Busy Bees Softplay
📍 Chessington, Greater London
Family-run softplay in Chessington for children aged 0–5, with indoor bouncy castle, ball pit, and summer garden with sand and water tables. Beehive café serves homemade cakes and fresh coffee. Birthday parties on Saturdays.
I absolutely love busy bees & am so glad I was introduced to it by a friend 18 months ago ! My daughter loves it there & plays independently with the variety of toys. The set up is perfect & no matter where a parent sits, they will always be able to have sight of their child! It was even better going there when I was pregnant, as it meant I could actual enjoy my food & coffee without having to constantly get up & go check on my daughter. It’s been a great place for me to meet up with friends too & let our kids play together & not spend huge amounts of money having to go out for the day elsewhere. The summer is starting & the outside summer set up for good weather days is great ! The staff are amazing & go above & beyond ! I find with a lot of other soft plays that the staff are quick to stay out of the way & hide in the kitchen, whereas at busy bees you do chat to the staff & build a relationship with them ! Food, drink & snack selection is great & extremely reasonably priced.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children from crawler age through to 4–5 years who want an intimate, community-feel softplay rather than a large commercial centre. The staff actively engage with families rather than staying behind the counter — reviewers build relationships with Tash and Diane over repeated visits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Holly Booth
a year ago
“I absolutely love busy bees & am so glad I was introduced to it by a friend 18 months ago ! My daughter loves it there & plays independently with the variety of toys. The set up is perfect & no matter where a parent sits, they will always be able to have sight of their child! It was even better going there when I was pregnant, as it meant I could actual enjoy my food & coffee without having to constantly get up & go check on my daughter. It’s been a great place for me to meet up with friends too & let our kids play together & not spend huge amounts of money having to go out for the day elsewhere. The summer is starting & the outside summer set up for good weather days is great ! The staff are amazing & go above & beyond ! I find with a lot of other soft plays that the staff are quick to stay out of the way & hide in the kitchen, whereas at busy bees you do chat to the staff & build a relationship with them ! Food, drink & snack selection is great & extremely reasonably priced.”
Samantha Gilbert
a year ago
“We love busy bees! I thought my 4 year old would get too old for it but he loves all the toys they have there! So it really is perfect for all ages..Yummy cakes, coffee, ice pops for the kids in the summer and more! The staff are so lovely and accommodating. 5* from me!”
Laura Mullen
a year ago
“We’ve been going to Busybees for a few years now, my little boys love it. We always feel welcomed, Tash & Diane go above and beyond! The food is lovely, great coffee & lots of things for the kids to do 😊”
Emily Halligan
6 months ago
“I attended my friends birthday party here and we had a lovely time. The area was set up perfectly. The food was fantastic and the kids loved it! Would recommend for birthday parties!!”
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Overview
Busy Bees is a family-run softplay centre in Chessington catering to children under 5. Indoor facilities include a bouncy castle, ball pit, and educational toys. In summer the outdoor garden opens with sand and water tables. The Beehive café serves homemade cakes, fresh coffee, children's meals, and ice pops. Parent seating provides clear sightlines to the entire play area. Saturday birthday party packages include catering and dedicated setup.
