Softplayinabox Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 41 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and cleanliness of the soft play equipment, often described as perfect for children's parties and aesthetically pleasing. The excellent service, smooth delivery, and easy setup and collection process contribute to a hassle-free overall experience. Many also appreciate the clear communication and the added benefit of extended play time due to early deliveries. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with delivery, such as delays or early arrivals that could be inconvenient. Yet, reviewers frequently highlighted the company's excellent communication and proactive approach in resolving these situations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used softplay in a box for daughters 1st birthday, it was a major success all the kids loved it ( even the slightly older children) was clean sturdy and beautiful colour ! Was delivered a couple days... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience all round, delivery and pickup was easy, and the soft play was clean, colourful and exactly what we wanted. All the kids loved it at the party and my two really enjoyed having it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend soft play in a box more - the items that arrived were really high quality and the children loved playing with them. The ball pit was a HUGE hit! There was also an issue with my or... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We hired the soft play for our son’s first birthday, it was absolutely perfect and all the children loved it! We were getting quotes from other soft hire places who wanted almost twice as much for 4 h... See more

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  1. Children's Party Service

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Soft play hire - delivered nationwide. Why hire soft play for just a few hours, when you can have it for the whole weekend! A typical hire is Thursday/Friday, until the following Monday, allowing enough time for your little one to get comfortable with the equipment, party with their friends, and then chill out with an after party. Perfect for soft play parties, birthday parties, play dates, garden parties, weddings, or just for weekend fun at home. Step 1 - choose your softplay package, dates, and order online Step 2 - we pack your soft play package ready for despatch Step 3 - we will send delivery information, and a 1-hour time slot (safe place option available) Step 4 - we track your package until it arrives safely with you. Step 5 - let the fun begin! Unpack, assemble and away you go Step 6 - pack it up, and we’ll pick it up (from your safe place again if required). No labels needed.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a great service!

Everything was great, from booking to it being delivered & being picked up. The communication was flawless & the service is amazing. Will definitely be using again!

August 21, 2025
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Hi Sam, thank you for the lovely review! Great to hear. Glad the little ones had an amazing time. We look forward to hearing from you again. Kind regards, Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product choice and service. Will absolutely use again.

Hired the perfect pastel kit and a couple of extras and I couldn't ask for better service. First the goods arrive with repack instructions which is everything, it arrived in great condition and the collection process was just as easy. Highly recommend and would definitely use again.

July 19, 2025
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Many thanks again Jamie. Much appreciated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Small but mighty

Found this small but mighty company through Instagram whilst party planning for my sons first birthday party. We hired a hall with a bouncy castle for the older children but was looking for a way to entertain the babies and toddlers. It was a huge hit! It cost me less to hire Soft Play in a Box for a long weekend, than hiring local softplay for basically the same items for only half a day so it was a no brianer. Plus my son got to bring it home and play after the party.

Communication was easy, all my queries were answered promptly. We received really useful emails including how to pack everything away which made everything super easy. All items were excellent quality and clean. Would recommend to anyone throwing a party with a large space to use.

The only thing we didn't think about which I will mention just to remind others was that you either have to have a space to store the boxes or purchase strong tape to rebuild them afterwards. The boxes are good and strong quality. Ours were delivered on a rainy day, so they got a bit wet, thankfully it didn't seem to affect the quality of the box. Once we unpacked the soft play and realized we didn't have a space to store the empty boxes whilst the soft play was out, we disassembled the boxes carefully and then taped them back up, nice and easily once it was time to return the soft play. Overall, a positive experience and will definitely be looking to book again for the next party. 🥳

June 14, 2025
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Thank you so much for the detailed feedback Jacquelin. That’s really useful. Watch this space for transport box future developments. We’re all lined up for it here at SPIAB. We just need the courier companies to come on board…. Should be launched soon. And nobody will need tape ever again. Kind regards, Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect equipment at such a great price

I came across this company when I was searching for soft play for my son's first birthday and it was the best decision I made to hire from them. It came on the Thursday, he had it the whole weekend to play with and all for the same price as soft play hire for a 4 hour package locally. It seemed to good to be true to have the courier service but it was so easy. Our son can be a bit cautious with new things, so having the equipment for 2 days before his party really let him explore it at his own pace and safe to say he was so upset when it had to go back. The play equipment came in perfect condition, really clean and took seconds to put together and pack away. We had kids ranging from 9 months to 2.5 years at the party and they all loved it. All the other parents at the party asked where we got it from as they were all so impressed and I recommended it to everyone. Also I really appreciate the environmental approach to reusing boxes. Great quality, great price and so convenient for busy parents.

June 26, 2025
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Thank you for such a lovely review! I’m so glad your son was able to enjoy the equipment before the party. Parties can be so overwhelming for little ones so we do agree that a chance for them to play with the entertainment before hand really enhances the party experience for them. I’m glad this worked well for you and we really appreciate the recommendations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Company

Fantastic Company, from start to finish this was a breeze. I contacted some many other companies and the hassel of no one getting back to me was so frustrating. But when I found soft play in a box It was so easy. Added everything I wanted was offered extra... email confirmation came through. Was delivered by DPD and he even took it round to my dad's.
Charlotte from the company rang as there was a delay in on box which was left at warehouse by mistake but she made sure that was delivered the day after and plenty if time for the party. Also arranged collection from my dad's and once we packed it all up which was easier than I thought it would it was collected with a 1 hour time slot. I couldn't recommend this company enough. I will be using again. Thanks so so so much

June 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

We had previously used a local company for soft play hire, but they could not accommodate us for our daughter’s birthday. We came across Soft play in a box from a panicked google search and I don’t think we will use another company again! It was so easy to order, in perfect condition, came when it said it would and likewise collected without a problem. Our children also loved having the soft play for a few extra days! Great company, great service - thank you!

