The Spotty Giraffe

If you’ve got a toddler in Consett and you’re tired of the same old soft play, The Spotty Giraffe is worth knowing about. It’s geared squarely at the under-3s, so you’re not dealing with big kids tearing around while yours is still finding their feet. The food gets talked about a lot locally — proper cakes, decent drinks, the kind of thing that makes the trip feel like more than just a playdate. Parents tend to stick around longer than planned, which says a lot.