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

The Pavilion

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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.

30/10/2026

🎃👻 IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE… TICKETS CLOSE TODAY! 👻🎃

The countdown is ON! Our Halloween party is TOMORROW and we’re getting ready for a frightfully good night at The Pavilion! 🧙‍♀️🕷️

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, TODAY IS THE DAY!

🎶 Spooky Halloween disco
🎃 Wrap the mummy
🍎 Apple bobbing
🎉 Party games with our entertainment team
🎤 Fun bingo
🏆 Best fancy-dressed family wins a FAMILY SOFT PLAY MEMBERSHIP!

😱 And of course… LIGHTS OUT IN SOFT PLAY!
🕣 8:30pm–9:00pm – the lights go out, the clown comes out… and it’s every family for themselves! 🤡💀

📅 TOMORROW – Saturday 31st October
⏰ Party starts at 6:30pm
🎟️ Just £6 per person
🍔 Food available to purchase

📞 TO BOOK YOUR LAST-MINUTE TICKETS:
Simply give us a call or drop us a message.

⚠️ Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your tickets.

We can’t wait for the party games, the disco, the fancy dress and plenty of Halloween mischief!

Come on… let’s make it a Halloween to remember! 👻🖤

📍 The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play

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30/10/2026

🚨😂 HAPPY FRIDAY… IT’S THE LAST DAY OF HALF TERM! 😂🙌

Parents, you’ve made it! One more day of keeping the kids entertained, answering 47 questions an hour and hearing “I’M HUNGRY!” approximately every 12 minutes! 🤣🍪

Well, we’ve got one last day of half-term fun sorted for you! ❤️

🎉 WE’RE OPEN UNTIL 9PM TODAY! 🎉

Bring the little whirlwinds down to The Pavilion at Donisthorpe Woodlands and let them burn off that endless energy while you enjoy a well-deserved breather!

🛝 SOFT PLAY FUN – climbing, bouncing, exploring and plenty of fun!

🍔 TASTY FOOD – freshly made to order, with generous portions for hungry little tummies!

☕️ COFFEE & HOMEMADE CAKE – because you’ve definitely earned it!

🍻 A LITTLE TREAT FOR THE GROWN-UPS – relax, unwind and enjoy some time out while the kids play!

🎟️ HALF-TERM SOFT PLAY PRICES
👶 Ages 4 and under – £6
🧒 Ages 5 and over – £8

⏰ OPEN TODAY: 9AM–9PM
🍽️ FOOD SERVED: 10AM–5:30PM

🙌 No booking, no time slots and no complicated plans. Just turn up and enjoy!

So, let’s make the most of the FINAL DAY of half term. Tag your half-term survival squad, grab the kids and come and see us!

YOU BRING THE KIDS… WE’LL KEEP THEM ENTERTAINED! 😂❤️

Happy Friday from all of us at The Pavilion!

29/10/2026

🎃👻 🚨 LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING! 🚨 👻🎃

Fancy a Halloween night full of spooky surprises, family fun and a little bit of CHAOS? 😈🕷️

THIS SATURDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, THE PAVILION IS THE PLACE TO BE! 🎃 doors open from 6.00pm

We’ve got a frightfully fun evening planned, including:

🎶 Spooky Halloween disco
🎃 Wrap the mummy
🍎 Apple bobbing
🎉 Party games with our entertainment team
🎤 Fun bingo
🏆 BEST FANCY-DRESSED FAMILY WINS A FAMILY SOFT PLAY MEMBERSHIP!

😱 And the bit you’ve been waiting for…

🤡 LIGHTS OUT IN SOFT PLAY IS BACK! 💀

🕣 8:30pm–9:00pm — the lights go out, the clown comes out… and it’s RUN, HIDE & SURVIVE! 😂😱

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ Party starts at 6:30pm
🎟️ Just £6 per person
🍔 Food available to purchase

👻 Fancy dress is highly encouraged, so bring your best spooky looks!

