Things To Do: Kids

SATURDAY 25 MAY
Lullaby – Bump Time
Lullaby performance especially for expectant mums. A chance to develop the meaningful bonding process between mother and child away from the outside world, in a relaxing environment.
Also Sat 25 May; tickets £12-£15.
Polka Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB
020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com

SATURDAY 25 MAY
Half Term Family Activities
June is the best time to spot fluffy ducklings – and WWT London Wetland Centre is a great place to find them. Meet their family of friendly farmyard ducklings and watch these newly-hatched ducklings taking their first swim in their very own pool. Plus, there’ll be duckling activities and games.
Till Sun 2 Jun.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk

SATURDAY 25 MAY
The Mayor of Garratt
In the mid to late 18th Century Earlsfield was the scene for the boisterous Mayor of Garratt elections. Quirky candidates required quick wit and ability to entertain the crowd. Create a Mayor of Garratt costume, go on parade and crown a new Mayor!
1.30-3.30pm; £3 per child, accompanying adults free.
Wandsworth Museum, 38 West Hill SW18 1RX
020 8870 6060
bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk

SATURDAY 25 MAY
English National Ballet’s My First Cinderella
My First Cinderella tells everyone’s favourite rags-toriches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences. The My First... series brings young audiences their first taste of ballet through the magic of fairytales, captivating music and beautiful dance. Everyone aged 3+.
Till Sun 26 May; Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm; Sun 11am & 3pm; tickets £11-£26.
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ
0844 871 7651
www.atgtickets.com/richmond

SATURDAY 25 MAY
Gatton Park Fairytale Treasure Hunt
Discover fairytale characters around the Park, talk to them and hunt for treasure. In conjunction with Gatton Community Theatre. Refreshments available to purchase. No booking required.
Till Mon 27 May; 1-4pm; tickets £6 per child (1 adult free), £6 additional.
Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TW
01737649066
www.gattonpark.com

TUESDAY 28 MAY
Wind in the Willows
This vibrant musical production has all of Kenneth Grahame’s Tales of the River Bank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood, the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger. Some children play the rabbits, the ducks and the thieving weasels while the whole audience learns the chorus’ of four songs.
2.30pm; tickets from £9.50.
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue KT18 5AL
01372 742555
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY
Kids’ Cookery Workshops
Cookery workshop with Malcolm Harradine in the Bentalls Living Kitchen on the Lower Ground Floor. Booking essential and fee applies. Suitable for 5-11 years.
Bentalls, Wood Street, Kingston KT1 1TX
0800 756 6805
www.bentalls.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY
Gatton Park Pond Dipping
Discover what lies in Gatton’s ponds. Booking essential. 4-7 year olds.
10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm; £6 per child.
Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TW
01737 649066
www.gattonpark.com

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY
Wicked Witch Trials
Return to the time when witches were feared and dark magic was blamed for anything unexplained. Join professional storyteller Janet Dowling and try to decide what was more wicked — the witch or the trial.
2-3.30pm. Tickets £4
Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF
020 8394 1734
www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk

THURSDAY 30 MAY
Celebrating Chessington
Family Fun Day with fairground rides, stalls, displays and taster sessions. Events on Church Fields Rec and St Mary’s Centre - contact St Mary’s Centre if you would like a stall or display on the day.
12 noon-4pm; free entry.
Church Fields Recreation Ground, Compton Crescent, Chessington KT9 2HD
020 8391 4551
centre@stmaryschessington.org

FRIDAY 31 MAY
Gatton Park Toddler Tales and Trails
Enjoy the story of What the Ladybird Heard and go for a walk around the Park to bring it to life. Booking essential. 2-4 year olds.
10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm; £6 per child.
Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TW
01737 649066
www.gattonpark.com

DAILY
Animal Handling Sessions
Regular handling sessions at Bocketts Farm where you can stroke small animals and learn about them from the friendly staff.
11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm; check website for admission prices.
Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetchem, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
01372 363764
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

DAILY
Wet n Wild
Over the half term week there will be lots of sporting activities to keep you and your little ones active, including Wild n Wet sessions for the kids to burn off some energy.
Daily 2-4pm.
Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, Wimbledon SW19 1EW
020 8542 1330

