The Pavilion by Mytime Active
Bromley, Kent · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
6.6/10
Fun Factor 7 · Age Fit 6
Parents
5.8/10
Value 7 · Seating 6
Good for a swim and soft play, but the missing flumes and patchy upkeep are a bit of a let-down.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
The Pavilion by Mytime Active is a multi-use indoor leisure centre rather than a dedicated kids’ attraction. Families seem to come mainly for the pool, soft play and bowling, with gym and spin classes also getting a mention. The pool is described as large, warm and sometimes calm enough for a proper swim, which is handy if you’re trying to avoid full-on chaos. For children, the wave machine is the standout feature, and younger ones in particular seem to enjoy the soft play area, which is described as large with plenty to do. A few parents also liked the general layout and the fact that the site feels organised, with a lounge area and easy parking. Staff in the café and gym are described positively in some reviews, and a couple of visitors felt the place offered good value. The snag is that this is not a universally loved venue. The flumes have been removed, which will annoy anyone booking specifically for them, and several reviews complain about poor communication, tired facilities and cleanliness problems in the pool, changing areas and gym. Bowling also gets mixed feedback, with booking and service described as frustrating. In short: useful if you want an all-in-one indoor option, but not one to book blindly if the flumes were the point.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Indoor leisure centre with a pool, soft play, gym, spin classes and bowling. Best bits for kids are the wave feature, the warm pool and a decent-sized soft play. Do note the flumes have gone, and some reviews raise serious cleanliness and management concerns.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Bromley, Kent
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is there still a flume?
No — one recent review says the flumes have been removed.
Is the pool warm for children?
Yes, one review specifically mentions the pool was warm.
Is there soft play?
Yes — reviews say the soft play is large and has plenty for children to do.
Is it good value?
Some visitors think so, especially for gym and pool use, but experiences are mixed.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"the wave feature"
"the flumes have been removed"
"an absolute gem, especially for the price"