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Twickenhma Farmers Market
2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Holly Road Car Park, Holly Road, Twickenham, TW1 4HF
Twickenham has a wonderful community atmosphere, as befits this long-established farmers’ market. Shoppers not only get to catch up with their friends and neighbours, the stall holders are old friends too. Some of the stars of the market include Grant at Lee House Farm for his organic eggs and meat, March House Farm rare breed meat, unpasteurised milk and cream (and beef) from Midgham Farm, great vegetables from Manor Farm, free range poultry from Laycroft, plus pies, cakes, bread, pasta and much more.
Root veg in January, wild garlic in March, asparagus and strawberries in May, peas in June, cherries in July, apples and plums from August, corn in September, game in October, celery in November, turkeys in December!
Please take your own bags and food containers to market to save using new plastic. Help to REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/twickenham/

Kingston Christmas Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Kingston Ancient Market Place, Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JT, United Kingdom
Enjoy a European-style Christmas market in a traditional British setting. Get into the festive spirit at Kingston Christmas Market, one of the most magical Christmas markets in London. Wander around under twinkling fairy lights, enjoy a mug of mulled wine and choose from an assortment of delicious food to get you in the Christmas spirit. Fill your stocking with gifts from the festive market – with a selection of unique retailers and delicious food, it’s the perfect experience for finding the presents you’re looking for. From continental bratwurst to hog roasts and street food from across the globe, there’s all the festive fayre you could ask for.
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https://www.kingstonchristmasmarket.co.uk

Duck Pond Market – Richmond
2025-11-15 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 10:30 - 16:00 | Heron Square, Heron Square, Richmond, TW9 1EP
ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
ALL WEEKEND, EVERY WEEKEND
11AM-4:30PM SUMMER
10:30AM-4PM WINTER

In the centre of Richmond, tucked between Hill Street, Bridge Street and the riverside is the elegant Heron Square, home to Richmond Duck Pond Markets every weekend since 2010.
On sunny days the atmosphere is amazing, the riverside is packed with people, all enjoying the beautiful setting right on the Thames! You can rent a bike, a row boat or take a cruise down to Hampton Court or Kingston. People-watching is a favourite pastime in Richmond, and you’re almost certain to get some celeb spotting in if you keep your eyes peeled!

https://duckpondmarket.com/richmond

Havana Navidad! Bach to Baby Christmas Family Concert – Kew
2025-11-15 15:00 - 15:45 | Barn Church, 41 Atwood Avenue, Kew, TW9 4HF, United Kingdom
Experience the magic of live music with Bach to Baby – the acclaimed concert series for the whole family!
Swap sleigh bells for bongos as glittering guitar and lively percussion whisk you to a Cuban Christmas fiesta. Learn the sway of bolero, feel the cha-cha and sun in your soles, and make merry, Bach to Baby style!
Tickets are £18 per adult – up to 2 kids go FREE per adult ticket!
Please check their website for the latest programme info for the concert.
https://www.bachtobaby.com/kew-music-concerts-for-baby-and-family

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 months – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

Little Castles Stay & Play (0-5yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
Stay and play sessions on term time Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for parents, grandparents and carers of 0–5 year olds. The large, sunny hall is full of toys, ride-ons, slides, trampolines, dressing up, colouring, books and art activities There is a dedicated area with mats and toys suitable for babies and very young children.
Doesn’t run every Friday – please check their website using the link below for latest information.
It’s a great way to relax with a drink (please take a travel mug) and make friends whilst your child plays in a safe environment. They offer a discount for siblings or on a discretionary basis for families on income support.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/little-castles/

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-17 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 month – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

