The Play Mill

With more than 25 years of childminding experience, Di and Jane provide a safe and exciting place for children to play

We have plenty of free parking and are within easy reach of Matlock, Wirksworth, Darley Dale and Bakewell and regularly have visitors from Chesterfield, Derby and Buxton.

We have a 5* Food Hygene Rating

Opening Times
Our opening times are
10am-6pm daily EXCEPT Friday which is 10am-4pm
Spring Bank Holiday Monday
CLOSED

The Play Mill will close to the public at 4pm on Fridays for Private Hire. If you would like to hire the Play Mill 4.30-6.30pm on Fridays, please see our events section under the heading 'Private Hire'

Our Food Kiosk at Black Rocks Picnic Site is open 11am - 4pm weekends
Packed lunches can be ordered for collection by ringing 01629 824777

Food

Hot and cold food is available all day - homemade cakes and soup.
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Admission Prices

ages 1-9 £4.00
under 1 year 50p

Playmill Activities include

A climbing frame with a twin lane bumpy slide
A super large sandpit with diggers and sand toys
Sit and ride toys of all sizes
An enclosed area for babies and children under 3 years of age

"there are newspapers and magazines and no music - a wonderful place to bring the kids."

"the food is very good too if you want to stay for a meal"

Just a few of the comments from satisfied customers

Only food and drink bought at The Play Mill
can be consumed on the premises.

Have a
Party
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Events

'Special Kids' Tea Time Club
We now have a session after school on the second Friday of each month between 4 and 6pm for children with special needs, their Mums, Dads, Grandparents or Carers and siblings.The Play Mill is closed to the general public during this time.
Ring us at the Play Mill if you are interested in coming along or pass the message on to anyone you think may like to come.
The next three dates will be

Friday April 12th
Friday May 10th
Friday June 14th

Weekly Activities
Mondays at 11am
Yoga Bugs with Jane

Tuesdays at 11am
Singing with Sarah
Sarah has been ill for some time and we don't know when she will be back

Thursdays at 10.30am
Craft Activities with Emma

The Play Mill, Via Gellia Mills, Via Gellia, Bonsall, DE4 2AJ
Contact: Di Moor or Jane Edwards Phone: 01629 824777 or Email: diandjane@playmill.co.uk