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Runamokka

Soft play and cafe on Whitley Road with upmarket decor, leather sofas, and a calm atmosphere. A relaxed option for parents who want a comfortable space while children play.

221-223 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SY 07908 565888

About Runamokka

Runamokka is an indoor soft play centre and cafe on Whitley Road in Whitley Bay town centre. The play area includes a play frame and a sensory room, and the venue caters for themed children's birthday parties such as disco, pamper, princess, pirate and messy parties. The interior is finished to an upmarket standard designed for a calm, relaxing atmosphere, with leather sofas and armchairs alongside conventional tables and chairs with space for high chairs. The cafe serves freshly made hot and cold drinks and snacks, with a child-friendly menu. Ground-floor toilets include baby-changing and disabled access, and on-street parking is available.

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