1 / 2The Pod Softplay at YMCA Hawker (part of YMCA St Paul's Group)
📍 Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Two-storey softplay for ages 0–10 at YMCA Hawker, Kingston upon Thames, with climbing structures, role play areas, and a dedicated sensory room for under 2s and children with SEN. Walk-in entry, loyalty card scheme, and riverside café.
Great party venue. Friendly and helpful staff. Arjan and Adam had been very helpful in all aspects, setting up, arranging food, and cueing time. It made the first-time birthday party running so much easier for us.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
well-suited to families with children aged 2–5 who want a manageable, rarely overcrowded softplay close to Kingston town centre. The sensory room makes it one of the few local options that actively caters to children with SEN.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jessey Cheng
3 weeks ago
“Great party venue. Friendly and helpful staff. Arjan and Adam had been very helpful in all aspects, setting up, arranging food, and cueing time. It made the first-time birthday party running so much easier for us.”
ML Lee
2 months ago
“Great party venue! A fun yet safe space for the kids. Arjan was a seasoned pro making everything run seamlessly and helping us with timings. Would highly recommend. Will definitely return, thank you!”
Gemma Wedgwood
11 months ago
“The Pod is great fun for a really good price. It's much cheaper than snakes and ladders, and kids have the same amount of fun. On-site cafe, and friendly and helpful staff. They offer a loyalty card. Collect seven stamps, and the 8th session is free.”
Hanh La-Bell
a year ago
“This local softplay is perfect for my 2 & 5 year old. It is rarely busy, opens very early and has enough to keep them both occupied. I can also keep an eye on them as it's not too big! It is also great value & has a decent cafe attached.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Pod runs across two floors with climbing structures, role play zones, and a sensory room designed for children under 2 and those with SEN. Arts and crafts sessions are offered regularly. The riverside café is open during play sessions. Entry is walk-in only with no pre-booking required. A loyalty card gives every eighth session free after collecting seven stamps. Birthday party packages are run by experienced staff who manage setup, food, and timings.
