Child playing on a colourful indoor playground in our Roam play space with padded tubes and safety netting, viewed through an arched red frame.

OUR PLAY CAFE

at the heart of what we do…

Our play cafe is designed for 0-7 year olds. We offer a safe, engaging environment for children to explore and a relaxing space for parents to connect, chat and unwind.

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Indoor children's play area with a large red sign spelling 'ROAM' on the wall, a blue spiral slide, wooden play structures, toys, and toys strollers.

Our custom-built soft play frame has been professionally inspected by ROSPA, ensuring the highest standards of safety. Alongside the main play area, we have a dedicated baby zone, free-play toys, and imaginative role-play corners to spark creativity and confidence in little ones. Parents can enjoy comfortable seating with full visibility of the play space, so you can relax while your children roam free.

Our play space has its own dedicated cafe and staff member - so you can order speciality coffee, hot and cold drinks, pastries, cakes and lunch for adults and children.

A young girl peers into a cozy play tent that resembles a small house, made of soft, yellow cushions in a children's playroom.
A young boy smiling and sliding down a blue slide in an indoor play area, with wooden wall panels in the background.

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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