Carlisle, Cumbria
Aztec is a large multi-level frame of slides, climbing sections, platforms and bridges, with a separate baby area for under 3s, and anyone under 148cm can play. There is no upper age as such, so a tall nine-year-old is the natural limit.
General play is walk-in only, with a peak and off-peak price: £5.50 or £7 for 2 to 4s and £6 or £9 for 5s and over, under 2s free. The cafe does hot dogs, loaded nachos, children's pizza and pasta pots, with jacket potatoes at weekends. Parking is free, with other car parks nearby if it fills.
Halloween is its big night: a party on Friday 30 October 2026 from 5 to 7pm with play, food, a goodie bag, silent disco, treasure hunt and costume competition, plus a quieter SEN session the evening before with no loud music or flashing lights.
What it costs: Off-peak: under 2s free, 2 to 4 year olds £5.50, 5 and over £6. Peak: 2 to 4s £7, 5 and over £9. Parties from £11 a child (Lets Play), £16 for a private Laser Wars party and £17 for Build a Bear. Halloween party on 30 October 2026 is £13.95 a ticket.
An evening soft play party with food, a goodie bag, a silent disco, a treasure hunt and a costume competition on the Friday of half term. The night before is a quieter SEN session with no loud music or flashing lights.
Worth knowing: No age limit, but only children under 148cm play; separate baby area for under 3s.
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