The Pavilion

The Pavilion Let your children enjoy themselves in our soft play area which includes a 3-storey play structure with astra slide, ball pit, spiders catch and sky glide.

We’re open daily for good food, great coffee and plenty of space to relax.
• Children’s soft play and baby area
• Fresh, homemade dishes
• A cosy over-18s lounge
• Dog-friendly
• Outdoor beach area (seasonal)
• Sky Sports We also have a separate toddler area designed for under 5's plus a bouncy castle and ride on trikes. For grown-ups we offer a cozy coffee lounge with a fully stocked licensed bar

. Our Woodlands restaurant is also the perfect family location for a delicious and relaxing Sunday roast. Our Sunday car very is available most Sundays from 12:30 until sold out.

🚨🚨 STOP SCROLLING… WE’VE JUST SORTED YOUR BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY! 😂🍻🌳Happy Bank Holiday Monday, folks! 🎉No plans?Kids alrea...
31/08/2026

🚨🚨 STOP SCROLLING… WE’VE JUST SORTED YOUR BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY! 😂🍻🌳

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, folks! 🎉

No plans?
Kids already asking “what are we doing today?” for the 47th time? 🙈
Dog staring at you like it’s time for a walk? 🐶
And you fancy a drink while someone else does the cooking? 👀🍺

WELL… THIS IS CONVENIENT! 😂👇

🌳 Head out for a lovely woodland walk
🚶‍♀️ Stroll along the Ashby Canal
🎨 Pop to the fantastic Craft Fair at Moira Furnace
🐾 Bring the dog along
🍽️ Stop for some delicious food
🍺 Treat yourself to a well-earned drink
🛝 And let the little ones burn off some energy in soft play!

And the best bit?

We’re just a short stroll along the canal from Moira Furnace, so you can turn it into a proper Bank Holiday adventure! 💚

Craft fair ➡️ canal walk ➡️ woodland wander ➡️ PAVILION! 🍻

📍 WE’RE OPEN TODAY FROM 10AM–4PM!

So basically… you get the fresh air, the family day out AND the excuse to sit down with a drink afterwards. 😉

YOU’RE WELCOME. 😂🍻

Come and see us today — we’d love to see your lovely faces! ❤️

🌳☀️ WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY? ☀️🌳The forecast is looking dry tomorrow before the rain makes an appea...
30/08/2026

🌳☀️ WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY? ☀️🌳

The forecast is looking dry tomorrow before the rain makes an appearance later… so why not make the most of it?! 👏

Get some fresh air, enjoy a lovely woodland walk, stroll along the Ashby Canal and head over to Moira Furnace, where they’re holding their fantastic Craft Fair tomorrow! 🎨🛍️

And the best bit? We’re lucky enough to be just a short stroll along the canal from this lovely event! 💚

So why not make a day of it… 🚶‍♀️🐾

Pop along to the craft fair, enjoy the woodland and canal walks, then come and join us for:
🍺 A well-deserved drink
🍽️ Some delicious food
🛝 Soft play for the little ones
🐶 And yes… we’re dog friendly too!

📍 We’re OPEN TOMORROW from 10am–4pm! 🎉

Whether you’re coming for a wander, browsing the craft fair or simply looking for somewhere to stop for food and drinks, we’d love to see you! ❤️

Craft fair + woodland walk + canal stroll + food + drinks = a pretty perfect bank holiday Monday! 😉🌳

See you tomorrow! 👋

30/08/2026

🕷️🕸️ SPIDER-MAN ACADEMY IS COMING! 🕸️🕷️

We are SUPER excited to be joined by Little Kingdom Entertainment for a morning packed with web-slinging, superhero training and BIG Spidey fun! 🕷️💥

🦸‍♂️ ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A SUPERHERO? 🦸‍♀️

📅 SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 10AM – 12 NOON

🕷️ YOUR SUPERHERO TRAINING STARTS HERE! 🕷️

Get ready for an action-packed morning with Spider-Man himself!

🕸️ 1 HOUR OF SOFT PLAY
Warm up, burn off some energy and get ready for your training!

🕷️ 1 HOUR OF SPIDER-MAN TRAINING
Can you prove you’ve got what it takes to join the academy?

💥 Test your speed, agility, balance & reactions
🕸️ Take on superhero challenges & missions
🕷️ Learn your Spidey skills
🎉 Join in with party games & superhero fun
🏆 Complete your training and become an OFFICIAL SUPERHERO!

🕷️ PLUS… 🕷️

⭐ Meet & greet with Spider-Man
📸 Photo opportunity
🎉 Party games
🕸️ Loads of superhero fun!

So grab your little superheroes, get those Spidey senses tingling and get ready to SWING into action! 🕷️🕸️

🦸‍♂️ ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO JOIN THE ACADEMY? 🦸‍♀️ call to book, 01530 272203

⚠️ SPACES ARE LIMITED — BOOK NOW! ⚠️

Happy Bank Holiday Sunday! No plans for today? Come and spend it with us 🫶We’re open until 6:30 for lunch, drinks, coffe...
30/08/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Sunday!

No plans for today? Come and spend it with us 🫶

We’re open until 6:30 for lunch, drinks, coffee, cake and of course, soft play for the little ones!