The Ark Playgroup – Hampton Hill
2025-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | St James’s Church, 46 St James's Road, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ, United Kingdom
St James’s Ark is a playgroup for carers and under fives which is Christian based and non-educational. It is an important Christian outreach to the children and adults alike. It takes place in church on Monday mornings during term time from 10am – 12 noon. The group provides a fun morning for the children and a chance for the adults to chat with friends old and new in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is a large regular clientele, some occasional visitors and new people are always welcome. About twenty five children usually attend per week with a maximum of thirty families being accommodated. As there is a limit to the number of people come early to avoid disappointment. The cost is £3 each week for the first child, £1 for any others. Any surplus money is donated to one of St James’s charities.
There are two separate play areas, for babies and toddlers, with lots of toys and equipment, much of it donated. There is an art and craft table and Coryn goes in twice a term to do a flower-based activity. Later in the morning the children can take part in singing and action rhymes and listen to a story. Refreshments for both adults and children are available at no extra cost throughout the morning with Fairtrade goods being used. There is access to the toilets in the west porch. There is always a fun filled Christmas Party and a picnic in Bushy Park on the last session before the summer holidays.
https://www.stjames-hamptonhill.org.uk/children/the-ark/

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Richmond
2025-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | St John The Divine, Kew Road (by Richmond Circus), Richmond, TW9 2NA
Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based on a changing weekly theme, as well as gross and fine motor play and of course, stories and songs, your little one will develop loads of skills to last a lifetime while having a tonne of fun.
Mondays we are in Richmond at St John the Divine Church.
Little Learners is at 10.00am for first steps up to preschoolers (50 mins)
Busy Babies is at 11.10am for sitting to crawling babies (50 mins)
£12/session or a discount available for booking the term.
https://bookwhen.com/waystoplaytoday

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Twickenham
2025-11-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Heatham House, Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Suitable from newborn to 13 months
Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. They also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth.
Classes are usually booked by the term but PAYG/Drop in is also possible where available @ £13 per session. Please text 07494036282 for availability.
https://www.babysensory.com/isleworth/home

Crafty Tales (0-2yrs) – Ham
2025-11-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Ham Children’s Centre, Ashburnham Road, Ham, TW10 7BG, United Kingdom
Ham Children’s Centre:
Ashburnham Road, Richmond TW10 7BG
TERM-TIME ONLY
9.30: Baby Music/Signing 0-11m
10.30: Toddler Music/Signing 12-24m
£4.50 donation (payable online at time of booking)
Free passes available; for these and all other enquiries, please contact Ham Children’s Centre directly on 020 8734 3400.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL via the Crafty Tales QR Code
This can be found in the paper Summer programme, available at all Children’s Centres
or on the Richmond Children’s Centres Facebook Page – Summer Programme.
or via the links in our Instagram and Facebook bios
AFC Richmond 0-12 months registration
AFC Richmond 1-2s registration
OPEN TO RICHMOND BOROUGH RESIDENTS REGISTERED AT ANY CHILDREN’S CENTRE.
In classes for 0-12m (Baby Music & Development), learn WHY we sing, laugh and sign with our children – yes, believe it or not IT IS A SCIENCE! Introduce your baby to the Hello song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, and have fun with musical instruments, bubbles, twirly lights, and fully interactive songs. Children are dexterous before they are verbal, so simple BSL will be incorporated for early communication alongside full explanations of the neuroscience behind what you are doing with your baby as you go along.
In classes for 12-24m (Interactive Toddler Music), the focus now moves to encouraging your child to practise skills for themselves rather than you, as a parent, modelling them. These sessions are for movers; join in with the Hello Song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, jump and dance around to the interactive songs, play with the hands-on musical instruments (all cleaned before the class!), chase the bubbles and the twirly lights, finish by signing our Goodbye song. And – best of all – they don’t get trampled by older children!

http://www.craftytales.co.uk/classes.htm

Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2025-11-18 09:30 - 16:45, 2025-11-19 09:30 - 16:45 | Rose House, 70 Barnes High Street, Barnes, SW13 9LD, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play.

