Explore the wonders of imagination and creative play
Welcome to Cherry Tree Village, an innovative, interactive rural themed play village for children and their wonderful vivid imaginations... every child’s dream!
We believe in the power of play to ignite little imaginations and spark curiosity for real-world learning. Cherry Tree Village is not just about fun; it is a gateway for children to role-play real-life scenarios through schematic play* and build their confidence..
Currently under construction and opening this Summer, the first shops and businesses to open, full of interactive and high quality toys, will include a Plant Nursery, Farm Shop and Animal Barn in addition to a Construction Site Office so the village can continue to expand.
But that’s not all, whilst the village is under construction a range of pop up shops will open for business inside the nearby Village Hall, where little ones can play pretend, making and baking to their hearts content!
We believe in the power of play to ignite little imaginations and spark curiosity for real-world learning. Cherry Tree Village is not just about fun; it is a gateway for children to role-play real-life scenarios through schematic play* and build their confidence..
Currently under construction and opening this Summer, the first shops and businesses to open, full of interactive and high quality toys, will include a Plant Nursery, Farm Shop and Animal Barn in addition to a Construction Site Office so the village can continue to expand.
But that’s not all, whilst the village is under construction a range of pop up shops will open for business inside the nearby Village Hall, where little ones can play pretend, making and baking to their hearts content!
Cherry Bake'd Well
First to pop up is a Bakery which is now open for everyone!
Your young bakers will have access to:
Come and grab your exclusive baker's outfits from our Gift Shop (no need to book) and make your way to Cherry Bake'd Well, in the Soft Play building, for your session! Due to small play equipment parts, this play area is only suitable for children over the age of 3. |
Cherry Bake'd Well Session Times
Non-School Holidays
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Thursday & Friday 11.30am - 12.30pm 1pm - 2pm Saturday & Sunday 10am – 11am 11.30am – 12.30pm 1pm – 2pm 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
School Holidays
9.30am – 10am (Members Only) 10.30am – 11am 11.30am – 12pm 12.30pm – 1pm 1.30pm – 2pm 2.30pm – 3pm 3.30pm – 4pm |
And don’t forget to pop into our Shop at the end of your visit, where a selection of the play equipment can be purchased, allowing you to continue the fun at home!
*What is Schematic Play?
Cherry Tree Village has been created and designed around schematic play and we hope grown-ups have fun playing alongside their children as they explore and learn.
Schematic play happens when babies, toddlers and young children are involved in repeated actions or certain behaviours as they explore the world around them and try to find out how things work. It gives parents interesting insights into children’s passions and interests and can help you engage more deeply in their learning and extend their thinking.
Schematic play is not a specific type of play in itself, but rather how a child chooses to play and the type of actions they like to take. There are many types of schemas in play, but it is widely believed that the most common are the following 9 schemas of play:
Click the link for more information and parental support about schematic play.
Schematic play happens when babies, toddlers and young children are involved in repeated actions or certain behaviours as they explore the world around them and try to find out how things work. It gives parents interesting insights into children’s passions and interests and can help you engage more deeply in their learning and extend their thinking.
Schematic play is not a specific type of play in itself, but rather how a child chooses to play and the type of actions they like to take. There are many types of schemas in play, but it is widely believed that the most common are the following 9 schemas of play:
- Transporting - fascinated with moving themselves, objects and toys
- Transforming – love to mix different materials and substances together, or seeing if they can change an object’s colour, shape, or consistency
- Enveloping - interested in space and capacity, likes to wrap themselves and their toys up in blankets
- Rotating - a fascination with things that can rotate or spin, and they love exploring curved lines and circles
- Trajectory - interested in how things move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and how objects respond to being thrown or pushed
- Positioning - interested in placing objects in rows, patterns, or lines
- Enclosing - putting fences up around their toys or placing borders around their drawings
- Orientation - observing objects from different angles and viewpoints by climbing or turning to get a view from upside down
- Connecting - exploring how things join together or separate, like connecting blocks together in a long line or tower, or completing jigsaw puzzles
Click the link for more information and parental support about schematic play.