DAILY
Little Kickers
Approved football training for kids aged 2-7 at the following venues: St Luke’s Church, Wimbledon Park (Wed); Nuffield Centre, Southfields (Mon, Fri & Sat); Southfields Baptist Church Hall (Wed); St Barnabas New Church Hall (Tues).
020 8875 1032 / 07885 791368
demes@littlekickers.co.uk
www.littlekickers.co.uk

DAILY
Battersea Children’s Zoo
Have you ever come face to face with a ring-tailed lemur? Or popped up right beside a meerkat? Seen an otter at work? Chatted with a mynah bird? From giant rabbits to miniature Shetland ponies, monkey mayhem to the mouse house - this is the zoo that gets you up close and personal.
10am-5pm.
Battersea Park Zoo, Battersea Park SW11 4NJ
020 7924 5826
www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

DAILY
Animal Handling
Animal handling sessions, where you can stroke small animals and learn about them from the friendly staff.
11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm & 4.15pm.
Bocketts Farm, Young Street, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS
01372 363764
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

DAILY
Bird Feed with a Warden
Join WWT London Wetland Centre wardens as they feed the beautiful birds in World Wetlands, kept for conservation purposes. Suitable for children and under 2s.
3pm; free with admission to Centre.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk

DAILY
Hobbledown
Visit Hobbledown, anadventure park and farm with tunnels, towers, aerial adventure course, interactive sand play zone and 14,000sqft indoor play barn. They have 8 tariffs of prices, depending on time of day etc - for opening times and ticket prices, visit the website.
Hobbledown Children's Farm, Epsom, KT19 8PT
www.hobbledown.com
 
WEEKDAYS
Toddler Time
Free classes every weekday (term time only) for kids. They’ll learn, play, exercise and explore with the team at Gambado. Classes include Tiger Time – story, dressing up, arts and crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays and biscuit decorating on Fridays.
Mon-Fri, term time only; 9.30-11.30am; £7 for 1 adult and child.
Gambado Chelsea, 7 Station Court, Townmead Road SW6 2PY
020 384 1635
www.gambado.com

MONDAYS
Rose’s Rascals
Mother and child playgroup for under 5s, create and take home a project from every session.
10-11.30am, term time only; £5 for first child, £3.50 for additional children, under 9 months free.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk

MONDAYS
Amanda’s Action Kids
High energy physical activities, music, fitness and fun for 4 months to 4 years.
10.30am-11am.
Eddie Catz Putney, 68-70 Putney High Street SW15 1SF
0845 2011268
www.eddiecatz.com

MONDAYS
London Mums Playgroup
A weekly playgroup where you can interact with lovely multilingual mums and kids. Make new friends while learning some things about multicultural London.
4.15pm-5.15pm, no classes 2 & 30 May
Eddie Catz Putney, 68-70 Putney High Street SW15 1SF
0845 2011268
www.eddiecatz.com

MONDAYS
Stay and Play
Families can enjoy a variety of activities at Leatherhead Trinity’s Children’s Centre. There’ll be cooking, messy play, outdoor play and creative activities. The Toy and Book Library will also be open, and there will be speech and language advice from 10-11am.
9.30-11.30am; £1 per family.
Leatherhead Trinity Children’s Centre, Aperdale Road, Leatherhead KT22 7QT
01372 812754
www.leatherheadtrinitycc.com

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Electric Theatre Drama Workshops
Fun, friendly and informal afterschool drama workshops to encourage, inspire and help children believe in themselves, make new friends, work as part of a team, grow in confidence and concentration, and build social and verbal skills, with the opportunity of performing in two professionally produced productions.
Ages 1-4, 5pm-6.30pm, ages 5-8, 6.30pm-8pm; first workshop free.
The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ
01428 751656
www.electrictheatre.co.uk

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Capoeira Workshops
ACER Capoeira runs Capoeira Workshops and Capoeira Performances for children. Capoeira is a fusion of Fitness, Acrobatics, Self-Defense, Dance and Music and encourages confidence, respect and self-discipline.
4.30pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.30pm.
St John the Baptist Church, 40-46 Cromwell Road Kingston KT2 6RN
07851 764628
www.capoeirakids.co.uk