Let’s make the most of the extra long weekend together❣️

☀️🌳 HELLO SUNDAY… THE SUN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! 🌳☀️The rain has stopped, the sun is shining and Bank Holiday Sunday is lo...
30/08/2026

☀️🌳 HELLO SUNDAY… THE SUN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! 🌳☀️

The rain has stopped, the sun is shining and Bank Holiday Sunday is looking MUCH more promising! 🙌☀️

So why not come and explore where we are? 😍

📍 THE PAVILION AT DONISTHORPE WOODLANDS PARK

We’re surrounded by beautiful woodland, open spaces and lovely walking routes — perfect for getting the family out for a little Sunday adventure. 🌳🐾

🚶‍♀️ FANCY A STROLL?

Take a short walk along the Ashby Canal towards Moira Furnace Museum & Country Park.

Explore, enjoy the fresh air, burn off some energy, work up an appetite… and then come back to us! 😂

And we’ll be waiting with…

🍽️ Delicious food
🍰 Homemade cakes
🍺 Fully stocked bar
☕ Great coffee
🧸 Soft play for the little ones
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY

Yes, your four-legged family members are very welcome! 🐾❤️
Dogs just aren’t allowed inside the soft play area — which is probably fair, otherwise the kids might never get a turn! 😂

⏰ WE’RE OPEN TODAY 10AM–6.30PM

🌊 Our Beach Play is CLOSED this weekend due to the weather forecast — but there’s still loads to do!

So grab the kids, grab the dog, grab your walking shoes and COME AND EXPLORE! ☀️🌳🐾

Have a fantastic Bank Holiday Sunday, folks! ❤️

📍 The Pavilion – Donisthorpe Woodlands Park

☀️🌳🐾

Only 10 spaces left for our Gabby Dollhouse Party…🎀🐱 STOP SCROLLING… GABBY IS COMING TO THE PAVILION! 🐱🎀💗🏠 GABBY’S DOLLH...
29/08/2026

Only 10 spaces left for our Gabby Dollhouse Party…

🎀🐱 STOP SCROLLING… GABBY IS COMING TO THE PAVILION! 🐱🎀

💗🏠 GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE PARTY — SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER! 🏠💗

Calling ALL Gabby fans! 🚨✨ Get ready for an EPIC morning of fun, dancing, games, bubbles, soft play AND a VERY SPECIAL MEET & GREET WITH GABBY! 😻🎉

🌸 WHAT’S INCLUDED? 🌸
✨ 1 hour soft play
🎶 1 hour party with music & dancing
🐾 Pandy Paws Says
😺 Catwalk Challenge
🔎 Hide & Seek with Gabby
🏠 The BIG Dollhouse Conga
🫧 Bubbles & lots more!

💗 AND YES… GABBY HERSELF WILL BE HERE! 💗
📸 Meet her, give her a cuddle and get those all-important photos!

🎟️ £13.95 per child
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults FREE!

⚠️ BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL — THIS WILL BE PURR-FECTLY POPULAR! 🐾
📞 01530 272203

💷 Payment required at the time of booking.

🎀 DON’T MISS OUT — ROUND UP YOUR LITTLE GABBY FANS AND LET’S PARTY! 🎉🐱🏠

🌧️ HELLO SATURDAY! 🌧️Well… it looks like the British weather has decided Bank Holiday weekend should be sponsored by wat...
29/08/2026

🌧️ HELLO SATURDAY! 🌧️

Well… it looks like the British weather has decided Bank Holiday weekend should be sponsored by waterproofs. 😂☔

But don’t worry… WE’VE GOT YOU! 🙌

If the sunshine has gone missing, come and find us! 😍

🍽️ Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play OPEN

🗓️ Saturday: 10am–5pm
⚠️ Closing early at 5pm today due to a private event.

🗓️ Sunday: 10am–6.30pm

🗓️ Bank Holiday Monday: 10am–4pm

And what better way to escape the rain than with…
🍴 Delicious food
🍰 Homemade cakes
🍺 A fully stocked bar
🧸 Soft play for the little ones
☕ A cosy place to sit while someone else entertains the children! 😂

🌊 Sadly, our Beach will be CLOSED this weekend due to the forecast. Mother Nature has clearly decided she’s not on the rota! 🤣

So grab the family, bring the kids, bring the dog and come and hide from the weather with us. ❤️

Have a fantastic long weekend, folks — and remember… there’s no such thing as bad weather, just a very good excuse for cake! 😂🍰☔

📍 See you at The Pavilion!

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Please see our bank holiday opening hours 🤍
28/08/2026

Please see our bank holiday opening hours 🤍

🎄✨ CALLING ALL CRAFT VENDORS! ✨🎄Our Christmas Fair is taking place on Sunday 29th November, and we’re looking for talent...
28/08/2026

🎄✨ CALLING ALL CRAFT VENDORS! ✨🎄

Our Christmas Fair is taking place on Sunday 29th November, and we’re looking for talented local craft vendors to be part of what promises to be a truly magical festive event! 🎅🎁

We’ve got some very exciting Christmas plans in store, and we’d love for you to join us.

🎄 Vendor Information
✨ Sunday 29th November
✨ Outdoor pitches
✨ Please bring your own gazebo and table
✨ No pitch fee!

Instead of a pitch fee, we kindly ask each vendor to donate a raffle prize, which will help us raise even more festive cheer on the day. ❤️

🚫 Please note: We are not accepting food or drink vendors for this event.

If you’re a local crafter, artisan or small business selling handmade or unique gifts, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Simply send us a message with details of your business and the products you sell to register your interest.

Let’s make this year’s Christmas Fair the most magical one yet! 🎄✨

Address

Church Street, Donisthorpe
Swadlincote
DE127PY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+441530272203

Website

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