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The best soft play centres for toddlers in London include Gambado Chelsea (large dedicated under-5s area), Flip Out London near Ladbroke Grove (no weekday time limit), Eddie Catz Wimbledon (very clean, dedicated baby area), and Macaroni Penguin at Battersea Power Station (stylish play cafe with sensory pod).
Soft play prices in London range from around 5-8 pounds at smaller play cafes and community centres, to 10-15 pounds at larger venues like Gambado and Kidspace. Some venues offer free soft play including the Mudlarks gallery at the London Museum Docklands and Play Base at the National Army Museum.
Yes, there are several free indoor play options in London. The London Museum Docklands has a free Mudlarks soft play gallery for under-8s. The National Army Museum in Chelsea has a free Play Base indoor play area. Many One O'Clock Clubs in London parks offer free drop-in play sessions for under-5s.
Most soft play centres accept walk-ins but booking online often gets you a small discount and guarantees entry during busy times. Weekend mornings (10am-12pm) are the busiest. Weekday mornings are much quieter and some venues like Flip Out London offer no time limit on weekdays.
Bring socks for everyone (most centres require them), a spare top for your child (water play and sweating are common), snacks if you want to save money on cafe prices, and a contactless card as many venues are card-only. Some trampoline parks require special grip socks which can be bought at the venue.