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Taekwon-Do
Banstead Junior Taekwon-do classes are for children aged 4+. They will learn coordination of body and limbs, listening to instructions, communication, confidence-building and making friendships.
Mon & Wed The Priory School Sports Hall, Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2AJ
07850 438898
www.bansteadtkd.co.uk

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Smiley Time
30min drop in class from 10am with nursery rhymes, songs and storytime for under 5s.
The Bowler, 20 Bellevue Road, SW17
07540 990133
www.smileytime.co.uk

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Rocking Robins
Live and interactive music and movement gigs for kids that rock and for grown ups too.
3.30-4pm & 4.15-4.45pm.
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4AB
020 8274 9557
www.rocking-robins.co.uk

MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS
Musical Express
The classes are a fun time for parents and children to learn new songs and rhymes together that they can then share at home - using a mix of puppets, action songs and rhymes and lots of time to try all the percussion instruments. Classes have structure and some repetition which makes the children feel safe and encourages them to join in and try new things.
Under 2s 9.40am-10.20am, Wed 10.50am-11.30am, over 2s 10.30am-11.30am, Wed 9.40am-10.40am.
Southfields Methodist Church, 423 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park SW19 8EE
07808 587 606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
Le Petit Atelier de L’Apres Midi
Art and craft workshop for children aged 4-12 years (in English or French). The classes are relaxed and friendly and children can cut, paint and paste to make their own creations. Run by Charline, a French graphic designer, illustrator and mum. Location to be confirmed upon booking.
4-5pm & 5-6pm; £10 per session – booking required.
Near North End Road, Fulham
contact@le-petitatelier.com
www.le-petitatelier.com

MONDAYS & SATURDAYS
Little Dragons
Martial arts for 4-6 year olds, combined with essential life skills including: stranger awareness, poison prevention, 999 phone skills, road safety, respect and team work.
Sat 12 noon, Mon 4pm; first class free.
Surbiton Martial Arts, 21A Victoria Road, Surbiton KT6 4JZ
020 8390 9547
www.surbitonmartialarts.co.uk

TUESDAYS
Storytime
Library storytimes are aimed at two to five year olds and provide a fun and enjoyable introduction to books and libraries for young children.
2pm-2.45pm.
Epsom Library, 7 The Derby Square, Epsom KT19 8AG
0300 200 1001
www.surreycc.gov.uk

TUESDAYS
Toddler Signing Sessions
One-hour sessions for toddlers/preschoolers (18 month+). These include a 30-35 minute fun signed sing-a-long session with time for chat, questions and socializing. Contact office for availability.
9.45am-10.45am.
Holy Trinity Church, The Green, Twickenham TW2 5TU
020 8288 1706
www.singinghands.co.uk

TUESDAYS
Melody Bear Minis Class
For pupils aged 2, this is a fun and imaginative syllabus which encourages rhythm, physical development, co-ordination, spatial awareness and social skills. Please call to arrange classes.
4.30pm-5.30pm.
Elizabeth James Dance Academy, King’s House School, 68 Kings Road, Richmond TW10 6ES
0208 940 5993
www.elizabethjamesdanceacademy.co.uk

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Pushbabies
Fitness for new mums looking to get back into shape in a fun and sociable environment with a qualified instructor (bring your baby in the buggy).
9.30-10.30am; £6 per session, £4 for members.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
wwt.org.uk

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Music Studio
A new studio in Ham Youth Centre for 11-29 year olds has opened, giving budding young musicians a place rehearse and record their own music. The studio will be equipped with mixing desks, drum kit, guitars, production software and DJ decks.
4-6pm.
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close TW10 7PL
ben.skelton@richmond.gov.uk
www.richmond.gov.uk/youth_ham_petersham

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Clapham Taekwon-Do
The Clapham School of Taekwon-Do trains children and adults aged 7 to 50 to develop their fitness, flexibility, concentration and commitment. Contact the club for more information.
6.45pm-8pm; first session free.
Clapham School of Tawkwon-Do, St Ann’s Community Centre, Venn Street, Clapham Common SW4 0BD
07968 257329
www.taekwondo4kids.weebly.com

TUESDAYS
Perform
Perform use a lively mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances to help bring out children’s true potential. If you want to boost your child’s confidence, improve their concentration or give them a creative outlet to make new friends and have fun, Perform could be for you! Book your child a drama class to try for free.
4-5pm & 5-6pm.
Surbiton Hill Methodist Church Hall, 39 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6AF
0845 400 4000

