Coming soon
A tiny world for them,
a seat for you.
Little shops to run, something to climb, a soft corner for the babies, and a coworking style lounge for grown ups.
We’re still building. Here’s what we’re planning.
soft play
A gated corner for the crawlers and newbie walkers, where the whole floor is soft.
- padded floor, padded edges, everything low to the ground
- surfaces that wipe clean, sanitized between sessions
- directly next to the lounge, with clear sightlines
imaginative play
A little main street of play houses at kid scale.
- built by hand, with miniature features and props
- play food and role play toys
- rotating shop themes
gross motor play
For the kids who are happiest when they’re moving.
- a commercial-grade climbing structure
- soft flooring underneath
- ride-on toys made for indoors
sensory play
Things to spin, pour and push.
- a light wall to experiment with
- scarves and a wind tunnel
- a ball and tube setup
- a quiet corner when the room gets too loud
tiny play
Small worlds at table height.
- trains to run over bridges and through tunnels
- dollhouses and little people
- things that hold a toddler’s attention in a slow spot
work space & lounge
A comfortable place to sit and get something done while the kids play.
- a long bar with outlets along it
- chairs with room for a laptop and a coffee
- several places to set up, all with a view of the floor
party & event space
A private room you can book for birthdays, showers, reunions and anything else worth celebrating.
- rent the room on its own, or book the whole place
- we decorate, or you bring your own
- drop-in play stays open during room bookings
community
We kept looking for a place like this in Portsmouth and couldn’t find one, so we want to build it ourselves. Tell us what would keep your interest and add your name below.
This only works if the neighborhood shows up for it. We haven’t signed a lease yet. Every name below moves us closer to signing one.
who’s building this
I’m Julie. I moved here in 2011 and have two kids under five. One of them is autistic, so I notice how loud a room is, how easy it is to leave, and whether there’s a safe space when we need one.
I’ve spent fifteen years as a brand designer and art director, working in everything from retail tech to packaging and environmental design. I design physical and digital spaces with a playful and inclusive direction, and I plan to bring that energy to Little Portsmouth.
A heads-up about founding memberships
A small number of founding memberships will be offered before we open, at a lower rate than the regular price. Nothing is for sale yet. Tick the box above and we’ll let you know first.