Nanny Diaries: I love taking children of all ages to this Wigan play centre
In this week’s Nanny Diaries, Emma Appleton raves about a Wigan play centre.
As a nanny I like to take my children out and about most days and one of the places I have frequented over the years is Little Buddies play centre in Wigan.
Opened in 2017 by Bev Collier Nelson, Little Buddies has long been my go-to for rainy day fun.
The new owner is a local businessman who trusts the current staff to run Little Buddies as it has always been run - with a homely atmosphere, a great value menu, clean resources and equipment that keeps children entertained for hours.
The set-up is unique in that it’s a three-tier soft play that includes lots of toys and resources, as well as football court and ride-on vehicles.
I’ve taken children and babies of all ages to Little Buddies, from birth to nine years old, and it’s entertained them all!
It’s the homely atmosphere I love, all the staff are so warm and friendly and remember my name.
There’s a good choice of food and drink - I recommend their ice coffees!
When I was there last I asked a few of the customers what THEY thought of Little Buddies.
One lady told me: “I always come here because it feels safe, I can see the children at all times and no matter what their age they enjoy it.”
Her friend agreed, adding: “It keeps mine entertained and I like the fact it has lots of toys.”
Another lady told me she liked that Little Buddies has free parking and but it’s also easy to get to on public transport and that there is a good selection of toys and play equipment.
“It’s good value and the food is good,” she added.
Little Buddies also does lots of special offers and events, including after-school sessions on Thursday and Fridays where kids eat free.
There is a sensory room too that is so beautiful and relaxing I wish grown-ups could go!
They often do craft activities during school holidays with book-on sessions free with admission price.
If your little one loves it like all mine have, they also offer parties where you can book the entire centre out.
Whatever the secret recipe is for Little Buddies, it’s been working for almost 10 years and long may it continue!