WEDNESDAYS
Baby Wednesdays
Weekly activity at the Pottery Cafe in Fulham – Mums and Dads can enjoy a complimentary cappuccino while printing baby’s feet on pottery. Booking essential to avoid disappointment.
10am-6pm.
Pottery Cafe, 735 Fulham Road SW6 5UL
fulham@pottery-cafe.com
www.pottery-cafe.com

WEDNESDAYS
Baby Wednesdays
A complimentary cappuccino or tea for Mums and Dads printing baby’s feet on pottery. Booking dvisable to avoid disappointment.
Pottery Café, 735 Fulham Road SW6 5UL
020 7736 2157
www.pottery-cafe.com

WEDNESDAYS
Todos A Cantar!
Songs, games and stories in Spanish for under 4s.
10.15am-11am, £7 per session (paid termly)
The Bowls Pavillion, Wimbledon Park,
www.todosacantar.blogspot.com

WEDNESDAYS
Le Club Tricolore
Fun French for toddlers ages 3-4½ years, with art and craft and for 5-11 years with games and songs – Le Club Tricolore is the longest running children’s French club in the UK.
Ages 3-4½ 3pm-4pm, ages 5-11 4pm-5pm.
Broomwood Methodist Church Hall, 155d Broomwood Road (side entrance in Kyrle Road) SW11
020 7924 4649
www.leclubtricolore.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS
Tiny TKDers
Taekwondo classes for children aged 4-6, where they learn the basics of martial arts (almost non-contact way), co-ordination of their body and limbs, listening to instructions, communication, confidence building and making friendships.
6-6.30pm.
The Priory School Sports Hall, Priory Preparatory School, Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2AJ
07850 438 898 (James)
www.bansteadtkd.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS
Musical Express drop off class
These classes cover all the basic elements of pitch, dynamic tempo and rhythm. The children are encouraged to sing and play on their own and learn the names of the instruments and they provide musical accompaniment for some of the stories. There’s also time for the ‘Jolly Phonics’ system of learning letter sounds.
1.30-3pm; call for prices.
St Luke’s Church, Ryford Road, Wimbledon SW19 6NT
07808 587606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS
Baby Wednesdays
Lovely contemporary pottery café, with sessions every Wednesday especially for babies (10am-6pm)! Mums and dads can enjoy a complimentary cappuccino or tea (and a cake or two from the cafe) while printing baby’s feet on pottery, with high chairs to make life easier.
Pottery Cafe, 153 Northcote Road SW11 6QB
020 7223 3388
www.pottery-cafe.com

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Children’s Theatre Clubs
Children’s Theatre Clubs, for children and young people aged 3 to 18. Children work in a fun and friendly environment in drama, singing, dancing and stagecraft culminating in a performance each term. There are five groups for different age groups: Reception to Year 8 (three age groups) on Thurs 5-6.30pm; Youth Theatre on Thurs 6.30-8pm; and 3-5 year olds on Wed 4-5pm.
£60-£70 per term.
Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Raynes Park SW20 8RA
020 8944 5794
www.lanternarts.org

THURSDAYS
Playball
Playball operates a toddler, pre-school and early years programme at Canbury Gardens Tennis Courts. Children take part in activities and games that provide them with a fantastic skill to enable them to engage in most ball sports such as cricket, hockey, tennis, rugby, football, basketball.
Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Road, opposite Chestnut Road, Kingston KT2 5AU
www.ukplayball.com

THURSDAYS
Rhymetime
Library rhymetime is aimed at babies and toddlers, aged 0-18 months, along with their parents and carers (although older toddlers are also welcome). Based entirely on sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion music. It’s fun, interactive and noisy!
10.30am-11am.
Epsom Library, Epsom Library, 7 The Derby Square, Epsom KT19 8AG
0300 200 1001
www.surreycc.gov.uk

THURSDAYS
Sing, Sign and Rhyme
Ten week course that’s an ideal introduction to getting started with baby signing or, as a follow on from the Baby Signing Basics course, helping you to keep signs fresh in your memory. There is plenty of singing, signing and popular rhymes to gently engage your baby or toddler. This course fee includes a copy of Song Book, Signing Hands; Nursery
Rhyme and Sign.
Every Thur till 19 Jul; £75 per Mum and baby for 10 weeks.
St James Centre, Balham SW12
louiseandnikki@littlesignersclub.co.uk
www.littlesignersclub.co.uk

