1 / 2Owls Play Centre
📍 Ilford, Greater London
Large indoor play centre at Fairlop Waters Country Park for children up to 12. Features birthday party facilities, cafe, and pram access. Walk-ins only — no advance booking available.
Fun for all ages—highly recommended! I visited Owls Play Centre with my children, and it was a fantastic experience! Kids of all ages—from Year 1 to Year 10—had a great time and made the most of the 1 hour and 30 minutes of playtime included in the ticket. The play area is clean, safe, and full of fun activities that kept them entertained the entire time. I also appreciated that outside food is allowed, and their in-house food is available at reasonable prices. A perfect spot for a fun family outing!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 4 and up who can navigate busy, active environments independently. Toddler areas share space with older children, so parents of under-3s need to stay close. Weekday mornings are the low-traffic window — weekend visits mean queuing and parking waits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Md.Sayed Hossan Parvez
11 months ago
“Fun for all ages—highly recommended! I visited Owls Play Centre with my children, and it was a fantastic experience! Kids of all ages—from Year 1 to Year 10—had a great time and made the most of the 1 hour and 30 minutes of playtime included in the ticket. The play area is clean, safe, and full of fun activities that kept them entertained the entire time. I also appreciated that outside food is allowed, and their in-house food is available at reasonable prices. A perfect spot for a fun family outing!”
J E
a month ago
“Kids had a good time here. It was much cleaner than it used to be which was a relief. Can get a bit wild here with so many kids so you need to keep a close eye on little ones. And other parents, please supervise the bigger ones too. You can’t book in advance and you need to pay for parking.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Owls Play Centre sits inside Fairlop Waters Country Park, offering indoor play equipment for children up to 12 years. Birthday party packages are available, and the on-site cafe accepts outside food. The venue draws large weekend crowds, particularly when multiple parties run simultaneously. Weekday visits are noticeably quieter with shorter waits.





