Castaway Play in Congleton
- Jennifer Kozyra
- Jan 10, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 28, 2025
Castaway Play has got to be one of the best indoor play centers for children in Cheshire. It is just outside of Congleton, with 5 different zones for children to play in which is varied and great for encouraging imaginative play.
Top Info
⏰️ Open 9.15am - 3pm during the week.
⏰️ Open 10am - 5pm at weekends and school holidays
📱 Prebook your tickets
👶 Suitable for 6months - 10 years
🎄 Lots of seasonal events 🎃🐣
🦸♂ Character meets
🛝 5 Different areas to play in
🦕 The Lost Jungle
🏰 Magical Kingdom
⛱ Tropical Beach
🪣 Castaway Cove
💧 Water Play
🥪 No picnics from home
💦 Take spare socks
🪑 Loads of tables and chairs in all area
🍰 Cafe serving lunches, kids meals, cakes & drinks
👶 Baby changing facilities
🥳 Party packages
🚗 Free parking
🚻 Toilets
🌎 71 Moss Rd, Astbury, Congleton CW12 3BP
We have been visiting Castaway Play for a number if years as even though my children are now the top age range for visited they still really enjoy spending hours and hours here.
The different areas and equipment make it a really varied play centre. It isn't just the normal soft play areas but sand and water play, adventure play where you need your shoes on, games and activities and then plenty of wooden climbing frames and slides.
Every wall is decorated, with either brightly colours walls, pictures of films and characters or painted murals. It is such a fun and brightly decorated play centre and everything was clean and tidy. It was a pleasure to visit and the girls really enjoyed their day playing together and even i joined in. We had a good game of hide and seek where i struggled to find them as there are so many good places to hide.
Tropical Beach ⛱️
There is an "outside" beach area which is covered so even though can be a bit cold in there, even if it rains you wont get wet. There is a massive sandy area with 60 tonnes of sand to dig and play in. Spades and racks are provided which is a bonus. You can play pirates with little wooden boats to climb inside with telescopes and steering wheels. There are slides galore and a massive deck chair to capture memories of your visit.
There is also some waterplay. With tables with channels where you can pour water and generally have fun and get a bit messy. You can wear your shoes here or i would recommend taking spare socks.
Castaway Cove
The pirate theme continues inside Castaway Cove. This is the perfect place for little pirates to explore the HMS Castaway Pirate Ship and have a go at panning for gold in the Castaway Creek.
Put on a high vis jacket and hard hat and have a go in the construction play area with lots of building bricks.
There are ride on quad bikes (these have an extra costs) and even another massive sand pit. Little ones have not been forgotten about either as there is a great soft play area for under 2s in this area as well.
The Lost Jungle
Head into the world of the jungle and dinosaurs. Explore the huge jungle slide, where you can climb up the steps, run across the bridge and down the other side. Along the way there are activity boards on the walls and musical instruments to play. Play pretend camping in the wooden tipis and play the big bongo drums. This area is great for older children, lots to climb on and run about. There is a foam ball shooter where you have to try hit a dinosaur in the face and even a rock climbing wall. There is just so many things in this area, i kept finding something new every time i walked around.
Brand New Zip Line
Inside the Lost Jungle there is a Brand New addition of a zip line and its a brilliant one. Climb up onto the platform, jump on the massive red ball and go zooming along the line. Everything is well padded and super easy to get on and off.
Magical Kingdom 🏰
Castaway’s world for imaginative play which is perfect for younger children. With a circus themed small soft play, tunnels and things to climb on. There are so many slides and even a disco room. This is a massive area full of different activities and things to explore. There is an under 2 play area in this section too plus again loads and loads of tables and chairs for parents.
Go Karts 🚗
There is a Brand new addition to this area with a circular racetrack with 4 go karts. There were two smaller ones and 2 bigger ones so it suited a big range of children depending on their size.
The corners are a bit tight to maneuver when in the bigger karts but it just takes a bit of practice with steering and a bit of parents helping if the kids get stuck.
Sensory Room
Nestled within the heart of Castaway Play is the Space Sensory Room. Offering an enchanting retreat for both adults with additional needs and children who have physical disabilities or autism. This environment is tailored to stimulate and calm sensory experiences in a magical setting that transports its occupants into the cosmos. Stepping into the sensory room, you are immediately met with visual displays of space-themed ultra-violet wall murals.
This sanctuary is the perfect haven for a child overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the main play rooms, offering a peaceful respite that stimulates and soothes in equal measure. It’s also a great choice for younger children under three, or for those with additional needs of any age, providing a unique environment that can be adapted to their individual sensory needs. For an additional £10 for a 30-minute session, the Space Sensory Room provides an invaluable experience, well worth the investment for the comfort and enjoyment of the child.
SEN Sessions
Castaway Play out on plenty of SEN sessions throughout the year. Please check their website or socials for dates.
Children who can become overwhelmed by loud noise and crowds are able to enjoy quieter sessions with caring and understanding staff.
• Limited capacity
• Includes use of space sensory room
• Ideal sessions for children who become overwhelmed
• Character visits
• Siblings welcome
Food & Drink
The cafe serves hot and cold food, a full range of drinks and has a fridge full of yummy cakes. Children can get a lunch box, jacket potatoes or something on toast. While adults can get toasties, ciabattas and wraps.
There are loads of tables to sit out to enjoy your food and to watch your children play. Please note no picnics allowed
Seasonal and School Holidays
Make sure you check out Castaway Plays socials to keep up to date with all the extra things they have on during school holidays.
☀️Summer : Character Meet & Greets, Bubble Shows and Foam Parties
🎃Halloween: Spooky Halloween Show
🎅Christmas : Alpine Retreat Experience with Santa
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