Up to 20 job have been created by Global Adventure Play LTD near County Down’s Ballynahinch after a £500,000 investment at the former Pinewick furniture unit on Magheraknock Road.
The 10,000 sq foot unit has been converted to a dedicated play area for children, including zones for 4-11 year-olds, younger children and interactive computer gaming.
Drawing from the catchment area of Ballynahinch, Downpatrick and beyond Global Adventure Play has been purpose built with attention to detail for children’s needs to keep them active and spark their imaginations.
Pictured is one of the owners Stephen Kearney with his son and Global Adventure Play supervisor Johnny Fitzimmons
Behind it is husband and wife team Stephen and Lisa Kearney, together with Margaret Kearney and husband Brian Bailey.
Stephen and Lisa have owned and run Kindergarten Cottage Day Nursery in Ards for 12 years and have three children under 10. Margaret owned Toddle Inn Day Nursery in Carryduff for more than a decade.
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Explaining their decision to launch Global Adventure Play, Stephen said: “This will provide a much needed play space for local families.
“We have used our collective experience to design a state of the art facility, including a Wild West Zone, an Ancient Greek Olympic assault course, slides, sports court and for younger children an interactive music wall and sensory panels.”
A 5-metre HD multi sport simulator game screen allows immersive experience for families playing a range of different sports, and a dedicated café for parents and children has been included.
Birthday parties, and other special occasions, are catered for in two dedicated party suites, including a “Make a Bear” party option for a special memento.
For more information log onto globaladventureplay.com