Little Pickles
Soft Play Café in Bournemouth
The Soft Play Café Your Little One Will Love
Discover two exciting levels of soft play, complete with an interactive ball machine and imaginative role-play areas designed to inspire adventure and creativity.
Bournemouth’s favourite soft play café for babies and children under 5, offering endless fun for little explorers while grown-ups enjoy delicious food and proper coffee. With plenty to keep children entertained and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place you’ll look forward to visiting again.
Why Parents Love Us
The soft play that gets it right
We're parents too. We built Little Pickles the way we'd want it — safe, clean, and fun for everyone.
You can always see them
Our open-plan two-level play area means you never lose sight of your little one, so you can genuinely sit back, sip your coffee, and breathe.
Obsessively clean
We take cleanliness seriously. Every session, every surface, every time. Our customers notice, just read the reviews.
Proper coffee & food
Bean-to-cup coffees, luxury hot chocolates, tasty food for grown-ups and yummy snacks for little ones.
Under 5s only
No big kids barrelling through. Even in the school holidays, it's under-5s only. Peace of mind for everyone.
❊ ENTRY PRICES
Simple, honest pricing
One free adult included with every child. Prices that won't make your eyes water.
Walk-ins and Bookings
We’re proud to be one of the only play cafés in the area that primarily operates on a walk-in basis, with no set session times. We believe this creates a more relaxed experience, giving families the freedom to visit whenever it suits them.
We also understand that some customers prefer to plan ahead, so we now offer three tables available for advance booking. The rest of the café will remain open for walk-ins.
If you’re ever unsure, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Additional adults £1 each.
Last entry 1 hour before closing.
(Please note: on busy days, sessions may be limited to 2 hours.)
Under 6 months
£4.50
Includes a free hot drink. 1 adult included free
6 months – 1 year
£5.00
1 adult included free
1 year – 5 years
£6.00
1 adult included free
Childminders
£4.00
1 free adult included
Sibling discount
£2 off
Per additional sibling
❊ BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The party they'll never forget
Exclusive hire of the whole café — your child's big day, completely yours.
£170
2 hours · Exclusive hire
£200
2 hours · Exclusive hire + kids' food
£250
2 hours · The full works
❊ TESTIMONIALS
Loved by Children, Trusted by Parents.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
"Always spotless, lovely lady behind the counter, my little one loves it here. Very reasonably priced and you can always see your little one, so I'm happy to sit and have a coffee! Winner!"
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"Perfect play area for under 5’s. You can enjoy a cuppa without any worries because you can see the whole play area. Lovely service and fairly priced play and food."
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"Amazing party for my twins 2nd birthday. Lovely play area, good food and friendly staff.
Five star party for 16 children. Thank you so much for making our morning perfect!"
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Upcoming Events - School Meet Ups
❊ PLAN YOUR VISIT
Opening hours & location
We're open weekdays for play sessions — drop in and see us, or reserve a table online to guarantee your spot.
Weekends are exclusively for birthday parties. To book a party, head to our party booking page.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 – 2:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 2:00
Wednesday: 9:00 – 4:00
Thursday: 9:00 – 2:00
Friday: 9:00 – 2:00
Last Entry 1 hour before closing.
Saturday & Sunday: Parties Only
Bank Holidays: Closed
School Holidays / Special Dates :
Friday 19th June - Closed for private event 9am-11.30am.
Open as usual from 11.30am
Find Us
Address: 723 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset BH9 2AX
Parking: 4 spaces at Moordown St John's Church opposite (£1 donation to the church-payable inside Littlepickles Cafe).
Residential parking on all surrounding roads.
Top tip: Call ahead on busy days to avoid disappointment!
Call 01202 533 311
Ready for a brilliant day out?
Come for a play, stay for the coffee. No booking needed for general soft play.