Kidsbury Role Play Village
Royal Tunbridge Wells, West Kent
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Kidsbury is an indoor role play village inside Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells, with 12 small themed zones such as a supermarket, post office, florist and recycling centre. It is designed for children aged 1 to 7, with calm lighting, wooden toys and timed sessions to keep it from getting too busy.
Highlights
- 12 real-world play zones, including an ice cream van and a train
- Wooden toys and a deliberately calm, low-stimulation setting
- Cafe with coffee and vegan and gluten-free snacks
- Monthly relaxed sessions for children with special educational needs
- Subsidised tickets for families who need them
Good to know
- Everyone, adults included, must take off shoes and wear socks in the village
- Booking online is advised; walk-ins are welcome if there is space
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times
- There is a pram park, but it fills up at busy times
Getting there
Kidsbury Role Play Village, 157 to 159 Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SRParking: Royal Victoria Place multi-storey car park, attached to the shopping centre, with lifts. Step-free access on foot from the Goods Station Road entrance.
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