Soft Play and Active Sessions for Toddlers and Families in Medway

Looking for fun ways to keep your toddler active while spending quality time together? Medway offers a fantastic range of soft play centres, stay-and-play groups and parent-and-child fitness activities that help little ones develop movement skills, confidence and social connections.

Soft Play Centres

Monkey Bizz, Rochester

Monkey Bizz features a large multi-level play frame, toddler zone, role-play village and sports arena. Sessions last approximately 2½ hours.

Session Times

• 9.30am to 12.00pm
• 12.30pm to 3.00pm
• 3.30pm to 6.00pm

Prices

• 1 to 4 years: £10.50 off-peak / £12.70 peak
• Adult: £3.50
• Babies under 6 months: Free

Monkey Bizz Medway

The Fun Drum, Gillingham

A popular indoor play centre with dedicated areas for babies, toddlers and older children, plus a café and football arena.

Opening Times

• Weekdays (term time): 9.30am to 6.30pm
• Weekends: Multiple sessions from 9.00am to 6.30pm
• School holidays: Daily sessions from 9.00am to 6.30pm

Prices

• 6 to 23 months: £7.00 weekday / £7.50 weekend
• 2 to 12 years: £10.00 weekday / £11.50 weekend
• Adults: £3.00 weekday / £3.50 weekend
• Under 6 months: Free

The Fun Drum

Toddler Sense Medway

Award-winning adventure play classes for toddlers aged 13 months to 5 years, combining movement, imagination and learning.

Price

• PAYG session: £12.50
• 7-week block booking: £73.50 (£10.50 per session)
• New customer 3-week trial: £27.00

Toddler Sense

Gymfinity Kids, Chatham Waters

Preschool gymnastics, ninja and movement classes designed to build confidence, coordination and fundamental movement skills. Suitable from walking age upwards.

Example Session

• Preschool Gymnastics (3.5 to 4.5 years)
• Fridays: 10.15am to 11.15am

Price

• Single session from £7.99
• Free taster sessions available.

Address: Leviathan Way, Chatham Waters, ME4 4LL.

 

Mum, Dad and Child Fitness Sessions

Mum and Child Circuits

A welcoming group exercise session allowing parents to work out with their children nearby.

Venue: Medway Park, Gillingham

When: Thursdays, 6.30pm to 7.15pm

Price: Contact Medway Sport for latest price and membership options.

 

Buggy Fitness

A great way for parents to improve fitness while spending time with their little one.

Venue: Strood Sports Centre

When: Fridays, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Price: Contact Medway Sport for current pricing.

Rugbytots

Fun, rugby-inspired sessions helping children build agility, balance and coordination through play. Suitable from around age 2.

Price and timetable: Visit local Rugbytots booking page.

 

Toddlers Football Sessions

Parent-supported football and movement sessions for young children.

Venue: Thinking Fitness, Chatham

When: Sundays, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Age: 18 months to 5 years

Price: Contact provider for latest fees.

Stay and Play Sessions

Stay & Play

Parkwood Community Association, Gillingham

Tuesdays: 9.15am to 11.15am

 

Mummy & Me

Salvation Army, Chatham

Fridays: 10.00am to 12.00pm

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler Group

St Mary’s Island

Thursdays: 10.00am to 11.30am

Drop-In Play Session

Lordswood Studio Centre

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

10.00am to 3.00pm

Cost: Most stay-and-play groups request a small donation of around £1-£3. Please check with individual organisers before attending.

Why Active Play Matters

Regular active play supports children’s physical development, balance, coordination, confidence and social skills while helping families spend quality time together. Whether you’re climbing through soft play, joining a toddler class or taking part in a parent-and-child fitness session, there are plenty of opportunities across Medway to move more and have fun together.

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Information last updated: October 2026