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Contacts for under two's activities

Kentish Town Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Kentish Town Library
262-6  Kentish Town Road
London
NW5 2AA

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 2498
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

West Hampstead Library Baby Bounce Sessions for Under Twos 

Address:

West Hampstead Library
Dennington Park Road
London
NW6 1AU

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6539
 

 

 

Details:

Song and rhyme session designed especially for children under 18 months, but suitable for children up to 2 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 


 
 
 
 
 

Peggy Jay Centre 

Address:

Staff Yard, Parliament Hill Fields
Highgate Road
London
NW5 1QR

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7485 6907 
 

Open:

Morning sessions run Mon-Fri 10am-11.50am; 1pm-3.45pm (outside play area remains open until 4pm).
 

 

 

Details:

FUNDING FOR MORNING SESSIONS CERTAIN ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2009. Indoor arts and crafts, education and play facilities and outdoor play area. 


 
 
 
 
 

West Hampstead Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

West Hampstead Library
Dennington Park Road
London
NW6 1AU

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6539
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Camden Square Playcentre Under Fives Drop-in 

Address:

Murray Street
London
NW1 9RE

Email:

Website:

 

Phone:

020 7485 6827 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Drop-in activities include arts and crafts, music and movement, story telling, soft play, bouncy castle and cooking. 


 
 
 
 
 

Mini Ps 

Address:

Website:

 

Phone:

0845 400 4000 
 

Open:

Tue. Starters 11.40am-0.30pm, Walkers 10am-10.35am, Talkers 10.45am-11.30am.
 

 

 

Details:

Music, movement and make believe classes for babies and toddlers using songs, games and props. 3 levels: Starters, Walkers and Talkers are according to the individual child's ability. 


 
 
 
 
 

Ready Steady Go Fitzroy Road 

Address:

Primrose Hill Business Centre
110  Gloucester Avenue
London
NW1 8HX

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7586 5862 
 

Open:

Pre-school group for 2-3 years: Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm; Beginners' groups for 1-3 years (with parent/carer): Tue, Thu 9.15am-11am and 11.15am-1pm.

Fax:

020 7483 4541
 

 

 

Details:

Activities include art, role-play, construction, water, sand, snack, circle time, singing and dance. 


 
 
 
 
 

Queens Crescent Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Queens Crescent Library
165 Queens Crescent
London
NW5 4HH

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6252
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Chalk Farm Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Chalk Farm Library
Sharpleshall Street
London
NW1 8YN

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6502
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Ready Steady Go St Pancras Way 

Address:

Primrose Hill Business Centre
110  Gloucester Avenue
London
NW1 8HX

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7586 5862 
 

Open:

Pre-school group for 2-4 years on Mon-Fri 9.15am-2.15pm or 9.15am-12.15pm; Beginners' groups for 1-3 years (with parent/carer) Tue 3.15pm-5pm.

Fax:

020 7483 4541
 

 

 

Details:

Activities include art, role-play, construction, water, sand, snack, circle time, singing and dance. 


 
 
 
 
 

Pushy Mothers 

Address:

Website:

Phone:

 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Postnatal exercise classes, based around pushing babies in buggies. 


 
 
 
 
 

Tricycle Theatre Workshops for Children 

Address:

Tricycle Theatre Education Department
269 Kilburn High Road
London
NW6 7JR

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7328 1000 
 

Open:

Tue-Fri day times and after school.

Fax:

020 7328 0795
 

 

 

Details:

Dance, music and drama workshops throughout the week including Street Dance, Jumping Jacks, Dance Playhouse, Music Playhouse, Hopscotch, Charade, Limelight and Youth theatre. Half term workshops held. Saturday childrens' shows and family films. 


 
 
 
 
 

Belsize Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Belsize Library
Antrim Road
London
NW3 4XN

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6508
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club Pre-school Music Sessions 

Address:

Website:

Phone:

07956 371896 (Mobile) 
 

Open:

Sessions held Fri 9.30am-10.15am, 10.30am-11.15am, 11.30am-0.15pm during term-time.
 

 

 

Details:

Music sessions for babies and young children. Songs played on a guitar with percussion and action. 


 
 
 
 
 

Bumps and Babies NW6 

Address:

Abbey Community Centre
222c  Belsize Road
London
NW6 4DJ

Email:

Website:

Phone:

0844 243 6229 
 

Open:

Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm.
 

 

 

Details:

Parents and babies session with tea, biscuits and chat. 


