A safe, welcoming space for babies and toddlers to explore, climb, roll, and play while grown ups enjoy a friendly, low key environment.

Enjoy a free soft play session at Shoemakers Museum. A warm, playful new addition is coming to the Shoemakers Museum education space this spring with our brand‑new Toddler Time Soft Play sessions. Designed especially for little ones, this relaxed drop-in morning offers a safe, welcoming space for babies and toddlers to explore, climb, roll, and play while grown‑ups enjoy a friendly, low‑key environment.

What to Expect

A cosy soft‑play area set up within the museum’s historic surroundings
Age‑appropriate equipment to encourage movement, confidence, and curiosity
A gentle, unstructured session where children can play at their own pace
Space for parents and carers to chat, unwind, and enjoy the morning together

Where & When

Shoemakers Museum in the dedicated education space.
Tuesday 12 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Shoemakers Museum

No need to book

These drop-in session are included in your annual museum pass

Other information

Join us for our very first Toddler Time Soft Play sessions.
Shoemakers Annual Passes include 4 hours of free car parking for Clarks Village Car Park 2.

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