Looking for indoor fun when the weather isn’t beach-friendly? Here are the best soft play centres around London where kids can climb, slide, and play safely. Ideal for toddlers to children up to 10 years old.
🎠 Gambado – Chelsea(WEST LONDON)
Huge play space with slides, ball pits, dodgems and even a carousel. Great for ages 1–10.
Location: 7 Station Court, Townmead Road, London SW6 2PY
Website: gambado.com/chelsea
The Jolly Jungle (Dagenham’s premier soft play destination based at Becontree Heath Leisure Centre.)
The Jolly Jungle extensive play area boasts a multi-tiered soft play structure, ball pit and the highest safe slide for miles around! The perfect location for casual play for everyone from toddlers to 12 year-olds as well as offering exclusive hire parties for an experience to remember.
Location/Website: The Jolly Jungle
🧱Kidspace (Croydon)
One of the largest indoor play centres in London with climbing walls and dark tunnels with UV lighting.
Location: 5 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RG
Website: kidspaceadventures.com
Flipout(Brent Cross- North London)
One of the largest indoor play centres in London.They have 55 awesome attractions for you to enjoy across our 29 parks.
Location/Website: flipout.co.uk/
🏛️ Mudlarks Galler>( Museum of London Dockland)s
Free, educational soft play area for young children with interactive exhibits and roleplay zones.
Location: West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London E14 4AL
Website: museumoflondon.org.uk
🎠 Sammy’s Soft Play(Queen’s Park, West London)
Clean, calm soft‑play at Yogarise with comfy sofas and a vegetarian café nearby. Booking recommended.
Location: 27 Beethoven Street, Queen’s Park, London W10 4LG
Website: Sammy’s Soft Play
🎠 Inflata Nation (Colindale, North West London)
Giant inflatable playground with obstacle courses, slides, ball-pit "Lagoon" and cannons.
Location: 📍 Unit 1, Colindale Retail Park, 355 The Hyde, Edgware Road, London
Website: Inflata Nation
🎠 Clip ’N Climb (Fulham, West London)
Climbing centre with themed routes like Big Cheese and Stairway to Heaven..
Location: 📍📍 19 Michael Road, Fulham, London SW6 2ER
Website: Clip ’N Climb
🎠 Discover Children’s Story Centre (Stratford, East London)
Interactive, imaginative play space with Story Worlds and a garden. Great for ages 0‑11.
Location: 📍 383–387 High Street, Stratford, London E15 4QZ
Website: Discover Children’s Story Centre
🎠 Sobell Leisure Centre (Upper Holloway, North London)
Three-level soft play with slides, tunnels, cargo nets, UV mazes & tree-climbing area. Adult rest spaces included.
Location: 📍 Hornsey Road, Upper Holloway, London N7 7NY
Website: Sobell Leisure Centre
Why Add Soft Play to Your Beach Day Plan?
- 🌧️ Backup plan for rainy beach days
- 🧒 Great for toddlers and younger kids
- 🍽️ Many centres include cafés for parents to relax
- 🎉 Many offer birthday party packages