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Noah's Ark Parent & Toddler Group – St Michael's, Fulwell
2026-01-23 09:45 - 23:00, 2026-01-30 09:45 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | St Michael’s Fulwell, Wilcox Road, Teddington, TW11 0SP, United Kingdom
Join a parent & toddler group every Friday during term time at 9.45am. Enjoy toys, songs, and stories at St Michael’s. For details, email Claire at noahsark@stmichaelsfulwell.co.uk. All are welcome!
https://www.stmichaelsfulwell.co.uk/youth-and-children/

RhymeTime – Barnes
2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:45 | Barnes Methodist Chuch, Station Road, Barnes, SW13 0NH, United Kingdom
RhymeTime’s lively preschool music and movement classes help children develop their abilities, skills and confidence by unlocking their natural love of music. Sessions are interactive and are fun for you and your child. They use songs and music you know and love, plus new songs you’ll love learning, along with pom-poms, maracas, parachutes, puppets and instruments, all topped off with lots of bubbly fun.
Please contact Janie: 07958 662 296 / Catie: 07887 608 299 if you’d like to attend, or just turn up!
https://rhymetimemusicclasses.wordpress.com/blog/about/

Little Vic Explorers (18m-4yrs) – Richmond
2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:45 | Old Vicarage School, 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond, TW10 6QX
Join Little Vic Explorers Group – A fantastic opportunity to experience life at the Old Vicarage School nursery
A free weekly session held on Friday mornings from 10-10.45am during term time.
The parent and toddler group is aimed at children from 18 months to 4 years old and their parents or carers. Baby siblings are more than welcome.
Join the Little Vic Nursery for a morning of exploring, playing and fun.
Your daughter will get a free taster play session with current pre-school girls and then join in with some songs and stories at the end.
With a team of highly experienced and nurturing teachers the nursery introduces children to a broad curriculum, through a mix of exploration, games and learning.
It’s where a curiosity for learning begins!
With small class sizes, booking is essential
Please click here to book at place.
https://www.oldvicarageschool.com/little-vic-nursery/little-vic-explorers

Ways To Play Today (6m-4yrs) – Teddington
2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:50 | Peter & Paul Centre, Bychurch End, Teddington, TW11 8PS
Classes are designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to be able to explore, have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of creative sensory and messy play activities, 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 ton of fun.
You are welcome to take your child from any age, but the classes are most suitable for babies from 6 months who are sitting, through crawling babies to first steps, all the way up to confidently walking toddlers and pre-schoolers. Mixed-age play builds social, emotional, and cognitive growth, while keeping things relaxed, inclusive, and fun. Children don’t all develop in neat age boxes — so these groups don’t either.
https://bookwhen.com/waystoplaytoday#focus=ev-safwb-20260115100000

Parent & Child Family Group – East Twickenham
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Crossway Centre, 306 Richmond Road, St Margarets, TW1 2PD, United Kingdom
The principles that underlie all of the work at The St Michael Steiner School are also at the heart of their Parent and Child groups. These principles come out of observation of the developmental stages that children go through as they grow and a perception of what they need at each stage.
The groups work out of the understanding of the young child enhanced by the work of Rudolf Steiner as well as Emmi Pikler. With this in mind, they aim to provide a supportive environment for parents and carers of young children and a nurturing one for the children themselves.
Their most important task is to support you whilst you raise and care for your children. They know that parents/carers of young children can sometimes feel exhausted and isolated during this often joyful, fulfilling stage of family life. There is an enormous, ever-growing body of information and advice which can be very helpful, positive, practical and well-meaning. However, it is sometimes contradictory, overwhelming and, at its worst, consumerism/competition-driven.
In the Parent and Child Groups, they strive to offer balance, the opportunity to relax in nature, meet other parents or perhaps dabble in a simple seasonal craft. Or help with a little gardening, peruse the books and pamphlets on offer, whilst your children explore and play alongside or with each other.
The group leaders can offer information about Steiner Waldorf Education, Emmi Pikler’s Self-Initiated Physical Development /Respectful Care, as well as parenting issues, if you want to ask them.
Parent & Child Groups

One O'Clock Club (0-5yrs) – Marble Hill Playcentres, Twickenham
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:45, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:45, 2026-01-29 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:45 | Marble Hill Playcentres, Richmond Road, Twickeham, TW1 2NL, United Kingdom
The One O’Clock Club is a fun and safe outdoor play space for children under 5 and their parents/carers. Grown-ups can relax with a cuppa and a snack from the newly refurbished kiosk, while the little ones explore. With ride-ons, scooters, playhouses and sandpit, there is plenty to occupy them. Playworkers are there to oversee, and facilitate any messy play and craft activities, and on warm days, the paddling pool and sprinkler is always popular. They are open whatever the weather, rain or shine! They offer a range of messy & wet play opportunities so please expect that your child may need a change of clothes at the end of the session. Please support your child in their play by dressing them in clothes for playing in that you don’t mind getting messy.

Families need to pre-book before entering the One O’Clock Club.

