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Cadwinkles childrens play
Grahams Road, Falkirk
Type of place: Play Area

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All distances are as the crow flies, distances by road may be different
Reviews and details of facilities:

Been in both Falkirk play areas now and Cadwinkles is the best. Homebaking is brilliant abd the staff are really friendly and seem to like playing with all the kids. My big one really likes the drop slide and can pay with his wee sister in the wee area too.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Karina

Date: 28th September 2008 - 21:47

sad to hear the odd grump re cadwinks! Been to loads of different play barns/areas. Cadwinkles our favourite. Some of the staff may be youngish as an earlier review complained of, but they are very helpfull and freindly, the owner is there most of the time I go and is very open to any suggestions put their way. We found the food as good as anywhere however the coffee is GRRREAT..which mums appreciate.Im fussy re cleanliness and have no complaints. Price is on par with most places.Big enough that they have great fun and laid out that you can see kids most of time. Secure facility,

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: kerry

Date: 26th August 2008 - 15:25

I thought this was excellent! The food was really good and I thought the staff were extremely friendly. My three kids (2,4 and 6) had a ball and I was really happy that my six year old was able to play with her younger siblings in the under 5's area! We will definetely be going back!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Isabell

Date: 9th April 2008 - 20:08

Oops - that should have been - They wouldn't let me PAY !

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Sandra

Date: 18th January 2008 - 14:59

Have looked at some of the reviews before and can't understand them. I have a disabled son. staff wouldn't let me into big area to play with him but gave me a very reasonable explanation why. They then gave me a very friendly member of staff to play one to one with him and offered to let us come in after closing one night so I could play with him. then they wouldn't let me play. what a difference in todays world. Well done cadwinkle!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Sandra

Date: 18th January 2008 - 14:58

We attended this soft play area on a Saturday mornign at 10am with a group of five two year olds. It was freezing cold and there was water dripping through the roof in several places. To top it all, there was a broken mirror on the wall directly above the baby changing mat. This could have led to a very nasty accident. For this privilege we paid £4.50. We will not be back.

Rating: Star

Review by: Lynne

Date: 17th January 2008 - 11:39

Had my childs birthday party here last year in February. Kids loved the place - party as good as any. Found staff very grumpy and cheeky. I have a disabled son, he is very able but just cant walk without help, staff made me get out the ballpit in the larger section of the play area and go to the baby area. My son is 5 and all his friends were playing in the larger area - imagine how he felt!!
I only booked it because he had been to a party a few weeks before and I had sat in the ballpit with him. His party was first thing in the morning and was not even busy. I am qite small built and only 5ft tall so some of the kids were bigger than me!!
Wont ever be back - think this is discriminating against disabled children.

Rating: StarStar

Review by: Lynn

Date: 10th January 2008 - 22:15

I ofetn take my kids (and their friends) to Cadwinkles. It's a great place for the kids to run riot without harming themselves or others--they love it. Staff are always friendly and helpful, food is good and the facilities are clean.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Ann

Date: 31st October 2007 - 16:11

Was there today during school hols. despite it being very busy the staff were excellent, keeping an eye out that the kids were behaving. Had a nice lunch - my two cleared their plates - must be the exercise.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: Jenna

Date: 19th October 2007 - 20:42

went with my two kids, found the staff too young for looking after children with no experience, the staff were very misrible. it was very expensive and not very well managed. Also food was under cooked and kitchen looks dirty not very hyginic for a play area for kids. As i left to go into my car i noticed that all the bin bags were on the ground and the birds had been pecking them. this is one place i wont go back to and wont recommend to any of my friends.

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Review by: jane

Date: 15th October 2007 - 15:40

Fab place. Was there today. Staff very friendly and made good effort to make sure the kids payed safely and well. They were very patient when my 3 year old kept trying to climb up the slide the wrong way!!! Loved the chicken nuggets - Real chicken.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Fiona W

Date: 8th October 2007 - 19:00

My first visit today with my 1 yr old. Expensive, staff looked miserable, not particularly helpful, play area ok. No plans to return, will stick with the park and go feed the ducks.

Rating: Star

Review by: John M

Date: 7th September 2007 - 21:55

My kids (5 and 2) had a ball there. Liked the fact that you get your own table. Recommend the square sausage rolls, I had to eat 3 as the kids were too busy playing. Staff excellent, was impressed when a young woman came over to make sure my daughter was OK after she had been pushed by her brother!!!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Cara

Date: 2nd September 2007 - 07:56

Great atmosphere for the kids, my little boy loves it. Good they have new gates so the front doors can be open as it gets warm when the weather is nice. Had my sons birth party there and the staff were great with the kids. Great place!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Shirley

Date: 13th July 2007 - 16:33

I was at Cadwinkles recently with my daughters toddler group. It is one of the best soft play places we have been to. Staff very helpful, facilities excellent, food very good (made to order). My daughter loved it. Will definately be back with both my girls aged 8 and 3.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Karen