Tuesday / Wednesday Drop & Play at 9.30-11.35am
Thursday Stay, Play & Sing at 3.45-4.45pm

Children will have the chance to express themselves freely using songs, rhymes, musical instruments and various different props. As well as giving children the opportunity to burn off all that excess energy, dancing around and making lots of wonderful music.

£10.00 per session

Classes are drop in and pay as you go but please remember to check that the session you wish to attend is running. You can book here.

https://www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Whitton
2025-11-18 09:45 - 15:30 | Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton, TW2 7BZ, United Kingdom

Curious Tots – Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham
2025-11-18 10:15 - 12:15 | Orleans House Gallery, Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BL, United Kingdom
Sessions at 10.15-11am & 11.30-12.15, fortnightly from 4th February 2025 – 18th March 2025
Curious Tots is our creative session for babies and toddling toddlers. It provides time and space to connect and bond with your baby, away from the hubbub and expectations of the outside world. This term, Curious Tots will welcome two new artists to lead the sessions, Lucy McDonald and Matt Shaw.
Lucy and Matt have years of experience working with families in nurseries, museums, galleries and creative spaces. Together you will explore sound through fun, sensory experiences – listening, making, and mirroring sounds designed especially for the youngest visitors.
Listen to recordings of nature/wildlife in the Orleans House Gallery woodland and grounds. Make your own sounds using materials such as crinkly paper, small shakers and wooden spoons. Most importantly, spend time watching your little one – where do they look? What do they reach out towards? What captures their interest? Gently guided by Lucy or Matt, this session will create the space and time to notice, respond to and cherish these moments.
Sessions recommended for babies from birth and toddlers who are just learning to walk.
Sessions are fortnightly on Tuesdays.

Cost

£6 / £4 (concession)
1 ticket admits 1 child plus an accompanying adult
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE USING THE LINK BELOW

https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/events/curious-tots-2/

Crafty Tales (0-11m) – Whitton
2025-11-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Heathfield Children’s Cenre, Powder Mill Lane, Whitton, TW2 6EX, United Kingdom
Heathfield Childrens Centre:
Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham TW2 6EX
TERM-TIME ONLY
1.00pm: Baby Music/Signing 0-11m (followed by free Stay & Play)
£4.50 donation – Free play passes available. For these and all other enquiries, please contact Heathfield Children’s Centre directly on 020 8734 3405
BOOKING ESSENTIAL via the Crafty Tales QR Code
This can be found in the paper Summer Programme, available at all Children’s Centres
or on the Richmond Childrens Centres Facebook Page – Summer Programme
or via the links in our Instagram and Facebook bios
AFC Richmond 0-12 months registration
OPEN TO RICHMOND BOROUGH RESIDENTS REGISTERED AT ANY CHILDREN’S CENTRE.
In classes for 0-12m (Baby Music & Development), learn WHY we sing, laugh and sign with our children – yes, believe it or not IT IS A SCIENCE! Introduce your baby to the Hello song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, and have fun with musical instruments, bubbles, twirly lights, and fully interactive songs. Children are dexterous before they are verbal, so simple BSL will be incorporated for early communication alongside full explanations of the neuroscience behind what you are doing with your baby as you go along.

http://www.craftytales.co.uk/classes.htm

NCT Breastfeeding Clinic – Twickenham
2025-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | United Reform Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA, United Kingdom
Baby Cafe with friendly NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors, Liz and Geraldine! Drop by for a cuppa and to meet other local parents.
At NCT Baby Cafe you can expect to receive support, encouragement and reliable information – whether getting ready to breastfeed, establishing breastfeeding, continuing breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, formula feeding, introducing solids, stopping breastfeeding and beyond.
Twickenham Baby Cafe:

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm at United Reform Church

Hounslow Baby Cafe’s:

Mondays at Alf King Family Hub (10-11.30am)
Wednesdays at Lampton Family Hub (10am-12pm)
Wednesdays at Chiswick Children’s Centre (10.15 – 11.45am)
Thursdays at South Isleworth Children’s Centre (10-11.30am)

