Hopscotch

Hopscotch is a play café with two locations in Newcastle upon Tyne — one in Gosforth and one inside Fenwick, the well-known department store in the city centre. The dual presence makes it a practical option for families across different parts of the city, whether they're heading out for a dedicated play session in Gosforth or combining a visit with a trip into town.

The play café format — combining soft play or supervised play space with a café for adults — suits the kind of outing where parents and carers want to relax with a coffee while younger children burn off energy nearby. This setup tends to work particularly well for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, who are the typical audience for this kind of venue.

Having a location within Fenwick gives Hopscotch an unusual city-centre footprint, making it a useful stop during a day's shopping rather than a standalone destination requiring a special journey. The Gosforth branch, meanwhile, offers a more neighbourhood-focused option in one of Newcastle's popular residential areas north of the city.

A good choice for: parents of babies and toddlers in Newcastle looking for a relaxed play café experience, whether they're in the city centre or based closer to Gosforth.

Families looking for soft play in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear can explore a range of indoor play centres suitable for different age groups. SoftPlayList provides details on facilities such as parking, on-site cafés and age suitability to help parents compare options. Browse all soft play centres in Newcastle Upon Tyne to find more venues in the area.