Magic City AXA
Anguilla's indoor-outdoor playground where kids (finally) run the island
Why Go
Anguilla is famous for glassy beaches and long lunches, but if you're traveling with restless kids, three-story climbing structures, a trampoline, an arcade, and a water-slide pool tucked into the Farrington backroads are the real vacation-saver.
The Experience
Magic City is a locally owned family fun facility along a quiet branch path in Farrington, dreamed up by Elais and Candis Mkoba after they realized how few dedicated play spaces existed on the island. Inside, a three-story soft-play maze of tunnels, slides, and climbers keeps younger kids busy while older ones burn energy on the trampoline and camp out in the arcade. Step outside and it flips into a mini water park with a pool and slides, all watched over from a shaded parent lounge where grown-ups can actually finish a drink. The vibe is unmistakably Anguillian: warm, family-first, unhurried, and full of local kids on any given afternoon, which is exactly why visiting families love it. On weekends and holidays it doubles as a party and event venue, so expect the occasional birthday takeover or themed carnival night.
What to Try
Send the little ones straight up into the three-story indoor jungle-gym, then rotate outside for the pool and water slides once the sun softens after 3pm. Save arcade tokens for the end as a bribe/reward, and let the trampoline handle the last of the pre-dinner energy. If you're a parent, claim a spot in the lounge with a cold drink and eyes-on sightlines to both zones.
Insider Tip
Go on a rainy or hazy afternoon, when the beach plans fall through and every other family on Anguilla has the same idea - the indoor section is one of the only proper wet-weather backups on island. Arrive right at 9am opening on a weekday for near-empty run of the place, or after 5pm when local day-camp crowds thin out. Bring swim gear, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen for the outdoor pool; socks are typically required for the indoor play structures.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Farrington area (Long Path), a short drive inland from The Valley - look for the branch gravel road off the main road. Hours: roughly 9am-9pm daily, though private events can shift public access, so it's worth a quick call or Facebook message before you drive over. Capacity is around 80 kids, so holidays and Saturdays fill up fast. Cash and card generally accepted; pricing is per-child entry with add-ons for arcade play. Best for ages ~2-12, with the trampoline and arcade holding tweens' attention.
Pair It With
- Agave Villa — A close-by villa stay means you can let the kids wear themselves out at Magic City and be back in the pool (or in bed) within minutes.
- 20 Knots — Family-friendly lodging in the same corner of the island - handy if you want an easy morning beach session before an afternoon play-facility run.
- AFA Merchandise Store — Pair a Magic City afternoon with a quick stop at this local shop to grab Anguilla-branded gear or gifts on the way home.