There is a weight limit on a trampoline park, and almost nobody mentions it. Flip Out states that its manufacturer recommends a maximum weight of 125kg. That is roughly 19 and a half stone, and it applies to adults jumping with their children as much as to anyone else.
The other rule that catches people is that you must arrive 30 minutes before your session starts, not at the start time. We read Flip Out’s own pages on 12 October 2026.
You cannot wear your own socks
Grip socks are compulsory, and they have to be the park’s own: Flip Out says guests must use Flip Out grip socks when bouncing, and that you will not be able to bounce without a pair. Some session prices include them and some do not, so check which you are buying rather than assuming. Sessions start from £7.
No jewellery, and no sharp objects such as belt buckles or clothing studs, are allowed on the trampolines. Comfortable clothes or sports gear are what the park asks for.
Who has to come with you
Children of 11 and under need a parent or guardian on site at all times. All under-5s must be accompanied by an adult in the arena itself, although the park is clear that the adult does not have to bounce. For groups and parties, the ratio is one adult per ten children.
Every guest needs a signed waiver for insurance. For anyone aged 12 to 18, a parent or guardian completes it, and usefully, that person does not have to attend. So a group of teenagers can jump without a parent present, provided the waivers were done first.
The other big operator, and its quieter sessions
Oxygen has rebranded as Oxygen Activeplay and now runs RedKangaroo and Boost parks under the same rules. Three of its policies are worth knowing because they differ from Flip Out’s.
SEN Peaceful Play sessions. These reserve the whole park for guests with special educational needs and disabilities, at reduced capacity and with a quieter atmosphere. It is the only accommodation of its kind either operator publishes, and it is bookable rather than something to ask about on the day.
No filming. Oxygen asks that filming and video recording are not carried out in the park at all, including of your own child, because of the number of other families around. If you were planning to record a birthday party, that is the rule to check first.
No upper age limit, and adults must wear grip socks too. Open Play is for ages 4 and over, and adults are encouraged to jump rather than watch, on the same terms: a ticket, a waiver and the park’s own grip socks.
Oxygen’s general hours also split by term. In term time it runs 9.30am to 1.30pm and 3.30pm to 7pm on weekdays, and 9am to 7pm at weekends. In school holidays it is 10am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm at weekends. It says hours vary between parks, so check the individual one.
On access, Oxygen is honest rather than reassuring: features vary by location, and it warns that viewing platforms, party rooms and upper levels may have limited wheelchair access depending on the building. Contact the specific park rather than assuming.
Refunds depend on when you booked
Within 24 hours of paying, you can cancel for a full refund. After that you can only move the booking to another date, with no refund. Book inside 24 hours of the session itself and there is no refund at all, only a date change or a credit note.
Hours change in term time
At the London E6 park, on Barking Road, the timetable splits in two. In term time it is closed on Tuesday and Thursday entirely, and opens at midday on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, running to 7pm. In school holidays it opens at 10am seven days a week. Saturdays are 10am to 8pm all year, and Sundays 10am to 7pm.
That midweek closure is the thing to check before travelling: a term-time Tuesday trip to this park is a wasted journey.
Flip Out London
- Address
- 281 Barking Road, London E6
- Nearest
- East Ham
- Hours
- Term time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday midday to 7pm, closed Tuesday and Thursday, Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm. School holidays: 10am to 7pm daily, with Saturday to 8pm
- Booking
- Online in advance, arriving 30 minutes before the start time. Full refund within 24 hours of payment, after which bookings can only be moved. No refund on bookings made within 24 hours of the session
- Price
- Sessions from 7 pounds. Grip socks are compulsory and are included in some session prices but not others
- Standing
- A trampoline park on Barking Road in East Ham, with sessions for all ages and attractions that carry their own height and age limits
How to get in
The manufacturer recommends a maximum weight of 125kg. Flip Out grip socks must be worn and your own socks are not accepted. Children of 11 and under need a parent or guardian on site, and under-5s must be accompanied in the arena. Every guest needs a signed waiver, which a parent can complete remotely for 12 to 18 year olds. No jewellery or sharp objects on the trampolines
Where to go next
Things to do in the rain and discounted days out cover the rest of a wet half term.
The Cube and the Crystal Maze are the indoor games for older children.
Questions we get asked
Is there a weight limit at a trampoline park?
Yes. Flip Out states that its manufacturer recommends a maximum weight of 125kg, which is about 19 and a half stone.
Do you need special socks for a trampoline park?
Yes. Flip Out requires its own grip socks and says you cannot bounce without a pair. They are included in some session prices and not others, so check the session you are booking.
What age can children go to a trampoline park?
All ages are welcome at Flip Out, though individual attractions have height or age restrictions. Children of 11 and under need a parent or guardian on site at all times, and under-5s must be accompanied by an adult in the arena, who does not have to bounce.
Do teenagers need a parent at a trampoline park?
Not present, no. For 12 to 18 year olds a parent or guardian must complete the waiver, but they do not have to attend the visit.
How early should you arrive at a trampoline park?
Thirty minutes before your scheduled start time, for check-in.
Can you get a refund on a trampoline park booking?
Within 24 hours of paying, yes, in full. After that you can only move the booking to another date. If you book within 24 hours of the session there is no refund, only a date change or a credit note.
Is Flip Out London open on a Tuesday?
Not in term time, when it is closed on Tuesday and Thursday. In school holidays it opens 10am to 7pm every day.
Are there SEN sessions at London trampoline parks?
Yes. Oxygen Activeplay runs SEN Peaceful Play sessions, which reserve the park for guests with special educational needs and disabilities at reduced capacity and with a quieter atmosphere.
Can you film at a trampoline park?
Not at Oxygen Activeplay, RedKangaroo or Boost, which ask that filming and video recording are not carried out in the park at all, including of your own child.
Is there an upper age limit at a trampoline park?
No. Oxygen says there is no upper age limit and encourages adults to jump, on the same terms as children: a ticket, a waiver and the park's own grip socks.
Written by Robert J Wills, no. 460 in the guide.
Last checked 12 October 2026 against the venues' own published information. Nobody pays to appear here and we take no bookings.
