Top Rated Soft Play in Edinburgh (20+ reviews)
Most Popular in Edinburgh
All Soft Play in Edinburgh 18 venues
MakeBelieve - The Baby Play Place
- Opening hours listed
“Clean, fab selection of toys and very friendly staff.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Jungle Tumble Play Cafe
- Today 9am–2:45pm
“There for a party: well organised, clean, kids all had a fantastic time.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Scrambles Soft Play
- Today 9:15am–5pm
“Lots of fun, staff great cafe very good and safe enforcement.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
House of Fun Soft Play
- Closed today
“Both the soft play and the eating.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Little Farmers
- Opening hours listed
“Loads to do and safe for feral toddlers 🤣He absolutely loved it.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Ryze Edinburgh
- Opening hours listed
“There are areas for tiny people that are completely safe with supervision.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Saltire Soft Play
- Today 9am–5:30pm
“Super clean soft play and super helpful friendly staff.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Clambers
- Today 9am–5pm
“Venue has soft play centre , swimming pool, gym, cafe and toilet.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Ohana - Children's Stay & Play
- Opening hours listed
“A lot of toys, clean and suitable for all ages.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Conifox Adventure Park
- Closed today
“A lovely large, very clean, varied soft play area for all ages.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Gravity Active Edinburgh
- Today 10am–8pm
“Huge area with small trampolines and we'll padded for safety.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Tumbles at Portobello Gymnastics and Softplay Centre
- Today 9am–9pm
“Spacious and clean softplay , lots to explore especially for ages 3-10.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Dobbies Soft Play
- Hours not available
“You also have a space with building blocks for younger kids .”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Timetwisters Play Centre
- Today 9:30am–5:30pm
“Brilliant soft play , lovely staff and a great cafe.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Wonder World Soft Play and Kids & Group Party Venue Edinburgh (Leith)
- Today 10am–6pm
“The facilities were clean, safe, and kept the kids entertained for hours.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Little Seedlings Soft Play at Dobbies Edinburgh
- Today 9am–5:30pm
“The staff working are very friendly but stick to their timings, etc.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
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About Soft Play in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's soft play scene punches well above its size for a capital city, offering a range of well-regarded indoor play centres spread across the city's distinct neighbourhoods. From large commercial venues on the outskirts to cosy play cafés tucked into residential areas, Edinburgh parents have more choice than most Scottish cities — and with unpredictable weather for the majority of the year, indoor play is a genuine year-round necessity.
Venues are spread across the city — Leith, Morningside, Portobello, and the southern suburbs host a range of play centre types, from large multi-level adventure venues to calm toddler-focused café spaces. Several Edinburgh venues are particularly well-regarded for their café quality, which matters when you're potentially spending 90 minutes waiting for a four-year-old to exhaust themselves. Venues with separate baby and toddler zones are most popular with parents of mixed-age children.
Soft play pricing in Edinburgh is broadly comparable to other UK cities — expect to pay £6–£11 per child. Under-1s are free at the majority of venues. Weekend sessions fill up quickly, particularly during the Edinburgh festival season when the city population surges. Weekday morning sessions between 9:30am and noon are the calmest and often cheaper. Booking ahead online is recommended for any weekend visit.
For SEN-friendly options, several Edinburgh venues run dedicated quiet sessions and sensory-aware environments. These are popular and book quickly — the best approach is to follow venues on social media for session announcements. Birthday party packages are available at larger venues from around £130–£200, and the most popular venues take bookings 8–10 weeks ahead for Saturday slots.
Our Edinburgh directory covers venues across the city and extending into the wider Lothians area. Whether you're based in the city centre, the New Town, or the suburbs, you'll find indoor play options listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many soft play centres are there in Edinburgh?
- We list 18 soft play centres in Edinburgh: 1 with a toddler area and 3 offering birthday parties.
- Which soft play centres in Edinburgh are the best rated?
- Among Edinburgh venues with 20 or more reviews, the highest rated are MakeBelieve - The Baby Play Place 4.9 (42 reviews), Scrambles Soft Play 4.8 (40 reviews) and Jungle Tumble Play Cafe 4.7 (156 reviews). Ratings come from visitor reviews and change over time; venues with fewer reviews aren't ranked.
- Is there soft play for toddlers in Edinburgh?
- 1 of 18 Edinburgh venues are listed with a dedicated toddler area, including MakeBelieve - The Baby Play Place. Browse them all on our Edinburgh toddler soft play page.
- Can I book a birthday party at soft play in Edinburgh?
- 3 of 18 Edinburgh venues are listed as offering birthday parties, including Wonder World Soft Play and Kids & Group Party Venue Edinburgh (Leith), Jungle Tumble Play Cafe and MakeBelieve - The Baby Play Place. Package contents, prices and availability are set by each venue, so ask them directly. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a soft play party typically costs about £10–£14 per child, usually with a minimum of 6–10 children and sometimes food extra. Hiring a whole play area exclusively is usually a flat £135–£270.
- Is there SEN-friendly soft play in Edinburgh?
- None of the 18 venues we list in Edinburgh are currently marked as SEN-friendly. Some venues run quiet or sensory sessions without advertising them, so it is worth asking.
- How much does soft play cost in Edinburgh?
- We don't hold published prices for Edinburgh venues yet. As a UK-wide guide (published venue prices, checked October 2026), a play session typically costs about £4–£8 per child. Council and community venues sit at the low end, while London and large commercial centres can charge £8–£10 or more; babies are often free or a few pounds. Check each venue's own website for current prices.
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