Our Tuff Tray Explorers session combines all the fun of our relaxed Stay & Play with the added excitement of themed sensory and play-based tuff trays for little ones to discover. Designed for walking toddlers, this parent-led session encourages children to explore, create, investigate and learn through hands-on play at their own pace. Each week, our tuff trays will feature different engaging activities to spark curiosity, imagination and early learning, while still leaving plenty of time to enjoy our role-play areas, toys and play space. With limited spaces available, our small sessions provide a calm, welcoming environment where children can explore confidently and parents can stay close by, relax with a coffee, and enjoy quality time together.

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Thrive Play Cafe! To help your visit run as smoothly as possible, here's everything you need to know before you arrive.

📍 Find Us

Thrive Play Cafe

29 Norfolk Street Sunderland

SR1 1EE

🍼 Pushchairs

As we're a cosy play café with limited space, we'd really appreciate it if pushchairs could be left in your car where possible. If this isn't possible, please speak to a member of our team when you arrive and we'll do our best to help.

☕ Café & Facilities

Our café will be open throughout your visit, serving barista coffee, drinks, snacks and light lunches. Toilets and baby changing facilities are also available for all visitors.

 Our Shoe-Free Play Area

To keep our play space clean, safe and comfortable for little crawlers and explorers, we ask that all shoes are removed upon arrival. Socks must be worn by both adults and children.

🥪 Food & Drinks

To help us maintain food safety and support our small business, we kindly ask that outside food and drinks are not brought into or consumed within the cafe. We have plenty of delicious options available and will always do our best to cater for dietary requirements.

🌱 Allergies & Dietary Requirements

If you or your child has any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, please let us know before your visit, we will always try our best to accommodate.