Best for Toddlers in Nottingham
Top Rated Soft Play in Nottingham (20+ reviews)
Most Popular in Nottingham
All Soft Play in Nottingham 52 venues — showing 1–24
Party2Party Entertainment Hire Ltd
- Opening hours listed
“Great inclusive games that kept the children engaged for the full two hours.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Supernova Stay and Play
- Today 9:30am–3pm
“Very well thought out, looked after and incredibly clean play area.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
My Messy Play - Mickleover & Derby
- Today 9:30am–12pm
“Where else can you let a baby explore without worrying about the mess?!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Tiny Town Adventures - Role Play Centre
- Closed today
“It's a lovely safe play space and the staff were fantastic.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Little Moo’s Play Barn Ltd
- Hours not available
“A lovely safe play area for babies and toddlers with a calm atmosphere.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
The Square Play Cafe
- Today 9am–2:30pm
“The baby area is fantastic with loads of different toys and sensory objects.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Kidz Kaboom Nursery and Soft Play Centre
- Today 9am–5pm
“The play areas and toilets are super clean and well looked after.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Robyn's World
- Today 10am–11:30am
“Clean, wonderful selection of toys & great role play items!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Little Foxes Play Town
- Today 9:30am–3pm
“From the downstairs role play area to the upstairs free.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
The Play Village Ashbourne
- Closed today
“The play leader was so funny and engaged the children in exciting scenarios.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Treetops Activity Centre
- Today 9:30am–6pm
“Great softplay , really big, staff were friendly and kept the place spotless.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Pop and Play by Holly
- Opening hours listed
“... our boys 2nd birthday party and the children loved the soft play !!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Mighty Monsters
- Closed today
“Fantastic soft play , super clean, friendly staff.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Blossoms play cafe
- Today 9am–3pm
“My 3 year old and 1 year old had a brilliant time at Blossoms this morning.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
The Play Mill
- Today 10am–4pm
“Lots of toys, good soft climbing area and very big sandpit.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
JANGALA SoftPlay
- Today 9:30am–2:45pm
“Very clean, good condition of the soft play it self, highly recommend.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Ed & Molly's Playbarn
- Today 9am–5:15pm
“Fab soft play , really clean, food was lovely and fantastic portions.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Jimmy Beans
- Today 9:30am–6pm
“Very clean play centre and run by some lovely staff.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Fun Valley Nottingham
- Today 10am–6pm
“Soft play is really good and spacious, clean and the food prices are good.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Squiggles Playden
- Today 9:30am–6:30pm
“Excellent staff, reasonabley priced refreshments and good play areas.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Bizzy Beans
- Today 10am–3pm
“Such a clean, spacious amazing softplay with loads to do for the children.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Noah's Ark Soft Play Centre
- Today 9am–5:30pm
“Food, service, facilities, toys and softplay are all top notch!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Devastation Station Play Cafe
- Closed today
Redhill Leisure Centre
- Hours not available
“Great for a kids party, plenty of toys and a large bouncy castle.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
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About Soft Play in Nottingham
Nottingham is a city with a strong family community, and the soft play options here have grown to match. Indoor play in Nottingham covers a range of venues — from larger adventure centres near the ring road and retail parks to smaller toddler-focused spaces in Beeston, Arnold, and West Bridgford. Whether you're based in the city or the outer suburbs, there's usually a decent option within a manageable drive.
Notts parents are a discerning bunch, and the better venues know it. The standout soft play in Nottingham tends to combine well-maintained multi-level frames with genuine attention to parent experience — that means good coffee, clean baby-changing facilities, and enough seating to actually relax while keeping an eye on the kids. Venues with clearly separated toddler areas consistently get the best feedback from local families with mixed-age groups.
Prices for soft play in Nottingham are competitive for an East Midlands city, typically running from £4.50 to £9 per child. Under-1s go free at most venues. Off-peak weekday mornings — particularly Tuesday to Thursday — are noticeably quieter and often cheaper than weekend rates. School holiday sessions fill quickly, so booking ahead is sensible for popular venues. Most of the larger Nottingham soft play centres now operate timed sessions rather than open-ended play.
For families with children with additional needs, SEN-friendly soft play in Nottingham is available at a number of venues, with dedicated quiet sessions running regularly across the city. Availability moves fast — following venues on social media is the most reliable approach. For birthday parties in Nottingham, several venues offer comprehensive packages with party rooms, food, and a dedicated host from around £120 upwards.
The wider Nottinghamshire area — Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Hucknall, and Arnold — gives Nottingham families additional options close to home. Our directory covers soft play across the East Midlands region so you can find the right indoor play venue wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many soft play centres are there in Nottingham?
- We list 52 soft play centres in Nottingham: 3 with a toddler area, 7 offering birthday parties and 1 SEN-friendly.
- Which soft play centres in Nottingham are the best rated?
- Among Nottingham venues with 20 or more reviews, the highest rated are Party2Party Entertainment Hire Ltd 5.0 (151 reviews), Supernova Stay and Play 5.0 (108 reviews) and My Messy Play - Mickleover & Derby 5.0 (99 reviews). Ratings come from visitor reviews and change over time; venues with fewer reviews aren't ranked.
- Is there soft play for toddlers in Nottingham?
- 3 of 52 Nottingham venues are listed with a dedicated toddler area, including My Messy Play - Mickleover & Derby, The Square Play Cafe and Soft play and Sprinkles. Browse them all on our Nottingham toddler soft play page.
- Can I book a birthday party at soft play in Nottingham?
- 7 of 52 Nottingham venues are listed as offering birthday parties, including Pirates Play, Party & Laser Centre, Hocus Pocus Soft Play and Party Venue and Redhill Leisure Centre. 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 Nottingham?
- 1 of 52 Nottingham venues are listed as SEN-friendly, including The Square Play Cafe. What that means varies — quiet sessions, sensory rooms, smaller groups — so ask the venue what they offer and when.
- How much does soft play cost in Nottingham?
- We don't hold published prices for Nottingham 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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