The Big Blue Barn

The Big Blue Barn
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About

A four-storey indoor soft-play barn on the edge of Carlow town, with a seven-metre spiral slide, dedicated toddler and baby zones, and a café so parents can settle in while the kids burn off energy.

Things to Do

The multi-level play frame

The centrepiece is a soft-play frame spread over four floors, ROSPA inspected and approved, for children aged 0 to 12. Expect a seven-metre-high spiral slide, a four-lane Astra slide, a steeper slide for older children, wobbling rope bridges, ball pools and animal stations that bring the sounds of the farm alive.

The multi-level play frame

Toddler and baby zones

The Toddler Area is reserved for under-5s, with a separate zone designed to stimulate the under-2s, so smaller visitors get their own space and their own pace.

Toddler and baby zones

Tumble Tots on Tuesday mornings

Tuesday mornings concentrate on pre-schoolers: little ones get priority and a tea or coffee is thrown in for around €5–6 for the accompanying adult.

Birthday parties

Party rooms come with a host who runs the whole party while you relax. The package covers two hours, invitations, choice of food (burger, pizza, nuggets, sausages or cod goujons with chips) and a drink; bring your own cake and they will cut it. Minimum eight children, and one adult per eight party children.

Café and refreshments

Parents are looked after too, with a big breakfast, light lunch, pizza, great coffee and tasty treats served on site so you can eat while supervising.

Group and school bookings

The play area suits organised trips, with special group discounts for school tours, toddler groups and play groups, plus loyalty discounts for repeat bookings.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Open daily from 10am (recent listings show 10am–6pm). Closed St Patrick's Day, Easter Sunday, 24–28 December and New Year's Day.
  • Admission: €7 for 1.5 hours' play (age 4+), €5 for age 3 and under; three children for €15
  • Parking: Car park within the Deerpark Business Complex on the Dublin Road (N80); the venue's Google listing records it as a paid car park.
  • Food: On-site café serving a big breakfast, light lunch, pizza, great coffee and treats, so parents can eat while watching the play area.

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