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Ball pits and play mats

Soft Play & Early Movement

Shop soft play for floor-level setups — ball pits and play mats. Use the starting points below to choose the format you want to look at first.

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How Do I Choose Between a Ball Pit and a Play Mat?

A useful way to begin is by the format of soft play you want. Ball Pits are for a contained soft-play setup centred around ball-pit play. Play Mats are for a padded floor surface that creates a defined play area.

Start with the floor space you actually have. Ball pits take up a set footprint once assembled. Play mats vary in size and shape, so check dimensions on the product page before you decide.

If you are looking at a ball pit, check what is included. Some products include balls; others are the pit only, and ball-pit balls may be sold separately. Colour options, covers and materials also vary by product.

If you are looking at a play mat, compare size, thickness or padding, whether it folds or packs away, and how the surface is finished. Cleaning and care details are product-specific — check the individual product page.

Age guidance, exact dimensions, foam type, ball quantity, assembly and supervision notes belong on the product page. Use this page to choose the format, then compare individual products.

The same product can appear in more than one collection. That is normal — these are useful places to start shopping, not exclusive lists. If neither route is quite right, you can still browse the full Soft Play & Early Movement range here.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions parents often ask

Do Ball Pits come with balls?

It depends on the product. Some ball pits include balls, and some are sold as the pit only. Ball-pit balls may also be available separately. Check the individual product page for what is included.

What size Play Mat should I choose?

Choose a play mat that fits the floor space you want to use. Sizes and shapes vary across the range — check the dimensions on the individual product page before you buy.

Can Play Mats be folded away?

Some play mats fold, roll or pack away for storage, and some do not. Storage and care details vary by product — check the individual product page for the item you are considering.