1 / 2The Pod Softplay at YMCA Hawker (part of YMCA St Paul's Group)
📍 Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
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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.
🏆 Funzaroo 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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Jessey Cheng
8 months 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
9 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
a year 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.”
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Soft play area
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Cool environment
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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.