 
 
 
 
 

Salvation Army Kilburn Corps 

Address:

55 Chichester Road
London
NW6 5QW

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7328 1312 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Regular activities include Guides (for girls 10-14); lunch club for over 60s; quiz and games afternoon for over 60s; exercise for over 50s; Get crafty sessions for over 50s; educational play sessions for under-fives; Tiny Tots parent and toddler group. 


 
 
 
 
 

Art 4 Fun West Hampstead 

Address:

172 West End Lane
London
NW6 1SD

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7794 0800 
 

Open:

Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, except Tue 10am-8pm.
 

 

 

Details:

Booking advised but not required. Paint your own ceramics, clay workshops and other art activities for all ages. Adult and children's parties. 


 
 
 
 
 

West Hampstead Library Rhyme Time With Dad Session for Under Fives 

Address:

West Hampstead Library
Dennington Park Road
London
NW6 1AU

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Open:

Every 4 weeks on Sat 10.30am-11.30am, please contact the library for dates.

Fax:

020 7974 6539
 

 

 

Details:

Toys, stories and rhymes for children accompanied by Dads. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There are a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Sunshine Playgroup 

Address:

Hashomer House
37a  Broadhurst Gardens
London
NW6 3QT

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7328 0713 
 

Open:

Open Mon-Fri, including some school holidays.
 

 

 

Details:

Private playgroup with introduction to group activities, both with and without parents'/carers' supervision. Different sessions for different activities including art, crafts, music and baking. Extra classes in some school holidays. Also available for childrens parties Sat. 


 
 
 
 
 

Lauderdale House Bizzy Kidz Childrens Classes and Holiday Activities 

Address:

Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London
N6 5HG

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 8348 8716 
 

Fax:

020 8442 9099
 

 

 

Details:

Classes for very young children to teenagers. Music, drama, dance and movement, drawing and painting. Holiday workshops offer 4 day courses. Children 0-5 years are accompanied by parents/carers. 


 
 
 
 
 

St Dominics Priory Pre-school Music Sessions 

Address:

Website:

Phone:

07956 371896 (Mobile) 
 

Open:

Thu 9.30am-10.15am, 10.30am-11.15am, 11.30am-0.15pm, 2pm-2.45pm during term time.
 

 

 

Details:

Music sessions for young children. Songs played on a guitar with percussion and action. 


 
 
 
 
 

Hampstead Community Centre Tuneful Tots Sessions 

Address:

78 Hampstead High Street
London
NW3 1RE

Email:

Website:

 

Phone:

020 8447 3795 (Kim Murphy), 020 7794 8313 (Centre) 
 

Open:

Session times Fri 10am-10.30am (2-4s); 10.30am-11am (6 months-2s).
 

 

 

Details:

Structured music sessions for babies and children. 


 
 
 
 
 

Camden Town Library Baby Bounce Session for Under Twos 

Address:

Crowndale Centre
218 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BD

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 1582
 

 

 

Details:

Song and rhyme session designed especially for children under 18 months, but suitable for children up to 2 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 


 
 
 
 
 

Aquababies Regents Park Marriott Hotel 

Address:

Aquababies
Sussex House
23  Cuckfield Road
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
BN6 9RW

Email:

Website:

Phone:

01273 833 101 
 

Open:

Tue am and pm.
 

 

 

Details:

Swimming classes for babies and toddlers. Various classes for different age ranges and abilities. 


 
 
 
 
 

Drill Hall 

Address:

16 Chenies Street
London
WC1E 7EX

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7307 5060 (Box office), 020 7307 5061 (Admin) 
 

Open:

Open daily Mon-Sat 10am-9.30pm, Sun 10am-6pm.

Fax:

020 7307 5062
 

Minicom: 

020 7307 5060 

Details:

200 seat theatre (Drill Hall 1), 50 seat theatre (Drill Hall 2). Run Children's Centre Services parent and toddler drop-in sessions. Year round theatre programme champions the work of lesbian and gay artists, including a children's programme. Free mailing list send request to box.office@drillhall.co.uk or call the box office. Programme details and tickets available on the website. 


 
 
 
 
 

Regents Park Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Regents Park Library
Compton Close, off Robert Street
London
NW1 3QT

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 1531
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Highgate Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Highgate Library
Chester Road
London
N19 5DH

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Creative Wiz Kids Hampstead 

Address:

Website:

Phone:

020 7794 6797 
 

Open:

After school clubs (3-7 years) Mon-Wed and Fri 3.45pm-5.45pm. Drop-off toddler classes (18 months-3+ years) Tue, Thu and Fri 9.30am-11.30am. Mother and toddler groups (1-3 years) Tue, Fri 9.30am-10.30am, 10.30am-11.30am.
 

