Flying Squirrel vs. Funvilla London: Which is better?

By Daniel Reid

If you’ve got energetic kids in London and a living room that’s already survived one too many “indoor parkour sessions,” you’ve probably looked at both Flying Squirrel London and Funvilla London as escape routes. They’re both big, bright indoor play spaces designed to help kids burn energy and have fun—so how do they actually compare?

Here’s a friendly, side-by-side look at attractions, pricing, birthday parties, and the overall experience.

Attractions: what your kids actually get to do

Both parks deliver the good stuff:

• Funvilla London features trampolines, a multi-tier soft play area, ninja/warrior-style course, wall climbing, arcade games, toddler zones and a café. It’s very much an active indoor playground with lots of climbing, sliding, and obstacle-style play alongside jumping.

• Flying Squirrel London is a full-scale trampoline and adventure park with: huge freestyle trampoline courts, performance trampolines, dunk hoops, dodgeball, stunt jump airbag, battlebeam, extreme traverse climbing wall, aerial silks and lyra, rope swing, slackline, kiddie court for little ones, plus an arcade and the Drey Café.

In short: From an attractions perspective, it’s a tie. Both places offer great fun for the whole family.

Safety and supervision: where Flying Squirrel pulls ahead

Because the attractions are similar, safety becomes a big deciding factor for many parents.

Flying Squirrel London focuses on safety in a few specific ways:

• The Shock Trampoline Park System with custom German gas shock absorbers built right into the trampoline framework, designed to soften landings on pads and reduce injury risk.
• Safety padding and spring skirts cover all springs and steel framing so kids can’t fall between or onto metal parts.
• Flight Crew staff are stationed throughout the park to enforce rules, help with spills or injuries, and keep an eye on the action.
• No-climb safety netting separates attractions and keeps kids where they’re supposed to be.
• Foam pits and airbag launch lanes are built with shock-absorbing suspension and gas shocks under the pads, again to soften landings.
• Daily, weekly, monthly and bi-annual equipment inspections, plus daily disinfection of mats, pads, and high-touch areas, including antimicrobial textile treatments on airbag and foam pit covers.

Add to that: grip socks are required for traction, there’s a dedicated kiddie court for ages six and under, and non-jumping parents can come onto the court.

Funvilla London also cares about safety: they require waivers, grip socks in soft play and trampoline areas, and have surveillance cameras in place. Their group rules note that Funvilla is an unsupervised play area, meaning parents and supervisors are responsible for watching the kids, and staff step in mainly for general operations and safety rules.

Both parks have rules and expectations in place—but Flying Squirrel goes further with engineered safety tech, clearly posted rules, and active floor staff. If you’re the kind of parent who scans for padding, netting, and staff coverage as soon as you walk in, Flying Squirrel is likely to feel more reassuring.

General admission and passes

Pricing shifts over time, but here’s how things look based on current listings (always double-check before you go):

Flying Squirrel London

• 60 minutes: $23
• 90 minutes: $30
• 120 minutes: $40
• Toddler (6 and under): from $14 for 60 minutes
• 10-hour Toddler Pass: $98
• 10-hour Family Pass: $190

Spectators at Flying Squirrel aren’t charged if they’re not jumping, and there’s a free “parent” band for adults who need to assist small kids on the trampolines. That can make a big difference for families who don’t all plan to bounce.

Funvilla London

• Ages 1–3: $14.99
• Ages 4+: $21.99
• Toddler Tuesday (1–3 yrs): $11.99
• Additional adult: $9.99 (one adult free per paying child)

Weekend and holiday sessions are typically capped at 2.5 hours, and arcade and wall climbing require separate purchases. They also offer memberships and multi-entry passes if you’re going often.

Verdict: Prices are very similar. For a single, longer session, Funvilla’s 4+ admission can be slightly lower per visit. Flying Squirrel offers more flexibility (60/90/120 minutes), strong value through family/toddler passes, and spectator-friendly policies—great if you don’t want to pay for every adult in the group.

Birthday parties: value, perks and price

This is where a lot of parents really want clarity.

Flying Squirrel London’s “Bounce and Soar” party package includes:

• Flat fee: $300 (Mon–Thu) or $400 (Fri–Sun/holidays)
• 10 party guests, with up to 22 guests possible (extra per child)
• 2.5 hours of party time, including 2 hours of jump time
• 2 large pizzas, bottled water for all jumpers
• Birthday crown and Flying Squirrel water bottle for the guest of honour
• Squirrel plush toy, custom birthday sign, reserved table
• Free one-hour jump pass for the birthday child
• Neon Nights upgrade on Friday/Saturday nights at no extra charge (for those time slots)

In short: you get a hosted, high-energy party with food, keepsakes, a future jump pass, and a lot of “wow” factor baked into the base price.

Funvilla London’s birthday packages (10–30 kids) range roughly from $449.99 up to $874.99, depending on the number of children. Packages typically include:

• Fixed guest counts (10, 15, 20 or 30 kids + matching adult counts)
• Multiple large pizzas
• Juice, water and unlimited coffee for adults
• DQ ice cream cake
• 2.5 hours of party time, including access to attractions and private room time
• Printed and digital invitations, plus gift passes or a membership for the birthday child at higher tiers

They’re generous parties with lots of food and a cake included—but they’re also significantly higher in price.

Verdict: If you’re prioritizing overall value and a lower starting price, Flying Squirrel clearly comes out ahead.

So…which one should your family choose?

If you’re in London, the good news is you don’t really lose either way—both Flying Squirrel London and Funvilla London give your kids a place to run, jump and explore without wrecking your furniture.

But if you’re looking for:

• The biggest trampoline focus and aerial attractions
• Flexible time options and family/toddler passes
• Strong value birthday packages with memorable extras
• Neon Lights events that feel more like a party than “just” playtime

Flying Squirrel London is likely to hit more of your must-have boxes.

Check the latest prices and hours before you head out, then enjoy the good part: tired kids, big smiles, and a quiet ride home.