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.
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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