Welcome to The Play Cafe at Sandown Park. We hope you and your little ones enjoy being here as much as we do!
The Play Cafe isn’t just about your little ones! As a family with young boys, we wanted to create a fresh and modern space which appeals to us Mums, Dads and Carers too!
We know your little one won’t notice the ice cream colour palette or chairs but we do know a modern soft play needs to be a balance between kiddie and adult friendly! More importantly we have plenty of coffee! There is never enough caffeine in our day! Plus a delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch menu! The Play Cafe into so much more than a soft play with events and workshops to help support us parents weather the parenting storm.
We are open for 4 play sessions a day at set times, allowing us to clean the area, disinfect the toys and reset for the next session. On Friday afternoons, we have our most popular slots ‘Fizz Fridays’ with a free glass of Prosecco with every £6.50 entry (one per £6.50 entry). Prebooking is advised to avoid disappointment. Drop ins are accepted when we have space!
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OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:30am- 5:00pm at the set play times below - we are now open on Wednesday mornings too!
When we haven’t got any parties running on the weekends, The Play Cafe is open for family play time - keep an eye on our social media or opening/closing times at the top of our website.
There are four play sessions Monday to Friday at the below set times- allowing us time to clean down the area and reset the toys in between. If we haven’t got any parties running on the weekend, we open the softplay at the below times too:
9:30 to 11:00 (90mins)
11:30 to 13:00 (90mins)
13:30 to 15:00 (90mins)
15:30 to 17:00 (90mins)
See our website for more details, email us at manager@sandownparkgolf.com or call us on 01372 469 260 You can also check our Facebook page or Instagram for regular updates and details on classes and events, openings and closures.
Call: 01372 469 260
Email: manager@sandownparkgolf.com
LOCATION
The Play Cafe at Sandown Park Golf Centre, More Lane, Esher, KT10 8AN (Access from the rear entrance to Sandown Racecourse/located at Sandown Park Golf Centre)
PRICING:
We have 9 tables/bookings per play session. Maximum of 4 people per booking. Each booking requires a table.
Children over 12m: £6.50
Siblings: £3.50
Babies 6-12m: £4
Under 6ms: Free with a paying adult & child
Adults: One per child free
Additional adults: £3.50
T&Cs:
Due to a set capacity for play sessions, each booking requires a table. Tables are for 4 people only including children (not including babes in arms)
We are unable to cancel, refund or reschedule bookings
We are closed:
Friday 30th & Saturday 31st of August
Friday 13th September
Wednesday 18th September
SURREY’S FAVOURITE
PLAY DESTINATION
PARTIES & OCCASIONS AT THE PLAY CAFE
Visit our booking page for current availability and to book a party slot: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20558535
If you have any questions, email our events manager on manager@sandownparkgolf.com for more details.
Terms & Conditions:
Party deposits are non refundable unless we are required to cancel a party due to Covid 19 related issues.
Please note regarding special dietary requirements that although the greatest care is taken to ensure that our food is free of a specific allergen, we can’t guarantee that the food will be 100% free from allergens or that it hasn’t had any cross contamination whilst being prepared in the kitchen. Please refer to the allergens folder for further details - this can be sent via email if required.
TIMETABLE & CLASSES
We have a range of weekly art, music and dance classes to help nurture your child’s imagination and support their development. Feel free to contact the class leaders for more information or to book.
DIB DAB ART CLUB
Dib Dab Art Club: is a creative and educational art experience for babies and children from 18 months - 4 years. Our classes at Sandown offer something for every age group, from our Baby Messy Art classes on Mondays at 10am and 10.45am.
Each week we present a different theme for the children which is age appropriate and fun with just the right balance of painting art, structured fine motor skill crafting and story-time. Classes are £10 per class and to book for a term please email dibdabartclub@gmail.com
Soft play is not included.
