The Fun Centre (Yr Hwylfan) – Caernarfon

The Fun Centre (Yr Hwylfan) in Caernarfon is currently open for visitors.

What is The Fun Centre and Where is it?

The Fun Centre is a large indoor adventure play centre located inside a converted Victorian church, Christ Church, on Bangor Street in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. It is one of the largest indoor play areas in North Wales, spanning approximately 14,000 square feet across multiple floors.

What You Can See and Experience

Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of high-energy activities designed to challenge and entertain:

Giant Play Area: Features massive 25ft vertical drop slides, double drop slides, ball pools, and rope bridges.
Obstacles: Children can explore dark mazes, tumble towers, spinning steps, and squeeze rollers.
Specialised Zones: Includes a dedicated soft play area for children under 5 and a specific zone for toddlers aged 0–3 to ensure they can play safely away from older children.
Extra Activities: On-site features include mini electric go-karts at “Gog’s Driving School” and a “Laser Space Sport” arena for infrared tag games.
Heritage Museum: Located on the upper floors, this interactive museum details the history of the magnificent church building itself.
Dining: A licensed restaurant provides hot and cold food, snacks, and drinks.

Average Duration of Visit

Most visitors typically spend between 1.5 to 2.5 hours at the centre. During peak periods, such as school holidays, time limits may be implemented to manage capacity.

Who Will Enjoy it Most?

Families with Active Children: It is a paradise for kids who love climbing, sliding, and high-energy physical play.
History Enthusiasts: The unique setting within a historic church and the included museum make it more than just a standard play centre.
Toddlers and Infants: The separate zones for younger children mean they are well-catered for without being overwhelmed by older kids.

Suitability and Personal Circumstances

While the centre is highly accessible—featuring wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, and restrooms—the primary play equipment consists of steep wooden stairs and multi-level climbing frames. This means those with significant physical mobility limitations may find the actual play structures inaccessible, though the cafe and museum areas are generally reachable.

Best Time to Visit

For Quietness: Mid-week during term time is significantly quieter.
Weather: As an indoor attraction, it is the perfect “rainy day” destination in North Wales, though it can become very busy when the weather is poor.
Specific Sessions: Monday and Friday mornings (10 am – 3 pm) often feature dedicated Mother and Toddler sessions during term time, which are calmer and more cost-effective.

What Makes it Unique?

The defining feature that sets it apart from other soft play centres is its location inside a historic church. The combination of gothic architecture with modern, massive slides creates an atmosphere unlike any standard warehouse-style play centre. Additionally, the inclusion of a heritage museum and a laser tag arena within the same building offers a more varied experience than nearby competitors.

Budget Tips and Memberships

Toddler Sessions: During term-time Mondays and Fridays, parent and toddler sessions are offered at a significantly reduced rate (e.g., £3.50 for one parent and child), often including a free hot drink.
Group Discounts: The centre offers reduced rates for school groups and larger parties.
Annual Membership: Frequent visitors, such as local families, can benefit from annual passes that provide unlimited entry, making it much more cost-effective for those visiting multiple times a month.
Adult Nights: They occasionally host adult-only play nights, which include food and a licensed bar for a set per-head price.

Helpful Visitor Advice

Clothing: It is strongly advised that children wear long sleeves, trousers, and socks to avoid friction burns on the high-speed drop slides.
Food: While there is an on-site cafe, visitors are permitted to bring packed lunches, which can be eaten on the patio area (weather permitting) or in designated seating.
Parking: There is a paid parking lot on-site, and the centre is easily found near the main A487 roundabout just outside the town centre.
Supervision: Parents are reminded that children must be supervised at all times, as the multi-room layout can make it easy to lose sight of active kids.