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Barnes Farmers Market
2025-09-20 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-27 08:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Essex House Surgery, Station Road (opposite the pond), Barnes, SW13 0LW
A Food Lover’s Haven…
Barnes farmers Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in London situated in the picturesque town of Barnes (the village of London).
Essex House Surgery, Barnes, London.
Everything from award winning organic and free range meats, fresh fish, fruit and veg, fine bakery products, luxury cheeses and homemade apple juices to name but a few of the offerings available each week.
https://www.facebook.com/freshwholsomefoods/

Twickenhma Farmers Market
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | 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/

Weekend Of Steam – Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
2025-09-20 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 16:00 | Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, TW13 6XH, United Kingdom
(Advanced Booking Advised)
Enjoy a weekend of steam featuring ‘Darent’ the 1903 steam locomotive. Kempton Steam Museum, next door to the railway is also open where you’ll have the opportunity to see the world’s largest working steam engines, high as four stacked double-decker buses working and ‘in steam.’ It’s free parking and there’s a lovely picnic field with play train. Drinks & Snacks available. Not to be missed. £2.50 children (under 3s free) & £4.50 adults. Book train and museum tickets separately. Visit Kempton Steam Museum for details.
https://hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk/special-events-2025/

Puppet Theatre Barge: Captain Sandy & The Sea Monster (4-10yrs) – Richmond
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:45, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:45, 2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:45, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 14:45 | Puppet Theatre Barge, Richmond, TW10 6UT
In the little village of Rocky Snore, all the fisherfolk are in a mess, where have all the fish gone? There are no fish to fish! Join Captain Sandy on her adventure to try and find out what happened! A brand new show by Puppet Theatre Barge, expect stormy seas, sea monsters, grumpy fishermen and seaweed cake, this is a fun-filled musical adventure on the high seas for all the family!
Performances at 11.00am & 2.00pm.
Duration: 45mins no interval
Recommended for ages 4-10
https://www.puppetbarge.com/captain-sandy-the-sea-monster-richmond

Duck Pond Market – Richmond
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:30 | 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

Let's Get Creative (4-11yrs) – Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Orleans House Gallery, Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BL, United Kingdom
Join a creative session inspired by our Artists Make Space programme.
Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome.  Sessions are free and run regularly throughout the year.
Specific details for this event, including whether you need to book and how to do this will become available closer to the time.
Please be aware that event dates at times may have changed since time of writing.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/events/events-lets-get-creative-september-25

Chiswick House Dog Show
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:15 | Chiswick House, Chiswick, W4 2RP, United Kingdom
The “Biggest Dog Show in London” is back, packed with events, competitions and prizes for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and talents.
Now in its 21st year, the Dog Show is run by a dedicated pack of volunteers whose dogs know every corner of Chiswick House grounds. All the profits and proceeds from the show go to Chiswick House & Gardens Trust for the maintenance and improvement of this wonderful historic oasis. Entry for humans and non-competing dogs is free and it’s just £6 per entry to each of the classes.
There are 17 classes for you to choose from. Happy pups can compete for the ‘Waggiest Tail’ title while pretty pooches can take part under the ‘Best Groomed’ or ‘Fancy Dress’ categories. They also have prizes for ‘Best Young Handler’ so children aged 7 and over can also join the fun with their furry friend. Registration for all the classes is now open. There are also over fifty stalls featuring all the dogtastic necessities and treats you could imagine, as well as perfect gifts for humans and delicious grub!
Volunteer support on the day is essential to the smooth running of the event so if you have a few hours and fancy joining in the fun, you can sign up as volunteer now.
Visit the Chiswick House Dog Show website to find out everything you need to know, and more!

Open Morning – The Mall School, Twickenham
2025-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | The Mall School, 185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ
Join The Mall School for one of their Open Mornings where you’ll have the chance to see their fantastic facilities, meet staff and students and listen to a few words from the headmaster.
NEXT OPEN MORNING, 23 SEPTEMBER 9:00AM
You’re warmly invited to the next Open Morning on Tuesday 23 September 9:00 – 11:00am.
Register your attendance in the form via the link below.
https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/open-days/

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Whitton
2025-09-23 09:45 - 15:30 | Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton, TW2 7BZ, 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

Baby Sensory (0-13m) – Richmond
2025-09-23 10:10 - 13:50 | Old Deer Park Sports Ground, 187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2AZ, United Kingdom
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 bookable by the half-term, but drop in spaces are also available.
https://www.babysensory.com/richmond/

NCT Breastfeeding Clinic – Twickenham
2025-09-23 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

