Welcome to The Hideaway

We're a charity and Britain's first 'Pay What You Can' play centre*, helping families to learn together, have fun together and thrive together.

We're based in Partington, South Manchester.

*Pay What You Can now available for members only

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What's on this summer?

From £2 per month

New Membership scheme

Join as a member of The Hideaway to access Pay What You Can prices, or pay a low set fee when you visit.

Daily under 5's session

Mon-Sat quiet session

From 8.30am - 10am each morning, our Early Risers will be able to play in the quiet and calm at our under 5's session.

The Hideout

Big kids zone

Space for the older children through the summer. Book through the usual 'Summer pop in and play'.

Available every session

Extra craft workshops

Week 1 Donut making
Week 2 Milkshake Making
Week 3 Slime Ice Cream
Week 4 Bouncy ball making
Week 5 Squashy making
Week 6 Jewellery making

Ceramic Cafe

Paint a pot for £7

Children can spend time just painting a pot this summer if they've outgrown the play centre. Just reserve a table when you book.

Available for all

Included in your visit

Throughout the day, we are running a busy programme of hosted crafts and games in the main play area which all children are welcome to join in.

What else is happening?

Donation scheme for members

New Membership scheme

Join as a member of The Hideaway to access Pay What You Can prices, or pay a low set fee when you visit.

Kids Clothing

Hidden Treasure Clothing

New to the Hideaway, pre-loved and new school uniform and kids clothes. Available to all, donations are welcome.

Hope Pantry

Back at Wood Lane

All Trafford residents can now visit our Wood Lane centre for their weekly food shop from the Hope Centre pantry.

Social Impact

Report 24/25

New Charity impact report is out now.

Birthdays

Parties and Booths

There's no better place for a birthday than the Hideaway. For big parties or a visit with your family we have you covered.

Volunteering

Work for Hidden Treasure

We're currently seeking a whole host of volunteers in a huge range of positions to grow our charity.

Support us

Looking for a good cause?

Hidden Treasure Trust only exists thanks to our partners, friends and supporters. From fundraising to volunteering, can you help?

Regular giving

Support our Charity

We're looking to raise an army of new regular supporters who can commit to giving regularly to help our organisation provide for thousands of families in need. Will you join us?

What's on this term?

Activity Tots

Monday

1.30pm - 3pm

Parents with kids 2-4yrs

Drama Club

Wednesday

4pm - 5pm

Children age 7 to 11

Green Tots

Thursday

10am - 11am

Children age 2+ (walkers)

Little Tots

Wednesday

10am & 1.30pm

Parents with 1-2yrs olds

Baby group

Wednesday

11.30am - 12.30pm

Carers with babies 6m - pre-walking

Early Risers

Saturday

8.30am - 10.30am

Children under 5

Gym Tots

Friday

11am - 12pm

Little ones who are walking or toddling

Men's Night Out

Friday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

All men age 16+

Creative Club

Thursday

4pm - 5pm

Children aged 6 to 11 years old

Footie Club

Friday

4pm - 5pm

Children age 6 to 11

Hideacraft

Thursday

11.30am - 12.30pm

Children age 3+

Minecraft club

Thursday

4pm - 5pm

Children age 6-11

Dad & Kid Lego

Saturday

9am - 10.30am

Dads or male carers with kids age 6-14

Girls' Night Out

Friday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

All women age 16+

Home-Ed Club

Monday

11am - 12.30pm

Home educated children up to 11

New Dads Course

Tuesday

7pm - 8pm

New and expecting dads

Dad Skills Group

Tuesday

7.30pm - 9pm

Dads and male carers

Grandparents group

Thursday

9.30am - 11.30am

Grandparent carers with children

Lego club

Wednesday

4pm - 5pm

Children age 6-11

New mum relax & chat

Monday

10am - 11am

New mums & babies (up to 6m)

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