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Indoor Play Centres

PIP's PLAYbox

📍 Downtown Core, Central

★4.5(47 Google reviews)

A calm creative play space inside the Esplanade arts centre, offering books, building blocks, craft activities, and bilingual story sessions in English and Chinese. Membership registration and a free Sistic e-ticket are required before visiting.

✓ Creative play✓ Bilingual story sessions✓ Books and crafts✓ Free entry✓ School-age friendly✓ Esplanade location

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A calm, content-rich space that works particularly well for children who enjoy reading, crafts, and story time rather than high-energy play. Reviewers note that even older children - up to age nine and beyond - find the space engaging.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Register for free membership and book a Sistic e-ticket before your visit
⏰Remove shoes at the entrance to the play area
🎟️Bring a light jacket or layer - the air conditioning can make it cool inside
🚗Bilingual story sessions in English and Chinese run regularly during opening hours

💬 What Families Are Saying

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47 Google reviews

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Kai Ling

a year ago

★★★★★

“Happy to relive memories from past bisits years back when my older one was still a toddler. Surprised my yonger one at 9 years old enjoyed the space thoroughly - books, blocks, reading sessions, crafts. Staff patiently explains entry process which entails membership n check-in.”

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Fern Yit Lim

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Lovely place for parents and children to spend quality time together. The team thoughtfully arranged content that is timely and meaningful for kids of all ages. It can get a bit chilly so would recommend bringing warm clothes for the little one.”

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Olya Golomidova

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Very nice hidden indoor playground with a lot of art and craft stuff, books corner etc. Need to register as a member and book a free e-ticket via Sistic.”

💬 What parents mention

Rich creative and reading activitiesWide age range welcomedFriendly and patient staff

Overview

PIP's PLAYbox is a thoughtfully curated indoor play space within the Esplanade, designed for children who enjoy quieter, creative activities. The space features a books corner, coloring and craft activities, a cozy reading area, blocks, and regular story sessions in English and Chinese. Shoes are removed at entry. The venue is open daily with a break for cleaning, and membership registration plus a free Sistic e-ticket is required for entry. Parking is available at the Esplanade (paid).

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00-14:00
Tuesday11:00-14:00
Wednesday11:00-14:00
Thursday11:00-14:00
Friday11:00-14:00
Saturday11:00-14:00
Sunday11:00-14:00

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