Kingston Playgroups
Monday
When: 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Kingston Methodist Church KT1 2UJ​
This sessions is held in the large hall and are suitable for all under 5’s (including babies) with their parents/carers. It includes craft activities, physical play, song time and refreshments
How Much? £3 per family 50p per sibling, no need to book in advance
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When: 9:30am - 10:30am or 11 -12 pm
Where: Corner Stone Church KT2 6LF​
These play sessions are for babies and preschool children. There are toys, climbing frames and ride-ons for the children to enjoy including a baby area. Each session includes children’s story and rhyme time. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for free or with a small donation for parents
How Much? Free, but donations accepted if having a snack or drink. Need to book in advance here.
When: 9:30am - 10:45am
Where: at Archway Parish Rooms, St Peters Church in Norbiton (corner of Somerset Rd/Washing Rd) KT1 3JL
A playgroup for parents/carers and their little ones 0-5 years old
How Much? Free, register upon arrival
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Kingston United Reformed Church, KT1 1HZ
*open during all school holidays besides Christmas Holidays*
This playgroup has playhouses, slides, bikes, baby area, activity tables and more!
How Much? £3 per family, no need to book in advance
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When: 10am - 1130am
Where: KT1 1JP (across from John Lewis), in the Heritage Gallery in the church
Lots of toys and activities for 0-5s
How Much? £1
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Tuesday
When: 9:30am-12pm
Where: St John's Church KT1 2SU
This is a friendly playgroup with a variety of toys for babies and toddlers. They regularly post on their Facebook with any cancelations
How Much? £4, cash or card, no need to book in advance!​
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When: 9:30am- 11am
Where: KingsGate Church Kingston, KT1 1QT entrance is down the lane between Weatherspoons and KFC
This playgroup has toys, craft activities and a soft play area
How Much? £3, cash or card, no need to book in advance!
When: 9:30am- 11am (Tuesday and Wednesdays)
Where: Welcare House KT2 6LQ
This group is friendly and suitable for babies and toddlers. Indoor and outdoor play space, offering a variety of activities and toys
How Much? £1 per session
When: 10am– 11.30am (Tuesday and Thursdays)
Where: The Pavilion KT2 5AJ, by Canbury Gardens playground and tennis courts
This preschooler play group has various crafts, toys and activities
*Open during some of summer holidays*
How Much? 1st child £5, siblings £4, under 6 months go free, no need to book in advance!
When: 3.30pm-5.15pm
Where: Welcare House KT2 6LQ
This group is for kids up 10 years old
How Much? £1 per session, includes snacks
Wednesday
When: 9:30am- 11am (Tuesday and Wednesdays)
Where: Welcare House KT2 6LQ
This group is friendly and suitable for babies and toddlers. Indoor and outdoor play space, offering a variety of activities and toys.
How Much? £1 per session
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When: 10am -11:30am
Where: St Paul's Church, KT2 7SF
This playgroup for 0-5s, has toys, as well as story time and songs halfway through. This can be a very popular playgroup so be sure to be there on time to ensure you get in!
How Much? £3, cash or card, no need to book in advance​
Tots Praise
When: 10am- 12pm (song session starts at 10.10am)
Where: United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ
This group is suitable for children up to 4 years old, it consists of songs, interactive stories and lots of toys to play with
How Much? Free, but please note that the led session is faith-based​
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When: 1:30pm-3pm
Where: Portsmouth Road, KT1 2NA
They post their latest updates on their Facebook page
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Thursday
When: 10am- 11:30am
Where: Kingston Children's Centre, KT1 3AR
Indoor and large outdoor play (can get messy) for toddlers and babies
How Much? £2.50 suggested donation, no booking required
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Canbury Buttons
When: 10am– 11.30am (Tuesday and Thursdays)
Where: The Pavilion, KT2 5AJ by Canbury Gardens playground and tennis courts
This preschooler play group has various crafts, toys and activities *Open some dates out of term time!*
How Much? 1st child £5, siblings £4, under 6 months go free, no need to book in advance!
When: 10am - 11:30am
Where: All Saints Church, KT1 1JP (across from John Lewis)
Lots of toys and activities for 0-5s
How Much? £1
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Friday
When: 10:00am- 11:30am
Where: Kingston Children's Centre, KT1 3AR
Indoor and large outdoor play (can get messy!)
