A calm place to play, coming soon to west Galway.
Aure Play Space is a new indoor play space for babies, toddlers, and the grown-ups who look after them. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when we open our doors.
Sit low with them, or lounge while they play
Room to explore, and to be small
Grown-ups stay with their little ones
Made for babies and toddlers, 0 to 3
Reserve your session online
FOR THEM, AND FOR YOU
Built for the smallest people in the room
Aure Play Space is being built for the 0 to 3 age group specifically, not as a smaller corner of a bigger soft play centre, but as its own space from the ground up. Think safe, age-appropriate play, a proper seat and a decent coffee for the adult who came along too, and a calm environment that doesn't leave you needing a nap by the time you get home.
What you notice when you walk in
Most places built for play weren't built with babies and toddlers in mind, they're made for older kids, with equipment too big, too loud, or too much for a wobbly walker. Aure Play Space is different: a crawler zone, a toddler zone, a quiet sensory corner, and a guardian snug where you can actually sit down, see your child, and talk to another adult for five minutes. Safety, comfort, and connection, in that order.
Crawler Zone
Toddler Zone
Guardian Snug
Sensory Corner
ON THE DRAWING BOARD
A dynamic space
We're excited about the programme we're putting together, and it's worth saying plainly that these are plans rather than promises. This is what we keep coming back to, and what will take firmer shape as the space itself does.
Parent and carer meet ups
Regular meet ups for parents and carers who'd like a few familiar faces to become part of the routine.
Language Development
Songs, stories and gentle repetition, the way little ones gather words long before they could ever read them.
Themed play sessions
The room changes for a while at a time, with a different set of props, colours and small discoveries to find.
Sensory play
Textures, sounds and light to explore at your child's own pace, with no expectation that they join in on anyone else's schedule.
How each of these takes shape, and when, will settle as we get closer to opening. We'll share the details with waitlist members first.
WHERE IT BEGAN
A word from me
I'm Ardiane. Aure Play Space began with a question I kept asking myself after Aurelia was born: where do we go today that isn't loud, busy, or built for children a good deal bigger than hers? I tried play centres and various cafés, and more often than not I came home more tired than when we left. So I'm building the place I was looking for. Somewhere calm, made for the first few years, where you can actually sit down and your child has room to be small. Aurelia's name is in ours, which is the simplest way I know of to say what this is for. If you've been looking for the same thing, I'd love for you to be part of it from the start.
YOUR NAME ON THE LIST
Founding families get the best of Aure, first
The earlier you join, the more you get. Founding families can book before we open to the public, and we'll keep you close to the journey as the space takes shape. Places are limited to our first 100 families.
First Steps
FIRST 10 FAMILIES
❏ a preview session before we open
❏ 20% off your first 3 sessions
❏ a free session on your little one’s birthday month
❏ a welcome treat on your first visit
Tiny Steps
FAMILIES 11 TO 50
❏ 20% off your first session
❏ 30% off one session on your little one’s birthday month
❏ a welcome treat on your first visit
Little Steps
FAMILIES 51-100
❏ 15% off your first session
❏ 15% off one session on your little one’s birthday month
Offers apply to single sessions only, can't be combined with other offers, and are limited to one per family. Session discounts are valid for 3 months from opening. Birthday offers are valid for 12 months from opening.
Things you might be wondering
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We’re opening in early 2027. Join the waitlist and you’ll hear our exact opening date first.
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We’re prioritising west Galway, for families across Knocknacarra, Moycullen, Barna, Salthill and beyond. We’ll share the full address with our waitlist as soon as it’s ready.
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Babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3, with an accompanying adult. Everything from the equipment to the layout is designed for this age group.
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Yes, by request. Our littlest visitors always come first. Older siblings are welcome subject to availability, so just let us know when you book and we’ll confirm. We ask older children to play gently and stay under the supervision of their grown-up.
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Yes. Sessions are booked online, which keeps the space calm and never overcrowded. Waitlist members get a booking link by email one week before public booking opens.
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Yes, alongside single admission tickets, we're planning multi-visit passes and monthly memberships for regulars.
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Yes. Our guardian snug is a comfortable seating area with a clear view of the play space, so you can relax with a hot drink and see your little one at all times. A hot drink is included with every visit.
JOIN THE FOUNDING WAITLIST
Join Aure’s Club
Pop your details below and we'll be in touch as soon as Aure is ready to welcome you. You'll be able to book before we open to the public, and hear how the space is taking shape along the way. The founding offers are kept for our first 100 families; joining the list simply means you'll hear our news as it happens.