The Ark at Crawcrook

The Ark at Crawcrook is a fresh play that is soft in Gateshead. Our Ark themed play frame has three floors including a 4 seater wavy slide, a steep slip that is curly and a zip wire. The play frame is suitable for children aged around 12 years of age however it is effective at using grownups so parents can too try it out! Weekly pets which are new in the Ark, have fun trying to find all of them. We've an infant that is small toddler part with a variety of age appropriate toys. Our room that is sensory is with bubble tubes, lighting effects, sound, video projection, mirrored ceiling and cushioned flooring and walls. Suitable for under 3s and kiddies with unique needs and/or disabilities. The conservatory yard cafe is a location that is tranquil enjoy our range of hot and cool snacks, light lunches and Fairtrade speciality teas and coffees. These products and snacks will also be available in the play area. Each week (including college holiday breaks) we hold exclusive play sessions for young ones and adults with special requirements and disabilities called SNAP! (Special Needs Accessible Enjoy). These alternate between Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3pm and Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. (see online for dates) Admission costs are reduced of these sessions.