THURSDAYS
Naughty Mummies Coffee Date
A regular weekly chance to catch up with your mum friends and meet some new mummies! See website for more details.
Jitterbugs Play Cafe, Broadway Court SW19 1RG
020 8946 4156
www.naughtymummy.co.uk/coffee-dates

THURSDAYS
Musical Express
Early years music groups where you and your child will be involved in active music-making. More importantly you will have lots of fun. Term-time only, places are limited so booking is absolutely essential!
Under 2s 1.30-2pm, £5; over 2s 2.15-3pm, £6.50.
Gooseberry Bush, Kingston Road, Wimbledon SW19
07808 587606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

THURSDAYS
Peep
Peep for Ones is active and fun. For an hour each week you can go along and sing songs, share books, play and explore with your child and share information and ideas about your child and their learning. Parents can talk about routines such as sleeping and eating, and also look at why it’s so important for children to play and explore.
10.30-11.30am; £1 contribution, call to book a place.
Ashtead Children’s Centre, St George’s Christian Centre, Barnett Wood Lane KT21 2DA
ashteadcc@leatherheadtrinity.surrey.sch.uk
www.ashteadchildrenscentre.com

FRIDAYS
Parent and toddler’s group
A fun filled, musical, soft play morning for toddlers and parents. As well as enjoying the stories and songs, you can dance with your toddler under the disco ball in a shower of bubbles.
10-11.30am; £5, £2 extra sibling.
Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD
020 8542 5511
www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Baby Boppers
Music, dance and movement for preschoolers –a new initiative for younger children age 2+.
£4 per session; Fri 10am-10.45am term time only.
Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Raynes Park SW20 8RA
020 8944 5794
www.lanternarts.org

FRIDAYS
Star Steppers
Run by professionally trained dancers, singers, actors and performers. Children will learn dancing, acting and singing. Call for prices.
5-6.30pm.
Parochial Rooms, 42 The Broadway, Cheam SM3 8BL
07810 808 228
www.star-steppers.com

FRIDAYS
Toddler Group
Join other parents and toddlers for storytime and under 5s jive. As well as enjoying the stories and songs, you can dance with your toddler under the disco ball in a shower of bubbles!
Colour House Theatre, Watermill Way SW19 2RD
020 8543 9608
info@colourhousetheatre.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Children’s Knitting
Weekly afternoon knitting workshop for children. Must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
4.30-5.30pm; £10 per session.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Yo Baby!
Suitable for babies and toddlers and lasts for 45 minutes. The classes have a world theme and change every half term, featuring music from countries such as India, Africa, America and many more. Children will learn songs from all over the world and play on percussion instruments.
Babies, 5 months 9.40am, toddlers up to 3 ½ years 10.30am; first class free, £5.50 after.
Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6AG
07970 202473
www.yobaby.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Salsa Bambinos
For all the little ones who can dance on their own two feet. 40 min dance class full of Latin/Tropical rhythms enriched with props to stimulate creativity. Lots of action songs will improve their sense of rhythm and co-ordination! Ages 1-4. Booking required.
2pm-2.40pm.
All Souls Church Hall, Northcote Road (off St. Margaret’s Road) TW1 1PB
07961 838349
www.latinobambino.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Drop In Crafternoons
Book a table with your friends and join in after school for some crazy fun making, messing, sticking, painting, glueing, stitching and cutting! You just never know what we might be doing. This is an untutored session, where children and parents/carers can work on crafty projects together. Ages 5-12 years.
3.45-6pm; £5.
Artyard Handmade, 318 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7JN
020 8878 1336
www.artyard.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Toddlers Rhyme Time
Take along your little ones to West Barnes Library for a fun time of rhymes and musical activities. For babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years.
10.30-11am.
West Barnes Library, Station Road, New Malden KT3 6JF
020 8274 5789
westbarnes.library@merton.gov.uk