Date: 1st July 2007 - 09:31

class softplay and the staff is good amy is so sound like :p

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: ryan

Date: 9th May 2007 - 19:29

I regularly visit Cadwinkles with my sons 2 + 3 and would like to say contrary to a previous review I have never bought more than a coffee but always sit down at a table in fact I know that Cadwinkles policy is to only let chidren in to play if their is a table is available for the adults. Just thought I would jump to their defence as on my many visits I have found it an excellent place with very friendly staff.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Sarah

Date: 5th April 2007 - 11:56

the staff very good at getting me all i wanted,clean and fresh food all home made soup,which was lovely,

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: sasha

Date: 17th March 2007 - 09:29

Very good took son and he loved it.It is very friendly to.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Harry

Date: 11th March 2007 - 16:45

i just stay round the corner,staff are good, place is great for the kids,is a little expensive though, as soon as your child can walk they pay full price

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: jamie

Date: 7th March 2007 - 13:11

Was there today - Quite busy but the wees had a ball and ate all their food - REAL CHICKEN nuggets. Very safe place and clean 'n bright. We reccommend it.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Jeanna

Date: 4th March 2007 - 22:03

Great place. Read earlier comment but had an entirely different experience. staff helpful, especially helping my 2 year old explore. Food good and reasonable. will be a regular visitor.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Carole

Date: 2nd March 2007 - 20:47

very expense took my 2 sons and there friend,staff ok,

Rating: Star

Review by: allan

Date: 24th February 2007 - 20:28

was there today for the first time and will not be back, over rated and staff told me that i could not take up a table in the seating area while my kids played unless i bought food, i was having a cuppa but thought it out of order being told by un pleasent staff what i had to eat, and where i gad to sit. did complain to managment, but was told that was there policy.

Rating: Star

Review by: janice

Date: 24th February 2007 - 20:25

was there today for the first time and will not be back, over rated and staff told me that i could not take up a table in the seating area while my kids played unless i bought food, i was having a cuppa but thought it out of order being told by un pleasent staff what i had to eat, and where i gad to sit. did complain to managment, but was told that was there policy.

Rating: Star

Review by: janice

Date: 24th February 2007 - 20:25

Excellent facilities, staff very friendly and conscientious. Kids love it and don't want to go to any other play areas now!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Sandra

Date: 28th October 2006 - 12:36

Absolutely wonderful place. Staff very conscientious. Clean and safe. Food obviously cooked to order and not pre-prepared. Worth the money.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Sheena

Date: 25th August 2006 - 11:47

Kids loved it, but it needs better air conditioning, as on a hot day with kids running around it was very hot. Food was good, varied choices available, but the day we went there was no baked potatoes, staff very helpful.

Rating: StarStarStar

Review by: Mrs A Hiney

Date: 9th July 2006 - 11:34

excellent fun for kids of all ages food was great could do with a little more choice of meals and cakes for veggies but all round FAB FAB FAB ...

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: terri niven

Date: 5th July 2006 - 16:59

Excellent Play frame for under 5's. You can go in also and supervise your tot.

Food good but not much for vegi's. Loads of highchairs. Table's could do with a good clean though but floors and high chairs spotless.

Staff friendly and helpful and concerned over childrens welfare.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: Hez

Date: 19th June 2006 - 15:33

A little costly especially having two children.

Rating: StarStarStar

Review by: Clair

Date: 16th May 2006 - 11:13

Thought Cadwinkles was a great day out for my wee one Evan(2), he thoroughly enjoyed himself. Food was great, and toilets clean, has baby changing facilities, although disabled toilet if you need it is through baby changing area. Staff helpful.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: FIONA MACLANACHAN

Date: 21st March 2006 - 20:43

Always busy, older lady really helpful, my boys adore it.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: Lorna

Date: 28th February 2006 - 18:49

Easy enough to find,and reasonably priced as far as entertaining kids go!Staff were really friendly and my kids (4 & 2) loved it. Good choice of food available too.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: Angie

Date: 19th February 2006 - 23:03

Staff could be better

Rating: Star

Review by: mary

Date: 6th February 2006 - 14:52

nothing for older children

Rating: Star

Review by: betty

Date: 6th February 2006 - 14:51

Excellent play facilities for the kids, and is well run by the folks that work there. It is located on Gowan Avenue (just off Graham Road). If you are not that familiar with Falkirk, make sure you know where you are going (cost me 3.50 for an A-Z today!!)

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: John W

Date: 5th February 2006 - 18:05

The best softplay in Falkirk

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Jonathan Clough

Date: 3rd January 2006 - 13:43

excellent facilities homemade cooking relaxing atmosphere brilliant nappy changing facilities

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Victoria Kelso

Date: 22nd November 2005 - 21:49

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