1 / 3It Takes a Village Play Cafe
📍 London, Greater London
Boutique play cafe in Walthamstow with a bespoke climbing frame, ball pit, Montessori toys, and a carpeted soft area for babies. Cafe serves Climpson's coffee and artisan pastries. Timed sessions with online booking. Ages 0–8.
Absolutely love this place. Beautiful design with so many brilliant things that keep the kids entertained for a whole session. The toys and play frame are all very high quality, well organised, and it’s super clean. What I really love about coming here is that it genuinely feels relaxing, like I can have a chat to other parents without having to chase my kids around. That comes down to the beautiful aesthetic of the space, great lighting, and perfect size - enough going on but not so big that you lose sight of your kids. It’s the only soft play I’ve ever been to where I haven’t left feeling frazzled! The coffee and food is also excellent, and I love that there are healthy, interesting options for kids - something that is definitely lacking in most play spaces. The tiny tapas is a particular favourite. You can tell this place is run by mums that know how to make kids happy. Truly a 10/10.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for parents with children aged 0–4 who want a calm, aesthetically considered space rather than a large commercial soft play. The design is thoughtful — parents can sit with a quality flat white and actually see their child playing. Children 5 and older may find the scale too small. Book ahead; popular sessions sell out.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Neha Lakhani
4 months ago
“Absolutely love this place. Beautiful design with so many brilliant things that keep the kids entertained for a whole session. The toys and play frame are all very high quality, well organised, and it’s super clean. What I really love about coming here is that it genuinely feels relaxing, like I can have a chat to other parents without having to chase my kids around. That comes down to the beautiful aesthetic of the space, great lighting, and perfect size - enough going on but not so big that you lose sight of your kids. It’s the only soft play I’ve ever been to where I haven’t left feeling frazzled! The coffee and food is also excellent, and I love that there are healthy, interesting options for kids - something that is definitely lacking in most play spaces. The tiny tapas is a particular favourite. You can tell this place is run by mums that know how to make kids happy. Truly a 10/10.”
Charlotte Cavanagh
3 months ago
“ITAV is such a well thought out and beautiful space. I recently attended with my 3 year old at their Santa's grotto event and the level of care and detail was really impressive, including a very good quality of toy to choose at the end. The event was organised well and the session felt calm and enjoyable for all. The santa and elves were fantastic and really lovely with my son. The little details make it evident it has been designed by parents (like the various changing options for all ages in the bathrooms and the closed top coffee lids!) and the space is always beautifully maintained and clean. Coffee and food are great with a variety of options. Highly recommend”
Seda Korkmaz
a year ago
“So glad to have the best play cafe with great coffee so local to us! Recently visited and it exceeded all my expectations. The area is well maintained and thoughtfully designed with a safe space for babies and toddlers. My little one had a blast while I enjoyed my delicious oat flat white. The staff were super friendly, the music was great, especially the song they play when packing up. Brilliant idea :) what stood out most was that they had healthy snack options for kids which sadly is rare in most playcafes and soft plays Overall really enjoyed our experience. Will be back! :)”
Kath Haworth
8 months ago
“I can't believe I've only just discovered this absolute gem! It's so welcoming and cozy. The soft play area is bright and clean, and there's a lovely carpeted area with comfy sofa and a vast array of montessori style toys suitable for a wide age range. It's the ideal spot to meet up for a coffee and playdate, and the food is excellent for both adults and kids. I was invited for a toddler's birthday party and it was a superb experience, now it will be hard to find anywhere else to match this when it's my turn to organise one for the same group! Will be back very soon!”
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Overview
It Takes a Village features a purpose-built play frame with ball pit, magna-tiles, a fully stocked home corner, and a dedicated safe zone for babies. The cafe uses Climpson's coffee beans and sources pastries from local artisan bakeries alongside toasties and kids' snacks. A clean box for used toys keeps the space hygienic. Birthday party packages available with exclusive hire. Socks required in the play area.







