Thrive + Wild
Winchester, Winchester
Thrive + Wild is a community space at The Foundry on London Road in Winchester, with soft play, a separate area for babies under 1 and a café. It also runs calmer reduced-capacity sessions and classes for adults, so it suits families who want more than a quick play.
Highlights
- Soft play frames for young children
- Dedicated non-walkers' space for babies under 1
- Calm capacity sessions
- Café serving toasties, pizzas, lunchboxes and cakes
- The Den, a dog-friendly space for adults to relax
Good to know
- Non-members can buy play passes; check availability before travelling at busy times
- Outside food and drink are not allowed unless needed for an allergy
- Soft play parties can be booked up to four months ahead
Getting there
Thrive + Wild, Units B1 to B4, The Foundry, London Road, Winchester, SO23 7QAParking: ANPR car park; register your car at reception when you arrive.
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What's on at Thrive + Wild
Image: Thrive and WildNCT Winchester Bumps and Babies Play
A volunteer-led play session for new and expectant parents at Thrive and Wild in Winchester on 2 November 2026. Parents can meet, chat and let babies, and sometimes toddlers, explore and play. Booking is required through the event page, which also gives the times.
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