About the Event
- What we will be doing: MathsCity in Leeds is a bright, hands‑on maths adventure where children can explore, play, and discover at their own pace. It’s full of large‑scale puzzles, sensory‑friendly activities, and interactive exhibits that turn maths into movement, touch, and fun — perfect for children to explore!
- Is it structured? We have exclusive use of MathsCity and there will be some structure but we will keep this as free flow as possible.
- Who it’s for & Group Size: Suitable for all ages! We have exclusive use of MathsCity.
- Date & Time: Saturday 23rd January – from 2.30pm to 5pm.
🚗 Getting There & Arrival
- Venue Address: MathsCity, Zurich House, 4 Canal Wharf, Leeds LS11 5PS
- Venue Website: MathsCity
- Parking & Drop-Off: There is a safe drop-off zone directly outside the main entrance but no parking available on-site. Nearest car parks are Granary Wharf Carpark (• 52 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GH) and NCP Leeds Water Lane (5 Water Ln, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5QA).
- Finding Little Hiccups: Look out for the Little Hiccups banner! Our team will be waiting at the main reception desk to welcome you and show you where to go.
- Entrance Doors: Automatic double doors, with ramp access. A member of the Little Hiccups team will be on hand if needed.
🚶 Moving Around Inside
- Corridors & Space: Very wide, spacious corridors with plenty of room for large specialised wheelchairs and double pushchairs. The main room is open-plan.
- Lifts & Levels: The venue is all on one level once you are inside.
- Seating: Plenty of comfy chairs scattered around the room for parents and children to rest. We will have a designated refreshment area.
🚽 Toilets & Changing Facilities
- Standard Accessible Toilet: Yes, located just off the main area and requires a Radar key (our team has one if you need to borrow it).
- Changing Places Toilet: No, please see the Changing Places website for more information.
- Family & All-Gender Toilets: Available next to the main toilets, allowing parents to assist older children easily.
- Baby Changing: Available in both the ladies’ and gents’ toilets.
🎧 Sensory & Calm Spaces
- Lighting & Sound: Natural light with soft overhead lighting (no fluorescent strip lights) and it might get quite echoey / noisy when busy.
- Little Hiccups Quiet Area: We will have our pop-up dark tent setup and calming toys if anyone needs a quiet break. There a number of spaces around the centre that may be quieter, if needed.
🍰 Food & Drinks
- What’s provided: No food or drinks provided. Please bring any refreshments with you. We will have a designated area for refreshments as most of the activities are hands on.
⛑️ Safety & Support
- First Aid: Little Hiccups staff are first-aid trained, and the venue has a dedicated first-aider.
- Emergency Evacuation: All emergency exits are step-free and lead directly to a safe outdoor assembly point.
Book here: https://www.littlehiccups.co.uk/events/2027-01-23-little-hiccups-visit-to-mathscity
