Wild Cubs Free Children's Play Area
📍 Ilford, Greater London
African safari-themed free-entry soft play on Level 1 of Exchange Ilford shopping centre, designed for children up to 1 metre tall. No-shoes policy applies. Coffee available from nearby Cranbrook Walk.
It's ok. The issue is that there are bigger kids playing in the area and running around etc. They could easily knock over a younger child. I had to move my little one away as it was unsafe for her. The height restrictions are there for a reason but parents don't seem to care. It's a play area for young infants/toddlers.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The concept and location are convenient for families already in Exchange Ilford, and the safari theming is genuinely appealing for very young children. The persistent lack of enforcement means the space frequently contains children far outside the intended age and height range.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Anand Radia
2 years ago
“It's ok. The issue is that there are bigger kids playing in the area and running around etc. They could easily knock over a younger child. I had to move my little one away as it was unsafe for her. The height restrictions are there for a reason but parents don't seem to care. It's a play area for young infants/toddlers.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Wild Cubs Free Play occupies Level 1 of Exchange Ilford with an African safari theme designed for children under 1 metre in height. Entry is free and no shoes are worn in the play space. Parents can access coffee from nearby Cranbrook Walk as supervising. The consistent issue across reviews is enforcement: older children — some aged 10 to 15 — regularly use the space intended for babies and toddlers, creating conditions that parents describe as unsafe.
