Sugar Snap Play

Sugar Snap Play is a Montessori-inspired stay and play venue based at The Glass Yard in Chesterfield, occupying a second-floor space that has been designed with a genuine focus on learning through play. Sessions run for two hours, and within that time children have access to a range of distinct areas, each thoughtfully put together to encourage exploration and imagination.

The space is divided into dedicated zones. There is a baby room suited to newborns, fitted with soft luxury tumble mats and offering access to sensory toys, a ball pit and soft play equipment. A separate sensory room features bubble lamps and fibre optic lights, making it a welcoming environment for children who particularly enjoy sensory experiences. Weekly themed activities rotate throughout the year, giving returning visitors something fresh to discover on each visit.

The venue is located on the second floor of The Glass Yard, accessible by either lift or stairs, making it reasonably manageable for families with pushchairs. Pushchair space inside is limited, though staff accommodate them where possible, and there is also a covered shelter directly outside the windows where they can be left. Parking at The Glass Yard is free for two hours under normal circumstances, though this reduces to 90 minutes on home football match days, and a QR code in the café area allows for extended paid parking if needed.

Parties for young children can also be hosted at Sugar Snap Play, making it a flexible option beyond regular open sessions. Arrival is by buzzing through on arrival — the door number is 1F — and guests are asked not to arrive early, as the team uses the time between sessions to clean and reset the space thoroughly.

A good choice for: parents of babies and toddlers in the Chesterfield area looking for a calm, learning-focused play environment with sensory facilities and a structured session format.

Families looking for soft play in Chesterfield, Derbyshire 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 Chesterfield to find more venues in the area.