Schools & Groups

Here at Castaway Play, we are excited to offer school and group visits.

Castaway Play features five magical worlds to play and explore. The Magical Kingdom, Castaway Cove, The Lost Jungle, Tropical Beach, and our new Sports Room provide a fun, active, and memorable experience where children can play, learn, and discover in a safe and engaging environment.

We can also offer access to our Space Sensory Room for children with SEN (Special Educational Needs).

We welcome visits from pre-school, infant and primary schools, as well as special schools.

Schools Rates 2026

The school rate is available during Cheshire / Staffordshire schools term time only (excluding weekends) for groups of 10 or more paying school visitors at £9.99 per child, with 1 accompanying adult free for every 5 children.

Additional paying school group adults are £2.95 each.

Terms and conditions apply. To make a booking for a school visit to Castaway Play, get in touch. Please note full payment is required at least 10 working days before your planned visit.

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What to expect on a school visit?

Planning a school trip should be exciting not stressful! At Castaway Play, we want to make your visit as easy as possible for teachers and staff, while giving children a fantastic day packed with play, adventure and opportunities to explore. This FAQ has everything you need to know before your school visit.

Are you open to the public at the same time?

Yes, Castaway will remain open to the public during your school visit. However, we closely manage our overall capacity to make sure everyone has plenty of space to enjoy their visit.

School groups also have designated areas sectioned off specifically for them, giving your group its own space to gather together, eat packed lunches and organise children throughout the day.

Can we bring our own food?

Yes. School groups are welcome to bring packed lunches for the children. Your designated school area provides somewhere for children to sit together and enjoy their lunch before heading back out to play. Please let us know in advance about any allergies, dietary requirements or additional needs within your group.

Is there somewhere to leave our belongings?

Yes. We know school trips can involve lots of coats, lunch bags and belongings! Your group will have a designated area where belongings can be kept together during your visit. We recommend that teachers and school staff keep any valuables with them.

Will we have a designated Castaway lead?

Yes. Your school will have a designated member of the Castaway team as your main point of contact for the day. They’ll welcome you on arrival, talk you through how the day will work and be available to help teachers and staff throughout your visit.

What does the day look like?

We’ll work with you before your visit to make sure you know exactly what to expect. A typical school visit looks something like this:

Arrival & welcome: Your school will be greeted by your Castaway lead. We’ll get everyone checked in, show you your designated area and provide any important information for the day.

Time to explore: Then the fun begins! Children can head off and explore Castaway’s different play and adventure areas under the supervision of school staff.

Lunch time: Your group can return to its designated school area to enjoy packed lunches together.

Back to the fun: Once everyone’s refuelled, it’s time for more exploring and play.

Gather & departure: At the end of your visit, your designated area gives you a convenient place to bring everyone back together, collect belongings and get ready for your journey back to school.

Do you have a cafe for teachers and school staff?

Yes! Our cafe will be open during your visit, with hot and cold drinks, snacks and food available to purchase. So while the children are busy having an amazing day, teachers can still get that all important coffee.

Do you have coach parking?

Yes, we can accommodate coaches. Please let us know when booking if your school will be arriving by coach so that we can provide information about arrival and parking arrangements.

How many children can you accommodate?

We can welcome large school groups, from individual classes to year groups and larger school visits. The number of children we can accommodate will depend on your chosen date and the requirements of your group. Simply let us know your approximate numbers when you enquire and our team will help you plan the best option.

Do teachers and school staff have to pay?

We include one accompanying member of school staff free for every five children (1:5). This helps schools maintain appropriate supervision throughout their visit without adding additional costs. If you would like to bring more adults than the included 1:5 ratio, that’s absolutely fine, additional adults are chargeable. We’ll confirm the number of included staff places and the cost of any additional adults as part of your booking.

Supervision during your visit

Children remain the responsibility of their school and accompanying adults throughout their visit. We ask school staff to actively supervise children while they explore Castaway and ensure that their group follows the safety rules and instructions provided by our team. Our Castaway team will be around the venue throughout your visit, and your designated lead will be available should you need any assistance.

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Ready to plan your school trip?

Whether you’re planning an end-of-year treat, reward trip, class outing or simply a fantastic day away from the classroom. Castaway Play is a brilliant place for children to play, explore and make memories together.

When you enquire, simply let us know:

Your preferred date
Approximate number of children
Age or year group
Number of accompanying staff
Expected arrival and departure time
Whether you’ll be arriving by coach
Any SEN, accessibility or additional requirements we should be aware of

Our team will take it from there and help you plan your visit.

Ready for an unforgettable school day out? Get in touch with the Castaway team today. We can’t wait to welcome your school to Castaway Play.

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