Barneys Playbarn

Barneys is a small family owned and operated indoor play area and role-play village in Uckfield, Sussex. Our play area is suitable for all ages from babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the more grown up child. We are proud members of The Association of Indoor Play (AIP).

We operate session times, Pre-booking is highly recommended, this can be done via the website.

Pre-booking online offers a discounted admission. Walk-in unbooked quests are not guaranteed admission, especially during our busy season (autumn and winter).

What does Barneys have to offer?

For Babies & Toddlers: Farmington
We have a dedicated space for those 3 and under, Farmington. Within Farmingtons fenced are we have two light up sensory barns, Terri Tractor soft buildable tractor.

Sensory wall panels to develop and stimulate young minds, as well as soft steps slide and play shapes.

For Adventure: Main Play area
Our jungle themed play area for the more adventurous children and supervising adults. Sees tree houses, monkey bars crawl tunnel spaces. all joining our volcano but Beware sometime the floor turns to lava!

This area also is home to our light up shadow room, light up sensory space, not to miss our wave and tube slides

For Imagination: Barnington
Within Barneys we house Barnington role play access able at no up charge; Barnington is home to the Village Stores, Post Office, Beauticians, Tea Room and the Barnington Fire Station.

Children playing in this area must be supervised by an adult due to the nature of play and props involved.

Role play has been shown to aid children's language, physical, emotional and social development.

We keenly encourage adult visitors to play with their children, all children must be supervised by their adult within Barnington. This area contains many props and toys simulating real life, children look to adults as the best role models to engage and follow.

Party!

At Barneys we love a party! This is why all our parties are exclusive use. Meaning you don't have to share and why should you? It is your party after all!

Messy play is back!

Messy play is a great way for your baby or toddler to explore different materials and textures in a safe and fun environment. Messy play can aid the development of your little ones fine motor skills, whilst giving them the confidence to experiment with different and unfamiliar textures and materials.

Our messy play is an unstructured sensory exploration, allowing your little ones the freedom to create their own messy masterpieces.

SEN Sessions

This session is especially for children with additional needs, disabilities with their families and friends.

These events are usually much quieter than our usual play sessions we keep the capacity set lower and are not open to the general public.

These sessions are relaxed all play areas are open to be used by all guests within the session

Busy Babies: for non walking/crawling babies

If you or your child suffer with any allergies please let us know in advance and please only book the allergy aware sessions.

We limit the group sizes, allowing children the space to explore each activity at their own pace in a (relatively!) calm, relaxed environment, whilst encouraging interaction with their new friends.

Each week your child can have fun with various messy play activities, such as exploring colours, water, sand and play-dough.

At the end of each session we have bowls of warm soapy water to get your little ones clean again – we ask that you bring a towel and a spare change of clothes for your child. We advise you wear old clothes too!