Yellow Sub, a children's play centre at Brunswick Business Park near Liverpool's waterfront in Dingle, has permanently closed. The venue, which offered activities for children of different ages, birthday parties, events, and on-site dining through its restaurant and coffee shop, has been listed as permanently closed on Google.
Reopening as Monkey Town Liverpool
The space will continue to operate as a play centre and is set to reopen as Monkey Town Liverpool. In a Facebook announcement to customers, the venue said: "The same place you know and love is entering an exciting new chapter, and we can't wait to show you what's coming."
The announcement continued: "Expect more adventure, more play and plenty of exciting things to discover as we bring the Monkey Town experience to Liverpool. This page will no longer be your home for updates, so make sure you follow the brand-new Monkey Town Liverpool page to keep up with the latest news, opening updates and everything coming your way. A new name. A new adventure. The same place to play."
New Kirkby site opening this month
Monkey Town is the European indoor family entertainment brand operated by Dutch leisure group 24 Indoor. Alongside the waterfront launch, the brand is opening a newly developed site on Cherryfield Drive in Kirkby this month.
The 16,000sq/ft entertainment venue is expected to deliver one of the region's most advanced indoor leisure experiences for children and families. Josh Buxton, UK country director, said: "Kirkby is a hugely exciting project for us and represents a major investment in family leisure within the region."
Buxton added: "We want Monkey Town to become a real community destination, somewhere families can spend quality time together in a safe, immersive and affordable environment. We know there has been strong demand locally for a high-quality indoor play offer, and we are very excited to bring the Monkey Town experience to Kirkby."
Facilities and opening date
The venue has been designed for children of all ages. A dedicated under-threes area will include interactive ball pools, building blocks, slides, and sensory play features to encourage creativity and early development. Older children will have access to a large jungle-themed adventure zone featuring crawl tubes, climbing structures, interactive challenges, the brand's signature Volcano slide, and the "Walk of Faith" attraction.
Further facilities will include an interactive sports pitch, an immersive pixel-gaming floor with multiple game modes and a multi-level laser arena set within UV-themed environments. The site is officially opening on Sunday, October 18. It will also offer family dining and a full birthday party programme, ranging from budget-friendly group parties to exclusive private hire options.
Monkey Town said accessibility and affordability have been central to the design of the Kirkby venue, with competitively priced entry for families. A pay-once, stay-all-day model will also be introduced, allowing visitors to stay without fixed time slots. The development is expected to create more than 15 local jobs and is intended to play a role in Kirkby's ongoing regeneration and community development plans.
