Charlie O'Brien blog: A visit to Little Street, Maidstone

When we were invited along to try out the brand new Little Street just opened in Maidstone– we jumped at the chance.

Little Street is a company that creates ‘real’ streets for children to allow them to immerse themselves in creative role play.

Over the years I’ve seen friends on social media posting pictures of their trips to other Little Street centres but there has never been one close enough to Kent – so this is very exciting.

Even though the centre isn’t huge it felt really spacious and there were plenty of staff on hand to help and continuously tidy up and make sure all the props were in the right rooms!

The space is split into the various shops and sections – a medical centre, a construction yard, a cake shop, a supermarket, a police station, a learning centre and a place to dress up.

There is also a fire engine and an area for horses!

Highlights for Noah were the fire engine, the supermarket and the café where he tried more than one of the delicious looking plastic cakes!

For me it was wonderful to see him in awe of all the things to do and to see him using his blossoming imagination. It was such a refreshing change from the usual soft plays we go to.

Little Street recommend their centres are suitable from walking age to about seven, which I’d say is perfect.

Noah is two and loved every second. There were also much older children there having a brilliant time.

Other things to mention about the new Maidstone centre are the coffee and seating area for parents and carers and good toilets with baby changing facilities.

All the staff were also really helpful and friendly.

I thoroughly recommend as a day out for children and we’re already planning a return visit with friends very soon.

Charlie x

All you need to know about Little Street:

Address: Unit 40, Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1JL. This venue is on the first floor in Royal Star Arcade, accessible by the passenger lift.

Phone Number: 01622 296868

The closest car parks are at Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre and Medway Street Car Park. Royal Star Arcade is also easily accessible by buses on the High Street.

Opening Times:

Little Street is open seven days a week closing only for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Sunday and New Years Day. There are 4 play sessions daily:

09:30 – 11:00

11:30 – 13:00

13:30 – 15:00

15:30 – 17:00

Even if you do not wish to book online visit the booking page to check whether the session you wish to attend still has spaces available. If it is fully booked or closed for a private function, the time slot will show as ‘Available 0’.

Pricing (Off Peak / Peak):

Pre-walkers: FREE*

Child (Includes free entry for 1 adult) – £5.85 / £6.30

Additional Adult – £3.50 / £3.75

Childminders – There are discount's available, please contact us for details.

Peak prices apply at weekends and during school holidays.

*Free when accompanied by either a paying sibling or paying adult.

Annual Pass

Annual 10 Pass – 10 child tickets valid for a year. Use anytime Mon-Fri term time only. – £50

Freedom 10 Pass – 10 child tickets valid for a year. Use anytime any day peak & off peak. – £55

Annual passes can be purchased onsite or by telephone on 01276 423100.