1 / 2Ahoy! Play Area
📍 London, Greater London
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Interactive ship-themed play space for children under 7 inside the National Maritime Museum. Features ship cabins, cannons, ropes, and a sensory area for babies. Pre-booking is mandatory - walk-ins are turned away.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with children under 7 who love role-play and hands-on exploration. Weekday term-time visits deliver the best experience - free entry and manageable crowds. Weekend sessions can feel overcrowded, and some interactive props show wear, so adjust expectations accordingly.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Kevin Thomson
8 months ago
“Great softplay for kids. lots of free activities for kids in the museum also. two cafes, with kids menus. parking at the museum is £12 flat rate for the day on weekends. there's an outdoor playground at the back that's fun too. 4 stars because it's a little busy.”
Sammie L
4 years ago
“It’s a free kids play space and we absolutely loved it. It’s so well done and the kids had so much fun exploring different areas of maritime history. Our favourite was the Ship, and going insider the cabins was great fun. I will happily be going back again. Highly recommend this space. Tickets have to be booked in advance, but they are free during the week during term time.”
Sabrina Ali
a year ago
“Was really nice experience for the kids. We went on a weekday so it was free.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsToddler activities
10 reviews
Interactive toys
3 reviews
Free on weekdays
3 reviews
Cleanliness
3 reviews
Ship
3 reviews
Overview
The Ahoy! gallery puts young children inside a maritime world: ship cabins to explore, cannons to fire, ropes to haul, and a boiler room to tend. A separate sensory zone caters to babies and toddlers. Sessions run in timed slots; booking two consecutive slots gives children who engage deeply enough time. Weekday term-time visits are free. Weekend crowds and some ageing props are the most-cited considerations.
