New Play Space Brings Families Together at Broomhill Methodist Centre, Sheffield
28 January 2026
A creative play space where imagination comes to life has opened at Broomhill Methodist Centre in Sheffield.
Mini Broomhill is a 'play town' designed for little adventurers and their grown-ups and is part of the centre’s plan to create more space for families to play and connect with others in a vibrant community hub.
Rose Durant, Building and Community Manager at Broomhill Methodist Centre, said: “For the past 18 months, Mini Broomhill has been running as a trial project and the response from local families has been incredible. Parents and carers told us they were crying out for an open, accessible place where children could play freely while adults could relax, recharge, and enjoy time together. That heartfelt feedback confirmed what we already felt — that there was a real social need in our community, and we wanted to meet it.
“At the same time, the Broomhill Methodist Centre has been undergoing exciting changes, including the addition of a state-of-the-art climbing wall, created in partnership with Broomhill Climbing Works. This new space brings fresh energy and opportunity, for movement, creativity, and togetherness. Whether you’re here to climb, explore, or simply catch up with friends over coffee, Mini Broomhill is a space to feel at home.
“Our dream is that we are a space where all are welcome, there is no judgment and that deeper conversations can flow, and we have seen this happen already. One of our regular visitors described coming to Mini Broomhill as their sanctuary and that the weekly meeting had been a lifeline for her and her daughter during her maternity leave.”
Mini Broomhill enjoyed a soft launch just before Christmas and the regular playgroup to the centre B-Tots has been enjoying the new play space.
Rose added: “We are proud to call ourselves a New Place for New People rooted in care, community, and the simple joy of being together.”
This was made possible through support of our partners and funders — including Benefact Trust, TMCP, Sheffield Methodist District, Veolia, the Connexional Priority Fund, and Sports England.