1 / 3Tumbles at Portobello Gymnastics and Softplay Centre
📍 Scotland
Purpose-built gymnastics facility with multi-level soft play across distinct zones for babies, toddlers, and juniors to age 16. Drop-in sessions of 60 or 90 minutes, with lift access for prams and wheelchairs.
I’ve tried every soft play with my daughter in Edinburgh and this is the best one. The play area is big and spreads across multiple levels with easy access for adults. The soft play is also clean and the staff are extremely friendly. My 3 yo daughter and I were really looking forward to the renovation but we were disappointed that adults are no longer allowed on the big slide! :( I’ve given 4 stars rather than 5 because the food in the cafe is absolutely dreadful and overpriced for the quality you actually get.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Strongest choice for families with children under 10 who want structured soft play with proper age-zone separation. The multi-level layout gives older and younger kids distinct spaces. Families with children who have disabilities can approach staff about age-limit flexibility — this has been accommodated in practice.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ahmed Tahir
7 months ago
“I’ve tried every soft play with my daughter in Edinburgh and this is the best one. The play area is big and spreads across multiple levels with easy access for adults. The soft play is also clean and the staff are extremely friendly. My 3 yo daughter and I were really looking forward to the renovation but we were disappointed that adults are no longer allowed on the big slide! :( I’ve given 4 stars rather than 5 because the food in the cafe is absolutely dreadful and overpriced for the quality you actually get.”
Shannon Finlayson
7 months ago
“Lovely place for soft play, my daughter has a disability and they let her in even though max age is 10. She’s 11 so she got away with this but staff were amazing and food is lovely. Would have been nice if had more options on food like chips and cheese or curry sauce etc but overall a great place, also has a lift for wheelchair or elderly people”
Victoria
4 months ago
“Very busy but good play area. Lots of children are not watched by parents and therefore bigger kids end up in the baby area which can be difficult for the 0-18 month area”
A P
5 months ago
“It's ok, but not many options for toddlers. No jumping activities for older children in 4-7 age range.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Tumbles at Portobello runs dedicated zones for babies, toddlers, and older juniors across multiple levels, with clear separation between age groups. Drop-in soft play sessions run at 60 or 90 minutes. Gymnastics coaching is available for children up to age 16. Lift access makes pram entry straightforward. Staff have shown flexibility with age limits for children with disabilities. The cafe is on-site.
