Soft Play London
Dancing Cubs provides soft play hire throughout Greater London for children's birthday parties, family celebrations, nurseries, weddings and organised events. Choose from soft play packages, climbing frames, ball ponds, toys and games. We deliver, set up and collect your hired equipment, with arrangements planned around your event times and venue access.
Whether you are organising a small party at home or planning a children's activity area for a larger venue, our range gives you different ways to create a play space suited to the children attending. Browse the equipment below or use our London soft play hire page for more information about our wider service.
What Soft Play Equipment Can I Hire in London?
You can hire complete soft play packages or select individual pieces of equipment to suit your event. Our range includes climbing frames, ball ponds, activity pieces and additional toys and games, with options that vary in size, colour and play activities.
Start with our soft play packages if you want a selection of equipment arranged as a play area. Alternatively, browse our soft play climbing frames if you are looking for equipment with climbing and sliding activities.
You can also add ball ponds, toys and big games or bouncy castles, subject to the children's ages and your venue's space and access requirements.
Which Soft Play Equipment Should I Choose for My Event?
The right equipment depends on the children's ages, the activities you want to provide and the space available at your venue. Compare the main options below, then check the individual product listings for their dimensions, contents and suitability.
| Equipment type |
What it provides |
Planning considerations |
| Soft play packages |
A selection of play pieces for a dedicated children's activity area. |
Check the pieces included, intended age group and total floor space required. |
| Climbing frames |
Climbing, movement and sliding activities. |
Check floor dimensions, ceiling clearance, access and age guidance. |
| Ball ponds |
A contained play area with balls in a choice of sizes and colour schemes. |
Check pond dimensions, age suitability and room for access around the equipment. |
| Toys and games |
Additional activities that can complement a soft play area. |
Consider the ages of the children and space needed for each activity. |
| Bouncy castles |
A separate inflatable activity that may be combined with other event equipment. |
Check the inflatable's dimensions, required clearances, age guidance and venue suitability. |
Can I Hire Soft Play for Babies and Toddlers?
Yes. Dancing Cubs offers soft play equipment for babies, toddlers and young children. Choose products according to the ages of the children attending and the guidance provided for each item.
For a baby's birthday or a small family event, take a look at The Baby Soft Play Package. For a toddler celebration, The Toddler Combo Soft Play Package is another option to explore.
Different products provide different activities, so consider whether you want a compact play area, a ball pond or a selection of equipment that encourages movement and imaginative play. Children should be supervised in accordance with our Safe Play Guidelines.
How Much Space Do I Need for Soft Play at a London Venue?
The space required varies by product. Measure the usable floor area, check the dimensions of your chosen equipment and allow room for access and supervised play. For indoor bookings, ceiling height may also affect which products are suitable.
A venue's advertised room size does not always reflect the space available for equipment once tables, chairs and other fixtures are in place. If you are hiring a hall, hotel function room or office space, ask the venue about its usable floor area and any restrictions on equipment installation.
Read our indoor set-up guide or outdoor set-up guide before booking. If your venue has limited space, tell us the measurements so we can discuss suitable equipment.
Can Dancing Cubs Provide Soft Play for Weddings and Corporate Events?
Yes. Dancing Cubs provides children's play equipment for weddings, corporate family events, hotels, exhibitions and other organised occasions. The equipment can be selected to suit the available space, event format and ages of the children attending.
For weddings, a designated play area can give younger guests an activity within the event venue. At corporate events, hotels and exhibitions, the layout may need to account for larger visitor numbers, controlled access or a longer operating period.
Explore our wedding entertainment for children, corporate event soft play hire and hotel soft play ideas. For projects running beyond a single day, see long-term soft play hire.
How Does Soft Play Delivery Work in London?
Dancing Cubs delivers, sets up and collects your hired equipment. Standard delivery and collection hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm, with daily routes planned around confirmed bookings, event times and venue access.
When booking, provide your full venue address, event start and finish times and any restrictions involving parking, loading bays, stairs or lifts. You can request preferred delivery and collection times, but a specific arrival time cannot be guaranteed simply because it has been requested.
Our delivery and collection guide explains the arrangements in more detail, including later collection enquiries and when customers with flexible access receive their confirmed slots.
Where in London Does Dancing Cubs Deliver Soft Play?
We provide soft play hire throughout Greater London, including Central London, North London, South London, South East London, East London and West London.
Our location pages also cover Lewisham, Hackney, Greenwich, Chelsea, Lambeth and Tower Hamlets. If your venue is elsewhere in London, contact us with the address to discuss your delivery requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Play Hire in London
Where can I hire soft play in London?
Dancing Cubs provides soft play hire throughout Greater London, including Central, North, South, South East, East and West London. Contact us with your venue address if you need to check delivery arrangements for a particular location.
What soft play equipment is available to hire?
Dancing Cubs offers soft play packages, climbing frames, ball ponds, toys, games and bouncy castles. You can choose individual products or combine suitable equipment to create a play area for your event.
Is the soft play equipment cleaned before hire?
Yes. Dancing Cubs cleans, sanitises and checks its soft play equipment before hire.
Can I hire soft play for an indoor venue in London?
Yes, provided your chosen equipment is suitable for the available floor space, ceiling height and access arrangements. Check the product dimensions and tell us about any venue restrictions before booking.
Does Dancing Cubs deliver and set up soft play equipment?
Yes. Dancing Cubs delivers, sets up and collects hired soft play equipment. Standard delivery and collection hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm, with routes planned around confirmed bookings, event times and venue access requirements.
Book Soft Play for Your London Event
Browse our equipment and select the products you would like to hire, then submit your event details through the website. If you need help choosing equipment or checking venue access, use Contact, email hire@dancingcubs.co.uk or call 07936 961025.