Wacky Warehouse fun is back at Lancashire pub the Old Cobblers

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
A popular Lancashire pub has expanded its family offering by reopening its Wacky Warehouse – and created 15 new jobs under an exciting extension of its facilities.

The Old Cobblers Inn at Rawtenstall received a significant six figure investment to rebuild its soft play area with brand new layout and equipment making the offering bigger, brighter and better than before.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The management feel that the installation of the Wacky Warehouse facility serves to only enhance the pub’s reputation for being a go-to destination for local families, with a varied food and drink menu appealing to both adults and children, combined with the soft play area supplying heaps of fun to keep the kids entertained.

Read More
Treat for foodies as new Hickory’s Smokehouse in Hutton opens three days early
General manager Debra Zajac with members of the Old Cobblers team in the newly reopened Wacky Warehouse soft play areaGeneral manager Debra Zajac with members of the Old Cobblers team in the newly reopened Wacky Warehouse soft play area
General manager Debra Zajac with members of the Old Cobblers team in the newly reopened Wacky Warehouse soft play area

The new soft play area at the pub in the New Hall Hey area of Rawtenstall, close to the East Lancashire Railway’s northern terminus, is available to children under 12 years of age and below 1.45m in height.

Under the expansion, the Old Cobblers, part of the Greene King group, also has a new and improved beer garden area, perfect for enjoying al fresco dining or a refreshing drink outdoors.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The 15 new members of staff recently taken on are working front of house and in the kitchen, as well as the Wacky Warehouse facility itself.

Debra Zajac, general manager of the Old Cobblers Inn, said: “It’s brilliant that we’ve been able to open a Wacky Warehouse and we just know our new and existing guests will love it.

General manager Debra Zajac outside the Old Cobblers.General manager Debra Zajac outside the Old Cobblers.
General manager Debra Zajac outside the Old Cobblers.

“Creating a home from home feel for families is hugely important to us and we have no doubt that the addition of the soft play will allow us to amplify this further, with young kids able to eat and play all under one roof.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“Whether you’re looking for a family meal, a quick coffee while your young ones play or just looking to fill the time between school and teatime – our new Wacky Warehouse provides the perfect solution.”

Wacky Warehouse’s Summer Play Pass offers parents great value for money on play sessions throughout the summer holidays and further details about the Old Cobblers Inn are here.

Related topics: