OUR PLAY CAFE

Eat, drink, play, relax

Downstairs at Roam is our dedicated play cafe - with space for parents to connect and relax while children play in a safe and stimulating environment.

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To keep the play experience calm and safe for everyone, we ask that you book your play session in advance.

Booking Details:

  • Sessions last 1.5 hours

  • You need to buy a ticket for every person attending whether they are an adult or a child. Pre-crawling babies do not need a ticket. Please change the quantity to the number of tickets you need.

  • Tickets cost £4.50 per person (or £2.50 with Close to Roam membership)

  • Our play space is downstairs and has its own cafe counter where you can order drinks and buy food.

  • Our play space is designed for children ages 0-7: older children may attend but will not be able to use the play frame. This is to protect younger children and ensure it is a safe place for everyone.

  • The maximum group size for bookings is 8 tickets, with a maximum ratio of 1 adult to four children (1:4). if you are a childcare or nursery setting with a group larger than 8 children, please email us to enquire about booking a private session.

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OUR MEMBERSHIPS •

OUR MEMBERSHIPS •

A large brick residential building with multiple windows, surrounded by greenery and trees, under a clear blue sky in Vauxhall, London.

CLOSE TO ROAM

  • We offer a local price for families living within the following postcodes:
    SE1 7
    SE11 5
    SE11 6
    SE11 4
    SE17 3
    SW8 1
    SW8 2
    SW9 0
    SW9 6

    If you're local but feel the full-price option is manageable for you, choosing it helps us pay it forward for other families and fund our free sessions.

  • With our Close to Roam membership, tickets are £2.50 per person (adults and children). This helps us manage capacity fairly and keep sessions affordable for families, including those with siblings.

  • To get access to our Close to Roam membership prices, you need to bring a proof of address and we will issue you with a unique discount code for booking. You can either do this before making your first booking (simply pop into the cafe during our opening hours) or you can book a full-price ticket for your first visit, bring your proof of address and we will give you a free hot drink or pastry.

    Close to Roam membership must be renewed annually.

A young boy with red hair and a dark shirt is looking into a round glass window with a red frame, making a playful face. The reflection shows the interior of a building with a ceiling and some furniture.

roam free

  • We want our play space to be accessible for all families in our local area. We work with a range of partners in Lambeth who refer families to us that would benefit from free play sessions - whether due to financial hardship, mental health challenges or other circumstances.

  • Our Roam Free sessions are exactly that - free for families that need them most.

  • Our Roam Free memberships are by referral only. If you would love to come to a play session but the cost is a barrier, please reach out to one of our partners (find out more on our referrals page).

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OUR RULES FOR PLAY:

Roam is for our community, so we need your help to keep it safe, fun, and sustainable for everyone.

  • All children should be watched by their grown-ups at all times.

  • Please enjoy only food and drink from Roam (except baby formula) to keep everyone safe. We always aim to offer low-cost options. All food and drink should be consumed at the tables, unless you prefer a takeaway cup with a lid.

  • Our group limit is 8 people. In-session parties aren’t allowed. Want to host a birthday or special celebration? Get in touch to book a party with us!

  • No shoes in the play space, clean socks only. Socks are available if you need them.

  • To prevent our play frame getting damaged and keep everyone safe, please try to ensure that children do not take toys onto the frame.

  • Please leave prams, coats, and bags in the buggy park. Keep valuables with you, as this area is accessible to everyone using the cafe and toilets.

  • We use a traffic light system to give you and your little ones a heads-up when the session is ending:

    • Green = play away!

    • Amber = 15 minutes left

    • Red = session finished

    When the session ends, please leave promptly to allow time for us to reset for the next session.

  • You’re welcome to take photos or videos of your own children or group. Always ask permission before capturing others.

  • Each membership code is unique to the member. Please do not share your code with others. If we suspect codes are being shared or misused, we may suspend or cancel bookings.

  • If you or your child aren’t well, please don’t attend.

  • We have two toilets with nappy changing facilities, please use the bins provided.

  • You can reschedule a session up to 24 hours in advance via a link in your booking email. Please make sure you reschedule all tickets. For any cancellations or no shows within 24 hours we are unable to offer any refunds or reschedules.

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