Best Places to Cool Down with Kids in Kingston area

When the temperatures soar, finding somewhere to escape the heat with little ones becomes a top priority! Whether you’re looking for air-conditioned indoor play, somewhere to splash around, or a family-friendly pool, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite places in and around Kingston to help you stay cool.

❄️ Indoor Places to Escape the Heat

Need a break from the sun? These family favourites all offer a cool place for little ones to play:

• Pop Playrooms
• Wacky Kingdom Kingston
• The Pod Soft Play at YMCA Hawker
• PICNIC
• Active Play & Bounce at New Malden Leisure Centre
• World of Children Shoppers Creche
• Urban Fun Kingston
• Your local cinema – perfect for enjoying a family film in air-conditioned comfort.

💦 Splash Around in Kingston

If your children love water play, don’t miss:

• Ancient Market Place Fountains – A free and popular spot for children to run through the fountains on warm days. (We’re currently checking the opening days and times and will update this guide as soon as we know!)

🏊 Family Pools Worth the Short Drive

Fancy venturing a little further? These nearby pools are well worth the trip on a hot day:

• Teddington Pool – A popular indoor pool with both a main pool and learner pool, making it a great choice whatever the weather.
• Hampton Pool – One of South West London’s hidden gems, featuring a heated outdoor pool, learner pool and grassy picnic areas.
• Wimbledon Park Splash Pad – A fantastic free outdoor splash park with water jets, playgrounds and a large sandpit, making it easy to spend the whole day there. Open seasonally during the summer months.

Have We Missed Anywhere?

We’re always looking to keep this guide up to date!

If you’ve discovered another great place to cool down with kids in or around Kingston, let us know. We’d love to add it to the list and help even more local families find their next favourite spot before the next heatwave arrives! ☀️