Recent social media posts
03/06/2026
📢 Reception Meet-Up Update
Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback about our Reception Starter Meet-Ups 💛
We’ve had lots of comments that some of the current dates fall during the summer holidays, and we completely understand the concern.
We don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to meet familiar faces before September, so we’re reviewing the schedule and will release updated sessions within the next week.
Thank you for helping us make these meet-ups as accessible as possible for local families. Keep an eye on our page for the updated dates and booking information 👀✨
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02/06/2026
🌟 STARTING SCHOOL TOGETHER 🌟
Is your little one starting Reception in September 2026? 🎒
Help them meet familiar faces before the big day with our Reception Starter Play Meet-Ups at Playbox London. A relaxed opportunity for children (and parents!) to make connections, build confidence and start forming friendships ahead of September.
📍 Enfield Town
🕑 All sessions start at 2:15pm
👧 For children starting Reception in September 2026
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Thursday 12th June
Spaces will be limited for each school, so be sure to secure your place when booking opens.
Tag another parent whose child is starting school this September ❤️
02/06/2026
☔ Rainy weekend incoming? Don’t panic — we’ve got party availability and indoor fun ready to go.
Whether your outdoor plans are looking a little soggy or you need a last-minute party space, we can help keep the celebration on track.
🎈 Indoor party space
🎈 Role play fun
🎈 Party options available
🎈 No weather worries
Email [email protected] or call us to check availability.
01/06/2026
Every child has a dream party theme… we just help bring it to life ✨
From superheroes and princesses to unicorns, teddies and everything in between, there’s nothing better than seeing little faces light up when they walk into a party created just for them.
At Playbox, we offer children’s parties designed to take the stress out of celebrating. Choose from role play parties, themed parties, private room hire and entertainment options, all in our family-friendly venue in Enfield.
🎈 Children’s Parties
🎂 Birthday Parties
🎭 Themed Celebrations
📍 Enfield, North London
Planning a birthday this summer or autumn? We’d love to help make it extra special.
📩 DM PARTY for availability, packages and pricing.
NorthLondonFamilies Enfield RolePlayCentre PlayCafe PartyIdeas
01/06/2026
Every child has a dream party theme… we just help bring it to life ✨
From superheroes and princesses, unicorns, teddies and everything in between, there’s nothing better than seeing little faces light up when they walk into a party created just for them.
At Playbox, we offer children’s parties designed to take the stress out of celebrating. Choose from role play parties, themed parties, private room hire and entertainment options, all in our family-friendly venue in Enfield.
🎈 Children’s Parties
🎂 Birthday Parties
🎭 Themed Celebrations
📍 Enfield, North London
Planning a birthday this summer or autumn? We’d love to help make it extra special.
📩 DM PARTY for availability, packages and pricing.
NorthLondonFamilies Enfield RolePlayCentre PlayCafe PartyIdeas
30/05/2026
POV: you’re trying to plan a children’s party in North London… and suddenly everything’s in one place 🎈☕️✨
From role play parties and themed celebrations to café catering, party rooms and flexible packages — here’s a little scroll through what we offer at Playbox 👀
Perfect for:
• toddler birthdays
• preschool parties
• 1st birthdays
• soft play alternatives
• role play parties
• family celebrations
• North London kids parties
Based in Enfield, North London 📍
Save this for later, send it to another parent planning a party, or enquire now via the link in bio 💌
29/05/2026
Remember when we used to order tequila shots? 🍋🤣
Now we’re out here getting excited about coffee 😅
And honestly?
No regrets.
Because these days the best kind of buzz comes with good coffee, happy kids and 10 minutes of peace while it’s still hot.
Tag a parent who swapped late nights for latte nights.
☕✨
28/05/2026
Loved having Bright Little Stars with us 💛
A fun and engaging nursery trip in North London, helping children build imagination, confidence and social skills through role play ✨
27/05/2026
POV: you came to Playbox for a calm iced latte… then the first sip changed your entire personality 😭☀️
Specialty coffee, chilled café vibes, iced drinks, good music and a little bit of chaos. Exactly how summer in North London should feel.
If you needed a sign to grab an iced latte this week… this is it.
📍Playbox London, Enfield
☕ Specialty coffee + iced drinks
🧸 Role play for little ones while you actually enjoy your coffee
25/05/2026
If you need us this week… we’ll be somewhere between the iced matcha station and the fan 🫠☀️
London is HOT, which means:
🧊 iced matcha
🧊 iced tiramisu lattes
🧊 peach iced tea
🧊 shade + calm play for the little ones
Honestly, this weather was made for a Playbox coffee run 🤝
Tag the person who’d absolutely do this to you with an iced drink 😂
25/05/2026
If you need us this week… we’ll be somewhere between the iced matcha station and the fan 🫠☀️
London is HOT, which means:
🧊 iced matcha
🧊 iced tiramisu lattes
🧊 peach iced tea
🧊 air con + calm play for the little ones
Honestly, this weather was made for a Playbox coffee run 🤝
Tag the person who’d absolutely do this to you with an iced drink 😂
23/05/2026
POV: you just realised Playbox caters for parties too 👀🎈
Not just party food inside Playbox…
We also offer local catering delivery for:
✨ birthdays
✨ baby showers
✨ school events
✨ family gatherings
✨ playdates
✨ business lunches
✨ kids parties
From children’s lunch boxes and sandwich platters to grazing boards, pastries, coffee and sweet treats 🤍
Planning a party is stressful enough — let us handle the food.
