Parent & toddler playgroups

Tuesdays 9am to 12pm (11am to 11.45am expressive arts session)
Wednesdays 9am to 11.30am (10.30am to 11.15am expressive arts session)

With bookable one-to-one sessions with Educational Psychology and a range of Early Years advisers (Tuesdays 10 to 10.45am and 12 to 12.30pm).

Funded by A Better Start Southend (ABSS) and open and free to families living in an ABSS... Read more

ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, STAY & PLAY HANGOUTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Life isn't designed to be 100 miles an hour. It's about connection, being in the moment and making memories. The Hang Out Venue is run by two local Mum's and has a super relaxed home from home welcoming community vibe. With traditional toys, variety of arts and crafts including knitting, crochet and sewing, table tennis, table... Read more

Please leave the following information so we can identify the listing: Listing Name: The Hang Out Venue - Listing ID: 1007


Calling all parents and carers. Summer is great but juggling work and childcare is a challenge.

The Hang Out Venue in Southend is super relaxed. With a home from home kinda vibe, it's where children of all ages gently stretch their boundaries... Read more

A stay and play session where children and parents can play together in a safe and friendly environment.
The cost of the group is £1.50 for two children to attend. 50p for every additional child.

A fun and educational experience. Our free play, sensory play, arts & crafts activities are designed for toddlers aged 0-5 yrs. Every Saturday 9-1pm

It's Tiny Tots Time at The Victoria Centre! 10-11.30am

We are excited to announce that thanks to big help from A Better Start Southend, Tiny Tots, the successful baby and toddler group, is coming to The Victoria Centre.
Starting on Wednesday 22nd January at 10am until 11:30am, Tiny Tots will be running every Wednesday until the 26th of March - so it's a great way to keep the... Read more

A chance for parents and toddlers to come together. During the sessions there will be free play and playtime together, including messy play, physical play, games and singing. Refreshments will also be available.

Thursdays 8.50-10.30am

For parents, grandparents or carers with toddlers
Everybody welcome!

£2 per family payable on the day (or... Read more

Come and enjoy spending time with your little ones whilst getting to know other parents

Fridays 10.00am - 11.30am £3 per child

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30 - 11.30 but can come and go as you please
£2 per family. Include first Hot drink free and couple of biscuits for children
Open all year round including holidays but closed on bank holidays
Breakfast available until 11.00am


(Introductory Offer)
Free Entrance for a month on Mondays - give us a try

We offer a Baby/Toddler group for ages 0-4 with their parents/carers on Mondays from 10am -12pm during term time, with tidy up music and dance starting at 11:40am. We have a wide range of activity zones including role play, dressing up, tuff tray activity, arts and crafts, ride on vehicles, baby zone with bouncer and baby gym, tents and tunnels, dinosaurs, toy cars, puzzles, prams and dolls and a library area. Unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits included. Suggested donation £1.50 a family (from September 2026).