The world of private members’ clubs and their intimate gigs, spa outhouses and chic menus is no longer exclusive to the child-free. In recent years the trend has turned towards family clubs, a haven for parents and children to enjoy everything from cooking classes, elevated soft play areas and cinema nights to seasonal parties together. Some clubs even offer creche services, where parents can drop off their little ones while they pamper themselves in the resident spa, enjoy a peaceful coffee or check their emails in the tranquil remote working locations provided.
Deciding whether to join a family members’ club depends on how often you can use the facilities, what amenities you are looking for and whether the club offers flexible packages to suit your needs, budget and child’s age. For mothers on maternity leave, family clubs can be a great haven to keep youngsters busy and enjoy some much-needed me time. If you are a freelancing parent with pre-school children, clubs like Jaego’s House – which offers remote working spaces alongside a creche can be hugely beneficial – while those who enjoy adult social time and a pamper should look to clubs with on-site spas such as Cloud Twelve.
And surprisingly, if you are already a Soho House member and would like the occasional family perk, additional children’s memberships can be added on for as little as £400 per annum. Nestled at the end of a colourful mews, Cloud Twelve is a glamorous wellness and lifestyle club in the h.
