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Under-5s drop-ins by day

These activites are drop-in and require no booking. Please be aware that many only run during term time - please click on more info for full details. Whilst we do our best to ensure details about these drop-in activities are correct and up to date we do strongly recommend ringing ahead, just to double-check!

Where multiple venues are listed please check with the business to find out which venues run on which days.

Monday Morning

ABC Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
St Peter's Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0AQ

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Centres Stay & Play

Age: 0 - 4
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, RM3 7JP
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Hornchurch, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Havering NCT Buggy/Sling walk 'n' talk

Age: 0 - 3
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1JR

Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 1 - 5
English Martyrs Church Hall, 240 Alma Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 6BJ

Parent and Toddlers

Age: 0 - 5
Romford Baptist Church, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BL

The gymnastics experience

Age: 0 - 10
Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA

Tots & Co

Age: 0 - 5
Harold Wood Methodist Church, The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU

Monday Afternoon

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Centres Musical Jelly Beans

Age: 0 - 4
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8HP
St Kilda's Childrens Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Doodleroos Messy Play, Arts & Crafts

Age: 0 - 5
Harold Hill Community Centre, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9BL
Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, RM14 1SR

Wiggle & Giggle at Havering Libraries

Age: 2 - 4
Upminster Library, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
Elm Park Library, St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4PT
Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1TB

YMCA Thames Gateway Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
29 Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 0PH

Tuesday Morning

Caterpillars

Age: 0 - 5
St Edward’s Church, Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB

Children's Centres Musical Jelly Beans

Age: 0 - 4
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8HP
St Kilda's Childrens Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Children's Centres Stay & Play

Age: 0 - 4
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, RM3 7JP
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Hornchurch, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Dinky Dots Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
Emerson Park Community Hall, Slewins Lane , Hornchurch, RM11 2BU

Jumping Jacks Playgroup

Age: 0 - 4
Kims Hall , Vicarage Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AT

Little Angels (St Michael's) Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
St Michael's Church, Main Road, Gidea Park, RM2 5EL

Currently running near to capacity. Please call to check there is space before arriving.

Little Stars (St James') Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
St James Church Hall, 173 Chase Road, Collier Row, RM53 R

Play Days Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
Cranham Social Hall, 103 Front Lane, Cranham /upminster, RM14 1XN

Tuesday Afternoon

Bundles of Joy - Multiple Birth Group

Age: 0 - 5
Collier Row Children's Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Dancing Dreams

Age: 3 - 99
Bower Hall, Wellingtonia Avenue, Havering-atte-bower, Romford, RM4 1QP

Kokoro kai Little Warriors

Age: 4 - 6
The Royals, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG

New Beginnings @ St Chad's

Age: 0 - 5
St Chad's Church Hall, Eric Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6JH

Sensory Play

Age: 0 - 2
Collier Row Children's Centre, Clockhouse Road, Collier Row, RM5 3JQ

St Mary’s Mother and Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
St Mary’s Rc Primary School. The Parish Hall, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch , RM12 4TL

TotsPlay

Age: 0 - 5
Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Tweed Way, Romford, RM1 4AZ

Wednesday Morning

Bower Hall Mother and Toddler group

Age: 0 - 4
Wellingtonia Avenue, Havering-atte- bower, Romford, RM4 1QP

Children's Centres Musical Jelly Beans

Age: 0 - 4
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8HP
St Kilda's Childrens Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Dinky Dots Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
Emerson Park Community Hall, Slewins Lane , Hornchurch, RM11 2BU

Harlequin Gymnastics Club - Harley Tots

Age: 1 - 3
Harlequin Gymnastics Club, 5 Bryant Avenue , Gallows Corner Romford , RM3 0AP

Heart & Soul

Age: 0 - 3
80-84 Market Place, Romford Market, Romford, RM1 3ER

Noah's Ark

Age: 0 - 5
Chadwell Heath Baptist Church, High Road, Romford, RM6 6PP

Parent and Toddlers

Age: 0 - 5
Romford Baptist Church, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BL

Play Days Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
Cranham Social Hall, 103 Front Lane, Cranham /upminster, RM14 1XN

Tea Tots Mother and Baby Group

Age: 0 - 2
Level 1, The Mercury mall, Mercury Gardens Romford, Romford, RM1 3EE

Wiggle & Giggle at Havering Libraries

Age: 2 - 4
Upminster Library, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
Elm Park Library, St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4PT
Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1TB