⚠️ ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT — DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

Get your family together, tag your Halloween crew and grab those last tickets before they’re gone! 🎃🦇

📍 The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play

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29/10/2026

🎆💥 THESE FIREWORKS AIN’T MESSING ABOUT! 💥🎆

We’ve been promised BIG things by Overseal Pyrotechnics… and blimey, they’re not holding back! 🤣🔥

They’ve supplied us with THREE of their biggest, long-duration, multi-shot fireworks — apparently so HUGE that it takes TWO people just to move them! 💪😂

👀 Overseal Pyrotechnics, you’ve set the bar HIGH… now let’s see you light up the sky! 🎇🙌

❤️ Come along, support a fantastic local family-run business and join us for a brilliant evening of family fun!

🎆✨ FAMILY FIREWORK NIGHT AT THE PAVILION BAR! ✨🎆

📅 FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

We’re packing the evening with plenty to keep the whole family entertained!

🎇 A spectacular fireworks display
🛝 Soft play
🎈 Kids’ party games
🎉 Fun and games for the whole family
💥 And, of course, those HUGE fireworks!

🎟️ TICKETS
👧 £8 per child
👨 £6 per adult

📞 TO BOOK: 01530 272203

⚠️ Spaces are LIMITED and payment is required on booking, so don’t leave it until the last minute!

Wrap up warm, bring the kids and get ready for an evening of family fun, fantastic fireworks and some serious BOOM! 💥🎆

❤️ The Pavilion Bar, Donisthorpe Woodlands Park — supporting local businesses and making family memories!

29/10/2026

Happy Thursday! ☕️🍂

Who’s popping in for a maple pecan latte today? 🤎

29/10/2026

🚨😂 HAPPY THURSDAY… PARENTS, WE’VE GOT YOUR HALF-TERM PLANS SORTED! 😂🙌

How many snacks can one child possibly eat in a day?! And if you hear “I’M BORED!” one more time, are you going to scream or hide in the cupboard with the biscuits?! 🤣🍪

DON’T PANIC… THE PAVILION IS HERE TO SAVE THE DAY! ❤️

Bring the little whirlwinds down to The Pavilion at Donisthorpe Woodlands for a bit of half-term fun, tasty food and a well-deserved breather for the grown-ups! 👏

🛝 SOFT PLAY FUN – climbing, bouncing, exploring and burning off all that never-ending energy!

🍔 TASTY FOOD – freshly made to order, with generous portions to keep those hungry little mouths happy!

☕️ COFFEE & HOMEMADE CAKE – because sometimes a decent coffee and five minutes of peace is all you need! 😍

🍻 A LITTLE TREAT FOR THE GROWN-UPS – sit back, relax and let the kids have their fun while you enjoy some time out! 😉

🎟️ HALF-TERM SOFT PLAY PRICES
👶 Ages 4 and under – £6
🧒 Ages 5 and over – £8

⏰ OPEN TODAY: 9AM–8PM
🍽️ FOOD SERVED: 10AM–5:30PM

🙌 No booking, no time slots and no need to plan your day down to the last minute. Just turn up, get playing and let us help make half term that little bit easier!

So, who’s joining us today? Tag your half-term survival squad, grab the kids and come and see us! 👋❤️

YOU BRING THE LITTLE MONSTERS… WE’LL SORT THE FUN, FOOD AND COFFEE! 😂☕️

Happy Thursday from all of us at The Pavilion! ❤️

28/10/2026

🎃👻 STOP SCROLLING… HALLOWEEN FUN IS COMING TO THE PAVILION! 👻🎃

🧙‍♀️🕷️ THIS SATURDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, WE’RE THROWING A HALLOWEEN PARTY YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! 🕷️🧙‍♀️

Get the family dressed up, bring your best spooky moves and join us at The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play for a night packed with Halloween fun! 🦇🎶

🎶 Spooky Halloween disco
🎃 Wrap the mummy
🍎 Apple bobbing
🎉 Party games with our entertainment team
🎤 Fun bingo
🏆 BEST FANCY-DRESSED FAMILY WINS A FAMILY SOFT PLAY MEMBERSHIP! 👻

😱 AND DON’T FORGET… LIGHTS OUT IN SOFT PLAY IS BACK! 🤡

🕣 8:30pm–9:00pm — the lights go out, the clown comes out… and it’s time to RUN, HIDE & SURVIVE! 💀😂

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ Party starts at 6:30pm
🎟️ Just £6 per person
🍔 Food available to purchase

👀 Fancy dress is highly encouraged, so go all out! Witches, vampires, skeletons… or the whole family looking absolutely terrifying! 😂🧛

📣 Tag your friends, gather the family and get ready for a frightfully good night!

