Come and meet
The Team
The Story Behind Imagination Village
My story begins quite a long time a go. I have worked with young children for a lot of years in different environments and settings. I have always had a passion for making sure that the environments offered as many opportunities for children to learn and grow as possible. I felt one of the areas the children thrived in the most was role play ones where they got to enter a make believe world of pretending to be everyday people from their real lives. I now want to share this passion and extend it into a play place where parents can watch their children.
Claire Hoey
Founder
The Amazing Team Behind Imagination Village
Caroline
Hi, I’m Caroline, an original IV member. I love going back to my nursery roots and interacting with all you little explorers! On your next visit, why not try our new specials board omelette, it’s delicious!
Vicky
Hi everyone, I’m Vicky! I was approached by Claire and Simon to join the team back in 2021, and haven’t looked back since… I absolutely love it! My dish of the day is a Peri Peri chicken jacket potato with a hazelnut Americano. It’s delicious!
Pat
Hello, I am Pat, adopted Auntie Pat to many, but Caroline’s real Auntie! My favourite role at IV is welcoming and chatting to all our villagers, new and old! And my dish of the day has to be a veggie messy tin… It is way too yummy!
Abbie
Hey everyone, I’m Abbie… weekend playmaker, TikTok guru and IV’s social media lady! I joined the team in March 2022 and wouldn’t change anything that’s happened since! I love everything I do at IV and I especially love our cheesy chips and garlic combo, ask for it next time you visit!
Caitlyn
Hey everyone, I’m Caitlin, the newest member of team IV. I am so excited for events like Halloween and Christmas to be involved in making them a memorable and special time for everyone! My favourite IV menu choice is the breakfast Panini with a hot chocolate! Perfect way to start your morning!
Claire
Hey I’m Claire, the owner, designer and creator of imagination Village! I had the idea to bring Imagination Village to life from when I took my own children to play areas and thought about what Hartlepool lacks within children’s play. We went from building ideas, seeking advice to then owning our own little business, and I couldn’t be prouder. Thank you for your continued support! PS, you should try our tuna and cheese Panini’s it is my favourite!