Wednesday Afternoon

Children's Centres Stay & Play

Age: 0 - 4
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, RM3 7JP
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Hornchurch, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Thursday Morning

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Centres Stay & Play

Age: 0 - 4
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, RM3 7JP
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Hornchurch, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Doodleroos Messy Play, Arts & Crafts

Age: 0 - 5
Harold Hill Community Centre, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9BL
Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, RM14 1SR

Gidea Park College Parent/ Toddler Play Group

Age: 0 - 4
2 Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 5JR

Havering NCT Toddler Social

Age: 1 - 4
Havering Gymnastics, Bower Park Academy, Havering Road, Romford, RM1 4YY

Only runs once a month. Check website for dates.

Little Stars (St Paul's) Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
St Paul's Church, 60 Redcar Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 9PT

Play Days Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 5
Cranham Social Hall, 103 Front Lane, Cranham /upminster, RM14 1XN

Puddleducks at Weald Country Park

Age: 2 - 5
Weald Country Park, South Weald, Brentwood, CM14 5QS

St Edwards Playgroup

Age: 0 - 5
Wykeham Hall, Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB

Wiggle & Giggle at Havering Libraries

Age: 2 - 4
Upminster Library, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
Elm Park Library, St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4PT
Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1TB

Thursday Afternoon

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Centres Musical Jelly Beans

Age: 0 - 4
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8HP
St Kilda's Childrens Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Friday Morning

ABC Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
St Peter's Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0AQ

Bower Hall Mother and Toddler group

Age: 0 - 4
Wellingtonia Avenue, Havering-atte- bower, Romford, RM4 1QP

Children's Centres Baby Stay & Play (Pre-walkers)

Age: 0 - 1
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Centres Stay & Play

Age: 0 - 4
St Kilda Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, RM3 7JP
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Hornchurch, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH

Children's Storytime

Age: 0 - 5
Waterstones, Lockwood Walk, The Liberty, Romford, RM1 3RJ

Community stay & play

Age: 0 - 5
Tweedway Hall, Tweed Way Rise Park Romford Essex, Romford, RM14AZ

Dinky Dots Parent & Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
Emerson Park Community Hall, Slewins Lane , Hornchurch, RM11 2BU

Heart & Soul

Age: 0 - 3
80-84 Market Place, Romford Market, Romford, RM1 3ER

Little Paws Toddler Group

Age: 0 - 4
Regeneration Church, 398 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6DH

Starlight Toddlers

Age: 0 - 3
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 3 Redriff Road, Romford, RM7 8HD

Storytelling @ The Liberty

Age: 0 - 5
The Liberty, Romford, RM1 3RL

Teddy Bears' Picnic Toddler Drama club

Age: 18 - 5
Teatots, Level 1 The Mercury Mall, , Mercury Gardens, , Romford, RM1 3EE

Teddybears Picnic Toddler Drama club at TeaTots

Age: 2 - 4
Teatots Soft-play Cafe, Level 1, The Mercury Mall, , Romford, RM1 3EE

Friday Afternoon

Children's Centres Musical Jelly Beans

Age: 0 - 4
Hilldene Children's Centre, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7JP
Rainham Village Children's Centre, Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AA
Elm Park Children's Centre, Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH
Chippenham Road Children's Centre, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8HP
St Kilda's Childrens Centre, 90 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA
Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Corpus Christi Playgroup

Age: 0 - 4
Corpus Christi Parish Hall, Lowshoe Lane, Romford, RM5 2AP

Dancing Dreams

Age: 3 - 99
Bower Hall, Wellingtonia Avenue, Havering-atte-bower, Romford, RM4 1QP

Starlight Toddlers

Age: 0 - 3
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 3 Redriff Road, Romford, RM7 8HD

Wiggle & Giggle at Havering Libraries

Age: 2 - 4
Upminster Library, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
Elm Park Library, St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4PT
Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1TB

Saturday Morning

Dad's Club

Age: 0 - 5
St Kilda's Children's Centre, 90 Eastern Avenue, Romford, RM1 3QA

DBC (Dad's Babies & Children)

Age: 0 - 6
St Peter's Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0AQ

First Saturday of the month only.

The gymnastics experience

Age: 0 - 10
Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA

Saturday Afternoon

The gymnastics experience

Age: 0 - 10
Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA

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