Platform 3 Play

Platform 3 Play 🐝 The HIVE | Soft play, baby & kids cafe, and community space in Kirkby Stephen. Open 7 days a week ✨ Room hire available. About The HIVE Play.

Where little bees buzz, play & make memories 🧸☕🎉 Welcome to The HIVE Play, where little bees buzz, explore, and grow 🐝✨

We’re a family-friendly indoor and outdoor play space designed to spark imagination, creativity, and joyful moments for children of all ages. From soft play zones, mini role play area, dedicated baby zone, sensory corners to fun workshops and events, every part of The HIVE is cr

afted for laughter, learning, and memories that last a lifetime. Grown-ups can relax, connect, and enjoy a cup of coffee while their little ones play safely in a bright, welcoming environment. Our Services:
- Community Cafe
- Birthday Parties: weekends with exclusive slots 4–6pm 🥳
- Community Room Hire for events and gatherings
- Regular Events & Workshops for families

Location:
Unit 3, Station Yard, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LA

Opening Hours:
7 days a week: 9:30am–4pm, with late opening until 6pm on Thursdays & Fridays

Come play, explore, and create memories with us 💛

🐰 EASTER WEEKEND AT THE HIVE 🐣 ⏰ OPEN 9.30-4 (including bank holidays!) 🚌 We’re the perfect pit stop to let off a little...
02/04/2026

🐰 EASTER WEEKEND AT THE HIVE 🐣

⏰ OPEN 9.30-4 (including bank holidays!)

🚌 We’re the perfect pit stop to let off a little energy with the vintage buses stopping right outside

🐥 Egg Hunt & Easter activities

☕️ Cafe open all day

Easter at The HIVE 🌸🐣✨We’re open every day, 9.30am – 4pm.No bookings, no pressure… Just pop in and play when you like 💛 ...
26/03/2026

Easter at The HIVE 🌸🐣✨

We’re open every day, 9.30am – 4pm.
No bookings, no pressure… Just pop in and play when you like 💛

Looking for something easy, fun and full of joy this Easter? We’ve got you covered ✨

🌿 Play Zones for All Ages
🎨 Easter Activities
☕ Fully Stocked Cafe
💫 Indoor & Outdoor Play

And yes, the best coffee around 😉

No bookings needed
Just come as you are 💛



🐰 Easter Crafts 🐣 Little ones join us for some Easter crafting before the big ones are let loose from school 🙊
19/03/2026

🐰 Easter Crafts 🐣

Little ones join us for some Easter crafting before the big ones are let loose from school 🙊





🧁 Mini & Me Afternoon Tea 🍰Cherish precious moments with our mini & me afternoon tea, designed to create a special littl...
11/03/2026

🧁 Mini & Me Afternoon Tea 🍰

Cherish precious moments with our mini & me afternoon tea, designed to create a special little memory in our comforting & exciting environment 🤗💛

Find this on our specials board for the next couple of weeks 🐝



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Stride & Social 👟🐝Ready to stretch those legs and have a natter? 💛 If you have a little one in a pram or a little one br...
10/03/2026

Stride & Social 👟🐝

Ready to stretch those legs and have a natter? 💛 If you have a little one in a pram or a little one brewing - come & join us.

Join our Stride & Social!
👟 5K walk
🍼 Pram friendly
🐝 Guided by Team HIVE

Then back to The HIVE for a warming coffee ☕✨

Fresh air + friendly faces = the perfect combo.

📆 Tuesday 24th March
⏰ 10.30





🌺 W I N N E R 🌺 Congratulations you are our lucky winner! Excited to have you & the gang on our flower arranging event n...
07/03/2026

🌺 W I N N E R 🌺

Congratulations you are our lucky winner! Excited to have you & the gang on our flower arranging event next week! 🤗 💛




Paint & Play at The HIVE 🎨🐣Get creative ready for Easter and design your very own Easter Egg plate to treasure for years...
26/02/2026

Paint & Play at The HIVE 🎨🐣

Get creative ready for Easter and design your very own Easter Egg plate to treasure for years to come 💛

🗓 Thursday 5th March
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am – 12 noon
🐣 £15 per Easter Egg plate
✨ Includes a FREE play session for your child

Perfect for little artists, baby hand & foot prints or grown-ups who love to get creative too!

