Opening Hours
Monday-Friday:
9.30am-3.00pm
Saturday:
9.30am-12.30pm
Extra sessions:
Monday – Dan’s Deal: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Term time – Tuesday – SEN in the DEN session: 4.00pm-6.00pm
Holidays – Tuesday – SEN in the DEN session: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Booking is recommended. Session times are on the booking form.
Soft Play with a Warm Heart!
Our Play Sessions
Book in for a soft play session. Our fabulous 3 level play frame with slides, dizzy disk and purpose built sensory room ensures there is something for everyone.
Dan's Den at Christchurch has been Ilkley's soft play centre with a warm heart since 2015. We're family-focused and community-driven, but we're so much more than just another children's play facility.
| Dan’s Den has award-winning birthday parties in its indoor facilities with a three-level play frame with big and small slides, dizzy disks, and climbing obstacles to our purpose-built sensory room. We have multiple awards becuase quality runs through everything we do. But what really sets us apart is where play meets belonging. |
Award-Winning Birthday Parties
As Ilkley’s beloved community hub and registered charity, Dan’s Den is where play meets belonging. We understand that birthdays are precious milestones, and we’re honoured to be part of your family’s special moments. Book your award-winning birthday party today and discover why families across Ilkley choose Dan’s Den – where every celebration finds welcome, dignity, and joy.
Read morePlease book online for time slots and events.
1. Have a day in mind?
Check our availability and book a play session …
as 1-2-3-4”
2. Check our soft play timetable
Choose your timeslot – Weekday or Saturday…
4. Let Us Take Care Of The Rest
We’re so much more than just another children’s play facility
3. Fancy a meal from our cafe?
Before booking … check which afternoon slots offer snacks and drinks, but not full menu…
Dan's Den Soft Play with a Warm Heart in Ilkley
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We provide an extensive menu of freshly prepared, cook-to-order food alongside a wide selection of speciality coffee. As a comprehensive one-stop destination for local parents, we've earned recognition from The Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler, who note that whilst they've attended countless children's parties, some truly stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Dan’s Den created for the community
The church and the congregation trusted church member, Maggie Sharman whose vision and the unanimous decision to transform Riddings Hall into a soft play centre and café, named Dan’s Den, reflects both courage and belief in the positive impact it could have in the community.
Baby Natal and SEN in the DEN
Our baby natal and sensory support, SEN preschool sessions and specialist SEN support aren't add-ons - they're at the heart of who we are. Our SEN in the DEN sessions help children with additional needs to build confidence in a supportive environment.
Real Living Wage Employer
We are focused on nurturing our community and this includes our dedicated team who are paid the real living wage. This is part of our commitment to hold ourselves to a high standard and value our hard-working team.
Birthday Parties
We offer both Exclusive or Non-exclusive Birthday Parties. The non-exclusive option is in the morning. In the afternoon we offer two possibilities for exclusive parties. Saturdays only.
Great Food and Fair Trade Artisan Coffee
Quality runs through everything that we do. We offer an extensive menu of cook to order food and a wide selection of specialty coffee. As a registered charity and Real Living Wage employer, we prove that excellent standards and genuine community heart go hand in hand.
Awards Winning Party Provider
This award from Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler represents that Dan's Den offers exceptionally good birthday parties. Dan's Den in Ilkley was voted Mumbler's Favourite Children's Party Provider in both 2022 and 2023.
Celebrating 10 Years!
We’re family-focused and community-driven, but we’re so much more than just another children’s play facility.
Special Features
Great Food (cooked to order), Fair Trade Artisan Coffee and Award-Winning Parties
Testimonials of Happy Parents and Carers
DAN'S DEN IS A BELOVED SOCIAL HUB OFFERING
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY, EXPLORE AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS!
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