30 venues found — showing 25–30
Jumpin’ Jax Soft Play & Party
- Today 10am–5:30pm
“Affordable prices, friendly happy staff, great play equipment for all ages.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
PlayZone
- Today 9:30am–5pm
“Brought my 2.5 year old here and unlocked a core childhood memory!”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Play Planet Horndean
- Today 9:30am–4pm
“The slides, especially the drop slide is a big hit with our kids .”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Farmhouse Wacky Warehouse
- Today 9am–7pm
“Great staff, huge fun for a full party of 14 kids ages 1 to 10.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
Applemore Health & Leisure
- Today 7:30am–6pm
“Really friendly staff, good facilities.”
Verified 1 Apr 2026
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About Soft Play in Portsmouth
Portsmouth and the surrounding Solent coast area have a solid range of soft play venues serving the region's large family population. The city itself is one of the UK's most densely populated outside London, and the demand for quality indoor play — especially through the wetter winter months — means venues here tend to be well-run and well-used. Whether you're on Portsea Island, in Gosport, Havant, or over in Fareham, soft play options are within reach.
Venues in Portsmouth range from large commercial indoor adventure centres — many situated near the city's retail parks and leisure complexes — to smaller community play cafés in residential areas. The Lakeside and Gunwharf Quays areas attract family visitors from across the region, and several soft play venues have benefited from this footfall. Venue quality is generally strong, with good café facilities and well-maintained equipment common across the better-rated centres.
Soft play pricing in Portsmouth is broadly in line with the South East — expect to pay £6–£10 per child. Under-1s are free at most venues. Summer is peak season along the Solent coast as families combine beach trips with indoor play during mixed-weather days. School holiday booking is highly recommended, particularly for the six-week summer break. Weekday mornings are significantly quieter.
For SEN-friendly play, several Portsmouth-area venues run quiet sessions and sensory-aware sessions. Birthday parties are popular — the area's larger venues offer packages from around £130. Our directory also covers venues across Havant, Gosport, Fareham, and into the wider Hampshire coast.
Whether you're a local or visiting the area to see HMS Victory or the Mary Rose, our directory helps families find quality indoor play near Portsmouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many soft play centres are there in Portsmouth?
- We list 30 soft play centres in Portsmouth, Hampshire: 4 offering birthday parties and 2 SEN-friendly.
- Which soft play centres in Portsmouth are the best rated?
- Among Portsmouth venues with 20 or more reviews, the highest rated are The Funky Playbus 4.9 (23 reviews), Cubano Beach Club Waterlooville 4.8 (142 reviews) and Southsea Play Cafe Ltd 4.8 (63 reviews). Ratings come from visitor reviews and change over time; venues with fewer reviews aren't ranked.
- Is there soft play for toddlers in Portsmouth?
- None of the 30 venues we list in Portsmouth are currently marked as having a dedicated toddler area. Ask a venue directly about under-3s space and sessions.
- Can I book a birthday party at soft play in Portsmouth?
- 4 of 30 Portsmouth venues are listed as offering birthday parties, including Jumpin’ Jax Soft Play & Party, Sweet Peas Role Play Cafe, Craft and Party Venue and Farmhouse Wacky Warehouse. 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 Portsmouth?
- 2 of 30 Portsmouth venues are listed as SEN-friendly, including Wild Wonderland Gosport and Southsea Play Cafe Ltd. 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 Portsmouth?
- We don't hold published prices for Portsmouth 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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