The weather outside might be frightful, but inside it’s all FUN, FUN, FUN and warm! When your local park isn’t ideal, there are indoor options dotted all over west London, from play centres to swanky private members clubs, WLM has rounded up some of our top choices to keep you and your kids having fun this winter. Please let us know of any we missed…you can leave your suggestions below this posting.
Chelsea
Gambado
Gambado Chelsea is one of London’s largest indoor play centres featuring a climbing wall, carousel ride and dodgems.
Where: 7 Station Court | Townmead Road, London SW6 2PY
Cost: 1-2 year olds £7.75 off peak | £8.25 | 3-12 year olds £9.75 off peak | £10.25 | Adults: £2.50 | £3.95
Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 9:30 – 6:30pm
More info: website
Purple Dragon
A new private members club, Purple Dragon is a one-stop shop for kids and parents. The venue boasts numerous rooms, each offering something unique—from a music room to the imaginarium, as well as an indoor pool. Fun for the whole family and there’s an adults only lounge.
Where: 30 Gatliff Rd City of Westminster, London SW1W
Cost: varies depending on level
More Info: website
Putney
Eddie Catz
Eddie Catz caters for babies to 10 year olds and has three venues – Putney, Wimbledon and Newbury. Facilities include soft play for the little ones to air hockey for older kids. There are also classes during holidays and after school.
Where: 68-70 Putney High Street, 1st Floor London SW15 1SF
Cost: £1 Adults | £5.75 Kids
Opening Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:30-6pm | Sunday 10-6pm
More info: website
Wimbledon
Eddie Catz
Where: 42 Station Road Merton London, SW19 2LP
Cost: £1 Adults and children over 1.55m | 90cm – 1.55cm £5.90 | under 90cm £3.75
Opening Hours: 9:30-6pm
More info: website
Brentford
Snakes and Ladders
Located in Syon Park, Snakes and Ladders indoor playground has a massive 3 level playframe, soft play area, electric motor bikes and much more. Separate area for the little ones and a cafe for the kids.
Where: Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF
Cost: £5.40 – 7.40
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday | 10-6pm
More info: website
Notting Hill
Bramley’s Big Adventure
Bramley’s Big Adventure is an indoor adventure playground for children up to 11 years old. A large building under the Westway flyover, containing a giant three level playframe with slides, ball pools, swings, climbs, spooky den, giant balls, sound effects and separate under 5’s and baby areas.
Where: Bramley Road, London W10 6TJ
Cost: £2.50-£7.95
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 10-6pm | Weekends: 10-6:30pm
More Info: website
Kensington
Maggie and Rose
Maggie and Rose is a private family members club, however non-members can also participate in the classes held at the venue—such as messy art classes, cooking, music and even a mini movie screening room for the ultimate in chill out.
Where: 58 Pembroke Road, Kensington, London, W8 6NX
Cost: £585 for the whole family (including carers and grandparents) | classes are extra and open to non-members
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6pm | Sat-Sun 10-5pm
More info: website
Clapham
It’s a Kids Thing
An award winning venue, It’s a Kids Thing has a 2-tier playframe and a range of activities from birth as well as a cafe for healthy snacks for all. A smaller less chaotic venue.
Where: 279 Magdalen Rd SW18 3NZ, United Kingdom
Cost: £5.50 children | £2.50 under two’s
Opening Hours: 9-6pm
More info: website
Richmond
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers and Creepers is the UK’s first botanical playground. Aptly located in Kew Gardens, Climbers and Creepers engages children from ages 3-9 years in learning more about plants and their relationships with animals and people. They also have a great interactive website for kids to play online.
Where: Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
Cost: Adults £13.90 | Children FREE
Opening Hours: 9:30-depends on season
More info: website