 

 

Details:

Painting, music and movement based playgroup. After school clubs for children 3-7 years. Holiday clubs in art, music and drama. Birthday parties for 1-14 year olds in your home or another location. Classes also possible in 2 hour increments for children aged 18 months and over. 


 
 
 
 
 

Gymboree Play and Music 

Address:

O2 Shopping Centre
255 Finchley Road
London
NW3 6LU

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7794 8719 
 

Open:

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

Fax:

020 7794 4884
 

 

 

Details:

Play, music, theatre, fitness and arts classes utilising song, dance, and movement, storytelling, imagination, teamwork and bubbles. 


 
 
 
 
 

Talacre Treetops (Camden Council) 

Address:

Talacre Community Sports Centre
Dalby Street
London
NW5 3AF

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 8765 
 

Open:

Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.15pm Sat-Sun 8.45am-3.15pm. Check website for session times and age restrictions for each.

Fax:

020 7974 8751
 

 

 

Details:

Indoor soft play centre for children. Parties bookable.  


 
 
 
 
 

Camden Town Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Camden Town Library
Crowndale Centre
218 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BD

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 1582
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Kentish Town Toy Library 

Address:

Kentish Town Community Centre
17 Busby Place
London
NW5 2SP

Email:

Website:

 

Phone:

020 7485 6334, 07941 620882 (Mobile) 
 

Open:

Mon 10am-12 noon 1.30pm-3.15pm (term-time).

Fax:

020 7424 0110
 

 

 

Details:

Play sessions and toy loan for families. Local children can borrow toys for 2 weeks and during school holidays. Play sessions include music (children 0-4 years), and guitar classes (children 7-11 years). School visits are welcome but need to be booked in advance. 


 
 
 
 
 

Holborn Community Association Bedford House Under Fives Facilities 

Address:

Holborn Community Centre
Bedford House, 35 Emerald Street
London
WC1N 3QL

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7405 2370 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Under 2s baby gym Mon 10am-12 noon under 5s baby gym Tue and Thu 10am-12 noon Sat 3pm-5pm. Messy play Wed and Fri 10am-12 noon 


 
 
 
 
 

Kilburn Library Centre Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Kilburn Library
12-22 Kilburn High Road
London
NW6 5UH

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6524
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Regents Park Library Baby Bounce Session for Under Twos 

Address:

Regents Park Library
Robert Street
London
NW1 3QT

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Song and rhyme session designed especially for children under 18 months, but suitable for children up to 2 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 


 
 
 
 
 

Sidings Community Centre Under Fives Adventure Soft Room 

Address:

Sidings Community Centre
150 Brassey Road
London
NW6 2BA

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7625 6260 
 

Fax:

020 7625 6260
 

 

 

Details:

Soft-room adventure play area with inflatable castle. Suitable for children from about 12 months. 


 
 
 
 
 

Creative Movements 

Address:

Website:

Phone:

020 7435 8217 
 

Open:

Classes every morning and afternoon (Mon-Fri).
 

 

 

Details:

Classes for children (2-3, 3-4, 4-6 and 6-8 years) in dance and movement. Mother and toddler class (15-22 months). Holiday workshops and parties. 


 
 
 
 
 

Corams Fields Peacocks Under 3s Drop-in 

Address:

93 Guilford Street
London
WC1N 1DN

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7837 6611 
 

Open:

Sessions Mon-Fri 10am-12 noon 48 weeks per year.
 

 

 

Details:

For under 3s and their carers. 


 
 
 
 
 

Camden Gymnastics Club 

Address:

Talacre Community Sports Centre
Dalby Street
London
NW5 3AF

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 8765 
 

Open:

Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-8pm.

Fax:

020 7974 8751
 

 

 

Details:

Or contact Sarah Leclerc. Talacre Community Sports Centre has a number of different gymnastics classes. Parent and Toddler (0-4) Gymnastics drop-in sessions Mon-Fri 9.30am-10.15am, 10.30am-11.30am, Sun 9am-9.45am and additionally on Wed 12.30pm-1.30pm (term-time), hours vary during school holidays. Recreational Gymnastics for children 3-16 years must be pre-booked each term; please contact the Centre for further details of enrolment days. Adult gymnastics drop-in sessions Wed and Fri 7.30pm-9.30pm and Sun 5pm-6.30pm. Beginners/trial sessions Sun 6pm-8pm. Squad training by invitation only. Fro information on gymnastics camps during the holidays phone: 020 7974 8753 or 020 7974 8754. 


