Community Children's Club (4-8yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Little Castles Stay & Play (0-5yrs) – Barnes
2025-11-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 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/

Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2025-11-19 09:30 - 16:45, 2025-11-20 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

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-19 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 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

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

Kingston Christmas Market
2025-11-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 20:00 | 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.
Home

https://www.kingstonchristmasmarket.co.uk

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/

Reading Fairy (1-4yrs) – East Twickenham
2025-11-20 09:45 - 11:25 | ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2AR, United Kingdom
A musical adventure that will have your little ones singing, playing and bopping along to some very catchy beats. From classic, much-loved nursery rhymes to modern children’s songs with interactive elements, expect tunes about pirates, a hungry boa constrictor, sleeping bunnies and more. During the class there will be live music from the guitar, djembe, a tiny steel drum and occasionally ukulele.
9:45 AM – 10:25 AM: 12 months to 2 years 5 months
10:45 AM – 11:25 AM: 2 years to 4 years
Pre-Booked single sessions area available in classes with spaces. £13.50 per session (please check Facebook & Instagram for spaces or contact Kayleight on 07729 699361). Classes are £10.60 per session when booked as a termly block.
https://www.readingfairy.com/isleworth/home

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | United Reform Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA, United Kingdom
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.
Thursdays are in Twickenham at the United Reformed Church on the Green.
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
2025-11-20 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

Parent & Toddler Group – Barn Church, North Sheen
2025-11-21 09:15 - 11:00 | Barn Church, 41 Atwood Avenue, Kew, TW9 4HF, United Kingdom
Parent & Toddler Group at the Barn!
Sessions during term time:

Fridays 9.15-11.00

Huge range of toys, craft and activities and drinks and fruit etc. is available for everyone.
Childminders and nannies very welcome
For more information, contact Lisa: 07852 278663
http://barnchurchkew.uk/parents-toddler-group/

Reading Fairy (10m-4yrs) – Whitton
2025-11-21 09:30 - 12:25 | Whitton Youth Zone, 1 Britannia Lane, Whitton, TW2 7JX
A musical adventure that will have your little ones singing, playing and bopping along to some very catchy beats. From classic, much-loved nursery rhymes to modern children’s songs with interactive elements, expect tunes about pirates, a hungry boa constrictor, sleeping bunnies and more. During the class there will be live music from the guitar, djembe, a tiny steel drum and occasionally ukulele.
9:30 AM – 10:10 AM: 10 months to 2 years 5 months
10:30 AM – 11:10 PM: 2 years to 3 years 8 months
11:45 PM – 12:25 PM: 3 years to 4 years 5 months
Pre-Booked single sessions area available in classes with spaces. £13.50 per session (please check Facebook & Instagram for spaces or contact Kayleight on 07729 699361). Classes are £10.60 per session when booked as a termly block.
https://www.readingfairy.com/isleworth/home

Ways To Play Today (4m-4yrs) – Teddington
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, 4 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PB, United Kingdom
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.
Fridays are in Teddington at the Peter and Paul Centre.
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

Christmas Fair & Market – Trafalgar School, Twickenham
2025-11-21 12:00 - 15:30 | Trafalgar School, Gothic Road, Trafalgar Infant School, Gothic Road, Twickenham, TW2 5EH
Trafalgar Schools’ fabulous Christmas fair & market. Everyone welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1247207940776023

Christmas Light Up Events – Twickenham
2025-11-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Twickenham Town Centre, TW1, United Kingdom
The first light up event will be on Twickenham Green with the Christmas tree being turned on at 5.00pm by the Mayor of Richmond, preceded from 4.30pm by carols sung by Twickenham Primary Academy and the choir of Twickenham Green Baptist Church. The main event on King Street starts at 3.00pm, with Riverside Radio broadcasting live and various musical entertainment until 7.00pm, with the tree and lights across Twickenham being turned on at 6.00pm by The Deputy Mayor of Richmond. FREE Face Painting, sponsored by Discover Twickenham, will be available at Patch (York Street) from 3.30-6.30pm. Patch will also have its seasonal Makers Market with locally-made Christmas gifts from 2.00-8.00pm.
https://discovertwickenham.co.uk/event/christmas-light-up-events-in-twickenham/

Sparkle Festive Fair – Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington
2025-11-21 16:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN, United Kingdom
If you’re looking for something affordable, artistic, and family-friendly this Christmas season, then get a head start on your Christmas shopping and discover one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find on the high street! A weekend when the Landmark transforms into a bustling marketplace of art, craft, and creativity. Showcasing over 70 talented artists and makers; expect stunning ceramics, jewellery, homewares, fine art, candles & soaps, small-batch spirits, clothing, accessories and more. This year, meet Father Christmas in his Festive Igloo, situated in the Landmark’s enchanted woodland garden… and if you’re lucky, you might even spot an elf or two! Visitors can also enjoy festive food and drink in the café. Entry £4.00-5.00 per person.
https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/visual-arts/sparkle-festive-fair/

Shop, Sing & Celebrate – East Sheen
2025-11-21 16:30 - 19:30 | East Sheen Village, East Sheen, SW14
Exclusive offers, Christmas treats, and plenty of seasonal cheer! Meet Santa and enjoy complimentary face painting; performances from five local choirs; adult and children’s raffles; late-night shopping; a Christmas card decoration workshop; and more!
https://mailchi.mp/eastsheenvillage.co.uk/shop-local-sing-and-celebrate-christmas-in-east-sheen

Barnes Farmers Market
2025-11-22 08:30 - 14:00 | 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/

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2025-11-22 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

Twickenhma Farmers Market
2025-11-22 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/
