Relax and reconnect here at CFT at an expansion of our free family friendly spaces on Thursdays during term-time and Saturdays from 9am - 12noon (perfect for ParkRun or a chilled start to the weekend). We also open extra sessions from time to time; keep your eyes peeled on this page for news!

Our family friendly spaces can be found near the stairs in the Festival Theatre foyer and children can discover toys, colouring-in, fancy dress and books in our nooks. We can't wait to welcome you... but a quick request, once you've finished playing, please have a little tidy; it means more families can enjoy their time here at CFT!

Why not enjoy the green open spaces of Oaklands Park, which is right on our doorstep? It's an ideal place to take your pre-schoolers and catch up with some parent pals over a barista coffee, delicious cake, pizza or sandwich from our welcoming Café on the Park; there are also healthy snacks and drinks for the kids available.

Extra Openings!

We'll be open to families from Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5pm:

• From 10 March until Festival 2025 starts on 25 April

During this time, please remember to have a quick tidy before you leave so other families can enjoy their time here at CFT! Thank you.