FRIDAYS
Messy Tots
Workshops for under 5s to have fun, learn, explore and get messy!This drop in class helps children to develop their imaginations, aides hand-eye co-ordination and teaches colour and shape recognition.
10-11am; £5 per session – call to confirm class running.
Artyard Handmade, 318 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7JN
020 8878 1336
www.artyard.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Snappity the Crocodile sessions
Visit Kingston Museum on Friday mornings and get a chance to handle some museum objects, and enjoy a story, song and making activity. For under 5s, children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.15-11am; free, donations welcome.
Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston KT1 2PS
020 8547 5006
www.kingston.gov.uk/museum

SATURDAYS
Saturday Club
Children get the chance not only to ride a pony in the company of their friends but also to learn and become involved with all aspects of caring for ponies. Ages 4+.
10am-12 noon; 2-4pm; £39.
Wimbledon Common
020 8946 7400
www.ridgwaystables.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Allsorts Drama
Allsorts holds weekly drama classes for four to eighteen year olds. Booking essential – visit website to book.
Saturday classes: 4-6 years 10-11am, 7-11 years & 11-14 years 11-1pm.
Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road SW15 2NQ
020 8969 3249
www.allsortsdrama.com

SATURDAYS
Act Drama
Morning acting classes for children aged between 5-15 years. Classes are lead by professional actors using techniques to teach improvisation, role-play, voice and speech and movement.
5-9 years 9-10am; £110 for 10 classes. 10-15 years 10-11.30am; £165 for 10 classes.
Streatham and Clapham High School, 42 Abbotswood Road SW16
07976 873161
www.actdrama.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Badminton & Squash Coaching
Weekly beginners, improvers and advanced badminton and squash coaching sessions at Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club. Sessions are run by qualified professional coaches and equipment can be provided, so kids can just turn up with clean non-mark trainers.
Badminton 9.30am-11am, £6 per visit; Squash 10am-11am, £4 per visit.
Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club, Cranbrook Road SW19 4HD
020 8947 5806
www.wimbledonclub.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Young Giants
These workshops are packed with exciting games, challenging drama exercises, funky dance routines and songs. The focus is on developing crucial personal skills such as confidence, memory, awareness, concentration, listening, creativity and co ordination. Ages 4-7.
10am-11.30am; classes usually coincide with term time only.
Stage Giant, Holy Trinity Primary School, Carrington Road, Richmond TW10 5AA
08450 504 509
www.stagegiant.com

SATURDAYS
Filmmaking workshops
Specialist workshops such as special FX, combat for screen, prosthetic make-up, editing techniques. A great opportunity for young filmmakers to develop and hone camera and directing skills and make friends with other young people with a passion for films. Ages 7-16. Call to check availability.
Balham SW12
0845 533 3763
www.studiofilmschool.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Kingston Junior Cycle Club
New junior cycle club for 9-16 year olds. Get involved in off-road racing, time trials (grass and tarmac track), obstacle courses, tow path cycling by the river, Richmond Park road cycle and day excursions.
11am-1pm; £3 per session, bring bike and helmet.
The Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH
Junior.cycle@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
www.kingston.gov.uk

SATURDAYS
Pony riding club
Children get the opportunity to ride a pony, plus learn and become involved with all aspects for caring for ponies. Very popular, booking essential.
Every Sat 10am-12 noon or 2-4pm; £39.
Ridgway Stables, 93 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village SW19 4SU
020 8946 7400
www.ridgwaystables.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Kingston Junior Cycle Club
Weekly cycle club dedicated to developing young cycle talent. There are two sessions: for 6-8 year olds (no stabilisers) from 11.30am-12.30pm and for 9-16 year olds from 11am-1pm.
£4 pay as you go rate.
The YMCA Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH
info@kingstonjuniorcycleclub.co.uk
www.kingstonjuniorcycleclub.co.uk

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Weekend Football
Fulham FC’s Weekend Football is for boys and girls ages 3-14 who want to improve their football skills and make friends. Turn up and play on grass – football boots are advised, but trainers will also be fine.
10am-12noon; £3 for one hour, £5 for two hours.
Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham Road, Fulham SW6 3NG
0870 442 5432
www.fulhamfc.com

SUNDAYS
Hacking
Ridgway Stables offer hacking after school (daylight permitting) and at weekends in the company of other children.
Sun 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm; midweek 4.15pm; £31-£36.
Wimbledon Common
020 8946 7400
www.ridgwaystables.co.uk

