£5/week
Small soft play bag
A simple, joyful add-on for a small celebration.
What’s usually included
A varied selection of soft shapes for little ones to stack, crawl around and explore. Contents can vary slightly by bag.
Southampton pickup only
Cheap soft play hire for Southampton families.
Reserve a soft play bag from just £5/week. Choose the size that works for your celebration, collect from Swaythling, then bring it back after one, two or three weeks.
Call 023 8033 5362Reserve by phone while we’re open: Tue, Wed & Sat, 10am-1pm- From £5/week
- Free parking
- Every hire supports local play
Collect from Swaythling
Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm
£5/weeksoft play bag
£10/weeklarge bag with mats
Pickupfrom Swaythling
1-3 weeksto enjoy your hire
Choose your kit
Start with the right amount of play
Reserve your soft play below. We will confirm availability before collection.
£10/week
Large soft play bag with mats
A fuller floor-play setup for energetic little guests.
What’s usually included
A larger mix of soft shapes and play mats, offering more ways for little guests to build, balance and move.
How it works
More party, less faff.
We are a pickup-only service, which keeps hire affordable and means there are no delivery or setup charges to add at checkout.
Send a hire request- 01Tell us what you need
Choose a bag, toys, collection and return dates.
- 02Collect from Swaythling
Pick up during our Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday opening hours.
- 03Play, then return
Choose a one-, two- or three-week hire, then return it on your agreed date.
Easy to reach
Easy soft play pickup for Southampton families.
Our Swaythling collection point is a practical option for families in Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Romsey, Totton, Hedge End and surrounding areas. Free parking makes loading up straightforward.
Find our collection pointLocal comparison
A practical alternative to delivered soft play.
We focus on simple, affordable collection for families who do not need a full delivery-and-setup package.
| Local option | What they offer | How Community Playlink differs |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Soft Play Hire | Established, delivery-led party equipment across a broad local area. | Collect from Swaythling with free parking, low upfront cost and a charity benefit. |
| JJ’s Party Hire | A large themed range and online booking; their standard soft-play sets are typically priced from £65. | Small, clear choices from £5/week, 1–3 week hire and a straightforward collection route. |
| Sapphie’s Soft Play | Styled, premium-looking delivery and setup for events. | An affordable, practical option for home parties and smaller celebrations. |
Research last updated: 3 September 2026. Prices and availability can change; check each provider directly.
Pickup areas
Collection is easy from across Southampton and nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a look at our
toy index
to see some of the toys you can hire, or come and have a look
at our selection in-person!
Pick ups and returns take place at our main base in Swaythling
Neighbourhood Centre.
Come find us!
No—party hire is collection only from Swaythling
Neighbourhood Centre. That helps us keep prices low, and there
is plenty of free parking when you collect.
Hire is available for one, two or three weeks. Choose your
preferred duration and return date when submitting your request below.
No—just the hire price for the toys and soft play bags
you request, shown in our
pricing above.
Please return toys in the same condition you received them in,
giving them a wipe down if needed.
Any more questions? Contact us.
Check availability
Come and visit us
We’d love to
meet you.
Drop in during opening hours to explore our toy library, join a playtime session, or just say hello. No booking needed.
Swaythling Neighbourhood CentreHampton Pk Wy, Southampton SO17 3AT
Tuesday10am – 1pm
Wednesday10am – 1pm
Saturday10am – 1pm