📍 The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play

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28/10/2026

👩‍🍳🔥 FANCY JOINING OUR TEAM AND COOKING UP SOMETHING SPECIAL? 🍽️😋

We’re looking for kitchen staff to join our team at The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play in Donisthorpe! ❤️

Are you over 18, have some kitchen experience, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen? Whether you’re happy cracking on independently or love being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you! 🙌

🍔 Helping prepare delicious food
👩‍🍳 Working alongside our friendly team
🌟 Bringing great food and great service to our customers

⏰ Hours: Weekdays and weekends, usually between 10am and 6pm.

📩 Interested? Drop us a message with a little bit about yourself, including your kitchen experience, availability and why you’d like to join our team.

Know someone who might be perfect for the job? Tag them below or share this post! 👇❤️

Let’s get cooking! 🔥🍳

28/10/2026

🌳🎈 FANCY A WALK? WE’VE GOT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! 🎈🌳

🌿 The National Forest is right on our doorstep! So why not get the kids out in the fresh air, explore the woodland trails and let them burn off some energy? 🚶‍♀️🍃

Then, when those little legs need a rest… 👀😂

🎉 REWARD THEM WITH A SESSION IN OUR SOFT PLAY! 🎉

You enjoy a well-earned cuppa ☕, tuck into some delicious food 🍽️ or relax in our bar and restaurant while the little ones carry on having fun!

🧸 SOFT PLAY PRICES:
👶 Under 4s – £6
🧒 Ages 5 and over – £8

🎈 NO NEED TO BOOK – JUST TURN UP!

Walk, play, eat, relax… sounds like a pretty perfect family day to us! 🥰

📍 The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play, Donisthorpe Woodlands

27/10/2026

🎄🎅 SAVE THE DATE! 🎅🎄

🚨✨ STOP SCROLLING… CHRISTMAS MAGIC IS COMING TO THE PAVILION! ✨🚨

📅 SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
⏰ 12 NOON – 5:30PM
📍 The Pavilion Bar, Restaurant & Soft Play, Donisthorpe Woodlands Park

🎁🎄 Our CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR is back, and this year we’re bringing THREE VERY SPECIAL GUESTS! 😍👇

❄️👑 MEET ELSA – 12PM–1PM
💚😈 GRINCH CHAOS – 2:30PM–3:30PM
🎅❄️ PARTY WITH SANTA – 4:30PM–5:30PM, with Christmas party songs, festive dancing and our magical SNOW MACHINE! 🎶❄️

🎄 PLUS, ENJOY…
🎁 OVER 30 CRAFT FAIR STALLS
🎺 LIVE BRASS BAND
🍽️ DELICIOUS HOMEMADE FOOD
🍻 A FANTASTIC SELECTION OF DRINKS
❤️ FESTIVE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

✨ AND THE BEST BIT? ENTRY TO THE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAR & RESTAURANT IS COMPLETELY FREE! ✨

🎠 Want to enjoy our soft play too? You can book ahead via our website to guarantee your entry. Soft play admission applies.

👉 https://thepaviliondonisthorpe.co.uk/

🎅 ONE DAY. THREE SPECIAL GUESTS. CHRISTMAS SONGS. FALLING SNOW. FESTIVE MAGIC! 🎅

📣 SAVE THE DATE, TAG YOUR FRIENDS AND SPREAD THE WORD!

Let’s make it a Christmas to remember at The Pavilion! ❤️🎄🎁

📍 The Pavilion, Donisthorpe Woodlands Park

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

http://paviliondonisthorpe.co.uk/

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