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Soft Play

Our Soft Play, at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, provides the perfect day out for ages up to 10 years old. In this space, we've designed a diverse range of soft play activities that cater to different ages, interests and skill levels. Our Soft Play features aim to promote exploration, learning, and most importantly, enjoyment! Located next to the Soft Play area is our café, offering a variety of hot and cold food and beverages for your enjoyment. 

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Under 2's Zone

This dedicated area offers an array of interactive and sensory attractions, including a Twin Lane Slide, Tetris Blocks with Gel Pad, Double Rocker, Curved Mirror, Ball Pool, and Magnetic Cubes. These range of engaging elements are designed to create a playful and stimulating environment, ensuring a delightful experience for our youngest visitors.

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Ball Pool

The ball pool provides a safe and stimulating environment for children. It encourages them to develop their motor skills, let their creativity soar and provides the opportunity for little ones to socialise with friends. 

 
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Soft Play Holiday Time

Date Times
Monday 9.30am-5pm
Tuesday 9.30am-5pm
Wednesday 9.30am-5pm
Thursday 9.30am-5pm
Friday 9.30am-5pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
 

Soft Play Term Time

Day  Times
Monday 9.30am-5pm
Tuesday 9.30am-5pm
Wednesday 9.30am-5pm
Thursday 9.30am-5pm
Friday 9.30am-5pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm

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Soft Play Session

Our soft play area is for parents and children aged 7 years and under. Booking times are for 60 minutes. This will include entry & activity time. Each ticket includes one supervising adult.

On arrival, please show the staff member your booking confirmation to be issued a coloured wristband indicating your session time. 

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Important information

  • Please note that all soft play users, both adults and juniors, must wear a pair of socks when inside the soft play.
  • Each junior soft play ticket includes one supervising adult. Please be aware that food and drink is not permitted inside the soft play area.

Travelling to us

What public transport can I use?

Our Soft Play is well served by local bus routes with the 3, 157, 122, 202, 227, 249, 322, 358, 363, 432, 450 all stopping on the main road outside the centre.

The nearest train station is Crystal Palace or Penge West. 

We also have a bike rack outside the centre.

Is there onsite parking? 

Yes, there is a public car park on site. 

How to find us:

We are located at the following address:

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

Ledrington Road

Crystal Palace

London

SE19 2BB

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