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Glasgow · Soft Play & Indoor Play
Soft Play at Kelvin Hall
A timed indoor soft play session for ages 0–12, with a separate area for babies and younger children. It makes a manageable stop in a Glasgow West End day.
- Best ages
- 0–12 · strongest for younger children
- Entry
- Paid · peak/off-peak prices
- Weather
- Indoors
- Allow
- 105-minute session
Our family take
Kelvin Hall is a good fit when you want a predictable, timed indoor session with clear access, toilet and baby-changing information. It is less ideal if you want open-ended drop-in play, free parking or a long soft play visit.
- Best for. A practical, bookable Glasgow soft play session for babies through primary-age children.
- Not ideal for. Families who want open-ended drop-in play without watching the session clock.
- Main watch-out. Pre-booking is recommended for weekends and school holidays, and those periods use peak pricing.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- Sessions
- Sessions are fixed, not open-ended. Weekday sessions are listed from 9:30am to 7pm and weekend sessions from 9am to 5:30pm. Each one lasts 105 minutes, so late arrival eats into your play time. Check the live Glasgow Life page before travelling.
- Prices
- Under 1s: £1. Ages 1–2: £7 peak / £6 off-peak. Ages 3–12: £8 peak / £7 off-peak. Adults: £1. Peak applies at weekends and school holidays.
- Booking
- Booking is through the Glasgow Club app, the booking website or by phone. Glasgow Life recommends pre-booking for weekends and school holidays.
- Access
- Wheelchair and pram access to public areas is via lifts. Free wheelchairs, sensory bags and a quiet room are also available.
- Parking
- Parking is paid at Bunhouse Road car park. Machines are noted as coins only and do not give change, with RingGo also available.
- Address
- Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW.
ParkingCafé or restaurantAccessible toiletsToiletsBaby changingPlay area
15 June 2026
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Make it work for your family
What children will enjoy
- Age fit
- Listed for children aged 0–12, with a separate area for babies and younger children. Strongest for younger children and mixed younger ages; older primary children may need more challenge.
- Inside the soft play
- The circus-themed space includes bridges, tunnels, ball pits and a sensory area, with a separate area for babies and younger children.
Lifts serve public areas. Wednesday ASN sessions offer lower capacity and sound levels.
Prams, accessibility and quieter sessions
Wednesday sessions are for people with Additional Support Needs, with reduced capacity, reduced sound levels and additional sensory toys.
Kelvin Hall also has sensory bags, a dedicated quiet room, wheelchair and pram access using lifts, and free wheelchairs available from reception. Check current availability before travelling, especially if this support is central to the visit.
Food, toilets and baby facilities
- Café
- The café covers breakfast, lunch, children’s meals, cakes, coffee and cold drinks. Café hours are separate from soft play hours, so check both if food is part of your plan.
- Toilets and baby changing
- Play n' Climb has its own toilets with additional baby-changing facilities. Kelvin Hall also has an accessible toilet and a Changing Places toilet.
Parking and getting there
- Parking
- Parking is paid at Bunhouse Road car park. Machines are noted as coins only and do not give change, with RingGo also available.
Nearby family stops
Kelvin Hall pairs best with nearby West End or Glasgow museum plans, not far-away soft play centres. Treat nearby stops as separate visits, not part of the soft play ticket.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a useful nearby indoor add-on if you want a calmer family stop after the timed soft play session.
Riverside Museum is good if your child likes vehicles, transport displays and big indoor spaces.
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