📍Local delivery available
📩 DM us for catering enquiries
☕ Freshly prepared at Playbox
22/05/2026
When the wrong drink lands on the counter and suddenly everyone’s acting suspicious 👀☕️🗑️
No coffees were harmed in the making of this reel… probably 😂
Come for the role play, stay for the café moments, speciality coffee, brunch dates & the laughs 🤎
📍North London’s children’s role play café
☕ Specialty coffee
🥐 Fresh brunch & lunch
🧸 Imaginative play for little ones
Tag the friend who’d happily “dispose” of the wrong order 😂
20/05/2026
A gentle reminder for our summer timetable ☀️
Our final play session of the day now begins at 12:45pm, with play ending at 1:45pm before the café closes at 2pm.
Perfect for a quick coffee catch-up, post-nap play, or a little afternoon outing with the little ones 🤍
As always, we recommend booking online where possible. Looking for to seeing you soon!!
19/05/2026
☀️ Heat wave pending… consider this your sign to grab the iced drinks 🍓🥤
From iced strawberry matcha to tiramisu lattes and peach iced teas… summer is officially landing at Playbox.
Perfect for a little cool-down while the kids play, a catch-up with friends, or your new takeaway obsession 👀
📍Enfield Town
✨ Specialty coffee
✨ Fresh summer drinks
✨ Indoor play + café vibes
✨ Dine in, terrace seating or takeaway
Which one are you ordering first? 👇
17/05/2026
☀️ Summer Opening Hours ☀️
Please note these are our summer hours and are slightly shorter than our autumn/winter timetable.
Weekend Play Sessions
• 9:30am
• 11:15am
• 12:45pm
☕ Our café closes at 2:00pm on weekdays.
Saturday Opening Hours
9:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday Opening Hours
10:30am – 3:30pm
☀️ Bank Holiday Mondays follow our Sunday timetable.
Please check our website for weekend play session times, as these may vary.
17/05/2026
🚂 ALL ABOARD for our Track, Truck Express Bank Holiday Special!
If your little one is obsessed with trains, trucks, tracks and anything on wheels… this is for them 👀
Join us this Bank Holiday Monday for 75 minutes of vehicle-themed play packed with giant train tracks, building, zooming, exploring tunnels and imaginative adventures.
✨ Play-only special
🚂 Walking to 6 years
📍 Playbox London, Enfield
📅 Mon 25 May | 12:30pm
🎟️ One date only — limited spaces available
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who LOVE to build, play and explore while grown-ups relax with a coffee ☕️
🚂 RESERVE YOUR SPOT now via the link in bio before spaces disappear!
16/05/2026
🚜 TRACK, TRUCK, TREAT IS BACK 🚜
Looking for a fun toddler activity this Bank Holiday in North London? 🚜✨
Join us at Playbox for 90 minutes of imaginative vehicle play, track building, truck fun and tasty treats designed especially for little vehicle lovers.
This themed toddler activity in Enfield is perfect for children who love trains, trucks, cars and hands-on imaginative play 🚂
While the little ones explore and play, grown-ups can slow down with a proper coffee and café treats ☕️🤎
✨ 90 minutes of themed play
🍪 Includes a vehicle-themed snack
☕️ Café open throughout
👶 Suitable for walkers–6 years
📍 Enfield Town
Looking for things to do with kids in Enfield this bank holiday? This is the perfect relaxed morning plan for little ones and their grown-ups 🙌
⚠️ Limited spaces available — booking essential!
Book now via our website before spaces disappear 🚂✨
15/05/2026
There’s something really special about families choosing to celebrate with us more than once 🫶✨
Hearing that Playbox helped make party planning feel easier means the world to our team. From the role play fun, to the food, to the coffee moments for grown-ups too ☕️💛
We love creating birthdays that feel relaxed, joyful and memorable for the whole family.
If you’re looking for a children’s party venue in Enfield that keeps both little ones and parents happy… we’d love to celebrate with you 🎈
14/05/2026
🧸 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC IS BACk AT PLAYBOX 🧺✨
Looking for things to do with kids this Bank Holiday in North London?
Join us for a cozy morning of teddy bear fun, imaginative play, storytime, crafts and picnic treats at Playbox 🤎
This special Bank Holiday toddler event in Enfield is designed for little ones who love role play, teddy bears and magical memory-making moments ✨
🧸 1 hour role play session
🔎 Teddy bear hunt
📚 Interactive storytime
🎨 Teddy-themed crafts
🤎 Adopt-a-teddy keepsake
🧺 Picnic lunch box included
And while the little ones play…
☕️ coffee for you.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and little teddy lovers aged walkers–6 years 🫶
If you’ve been searching for:
✨ toddler activities in Enfield
✨ bank holiday activities for kids
✨ things to do with toddlers in North London
✨ role play cafes near me
✨ preschool activities in London
…this is your sign to reserve your picnic spot 🧺✨
⚠️ Limited spaces available and this event is expected to sell out.