 
 
 
 
 

Highgate Newtown Community Centre Under Fives Activities 

Address:

25 Bertram Street
London
N19 5DQ

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7692 4255 
 

Fax:

020 7681 0141
 

 

 

Details:

A wide range of activities organised by Children's Centre Services. For parents with children under 5 activities include story days (Mon), gymnastics and dance and drum classes (Tue), soft play (Wed), music (Thu) and little kickers and art classes (Fri). For expectant and new mothers of babies 0-18 months a number of yoga, baby massage and drop-in sessions are held. Some classes require advance booking please ring for further details. 


 
 
 
 
 

Swiss Cottage Central Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Swiss Cottage Library
88 Avenue Road
London
NW3 3HA

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 6532
 

 

 

Details:

Senior Officers: Abul Kashim, Chris Davies, Sally Davies and Maureen Nichols. Stories, songs and rhymes. Books, cassettes, DVDs and videos to borrow. A weekend rhyme time is held (when advertised) on Sunday at 11.30am aimed particularly at parents who can't get to the weekly Friday sessions. All the family are welcome to join in. 


 
 
 
 
 

Heath Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Heath Library
Keats Grove
London
NW3 2RR

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Open:

Mon 10.30am-11.30am in term time.

Fax:

020 7974 6618
 

 

 

Details:

Toys, stories, rhymes and light refreshments for children accompanied by parents/carers. Due to limited capacity admission is on a first come, first served basis. Books, cassettes and videos to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Swiss Cottage Dance 

Address:

c/o 23 Summer Close
Byfleet
Surrey
KT14 7RY

Email:

Website:

Phone:

01932 350444 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Ballet classes for adults and children. Also ballet (Cecchetti Method) for babies aged 2 and upwards. Book by phone or drop-in on Saturdays. 


 
 
 
 
 

Somers Town Community Centre Under Fives Activities 

Address:

150 Ossulston Street
London
NW1 1EE

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7388 6088 (Office), 020 7383 0782 (Drop-in) 
 

Fax:

020 7388 6088
 

 

 

Details:

A range of activities includes baby massage, drop-in sessions, childminders only drop-in session, soft play, football training for 2-5 year olds, breakfast cafe. 


 
 
 
 
 

Mums With Tots 

Address:

c/o Flat 11, Stonegrove Court
Edgware
London
HA8 7TB

Email:

Website:

Phone:

07501 502096, 0800 141 2660 
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm on the mobile number. 
 

 

 

Details:

Courses and activities for parents with young children. Courses include paediatric first aid, baby massage, fitness classes for mother and baby. Dance classes for 1-3 year olds. 


 
 
 
 
 

Holborn Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

Holborn Library
32-38 Theobalds Road
London
WC1X 8PA

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Fax:

020 7974 3570/1825/3678
 

 

 

Details:

Stories and rhymes for children accompanied by parents and carers. Toys are available for the session. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. There is a wide range of books, story tapes, DVDs to borrow. 


 
 
 
 
 

Family Information Service (Camden Council) 

Address:

3rd Floor, Crowndale Centre
218  Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BD

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 1679 
24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Fax:

020 7974 1559
 

 

 

Details:

Provides information on a range of services for parents, carers, children and young people (up to their 20th birthday). The service also acts as a signpost to national information services, helplines and websites. Information is provided on: childcare, help with childcare costs, health, leisure activities. 


 
 
 
 
 

St Pancras Library Rhyme Time Session for Under Fives 

Address:

St Pancras Library
Camden Town Hall Extension
Argyle Street
London
WC1H 8NN

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 
 

 

 

Details:

Baby Bounce Rhyme Time for children 0-4 years, babies under 18 months especially welcome. 


 
 
 
 
 

Ready Steady Go Creative Workshops 

Address:

Primrose Hill Business Centre
110 Gloucester Avenue
London
NW1 8JA

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7586 5862 
 

Open:

Classes held Mon for 15 month-3year olds, Thu 10.15am for 6 month-15months.

Fax:

020 7483 4541
 

 

 

Details:

Additional contact: Tanja Neidhart - Administrator. Activities include dance, drama, music and storytelling. 


 
 
 
 
 

Highgate Library Baby Bounce Sessions for Under Twos 

Address:

Highgate Library
Chester Road
London
N19 5DH

Email:

Website:

Phone:

020 7974 4001 
 

Open:

Drop-in session held Thu 10.30am-11am during term time.
 

 

 

Details:

Song and rhyme session designed especially for children under 18 months, but suitable for children up to 2 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 


 
 
 
 
 

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