Love it or loathe it, soft play has been my saviour for many’s a morning or afternoon since having kids and I have probably visited every venue for soft play in Kent in recent years.
We have tried to choose a selection of different types of soft play settings close to Tunbridge Wells, to give you inspiration for those rainy days or when the kids just need to go and burn some energy. Hope it’s useful!
♥ Amazon Adventure, Tunbridge Wells
Amazon Adventure offers a super soft play experience for kids at Bells Yew Green, near Tunbridge Wells. With multi-level play areas full of slides, swings, and climbing fun, it’s a safe and exciting jungle for little ones aged 0-12.
Open 7 days a week, you can book 2-hour play sessions online or opt for an Annual Membership for year-round fun. They also offer party packages with playtime, food, and private spaces – or even hire the whole venue!
Taken over in Summer 2024 by the team behind Drusillas Park, the venue has been revamped with wildlife murals, new menus, barista coffee, and themed party rooms.
Address: Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green, Frant Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9BJ
Phone: 01892 752042
♥ Oakie Doke’s Playhouse
Oakie Doke’s Playhouse on Vestry Estate, Sevenoaks is a soft play centre for ages 0–8, with a big play frame, toddler zone, baby area and role play section. Parents can relax in the café with barista coffee, cakes and allergy-friendly options, while kids burn off energy. Open daily with after-school and holiday sessions, Oakie Doke’s also offers party packages with exclusive or non-exclusive hire.
Address: Block 5, Unit 2, Vestry Industrial Estate, Vestry Rd, Sevenoaks TN14 5EL
♥ Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre soft play is an ‘adventure zone with no time restrictions’! The soft play offers children from 0-8, the chance to let off steam, climb, jump, run and slide in safety in a brand new two level soft play centre.
There is a dedicated area for babies (under 2) and lots of seats for grown-ups. There are vending machines in the seating area with hot drinks, snacks and cold drinks, or you can pop down to the cafe and get something there to take up.
Address: St John’s Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX
Phone: 01892 752042
♥ Tigers Gymnastics Inflata-play sessions
In High Brooms at Tigers Gymnastics, there’s drop-in inflata-play sessions every Friday (11am to 1pm) during term-time – for ages 1-12. They get all their inflatables (read: bouncy castles) out and transform the gym into a huge bouncy wonderland. Sessions are just £10. Free entry for additional adults & newborns
♥ Claudia’s Place (at Oakley Fitness)
Claudia’s is a fab little soft play facility with cafe, located on the ground floor of Oakley Fitness in the heart of Tunbridge Wells (nearest carpark is the one above The Range). It is probably more suited to younger kids – from tiny tots to age 3/4 in my opinion. The coffee is most definitely good and Claudia is very welcoming.
Address: Vale Royal Methodist Church, Vale Rd, Oakley Fitness, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2BFe
♥ Bewl Water
The Bewl Water soft play is a hidden gem! It never seems to be too busy and you can combine it with a little walk down to the lake and a play on the outdoor equipment too if you wish. I think it is probably suited for fairly young children as it’s not particularly big. Please note – for visiting the Bewl Water soft play, you’ll need to pay for parking as well as entry. Worth the journey for a change?
♥ Barney’s Play, Uckfield
We hear rave reviews of Barney’s Play over in Uckfield. There’s an indoor play area and a small roleplay village that preschoolers love. They also run LED play sessions, baby sensory sessions, SEN sessions and messy play. Booking in advance is highly recommended.
♥ Playworld at Royal Victoria Place
Located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells at Royal Victoria Place, Playworld is a free children’s soft play area located in the basement in the foodhall.
Parents and carers are welcome to take their children to Playworld during the centre’s opening hours. Children must be under 100cm and always accompanied and supervised by an adult.
♥ The Dove’s PlayBarn, Uckfield
Also in Uckfield, The Dove’s Play Barn is as peaceful a soft play as you could hope. It’s all made from natural wood and natural curves. Expect hidden spaces, rope bridges and a dedicated toddler area. There are even ride-ons. Recently they’ve opened an inflatable course, too. It’s all situated next to Lachett’s Ice Cream farm, so you can pick up dessert on the way home.
♥ Kent Life, Maidstone
Have you visited Kent Life in Maidstone? There’s an indoor soft play barn at this fantastic farm – as well as the traditional farm animals, Cuddle Corner, Paint a Pot studios, tractor rides and much more! Plus visit the vintage village while you are there too.
♥ Blackberry Farm, near Lewes
As well as being a fantastic farm with several outdoor play areas and tractor rides, Clucky’s indoor play barn at Blackberry Farm has slides, ball bogglers and cannons as well as a ‘sensory stars’ area.
♥ Adventure Kidz, Aylesford
Adventure Kidz is packed with things kids love: baby and toddler play, sensory spaces, quad bike indoor track, indoor high ropes and even make-a-bear. The good news is they’re open seven days a week!
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I hope your found this blog post about soft play in Kent (and East Sussex) helpful? If you have any suggestions for places to add, please do Comment below. Have fun!