Spaces are limited – message to book 💛





🌸✨ MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨🌸We’re giving one lucky winner a FREE place at our🌷 Flower Arranging with Queenie📅 Friday 13th...
24/02/2026

🌸✨ MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨🌸

We’re giving one lucky winner a FREE place at our

🌷 Flower Arranging with Queenie
📅 Friday 13th March
⏰ 10am
💐 A beautiful, relaxed morning creating your own floral arrangement to take home.

To enter:
💛 Like this post
💛 Follow us
💛 Tag the person you’d bring with you (or who deserves this!)

For an extra entry, share to your stories and tag us 🌸

Winner will be announced on Friday 6th March.

Good luck!

We can’t wait to treat one of you 💕

T&Cs: One winner will receive one free space at the Flower Arranging event on 13th March. No cash alternatives.

🌸 Mother’s Day at The HIVE 🌸We’ve got a week full of lovely ways to celebrate all the amazing mums, nans and special wom...
22/02/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day at The HIVE 🌸

We’ve got a week full of lovely ways to celebrate all the amazing mums, nans and special women in our lives 💛

📸 Mamma & Me Photo Shoots with Katie
📅 Saturday 28th February
⏱ 15-minute slots
💷 £30 per slot
The perfect way to capture some gorgeous memories together 🤍

✨ Flower Arranging with Queenie
📅 Friday 13th March
⏰ 10am-11am
💷 £15
A relaxed morning getting creative and taking home your own beautiful arrangement 🌷

✨ Mummy & Baby Massage & Pamper Morning
📅 Tuesday 17th March
⏰ 9.45–11.15am
💷 £20
A gorgeous morning of bonding, treats and a little well-deserved pampering 🫖🧁

🍰 Mamma & Me Afternoon Tea Specials
Available all week, the perfect excuse for a catch up and something sweet together 💕

Spaces will be limited for our events, so pop us a message to book!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you 💐✨

Party Season is in FULL SWING at The HIVE 🐝🎂Our exclusive party slots are flying out 💛🎉 Private Hire available💷 Just £50...
18/02/2026

Party Season is in FULL SWING at The HIVE 🐝🎂

Our exclusive party slots are flying out 💛

🎉 Private Hire available
💷 Just £50 deposit
📅 Dates booking up months ahead

Tag a parent who’s planning a birthday soon 👇

Let’s make their child’s day extra special!




Did you know The HIVE is available to hire? 🐝🏡Perfect for:🎉 Parties📅 Events💼 Meetings✨️ And so much more!If you are look...
16/02/2026

Did you know The HIVE is available to hire? 🐝🏡

Perfect for:
🎉 Parties
📅 Events
💼 Meetings
✨️ And so much more!

If you are looking for a warm, welcoming space with a community feel?

DM us to chat about availability 👇



Welcome to Tangles Salon 🐝💇‍♀️Our Role Play Village had a glow-up in January thanks to Leanne from Tangles for donating ...
12/02/2026

Welcome to Tangles Salon 🐝💇‍♀️

Our Role Play Village had a glow-up in January thanks to Leanne from Tangles for donating lots of amazing bits 💛

We’re now officially training the next generation of hairdressers ✂️✨

Business owners... Want your name above one of our role play areas?

We’d LOVE to collab...
Builders 👷‍♀️
Libraries 📚
Travel Agents 🌍
Schools 🎒

Drop your business below!

Address

Unit 3, Station Yard
Kirkby Stephen
CA174LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441768372363

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