Soft Play at the Pod
Welcome to The Pod – the soft play place for children to climb, jump, swing, balance and bounce whatever the weather!
Based at the YMCA Hawker in Kingston, The Pod is a two-storey soft play centre open seven days a week for indoor play, private hire and children’s parties.
With activities and equipment for all ages up to 10, babies, toddlers and children can be active, use their imaginations and let off steam in a fun, safe environment while visitors can enjoy hot and cold drinks and food from our riverside café. With our newly reopened sensory room, children can explore, and discover – for under 2s and children with SEN! The Pod has everything a child needs for an energetic, creative, interactive indoor adventure!
With the installation of our new heating and air conditioning system at the Pod, visitors can now enjoy a much more comfortable experience all year round, with improved climate control, whatever the weather!
Customer notices:
- Please check the POD opening times below or call ahead on 020 8296 9747 before each visit.
- Please note that a Pod session is 2 hours. During school holidays and busy periods, sessions will be in operation. Please check the opening times section below for more details.
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What you need to know
Opening Times
Customer Notice: Pod will have extended public opening until 5pm on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May.
General opening times
- Mon 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Tue 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Wed 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Thurs 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Fri 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Sat and Sun 8.15am – 9:45am
All sessions are walk-in only, customers pay at reception. No online booking.
Prices
NEW prices from 1 April 2025:
- Children – All ages £7.50 per child, this price includes one accompanying adult.
- Additional adults £2.50
- Special Offer – Pod meal deal: Entry to POD and hot meal (does not include Juice) £10.00
Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3 – 5.00pm
How to find us
YMCA Hawker
Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH
Call reception on 020 8296 9747 for any queries.
Booking
All sessions are walk-in only – please pay at reception.
Terms and Conditions
- The Pod soft play is for children aged 10 and under
- All children must wear socks
- All sessions are walk-in only, customers pay at reception. No online booking.
- During busy times, play will be limited to two hours
- Please ensure there are enough adults to supervise your group safely. *We recommend a ratio of 1:4 adults to children.
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times whilst in the Pod.
You will need to create an account with magic bookings to book a Pod soft play party.
Any queries about Pod soft play parties or the booking system should be emailed to venniceayethman@ymcaspg.org
Pod Activity Sessions
Jumpstart the fun with Creative Arts & Crafts!
Morning Sessions: 10 am – 1 pm (Every weekday)
After-School Fun: 3 pm – 5 pm (Mon – Weds)
Arts & Crafts: Get creative!
Role Play Area: Dress up, cook, or fix it!
Sensory Room: Explore, and discover – for under 2s and children with SEN!
*Activities are included with entry to Pod Soft Play
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