A safe space for connection
Dan's Den is a beloved social hub, offering a safe environment for children to play, explore and build friendships while parents, grandparents, and carers connect and unwind.
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About Us
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, and we’re so much more than just another children’s play facility.
About Dan's Den
As a registered charity and Real Living Wage employer, we prove that excellent standards and genuine community heart go hand in hand.
We're where community comes to play - a place where every family finds welcome, dignity, and joy. Born from a vision inspired by courage and faith, we've created wonderful indoor facilities that truly serve our whole community. From our three-level play frame with big and small slides, dizzy disks, and climbing obstacles to our purpose-built sensory room and award-winning birthday parties, quality runs through everything we do. But what really sets us apart is where play meets belonging.
Supportive Environment
Where children with additional needs build confidence in a supportive environment, and where families facing tough times can still give their children joy without worry about cost.
SEN in the DENBaby natal and SEN support
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.
EnquireDan's Den is Ilkley's award-winning soft play centre with a difference.
We're family-focused and community-driven, offering wonderful indoor children's facilities delivered with genuine community heart. It's where play meets belonging - where every family finds welcome, dignity, and joy, regardless of their circumstances or background
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What's behind the name 'Dan's Den'?
A church member here at Christchurch, Maggie Sharman, was inspired by the bible story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den and his strength in the face of challenge.
She envisioned a place to encourage strength in community: where families could find support, joy, and encouragement, just as Daniel found strength through faith.
DAN'S DEN IS A BELOVED SOCIAL HUB OFFERING
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY, EXPLORE AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS!
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