Play development

Contact information Call us on 028 9027 0470 or email play@belfastcity.gov.uk You can also write to us at: Community Services, Cecil Ward Building, 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP

Play is an important part of childhood, and helping children grow and develop is a key part of our job.

In this section, you can:

Playcentres

Our six playcentres, for three to 11-year-olds, offer playgroups, after-school and Saturday clubs and seasonal schemes.

Avoniel Playcentre Avoniel Road, Belfast, BT5 4SE 028 9045 8988	Ballysillan/Benview Playcentre Benview Avenue, BT14 8HD 028 9072 1941	Loop River Playcentre Courtney Hall, 76A Cregagh Road, BT6 9EQ 028 9045 3289
North Queen Street Playcentre Henry Street, Belfast, BT15 1DJ 028 9075 3897	Olympia Playcentre Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR 028 9024 7547	Whiterock Playcentre Whiterock Close, Whiterock Road, BT12 5HQ 028 9032 8623

Saturday Morning Play Club - Avoniel Playcentre

Do you have a child or children with disabilities? Our Saturday morning club gives children aged 4 – 12 years old the opportunity to have fun, enjoy new play opportunities and make new friends in a safe environment.

Siblings and friends are also welcome! They'll have the chance to enjoy indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, messy play, active games and much more.

Admission is free. It takes place from 10am - 12 noon on the fourth Saturday of every month. Contact Maureen or Janet on 028 9045 8988 or email ridgewaym@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information.

Under 5s Club - Loop River Playcentre

Loop River Playcentre hosts an Under 5s club on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 1.45pm for children aged three to five.

Children must have reached their third birthday on or before 1 September 2009 to take part in the sessions, which are limited to 16 youngsters and include outdoor play, circle and table top games, floor toys, simple cookery, songs and nursery rhymes, 'messy' play, dressing up and Nintendo Wii games.

For more information, call Ann Beattie on 028 9045 3289.