Book now via our website before all picnic spots are gone 🤎
13/05/2026
POV: you finally found a café where the iced lattes are good and the kids are entertained ☀️🧊🤎
The new iced tiramisu latte just landed at Playbox… and honestly, the reaction at the end says it all 😂
A little corner to slow down while the little ones play, explore and burn off energy ✨
☕ Specialty coffee
🧸 Role play town for ages 0–6
☀️ Outdoor seating
🥐 Fresh brunch & pastries
📍Enfield
Follow for your next family coffee spot 👀
11/05/2026
Step into the wild side at Playbox 🌿🐒✨
From leafy jungle vibes to roar-some role play adventures, our themed parties are designed to create magical memories for little ones (and stress-free celebrations for grown-ups 🤍).
Think:
🦁 Imaginative play
🌴 Beautiful party setups
🎈 Fresh kids’ catering
☕ Proper coffee & food for the adults
📸 Picture-perfect moments everywhere
Whether your little one is obsessed with animals, explorers or all things jungle… this theme is always a favourite 🐯✨
Dates are booking FAST 🌿
Tap the link in bio or DM us to start planning your little explorer’s special day 🤍
10/05/2026
☀️ Flexible Play Sessions are here for summer ☀️
No set start times. Just play.
From now until the end of August, we’re making weekday play at Playbox more flexible for families Monday–Friday.
Choose the play time that suits your day best:
✨ 30 minutes
✨ 1 hour
✨ 1.5 hours
✨ 2 hours
This summer, you’re welcome to arrive within the session window that works best for your day ☀️
Your play time begins from arrival, with new entry points available every 15 minutes.
Perfect whether you’re popping in for a quick play, meeting a friend for coffee, or settling in for a slower summer morning with the little ones.
Our children’s role play café in Enfield is designed for little imaginations to play, explore and grow — while grown-ups enjoy proper coffee, good food and a moment to pause.
Easy. Flexible. Fun.
That’s how summer should feel 💛
Booking still available online via our website.
09/05/2026
POV: your new summer obsession from Playbox ☀️🫶
An iced strawberry matcha for the matcha lovers 🍓
An iced tiramisu latte for the coffee lovers 🤎
Whether you’re catching up with a friend, grabbing a takeaway on the go, or soaking up the sunshine at our outdoor seating… we’ve got your summer drink order sorted ✨
Pop in for a drink, a sweet treat, and a little pause in your day 🌿
08/05/2026
It’s easy to think it’s just about the play…
but it’s these moments that really stay with you 💛
The conversations, the imagination, the little check-ins mid-play…
that’s where the magic happens.
At Playbox, it’s not just a space for them to play —
it’s a space for connection, confidence, and those quiet moments you don’t get back.
And while they’re fully immersed…
you get a moment too ☕✨
We see it every day —
and it’s why so many of you keep coming back.
✨ If you’ve been meaning to visit, this is your sign
🎟️ Sessions fill up quickly — pre-book via our website
Address
38/40 Palace Gardens Shopping Centre
Enfield
EN2 6SN
Public Transport:
- Take the train to Enfield Town Station.
- Walk southeast on Southbury Road toward Cecil Road.
- Turn left onto Cecil Road, then turn right onto Church Street.
- Continue straight onto Palace Gardens Shopping Centre.
Driving/Parking:
- From the M25, take exit 25 for A10 toward London (C)/Enfield/Hertford.
- Merge onto Great Cambridge Road/A10.
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Southbury Road/A110.
- Turn left onto Cecil Road, then turn right onto Church Street.
- Continue straight onto Palace Gardens Shopping Centre.
- Parking is available at the shopping center.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday |
9:30am - 4pm |
| Sunday |
10:30am - 3:30pm |
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What people say
Playbox - North London’s 1st Children’s Role Play Café, located in the Palace Gardens Shopping Centre, is a delightful haven where play truly comes to life. As North London's premier Children's Role Play Café, Playbox offers a unique and exciting experience for both children and parents alike.
The recent social media posts from Playbox exude enthusiasm and passion for their venture. The announcement of acquiring the keys to their dream space signifies the beginning of an incredible journey towards creating a haven for playful learning, building a vibrant community, and shaping the future through engaging playtime experiences.
With a focus on creating joy-filled moments and fostering a supportive environment, Playbox promises to be more than just a café - it aims to be a hub of creativity and imagination for young minds. The dedication of the team behind Playbox is evident in their commitment to providing an enriching experience for families in North London.
For those seeking a place where children can explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and welcoming setting, Playbox is the perfect destination. With its innovative concept and heartfelt mission, Playbox is set to become a beloved spot for families looking to make lasting memories together.