TINY TUNES
Come along to our 'Award Winning' Music & Dance classes! Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles & sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Book a session at www.tinytuneslive.com
Classes are £8.50 (siblings £3.50)
Soft play is not included and should be paid for via The Play Cafe website or if there is space with the team on the day
Hartbeeps
Award-winning sensory music classes for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years. On 3rd November, award-winning classes from Hartbeeps are coming to The Play Cafe for a six weeks course. Each Wednesday, Hartbeeps will provide themed magical fun for your little ones to enjoy. The times and age groups are below:
9:45am - Confident Walkers - Happy House
10:45am- From Sitting - Baby Beeps
11:50am- From Newborn (6w) until sitting - Baby Bells.
To book, visit https://bit.ly/2oD3gaw
OTHER EVENTS AND ONE-OFF WORKSHOPS
From time to time, we also host one-off workshops and events too! Recently we hosted two sold out Halloween parties and a Christmas party with Tiny Tunes. Previously we’ve hosted Sleep Workshops, painting mornings with Ceramica, toddler hairdressing mornings, a wreath making workshop, a pilates and Prosecco evening and mummy shopping and wellness mornings!
OUR TIMETABLE
new courses, classes & news
At the Play Cafe we hold regular events for parents and children, so look out for our latest events.
The Play Cafe Presents: blogs from class leaders, local businesses and interesting articles, so look at our blog page for the most recent posts.
Your guide to the Spring clock change
On Sunday 31st March 2024 our clocks spring forward by an hourat 2am. This means your little one will be 'sleeping in', but also they won't be ready for bedtime at their normal time.
Here are tips on how to adjust to the new time:
1. Do Nothing
Simply jump into the new time, with a wake, nap and bedtime that will be one hour later. This is a great option if you have an early riser!
2.Gradually adjust bedtime
If you have a younger baby who is sensitive to change and you want to keep on the same schedule you can move their routine by 15 minutes earlier starting on Wednesday night or 30 minutes earlier from Friday night. Don't forget to move their wake time and naps as well
.3.Lots of light
Sunlight helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. Spend time outdoors with your baby during the day, especially in the morning, to help them adjust to the new time more easily. Both the mornings and evenings will be lighter so it may be worth buying a black our blind to help your little one sleep.
4. Adjust meal times
Don't forget to shift feeds and solids, as mealtimes influence adjustment of the circadian rhythm as well.
5. Do your best
Remember it will take some time for your baby/toddler (and you) to adjust to the time change, so if you have some off days and nights, try not to worry, you'll find your way back to your routine.
Above all, I hope you can enjoy the lighter mornings and evenings that Spring will bring as well as the warmer weather. If you need support, don't hesitate to reach out, my contact details are below.
To address concerns regarding your child's sleep or gain a better understanding of my approach, feel free to schedule a complimentary 15 minute discovery call through my website or reach out to me via email at gemma@themindfulsleepcoach.com. I am happy to provide any clarification or guidance you may require.
Visit themindfulsleepcoach.com to get a free downloadable guide on reducing early wakes and follow me on Instagram @themindfulsleepcoach for an abundance of free sleep tips!
Join DibDab Art Club for an evening of painting, fizz and festive nibbles at The Clubhouse Bar & Cafe next door to The Play Cafe on Thursday 30th November at 7.30pm to 10pm. Visit www.dibdabartclub.com for more information!
NEW CLASSES AND EVENTS COMING SOON
The Clubhouse Bar & Cafe, adjoining The Play Cafe, is a fully licensed bar offering food and drinks for Play Cafe customers, parties and for Sandown Park Golf Club.
Offering a range of food, hot and cold drinks, snacks, party platters and ice creams, it has something for everyone. We also have a selection of baby food pouches and snacks. Parties can pre-order a selection of drinks, including bubbles, beer and wine to toast the special occasion. Plus we have Sky Sport, so it is the perfect place for Dads to escape to for a drink and to watch the sport.
Our new food menu has just launched with a full menu with classics like avo & sourdough, Shakshuka, Caesar Salad, Greek Salad and pizzas on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and on the weekends and a sandwich menu on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Our current Spring/Summer Food Menu is below.
The Clubhouse Bar & Cafe is available for private hire for parties in the evenings which includes inside and outside spaces. We have a delicious party food menu with buffet food, canapés or show stopping grazing tables - contact us on manager@sandownparkgolf.com for more information.
