Soft Play, Coffee House & Wine Bar
Where Little Ones Play and
Grown-Ups Love to Stay
Welcome to a different kind of soft play. At Emeralds, we've reimagined what a family destination should be. Forget noisy, brightly coloured play centres packed with plastic tables and fluorescent lighting. Instead, you'll find a beautifully designed, contemporary space where children can play safely while parents relax in stylish surroundings with great coffee, delicious food and exceptional hospitality.
Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying a well-earned coffee break, or simply looking for somewhere your little ones can burn off some energy, Emeralds offers the perfect balance of family fun and grown-up comfort.
Soft Play Sessions
When we're not hosting private events, our soft play area is open throughout the day for families to enjoy.
• £3 per child
• No time limits
• Stay as long as you like
• Suitable for babies, toddlers and young children
• Walk-ins welcome
There's no rushing and no hourly slots, simply arrive, settle in and enjoy your visit at your own pace.
More Than Just Soft Play
At Emeralds, we believe parents deserve somewhere just as enjoyable as the children. Our welcoming coffee house has been created as a place to unwind, catch up with friends or even enjoy a little time to yourself while the children play nearby. Choose from expertly crafted barista coffee, speciality teas, fresh cakes, breakfasts, lunches and light bites, all freshly prepared using quality ingredients. For little appetites, we proudly serve our dedicated Martha & Me children's menu, offering nutritious, delicious meals specially created for babies and young children. And because grown-ups deserve a treat too, our fully licensed bar offers carefully selected wines, chilled beers, prosecco and sparkling wine, perfect for those long overdue catch-ups, celebratory lunches or simply making the most of your visit.
A Space Designed for Families
Emeralds has been thoughtfully designed to feel more like your favourite coffee house and wine bar than a traditional soft play centre.
Our stylish interiors, relaxed atmosphere and contemporary surroundings create a calm environment where parents genuinely enjoy spending time, while children have the freedom to explore, imagine and play.
It's a place where you don't feel like you're simply supervising, you can actually relax.
Whether you're arranging a playdate, meeting new parents, catching up with grandparents or enjoying a quiet coffee while your little one plays, Emeralds offers a family experience that's refreshingly different.
Play. Relax. Connect.
Emeralds is more than somewhere to visit with the children, it's a place to spend quality time together.
Whether you're making memories with your family, catching up with friends or simply escaping the everyday for a couple of hours, you'll find a warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and a family experience unlike anywhere else in Chelmsford.
Stylish enough for grown-ups. Exciting enough for little ones. The perfect place to play, relax and stay.