No appointment required but please arrive early in the session.
Please note all of these services are free and open to all local families.
Outside of these times you can contact the NCT Infant Feeding Line for free support on 0300 330 0700 (7 days a week 8am to midnight incl bank Holidays).
If you would like to support our Twickenham drop in please consider donating to their Just Giving page.

https://www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/twickenham-hounslow-and-district

Community Children's Club (4-8yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
For children in school years Reception to Year 2 (Thursday), and Years 3-4 (Tuesday) offering different play opportunities,sports, art, crafts and games. These sessions are FREE. TERM TIME ONLY.
The Community Children’s Club is made possible via funding from the Richmond Parish Lands Charity.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/community-childrens-club/

Teddington Tots (0-3yrs)
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Teddington Methodist Church, 1 Stanley Road, Teddington, TW11 8TP, United Kingdom
Drop In Toddler Group at Teddington Methodist Church
Wednesdays 9.30am – 11.30am (Term Time Only)
Teddington Tots is a fun family group that welcomes pre-school age children (0 – 3 yrs) and their parents, grandparents or carers. Fees are £3 per “family group” per session.
Children can play with a variety of toys, take part in singing/dancing and craft activities. Refreshments are provided for both parents/carers and children. Meet in the church hall – entrance through the garden gate, just left of the main entrance on Stanley Road.
https://www.teddingtonmethodistchurch.org.uk/teddingtontots.htm

Tiny Tunes (3m-5yrs) – Teddington
2025-11-19 10:00 - 10:50 | Teddington Baptist Church, Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PF, United Kingdom
Classes at 10.00am
CLASSES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
Charge: £9.50 (sibling £4.50)
Age: 3mths – 5 yrs
Duration: 40 mins
Info:
Classes are in the larger hall for more space, this is on the left hand side as you enter the church. There is limited parking in the car park or on the road so give yourself enough time. There is a ramp for buggies!
https://www.tinytuneslive.com/teddington

Crafty Tales (Crawlers-2yrs) – Teddington
2025-11-19 14:15 - 14:45 | Sunflower Children’s Centre, Strathmore Road, Teddington, TW11 8UH, United Kingdom
The Sunflower Childrens Centre
Strathmore Road, Teddington, TW11 8UH
TERM-TIME ONLY
2.15: Music/Signing (crawlers – 24m – class is aimed at children with locomotive skills )
£4.50 donation – Free play passes available; for these and all other enquiries, please contact the Sunflower Centre directly on 07734 228 468.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL via the Crafty Tales QR Code
This can be found in the paper Summer Programme, available in all Children’s Centres
or on the Richmond Children’s Centres Facebook Page – Summer Programme
or via the links in our Instagram and Facebook bios
AFC Richmond 1-2s registration
OPEN TO RICHMOND BOROUGH RESIDENTS REGISTERED AT ANY CHILDRENS CENTRE
In classes for 12-24m (Interactive Toddler Music), the focus now moves to encouraging your child to practise skills for themselves rather than you, as a parent, modelling them. These sessions are for movers; join in with the Hello Song, meet Boo-Boo the puppet, jump and dance around to the interactive songs, play with the hands-on musical instruments (all cleaned before the class!), chase the bubbles and the twirly lights, finish by signing our Goodbye song. And – best of all – they don’t get trampled by older children!

http://www.craftytales.co.uk/classes.htm

Junior Youth Club (9-11yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Castlenau Communiy Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AQ, United Kingdom
For children in years 5 and 6. Providing a mix of team games, cooking, arts and crafts and the occasional Play Station challenges! Delivered by members of our Youth Team and supported by young volunteers. The session is free and made possible by the support of The Richmond Parish Lands Charity. TERM TIME ONLY.
https://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/groups/junior-youth-club/