£2.50 suggested donation, no booking required
Saturday
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When: 9:30am - 11:00am Second Saturday of the month
Where: Corner Stone Church KT2 6LF
A play session for dads to bring their under 5s. There are toys, climbing frames and ride-ons for the children to enjoy including a baby area. Each session includes coffee and bacon rolls.
How much? Free, need to book in advance here
Sunday
Muddy Toddlers
When: 11am
Where: Canbury Community Garden (next to Canbury Secret cafe) KT2 5AJ
This is run by parent volunteers on the second or third Sunday of the month (communication is done via whatsapp, send us an email if you'd like to be connected), Outdoor playgroup with toys, painting and water play, can get messy and no toilets!
How Much? Free no need to book in advance, suitable for ages under 5 but older kids are welcome as well​
New Malden
Playgroups
Monday​​​
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When: 10.00am-11.30am
Where: St John's New Malden, Kingston Road, KT3 3RX
How Much? £1.50 for first child, each additional child over one year old £1.00​
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Tuesday​
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When: 9am-11am
Where: Christ Church New Malden KT3 4RE
A group for mums (and mums to be!) - a space for parents, and those about to become parents, to chat and enjoy a cup of tea while the little ones sleep or play
When: 930am-11:30am
Where: New Malden URC KT3 6AA
When: 10am-11am
Where: The Lighthouse, 28-30 Church Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7RA
Drop in session no booking required
When: 9.30am-10.40am
Where: King's Oak Primary School KT3 3RZ
For under 5s, including toys, games, stories, singing and messy play
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Wednesday​
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Toddler Group
When: 10am-11.30am​
Where: St Joseph Catholic Church, 1 Montem Road, New Malden
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Thursday​
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When: 9:30 - 11.00am
Where: Christ Church, Cambridge Avenue, New Malden KT3 4RE
We have toys, craft, puzzles, ride-ons and singing; tea and coffee is provided for the grown-ups, and biscuits and squash for children. How Much? Cost is £2 per family. No booking is required.
Friday
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When: 10.00 - 11.30
Where: New Malden Baptist Church, Westbury Road, New Malden KT3 5BE
Play, crafts, snack, singing and activity. If you are interested in joining , please send an email to tadpolesnewmalden@gmail.com to join the waiting list.
How Much? There is a fee of £15 per term for one child, £20 for two or more children..
When: 10:00- 11:30am
Where: Dickerage Youth & Sports Centre, KT3 3EQ
Play session for children under 5s. Drop in session, no booking required
Saturday​
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When: 9.30-11.00
Where: Christ Church, 91 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4RE in the Church Lounge
Meets on the second Saturday morning of each month from. Dads bring their under 5s to enjoy playing with the toys, bouncy castle and a craft activity.
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Surbiton Playgroups
Tuesday
When: 10.00 - 11.30am
Where: Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6AF
Indoor play with toys and singing at the end of the session. In the warmer months, they move from the church to a nearby tennis club at 11/13 Manor Drive, Surbiton, owned by the church – this has a large garden with a sand pit, climbing frame and a Wendy house as well as a large decking area used for bikes
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Wednesday​
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When: 10.00 - 11.30am
Where: St Mark's Church, Saint Mark's Hill, Surbiton KT6 4LS
Due to the popularity of the group we regret that a place may not be available immediately. You are welcome to come to a ”taster” session at any time when we will take your details and put your name on a waiting list
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Friday
When: 9.15 - 10.45am
Where: Christ Church Surbiton, Christ Church Road, KT5 8LJ
A fun and friendly group for parents and their pre-school children (including bumps, babiss and toddlers!) with playing, singing, stories, craft activities and refreshments. We are currently operating a waiting list. Please wait to be contacted before coming along as we don’t have space for more families at the moment. Sign up here!
How Much? Your first session is free and then £2 per session after that
When: 9:30 - 11:30am
Where: St George's Church, Hamilton Avenue, KT6 7QA
Open to all children under 5, arts and crafts, singing and play throughout the morning, mid morning there is a break for singing, story time, and refreshments
When: 9:30 - 11:30am
Where: Hook Church, Brook Rd, Surbiton KT6 5DB
Toys, snack time at 10.15am, after refreshments there is always a craft activity. At 11am we have a short children's Bible story followed by singing and music time.
How Much? £1 for a family