Place to explore / Forest Gate
Pint-Sized Playhouse
Open-ended play, sensory toys and a toddler climbing area inside a Forest Gate café.
- Who it’s for
- Designed for 0–8; primary focus under 5; older children have board games
- Price
- £5 first child; £2 each additional sibling; 0–6 months and 11+ free; adults free
- Where
- Archway 435, Avenue Road, London E7 0JN
E7 0JN - Opening times
- Wednesday–Friday 10:00–17:00; occasional weekends, check opening calendar
- Family facilities
- Baby changing
About this outing
A play café inside The Ciderhouse E7, with paint and chalk, open-ended dressing up, puppets, books and a toddler climbing gym. Pre-walkers have a separate sensory area with soft blocks and a baby gym. The main focus is under-fives, within the provider’s advertised 0–8 range. Entry is £5 for the first child and £2 for each additional sibling, with free entry for 0–6-month-olds and adults, and no time limit on play. Regular café hours are Wednesday to Friday, 10am–5pm; check the provider’s calendar for occasional weekend openings.
Plan your visit
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