The Play Café is a hidden gem at Sandown Golf Centre offering the perfect space for little ones to play while parents relax with coffee (or even a glass of prosecco!). The owner is absolutely lovely and welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
The café is bright, clean, and beautifully designed, with plenty of open space—perfect for little explorers! The play area includes role-play stations, soft play and sensory toys, keeping children engaged while they learn and have fun. There is even a spacious secure outdoor play area for when the weather brightens up.
They also host birthday parties and run weekly classes, adding even more ways for little ones to enjoy this wonderful space! And for the parents… they do ‘Fizz Fridays’—where your entry includes a glass of prosecco! Because why should the little ones have all the fun?
📍 Sandown Park Golf Centre, More Ln, Esher KT10 8AN
👶 Suitable for ages 0-5
💰 12m+: £6.50 | Siblings: £3.50 | 6-12m: £4 | Under 6m: Free (with paying child) Adults: 1 free per child, extras £3.50
🎟️ Advance booking recommended during peak times
🕜 Mon - Fri | 9:30 to 11:00, 11:30 to 13:00, 13:30 to 15:00, 15:30 to 17:00
☕ On-site café serving food & drinks
🚗 Free parking available
Little Bears is the perfect spot for little ones to explore. It's a relatively new play café opening in November 2024 & the owners are just so friendly and welcoming. Children can play and make new friends while parents relax with a coffee! This beautifully designed café is incredibly clean and combines a welcoming beautiful atmosphere with a thoughtfully curated play space, making it ideal for all ages.
The play area is filled with engaging Montessori toys, a mini role-play section, and plenty of space for little imaginations to run wild. The café serves delicious coffee, tasty treats, and child-friendly meals, making it a great place to unwind while the kids play safely.
Whether you're meeting up with friends or looking for a fun outing with your little one - It is a must-visit!
📍 82 High Street, Hampton, TW12 1NY
👶 Suitable for ages 0-5 (under 5 months go free)
💰 6-11 months: £5.95 | 1-5 years: £8 (Includes 1 free adult per child; extra adults £2)
🎟️ Advance booking recommended during peak times
🕜 Open daily, 9:30 AM - 5 PM (90-minute sessions)
☕ On-site café serving hot drinks & snacks
🚗 Free 2-hour parking at High Street Car
This play café is even more beautiful in person! Nestled in Cross and Pillory House. It is the perfect cosy spot for little ones to play while parents relax with a hot drink.
Run by Jess, a fellow mum to two boys under 5 this space is designed with so much love. Her amazing Dad even built the stunning wooden treehouse inside (which I very much enjoyed climbing into as well) The wooden slats make it every easy to be able to see into the treehouse and I love that you can see the entire play area from every seat, making it super easy to keep an eye on the kids while enjoying a lovely drink!
The whole place has a Scandi, Montessori-inspired vibe, with everything feeling fresh, clean, and beautifully designed. If you’re looking for a welcoming and thoughtfully designed space for your little one to play while you enjoy a moment to breathe, Wild House Play Café is a must-visit!
📍 Cross and Pillory House, Alton, GU34 1HL
👶 Under 5s (Under 3 months go free)
💰 £5.95 First child / £3.95 Siblings / £1.50 Adults
🎟️ Book online (90 min sessions)
🕜 Mon: 2 sessions from 9:30am | Tues-Fri: 9:30am-3pm | Sat: 9:30am-1:30pm | Sun: 10am-11:30am
☕ Great selection of food & drinks available
🚗 Lady Place Public Car Park (GU34 1HH)
Andre who runs Piccolo Family club is a local mum who has children of her own so she knows exactly what works and what doesn't. All of the equipment is well maintained, clean and so engaging for the children of all ages that attend. I especially loved the car wash station! This was a big hit with Rupert & Joy.
Andre has created a wonderful community & she is so inviting and friendly. I felt so welcomed as soon as we met.
Toilet facilities are fab and very child friendly, complete with potty, toilet seats, steps including any extras you may have forgotten on your visit such as wipes, nappies etc. This is such a little gem for local families - thank you for having us and we wish you all the best on your new journey. We definitely will see you again soon!
📍 Weybridge Youth Centre, Portmore Way, KT13 8JD
👶 0-5 year olds
💰 £10 per family
🕜 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12pm
🎟️ Book online
🚗 Free parking onsite
☕ Small selection of childrens snacks available
We are big fans of Gym Jams. It's all open plan with tables and seats around the edge which gives parents a chance to relax whilst seeing their children play in a safe environment. They also allow you to bring your own food and drink which is nice if you are wanting a cheap soft play trip out. They have plenty of Bumbo seats available for little ones as well as baby chairs if needed. They offer a great selection of hot & cold drinks. The hall also has air con if you are wanting to escape the heat in the summer.
John who runs Gym Jams Soft Play is so lovely, friendly and great with the kids. He is so talented as he has created some of the play items which makes this place so unique. As well as their play sessions they also offer in session parties as well as private parties. They also do the loveliest meet Father Christmas and Play which we have done the last two years!
📍 Normandy Village Hall, Guildford GU3 2DT
👶 0-3 years old
💰 Under 1 year £6.50, 1-3 years £7.50, Siblings under 9 months go free. Adults £4 (which includes a free drink and chocolate biscuit)
🕜 Wed & Fri - 9.30am, 11.15am, 1pm and 2.45pm (90 min sessions. They do open on extra days too (check website)
🎟️ Book in advance
🚗 Plenty of free parking on site
☕ Drinks available
ℹ️ In the car park there a cafe which offers amazing food, sweet treats and drinks
We LOVE Messy Play and I absolutely love that the sessions are thoughtfully themed! Rupert had an amazing time exploring all the different activities designed to stimulate his senses, spark creativity, and, of course, have fun.
Today’s theme was a New Year’s Party, complete with mocktail-making, breadstick sparklers, and loads of messy, creative fun. Niamh has truly kicked off this term with a bang! She is so engaging with the children and it was so lovely to watch Rupert fully immerse himself, enjoy the freedom to get messy, and have a blast—without any of the clean up worries for me!
📍 Brookwood & Ripley
👶 6 months - 4 years old
💰 £8.50 PAYG session / £50 per term
🕜 Brookwood Sun at 10am / Ripley Tues 9.30am
🎟️ Book online
🚗 Free parking available
ℹ️ Sibling discount available