Little Explorers

106-108 Flixton Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 5AL, United Kingdom
+44 161 302 4278
$$$ Children's cafe
(130 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Little Explorers, the enchanting children’s café located at 106-108 Flixton Rd, Urmston, Manchester. This delightful venue is more than just a café; it’s a magical world of imaginative play where young children can explore, discover, and create unforgettable memories.

Stepping into Little Explorers is like entering a wonderland specifically designed for the little ones. The café features a variety of themed play areas that inspire creativity and imaginative role play. From busy towns to cozy homes, each corner is brilliantly crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that every child feels engaged and stimulated as they embark on their adventures. For those parenting wee ones, rest assured—the venue is meticulously clean and continually maintained, making it a safe environment for children of all ages.

Parents can unwind in the comfortable café area, where you can enjoy a variety of hot drinks or even a tempting scoop of ice cream as you keep an eye on your little ones. As the reviews attest, you’ll be delighted with the quality of the food and drinks on offer. “We only had coffees and ice cream, but there were lots of decaf options and the ice cream seemed a good quality too,” shares one satisfied customer.

The café also prides itself on being family-friendly. Facilities like changing areas ensure that every little detail is catered to, allowing you to relax while your children explore. Chris and CJ, a happy parent with experience hosting a child’s party at Little Explorers, raved, “The whole experience was stress-free.”

Moreover, there’s a special area dedicated to younger babies, ensuring that even your littlest explorers can partake in the fun. Claire Bouédo, a parent who visited with her 11-month-old, loved the secure environment, noting, “You’re never too far from the children.”

While the café can get busy during school holidays, making it a lively spot for families, it’s worth waiting for a table to witness the joy on your child’s face as they dive into play. As Sarah Foubert highlighted, “The setup works really well with the seating area overlooking the play area.” This thoughtful design means you can enjoy a cup of coffee while watching your little one develop their social skills and creativity through exploration.

If you’re looking for a cozy, friendly, and fully engaging environment for your kids to enjoy, look no further than Little Explorers. It’s an experience that promises fun, safety, and lasting memories—one that you and your children will cherish. Make your visit today and let the little ones lead the way!

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Tuesday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Wednesday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Sunday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

130 Reviews
Chris And CJ

20 Aug 2025

We had a fantastic time hosting our child’s party at Little Explorers Urmston. The venue is clean, safe, and packed with imaginative play areas that kept the kids fully entertained. The staff were friendly and helpful, making everything run smoothly. The party room was nicely set up, and the whole experience was stress-free. Highly recommend for a fun and easy kids’ party!

Laura Taylor

17 Jul 2025

Wonderful play village for little ones. Such attention to detail in each themed area, it’s really safe and inventive, perfect for role play. It’s so well thought out and well equipped with baby changing facilities plus a lovely cafe area too.

Claire Bouédo

11 Jul 2025

Great little place to spend a few hours with baby/toddler. My baby is only 11 months and doesn’t walk yet, there’s a corner for young babies that is safe and secure, with lots of great toys too. You can get a good overview of the place from the café/sitting area so you’re never too far from the children.

nikki Ishtiaq

03 Jul 2025

We only had coffees and ice cream, but there were lots of decaf options and the ice cream seemed a good quality too. The play areas were all tidy when we arrived, everything looked clean. Toilets easy to access.

Sarah Foubert

03 Jul 2025

We had a lovely time at little explorers! I took my 4 year old and he loved it. The setup works really well with the seating area overlooking the play area. I’ll be taking both kids next time as I’ll be able to keep an eye on the big one while taking care of the baby. The kids lunches are super varied with a good combination of vegetables, crisps and sandwiches. There wasn’t enough parking next to the building but I easily found a space down the road. Everything (including the toilets) was super clean and there was a great variety of play areas with a construction site, a shop and more. The baby area was great too. Highly recommend!

Z K

24 Jun 2025

We had a lovely time at the Little Explorers today. My 20 month old and I were in Manchester for the day and we decided to come here. The place is really nicely set up, it’s clean and with quite a lot to do with a toddler. It was quite busy during our visit (understandable as it’s half term week) and there were no tables available so we didn’t get an opportunity to order any food or drinks - it be an idea to limit numbers during school breaks. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Overall a lovely place and we would love to visit again!

Neha Morgan

13 Jun 2025

What a lovely place for toddlers creativity and imaginative play. The set up is great for both a toddler and a separate safe section for babies. It’s small but very well placed with a cafe to sit whilst your little one plays.

Emma Rowland

11 Jun 2025

I come here sometimes with my daughter. It’s such a little gem of a find. The place is always spotlessly clean and the role play areas are beautiful and well resourced you can really see the detail and attention that has gone into providing such a wonderful play experience for imaginative and developing minds. I would and do highly recommend coming here to anyone with young children. The staff are also really smiley and friendly, the food is well priced and the entry price is so fair! The toilets are well stocked with spare nappies and wipes aswell as other sanitary products that you might have forgotten that day and there is a step and toilet seat provided for children who are pottery training. They really have thought of everything :) we love it here!

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