Explore the wonders of imagination and creative play
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Welcome to Cherry Tree Village, an innovative, interactive rural themed play village for children and their wonderful vivid imaginations... every child’s dream!
Our brand-new interactive play area, Cherry Tree Village, offers a special space where children’s imaginations can run wild and free in a rural-themed setting designed just for them.
Children can play in an immersive role play experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and real-world learning through play. They can explore a lively rural village with a plant nursery for budding gardeners, a farm shop, an animal barn for cozy animal care, a construction site office where young builders can join in the fun, and more.
Cherry Tree Village is a free activity included in your day pass, no booking required. Some equipment in Cherry Tree Village is not designed for children aged 2 and under, we kindly ask that parents are carers supervise their children at all times.
We can't wait to see you there!
Our brand-new interactive play area, Cherry Tree Village, offers a special space where children’s imaginations can run wild and free in a rural-themed setting designed just for them.
Children can play in an immersive role play experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and real-world learning through play. They can explore a lively rural village with a plant nursery for budding gardeners, a farm shop, an animal barn for cozy animal care, a construction site office where young builders can join in the fun, and more.
Cherry Tree Village is a free activity included in your day pass, no booking required. Some equipment in Cherry Tree Village is not designed for children aged 2 and under, we kindly ask that parents are carers supervise their children at all times.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cherry Pitstop - our street food themed role play shop
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Fancy a burger, hot dog, or even a pizza? Cherry Pitstop, our Street Food-themed role play shop, is opening for members on Monday 14th October!
Step into our bustling Street Food kitchen, where you can grill, bake, fry, and serve up delicious creations! With play pizza ovens, BBQ grills, and all the essentials to prepare your pizza, chicken, burgers, and hot dogs, you're all set. Don’t forget to toss in some yummy veggies or brew up a coffee using the coffee machines! At Cherry Pitstop, you’ll have everything you need to cook up a feast for your happy customers. Get ready for endless imaginative fun as you play pretend – the only limit is your child’s imagination! Before you leave, don’t forget to visit the Gift Shop to pick up everything you need to create your own street food magic at home. Please note: Due to small play equipment parts, this play area is only suitable for children over the age of 3. |
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Non-School Holidays
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11.45am - 12.30pm Thursday & Friday 11.45am - 12.30pm 1:30pm - 2:15pm Saturday & Sunday 10am – 10.45am 1pm – 1.45pm |
School Holidays
10.30am - 11.15am 12pm - 12.45pm 1.30pm - 2.15pm |
*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.
