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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground is back!

Southbank Centre

An endless world of play in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups!

Wed 14 Jan – Sun 12 Apr 2026

Suitable for 0-99 years

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Explore a limitless world of play, invention and imagination in a recycled playground for children and their grown-ups.

Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out of waste materials repurposed for fun by The Herd Theatre.

The space features a design to ignite imaginations, a score composed from recycled sounds and a crowd-sourced play generator.

Children and their grown-ups are invited to play side-by-side in this space full of things you can move, change, combine, wear and reimagine.

In REPLAY’s self-led experience, you can build your own worlds, invent your own games, be inspired by others and leave ideas for players to come.

They also offer Relaxed sessions, which are specifically intended for children who may benefit from a less busy space.

The Herd Theatre is based in Hull and makes shows, installations and experiences for children and families. They play alongside children to create artworks that celebrate, interrogate and nurture the joy of childhood.

REPLAY is part of the Spring Family Fun and the Imagine Festival at Southbank Centre.


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Dates and Prices
Dates & times
14 Jan – 12 Apr 2026

Run time
REPLAY is a one-hour experience from start to finish. This includes 45 minutes of self-led play time (approx)

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Standard entry
from £7.50 + £3.50 booking fee

Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

Concessions
25% off - (Limited availability) - more information here. 

This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre.

The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week:

Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm

Monday, closed.

If they’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.
Need to Know

REPLAY was commissioned by Southbank Centre as part of Planet Summer 2023. It is a co-production by Southbank Centre and The Herd Theatre.

REPLAY is a Relaxed event. This means that they have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to enter and exit. A quieter space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no changes made to light and sound effects.

Specific Relaxed sessions are available weekly to book on Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons. These sessions have a maximum capacity of 30 people in the space and are intended for audiences with sensory sensitivities. This may include neurodivergent or autistic children, young people and adults, or audiences with learning difficulties or other sensory or communication needs.A quieter space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no changes made to light and sound effects. 

Some sessions are specifically for Early Years for families with children aged 6 months – 3 years. If you have children aged four and over, or across both age groups, please book onto a general session. We also offer Relaxed sessions, which are specifically intended for children who may benefit from a less busy space. This experience is self-led. This means it is up to you how you play in the space to make sure you keep yourself and your family group safe while playing. There are two members of staff in the space at all times to answer any questions, but they are not solely responsible for your safety.

Access
Southbank Centre are working hard to remove barriers, so that their facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible. All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. They also have excellent public transport links with step-free access. All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re there, details about their accessibility can be found here.

Age guidance
For ages 6 months – 11. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult on our site.

Some sessions are specifically for Early Years for families with children aged 6 months – 3 years. If you have children aged four and over, or across both age groups, please book onto a general session.

Event information
Every adult and child needs a ticket apart from babes in arms aged under 6 months at the time of the event.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. No unaccompanied adults are allowed.


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Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd,
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SE1 8XX

Nearest Station: Waterloo London Underground Station
Nearest Park: Jubilee Gardens
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