00
Session 3: 1:30 – 3:00
Session 4: 3:30 – 5:00

Facilities

  • Accessible
  • Café
  • Parking
  • Soft play area

Contact details

Play Avenue, Kirton Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3RD
Get directions /// stores.nightcap.fairness

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Inside view of play avenue an interactive childrens role play centre
Inside view of play avenue an interactive childrens role play centre
Outside view of play avenue an interactive childrens role play centre, outside view of building and signage
Inside view of play avenue an interactive childrens role play centre, staff member and children reading a book within play area

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