The Sherriff Centre (Hullabaloo Soft Play)
Soft play inside the nave of a stunning 19th-century church - Hullabaloo at The Sherriff Centre is one of London's most unusual places for children to burn off energy. The former church at St James' has been reinvented as a bustling community hub, with a dedicated toddler area for under-2s and a multi-level junior play frame for children up to ten, all set beneath soaring ceilings. There's a newly introduced outdoor nature trail too, so you can mix indoor climbing with a breath of fresh air.
It runs daily, and once a month the church stays open late on Friday nights for the popular Soft Play Lates - a chance for kids to play after dark while parents kick back with drinks and snacks from the on-site bar and café. It is a lovely way to make an ordinary evening feel like an occasion, and a brilliant rainy-day option that doesn't feel like a compromise.
- Tickets start at £5.50 and sessions sell out fast, so book your time slot online in advance
- Bring grip socks for the kids
- Once a month the church stays open late for Soft Play Lates - kids burn off steam after dark while parents relax with drinks from the bar and café
- The outdoor nature trail is a good wind-down before or after a session
Times change seasonally — always check before you set off.
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