Time Travel Tots: Musical Storytelling (2-5yrs) – National Archives, Kew
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:15 | National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, TW9 4DU
Sing, dance and shake your way through time in a musical adventure!
Paul the musician will take you and your child on an exciting journey using music, songs and movement inspired by a historical document from the Archives collection.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/whats-on/the-time-travel-club-family-activities/

Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz – Teddington
2025-09-24 12:00 - 14:30 | The Anglers, 3 Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9NR, United Kingdom
‘Bring Your Baby Pub Quizzes’ are fun, brain-stimulating daytime parent socials.
Quizzes take a slower pace than traditional ones. The organisers understand juggling a ‘baby brain’ with baby distractions!
There are two breaks to feed, change and chat, and questions are always repeated.
Settle in with the picture round from 12pm, with a further five quiz rounds (including general knowledge, music, connection and themed) starting at 12.30pm until 2.30pm. Don’t panic if you’re a bit late – questions are repeated.
A lunch menu including vegan and gluten-free options is available.
Baby change and high chairs are provided, plus there is a now-legendary mobile baby change with Gilded Bird wedge change mats and sanitary items so you don’t need to leave the quiz to change baby!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places include items such as fizz, luxury chocolate boxes and beauty boxes.
Complimentary sweet treats for each table (sealed in packaging).
https://bringyourbaby.org/book-a-quiz

Time Travel Tots: Sensory Storytelling (0-2yrs) – National Archives, Kew
2025-09-26 10:15 - 12:15 | National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, TW9 4DU
First session: 10:15 to 11:00 for 0-10 months (pre-walkers)
Second session: 11:30 to 12:15 for 11-24 months (walkers)
Enjoy some sensory storytelling! The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes, with time for playing and chatting afterwards.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/whats-on/the-time-travel-club-family-activities/

Cargo Bike Discovery Event – Twickenham
2025-09-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Twickenham Green, Twickenham, TW2 5TU
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? A cargo bike could be just what you need. Chat to local parents about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your journey to school.
About cargo bikes:
The ultimate parenting hack, these bikes can carry up to three children within them as well as all their ‘stuff’. They are electric, which means tackling hills, dropping the kids to school and then heading into work has never been easier.
About the event:
Think of it as a speed dating event between families who are thinking about buying a cargo bike and families who have already taken the plunge!
You’ll be able to test ride some different bikes and chat about how they are working for families. Find out first hand the answers to common questions you might be thinking.
To join, simply go to Twickenham Green with your kids between 3.00-5.30pm on Friday 26th September for an after school chat, free cake and cargo bikes.
If you have any questions, please email hello@solvetheschoolrun.org.
This event is brought to you by the Richmond Cargo Collective, Solve the School Run and Richmond Council.
https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/post/cargo-bikes-are-coming-to-twickenham-green

Open Day – St James Senior Boys School, Ashford (TW15)
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:30 | St James Senior Boys School, Church Road, Ashford, TW15 3DZ
A visit to St James Senior Boys’ School offers more than just a tour. It gives you a real feel for the school community and how your son would thrive with them.
St James’ Annual Open Day offers families a full introduction to life at the school. You can hear from the school’s Head, Mr Rick Clarke, and members of the school community. Join a guided tour led by students and step into the classrooms, meet the school’s dedicated staff and explore the grounds that bring learning to life. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of St James’ food – a true taste of daily life there.
They happily welcome families considering entry at all points.
https://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys/visit-us/

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-09-28 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
2025-09-29 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
2025-09-29 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

Hartbeeps – Barnes
2025-09-29 09:45 - 12:45 | Barnes Sports Club, 261 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9QL, United Kingdom
Hartbeeps focuses on your child’s development so that you just have to focus on all the fun, with a combination of baby massage, old and new songs, movement and more, there’s just so much to see and do.
No matter what the weather’s like outside, the sun is alwaysshining at Hartbeeps. You’ll go on a brand new adventure every time, and Hartbeeps is always excited to take you along with them. So, dust off your magic sprinkles and get ready to enter a world you’ve never seen anything like before!

9.45am – Happy House (Toddlers/Siblings)
10.45am – Baby Beeps (Sitting – Standing)
11.45am – Baby Bells (Newborn – Sitting)

TERM DATES:

AUTUMN TERM: 8th Sept – 24th Oct (7 weeks)

COST:
£11.50 per class pro rata
Drop in:
£14.00 for one child

https://www.hartbeeps.com/west-south-west-london

The Ark Playgroup – Hampton Hill
2025-09-29 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/