June 8, 2025
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Thank you so much for the lovely review! So glad we were able to save the day! You’re most welcome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service! We ordered the pastel package for our daughters 1st birthday and the communication from start to finish was great. Arrived well packaged with clear instructions via DPD. We use of it the whole weekend which for the price was fab. Great idea and would definitely use again!

June 5, 2025
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Thank you, much appreciated! Pastel set is gorgeous isn’t it. Happy birthday to your daughter. Glad you had a lovely weekend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Softplayinabox

Highly recommend Softplayinabox! We ordered the perfect pastel bundle which had plenty of soft play items for our daughter’s 1st birthday. Hassle free delivery and pick up and it was brilliant to have use of it over a weekend all for the same price. Fantastic value and service and would 100% use again!

May 24, 2025
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Thank you so much Thomas! So glad to hear your daughter had a lovely first birthday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used these guys about 4 times…

We have used these guys about 4 times now and everytime has been a pleasure, delivered on time and set up! The last time we used them we did soft play in a box and it was so straightforward to set up and pack up! The service was spot on and the kids as always had a great time! Really recommend!

May 24, 2025
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Thank you for such a lovely review. Having repeat bookings from a customer is the biggest review of all time so thank you so much for all 4 hires you’ve done with us - is that a record?!?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful soft play equipment

Beautiful soft play equipment, clean and well looked after. I would highly recommend, easy to order, easy to set up and reliable delivery and collection. Used for a christening party and everyone commented on how lovely the equipment was.

May 22, 2025
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Thanks so much for your lovely review. I’m glad you had a good time and all your guests enjoyed the soft play. Thanks so much for booking with us and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant idea!

What a brilliant idea!
I had a weekend of playdates booked so I hired soft play in a box and it was fab! Entertained all the kids from 1-6years old, me and the other mums got to actually catch up while they played. It was easy to set up and pack away. And the communication was great. Highly recommend and will definitely be using them again!

April 14, 2025
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Thanks for your lovely review. I’m so glad it worked for a whole weekend of play dates. That sounds like a lot of fun! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great Service. Soft Play was delivered on the Thursday in excellent condition and collected again on the Monday. Would reccomend for someone looking for soft play for a party!

May 11, 2025
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Reply from Softplayinabox

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for recommending us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful soft play package

Beautiful soft play package, delivered and picked up without any issues. Customer service were also brilliant. Would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them for your little ones parties!

May 16, 2025
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Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad that you had a good time and thank you so much for recommending us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We loved Soft Play in a Box it was…

We loved Soft Play in a Box it was perfect for my daughter's 1st birthday. The kiddies loved it and was lovely watching them play safely. The collection and drop off was so easy and the lady I spoke to was super friendly! Will be booking again. x

May 17, 2025
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I'm so glad we were able to be a part of your daughter's special day. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and great quality

This was such an impressive service! Couldn’t quite believe how simple and seamless it was. And such good value for money. So so pleased with it.

May 16, 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you found it simple and seamless - that's our aim! Thank you for booking with us and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant

Brilliant Idea, kids loved it. Even just the ball pit was a hit. The convenience of delivery and collection was what made it a definite to repeat. I was kept informed all the way both before and after. Great value, highly recommended.

May 16, 2025
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Thank you for such a lovely review - I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it all. The ball pit is so much fun for the little one's isn't it! Thank you so much for your booking and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant idea!

What a brilliant idea. I wasn’t able to find soft play local who had availability and came across soft play in a box. Every part of our experience was seamless from ordering to delivery and collection.
It was easy to set up and the instruction came via email but they weren’t needed.
The children loved it. It made our Little ones first birthday even more special as she had a great time in the ball pit. I think she’d of been happy left there all day!
It was very clean and all in good condition, I would definitely be doing this again rather than hiring one for a couple of hours as you get to keep it all weekend.
Just fabulous thank you so much!

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Softplayinabox

Thank you for such a lovely review - I do think it's great to enjoy the equipment for the whole weekend rather than just a few hours - maximum weekend fun! I'm glad you found the setup easy. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

best softplay hire company

Absolutely amazing and will definitely recommend! Amazing communication at all times, soft play arrived early than expected to ensure it was on time for the party!

May 17, 2025
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thank you so much for such a lovely review. I'm glad it all worked well for you and that you all enjoyed it all. We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant soft play set

Brilliant soft play set. Easy to arrange and quick to respond to queries we had.

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Softplayinabox

Thank you for a lovely review and so nice to see that our aim of easy, hassle free bookings worked well for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great idea and fab service

Soft play in a box was a great addition to my son’s first birthday party. The kids loved playing with it!
Organisation and delivery was completely seamless, with everything packed neatly into the bags. All elements of the soft play were lovely and clean and the wallet containing instructions and return labels etc. was very helpful.
Thanks again! It’s great to have an option to hire soft play without the need of a party planner or event space.

May 5, 2025
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Reply from Softplayinabox

Ahhh thank you for such a lovely review. We’re so glad you had a good time and enjoyed all the soft play. Thank you so much for booking with us and we hope to see you again soon.

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