These groups are the perfect opportunity to meet other local parents and have your little ones socialise! Majority of these groups meet during term time only, I have noted the ones that are exceptions.
Mondays:
Playbox Stay & Play at Kingston Methodist Church KT1 2UJ
9:30am - 11:30am
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 and song time.
£3 per family 50p per sibling, no need to book in advance!
Monday Tots at Corner Stone Church KT2 6LF 9:30am - 10:30am or 11 -12 pm
These stay and 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 also includes a snack time, children’s story and rhyme time. Tea, coffee and snacks are available for free or with a small donation for parents.
Free, but donations accepted if having a snack or drink. Need to book in advance here, FYI the 930am session books up fast!*
Archway Tiny Tots at Archway Parish Rooms, St Peters Church in Norbiton (corner of Somerset Rd/Washing Rd) KT1 3JL
9:30am - 10:45am
A new playgroup for parents/carers and their little ones 0-5 years old.
Free, register upon arrival
Rainbows at Kingsnympton Centre, Kingsnympton Park, off Crescent Road KT2 7RP 10am -11:30am
This playgroup has toys, as well as story time and songs halfway through.
£3, cash or card, no need to book in advance!
Jolly Toddlers at Kingston United Reformed Church, KT1 1HZ
Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm
*open during all school holidays besides Christmas Holidays*
This playgroup has playhouses, slides, bikes, baby area, activity tables and more!
£3 per family, no need to book in advance!
Tuesdays: Little Groovers Stay & Play at St John's Church KT1 2SU
9:30am-12pm
This is a friendly playgroup with a variety of toys for babies and toddlers.
£4, cash or card, no need to book in advance!
They regularly post on their Facebook with any cancelations
Kingsgate Stay and Play KT1 1QT 9:30am- 11am
This playgroup has toys, craft activities and a soft play area.
£3, cash or card, no need to book in advance!
(FYI entrance is down the lane between Weatherspoons and KFC)
Stay and Play at Welcare House KT2 6LQ
9:30am- 11am  (Tuesday and Wednesdays)
This group is friendly and suitable for babies and toddlers. Indoor and outdoor play space, offering a variety of activities and toys.
£1 per session
Canbury Buttons KT2 5AJ
10am– 11.30am (Tuesday and Thursdays) Located at the Pavilion by Canbury Gardens playground and tennis courts
This preschooler play group has various crafts, toys and activities.
1st child £5, siblings £4, under 6 months go free, no need to book in advance!
They post their latest updates on their Facebook page
Tudor Drive Library- Rhyme Time KT2 5QH
2pm- 2:30pm
This weekly session, run by children's centre staff is for families with babies and toddlers.
Free, no need to book but places are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Wednesday:
Stay and Play at Welcare House KT2 6LQ
9:30am- 11am (Tuesday and Wednesdays)
This group is friendly and suitable for babies and toddlers. Indoor and outdoor play space, offering a variety of activities and toys.
£1 per session
St. Pauls Rainbows KT2 7SF
10am -11:30am
This playgroup for 0-5s, has toys, as well as story time and songs halfway through.
£3, cash or card, no need to book in advance!
This is a very popular playgroup so be sure to be there on time, as sometimes they have to turn people away
Tots Praise at United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ
10am- 12pm (song session starts at 10.10am)
This group is suitable for children up to 4 years old, it consists of songs, interactive stories and lots of toys to play with.
Free, but please note that the led session is faith-based
Crafty Tales Kingston Children's Centre, KT1 3AR
11:30-12pm (for under 1s),
12:30pm-1pm (1-2 yr olds)
£4.50 per session
Call 020 8481 0640 to book, please call no sooner than 2 working days prior to the session
St Raphael's Little Cherubs, KT1 2NA
1:30pm-3pm
(Will report back on details!)
They post their latest updates on their Facebook page
Thursday:
Under 18 months Stay and Play, Kingston Children's Centre, KT1 3AR
10:00am- 11:30am
Indoor and large outdoor play (can get messy!)
£2.50 suggested donation, no booking required.
Canbury Buttons KT2 5AJ
10am– 11.30am (Tuesday and Thursdays) Located at the Pavilion by Canbury Gardens playground and tennis courts
This preschooler play group has various crafts, toys and activities.
1st child £5, siblings £4, under 6 months go free, no need to book in advance!
They post their latest updates on their Facebook page
Friday:
Under 5 Stay and Play, Kingston Children's Centre, KT1 3AR
10am- 11:30am
Indoor and large outdoor play (can get messy!) ideal for toddlers but there is an indoor section for babies as well.
£2.50 suggested donation, no booking required.
This is a very popular playgroup so be sure to be there on time, as sometimes they have to turn people away - especially when nice out!
Story time Crafts with Craftroom, Tudor Drive Library, KT2 5QH
10am-11am
For preschool kids 3+ with an adult
£7.50 / £5.50 for siblings, including materials, crafts and story
Book by emailing clare@craftroomkingston.co.uk or text 07734314797
Kingston Library- Rhyme Time
10:30am-11am Located at the local Kingston Library KT1 2PS
Free, no need to book but spots are limited to first come!
Saturday
Men behaving Dadly at Corner Stone Church KT2 6LF 9:30am - 11:00am Second Saturday of the month
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.
Crafternoons at United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ
Usually the third Saturday of the month, from 2-4pm, £3 per person or £5 per family; a different craft each time.
Sunday
Muddy Toddlers at Canbury Community Garden (next to Canbury Secret cafe) KT2 5AJ
10am-11:15am / 11:30am
This is run by parent volunteers on the third Sunday of the month
Outdoor playgroup with toys, painting and water play (can get messy and no toilets!)
Free no need to book in advance, suitable for ages under 5 but older kids are welcome as well.
Open Everyday (including half term & summer)
World of Children, Bentalls Centre 2nd Floor
10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm
This fabulous creche offers a stay and play while overlooking the high street, £4 an hour + £2 for a sibling over 6 months & £1.50 per adult
Cash only, no need to book in advance
Suitable for ages 6 months - 5/6 ( FYI mostly babies/toddlers that attend)
All Saints Church, KT1 1JP (across from John Lewis)
10am - 4pm
Lots of toys and activities available to anyone who purchases a drink from the café (£1.50 for a coffee)
Free, open everyday
Which is your favorite playgroup? :)
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