WEEKDAYS
Jitterbug Play Café
Fun activities for toddlers including making (Mon), cupcake decorating (Tue), cookie making (Thur) and colouring and storytelling (Fri). 11am, free for school children in school holidays.
Jitterbugs Play Cafe, Broadway Court SW19 1RG
020 8946 4156
www.jitterbugsplaycafe.co.uk

WEEKENDS
Zoo Days
While Chessington Theme Park hibernates for winter, they’ll be opening for Zoo Days where you’ll meet lions, tigers, and gorillas as you venture through Trail of Kings. Go underwater with sharks and stingrays in the Sea Life Centre and see Grevy’s zebra in the Wanyama Village & Reserve.
Weekends & school holidays till March; from £8.
Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road KT9 2NE
0871 663 4477
www.chessington.com

WEEKENDS
Children’s activities
Discover the London Wetland Centre’s amazing wildlife and learn weird and wonderful facts with the education team’s regular pond dips, wildlife walks and trails.
Every weekend and during school holidays.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
www.wwt.org.uk

ONGOING
Swimway
Book early for SwimWay Crash Courses at their East Sheen, Putney, Streatham Hill and Aquilla-Knightsbridge pools.
020 8871 3972
www.swimway.co.uk

ONGOING
Gambado
During term time Gambado will be holding weekday sessions for little ones to learn, play and explore. Classes include Tiger Time with story, dressing up and arts and crafts, biscuit decorating and treasure hunting!
Term time only Mon-Fri, 9.30-11.30am.
Gambado, 7 Station Court, Townmead Road, Chelsea SW6 2PY
020 7384 1635
www.gambado.com

ONGOING
Sammy Duder
This pottery studio in Battersea specialises in children’s foot and hand ceramic prints and casts, silver fingerprint jewellery and personalised gifts. Advanced booking advised.
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Sammy Duder, 67 Webbs Road, Battersea SW11 6SD
0870 242 7881
www.sammyduder.com

ONGOING
Performing Art Classes
From 2013 performing arts classes run by Dandelion Theatre Arts will run for 4-7 year olds and 7-11 year olds on Saturdays, and for 11-14 year olds on Thursday evenings.
From Jan; contact for more info.
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom KT18 5AL
www.dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

ONGOING
It’s a Kid’s Thing
There are lots of family friendly events including mother and baby yoga, tots ballet, kids Zumba, pyjama drama for babies and French for babies and toddlers. See website for more information.
It’s a Kid’s Thing, 279 Magdalen Road, Earlsfield SW18 3NZ
020 8739 0909
www.itsakidsthing.co.uk

ONGOING
Hobbledown
Young Hobblers will love this adventure park and farm, with up to 45% off summer entry prices. The all weather attraction over 100 animals and a variety of play equipment, from mazes, tunnels, aerial walkway and 14,000sqft indoor play barn! Based on a mystical and magical story of the Hobblers, who live in play structures.
See website for ticket prices & opening times.
Hobbledown, Horton Lane, Epsom KT19 8PT
0843 289 4979
www.hobbledown.com

ONGOING
Craggy Island
Go climbing this half term at Craggy Island, which has a labyrinth of caves, tunnels and chambers. It’s a great place for families as they cater for beginners through to more advanced climbers.
Craggy Island, Oaks Sports Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton SM5 4AN
0844 880 8866
www.craggy-island.com

ONGOING
Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play
Enter a magical journey through the seasons, as Charlie and Lola discover that everything is different and not the same. What will happen when Lola and her best friend Lotta absolutely promise to look after Sizzles the dog? And follow Charlie and his best friend Marv on a Pirate Squidbones adventure!
Til Sat 17 Aug; tickets £11-£16
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway Wimbledon London SW19 1SB
020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com

ONGOING
We are Growing Up!
New Darmabuds class for 7-10 year olds. This more advanced class is open to both children that have tried and enjoyed drama and children that are new to it. The children will be learning to act and sing and will perform at the end of term to family and friends. Spring theme is Peter Pan. Call to book.
Every Sat; 11.45am-12.45pm; £84 for 12-week term.
West Street Evangelical Church, Carshalton.
020 8669 2355
www.dramabuds.co.uk