Every Saturday morning 10am – 11.45am
Week Days:
Thurs: 9.30am – 12pm
Fri: 9.30am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

One O’Clock Club

https://marblehillplaycentres.com/one-oclock-club/

Adventure Playground (5-15yrs) – Marble Hill Playcentres, Twickenham
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Marble Hill Playcentres, Richmond Road, Twickeham, TW1 2NL, United Kingdom
The Adventure Playground at Marble Hill Playcentres is completely unique in this borough. With its huge wooden structures and large open spaces, they provide a special place for thousands of children each year. Children learn fantastic life lessons by testing their limits, discovering how things work and what they really enjoy to do. Adults are not permitted in the AP, giving the children freedom to make their own choices, and the opportunity to play and form new friendships with others outside of their usual peer group. They have a team of playworkers to supervise the children, facilitate play, and organise daily activities. If you have a child with additional needs who requires adult 1-1 support please complete the “All About Me” form (check link below) with your child, and call/message on 07522 182524 or email ap@marblehillplaycentres.com so they can help identify the right support for your child.
All children must be booked in prior to the session.
Adventure Playground

https://marblehillplaycentres.com/adventure-playground/

Junior Parkrun – Osterley
2026-01-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
It is held every Sunday at 9:00am.
The event takes place at Osterley Park, Jersey Rd, Isleworth, TW7 4RB. See Course page for more details.
The course is 2000m (2K) long. The course is in Osterley Park, Isleworth. The course is run on a mixture of paved paths, unpaved paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Marshals will be at key sections of the course and signs will be in place.
The course begins in front of the steps to Osterley House. Turn right in to the field in front of the house. After a clock wise lap of the field, come off the field and on to the pathway and run down to the large gate at the back entrance by Osterley Lane. Turn around and run back along the same path. Then turn left in to the field and run another clockwise lap with the finish funnel in the field in front of the steps to the house.
It’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode.
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee in The Tearooms, Stable Yard – please go and join us!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/osterley-juniors/

Junior Parkrun – Moormead, St Margarets
2026-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Moormead & Bandy Recreation Gound, Moor Mead Road, St Margarets, TW1 1JS, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder).
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/moormead-juniors/

Wonderful Wildlife Weekend – Crane Park Island, Whitton
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Crane Park Island, Ellerman Avenue, Whitton, TW2 6AA
Drop-in for free fun family nature activities at Crane Park Island.
Join the London Wildlife Trust to explore ponds and surrounding areas to discover the wildlife that lives at Crane Park Island. Toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms are just a selection of the animals that you might discover there! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find.
Meet at the Shot Tower (what3words: tens.closer.trap).
This session will be led by James (he/him) from the Learning & Engagement team.
Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult.
No need to book, just drop in on the day. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.
This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/family-learning-events/crane-park-island

RhymeTime – East Sheen
2026-01-26 10:00 - 10:45 | East Sheen Baptist Church, Temple Sheen Road, East Sheen, SW14 7PY, United Kingdom

Ways To Play Today (6m-4yrs) – Richmond
2026-01-26 10:00 - 10:50 | The Pavilion Cafe & Clubhouse, North sheen Recreation Ground, Dance Road, North Sheen, TW9 4LB, United Kingdom

Penny Poppins Messy Play – Mortlake
2026-01-26 10:15 - 16:45 | St Mary The Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street, Mortlake, SW14 8JA, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Musical Playtime & Messy Play.

Monday sessions at 10.15-11.15am & 3.45-4.45pm
Weekly themed messy play classes consist of 40 minutes of messy playtime, where you and your little ones can explore the room freely. There is a range of sensory experiences which include foam, water, spaghetti, sand, paint, mud and more. You will also get the opportunity to create something to take home with you! You will finish the class off with 20 minutes of musical playtime. With familiar songs and rhymes.

£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 & Toddler Group – St Mary's, Barnes
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:15 | St Mary’s Church, Barnes, Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HL
A baby and toddler group every Tuesday in term time from 10am. All welcome with no booking required. Start with a short service and bible story followed by play, craft, snacks and singing, finishing at around 11.15am.
https://www.stmarybarnes.org/children-teens/

Teddington Tots (0-3yrs)
2026-01-28 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

Ways To Play Today (6m-4yrs) – Twickenham
2026-01-29 10:00 - 10:50 | United Reform Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA, United Kingdom

Penny Poppins Messy Play – Barnes
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Rose House, 70 Barnes High Street, Barnes, SW13 9LD, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Musical Playtime & Messy Play.

Friday sessions at 10.00-11.00am
Weekly themed messy play classes consist of 40 minutes of messy playtime, where you and your little ones can explore the room freely. There is a range of sensory experiences which include foam, water, spaghetti, sand, paint, mud and more. You will also get the opportunity to create something to take home with you! You will finish the class off with 20 minutes of musical playtime. With familiar songs and rhymes.

£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

Tiny Tunes (3m-5yrs) – Twickenham
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, TW1 3JT, United Kingdom
Classes at 10.00am & 10.50am
CLASSES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
Charge: £9.50 (sibling £4.50)
Age: 3mths – 5 yrs
Duration: 40 mins
Classes in the Twickenham Library upstairs in Arthur Burrell’s room. Lift at the back of the library as well as baby changing area.
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https://www.tinytuneslive.com/twickenham

Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2026-01-30 09:30 - 16:45 | Barn Elms Sports Trust, Queen Elizabeth'e Walk, Barnes, SW13 9SA, 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
