Flip Out Canary Wharf
UK, Central London · Playground
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
7.8/10
Fun Factor 8.5 · Age Fit 8
Parents
7.1/10
Value 7.5 · Coffee Quality 7
Good fun for kids and properly varied, but the freezing-soft-play problem is the sort of basic fail locals won’t forgive for long.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Flip Out Canary Wharf is an indoor kids’ activity centre rather than a simple playground, with enough going on to keep children moving for ages. Reviews mention soft play, roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag, football and carts, so there’s plenty of variety if your child gets bored quickly. What people clearly like is the energy of the place and the staff. Multiple reviews praise the team for being friendly, helpful and patient, and a few mention standout staff members who made the visit feel well looked after. For kids, it sounds like a proper blast, especially for ages around primary school. The downside is that it can get extremely busy, and one review says it was freezing cold inside, especially in the under-5s soft play area. That’s not a small complaint. It also sounds better for children who can make the most of the bigger activities, so toddlers may get less out of it than older kids. Pricing isn’t clear from the reviews, though one parent thought it was worth the money.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Big indoor activity centre with loads going on for kids, from soft play to roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag and football. Best for children who like bouncing between activities rather than sticking to one thing. Staff get praised a lot, but the temperature and busy atmosphere are worth knowing about.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Likely OK
Outdoor venues like this usually allow dogs on leads — call ahead to confirm.
Pram-friendly?
Mostly fine
Usually OK on main paths. Check for accessible routes if you need them.
Baby change?
Probably not
Probably not on-site. Bring a changing mat for the boot.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
UK, Central London
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
What age is Flip Out Canary Wharf best for?
Reviews suggest it’s best for roughly 4-10s, with older toddlers and primary school kids getting the most out of it.
Is it good value?
One reviewer said it was worth the price compared with similar places, but exact pricing isn’t clear from the reviews.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
There is soft play for under-5s, but one review said that area was freezing cold, so it may not be ideal for very small children.
Is it busy?
Yes, at least some reviewers describe it as extremely busy, so it may feel hectic at peak times.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"endless fun for the kids"
"it’s extremely busy"
"freezing cold in this place"