Village Ceramics Ceramics studio for creating and painting pottery with adults and children's activities and classes.
Location: Sutton
Postcode: SM3 8SP MAP Telephone: 020 8661 7837
URL: http://www.villageceramics.co.uk
Blueberry Playsongs Guitar accompanied action songs, nursery rhymes, instruments, games and dancing in Chelsea, Notting Hill, Hammersmith, Clapham, wandsworth, Queen's Park, Barnes, Wimbledon. For babies and children from 6 months to 3+ years.
Location: London
Telephone: 020 8677 6871
URL: http://www.blueberryplaysongs.co.uk
Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Steam trains and diesel locomotives run at the weekends. Thomas the Tank Engine days, Teddy Bear Weekends, Father’s & Mother’s Day Steam Specials, Santa Specials etc
Location: Chinnor
Postcode: OX39 4ER MAP Telephone: 01494 520941
URL: http://www.cprra.co.uk
Stitch New creative sewing and craft classes for children aged 8+ to teens. Every week there's something new to learn and a new project to make and take home that day.
Location: Richmond - Ealing - Chiswick - Queen's Park
Mobile: 07717 235841
URL: http://www.stitchclub.co.uk
Perform Unique drama, dance and singing workshops which are specially designed to help young children develop all-round skills in a fun and imaginative way.
Telephone: 020 7209 3805
URL: http://www.perform.org.uk/
Kiddikicks Structured, skills based football play for children 18 months to 7 yrs across London. Four distinct age groups offering age appropriate energy burning football fun. Termly classes, parties, summer camp. Also in Marylebone, Queens Park & Hyde Park.
Location: Chiswick - Sheen - Holland Pk - Notting Hill - St Johns Wood - Regents Pk - Parsons Green - Richmond
Telephone: 020 7937 7965
URL: http://www.kiddikicks.co.uk
Raw Material Music and Media Initiative giving young artists access to a range of the latest technologies through workshops, courses and training schemes. Facilities include recording studios, multimedia and photographic studio
Location: King's Cross Centre
Postcode: N1 MAP Telephone: 020 7837 7502
URL: http://www.raw-material.org/
Devon Cycle Hire A family run bike hire centre in the beautiful Devon countryside offering the ideal 'off road' cycling experience.
Location: Sourton Down
Postcode: EX20 4HR MAP Telephone: 01837 861141
URL: http://www.devoncyclehire.co.uk/
Guide to Cub Scouting Information for new or existing cub scouts and a guide to everything you need to know
Location: Gilwell park
Postcode: E4 7QW MAP Telephone: 0845 300 1818
URL: http://www.scoutbase.org.uk
Eddie Catz Edutainment Play Centres. A unique brand of edutainment, a hybrid of entertainment and education, for children and parents in Putney & Wimbledon SW London & Newbury. Their play centres focus on each child's individuality, helping with socialisation, fitness, learning.
Location: Putney - Wimbledon - Newbury
Telephone: 0845 2011268
URL: http://www.eddiecatz.com
Bluebell Railway Thomas the Tank Engine days are held in June and July including face painting, entertainers and magic shows. Special days throughout the summer. Available for parties, groups, catering.
Location: East Sussex
Postcode: TN22 3QL MAP Telephone: 01825 720800
URL: http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
Mini Crotchets Fun intimate music groups for children in Balham and Battersea for children from 9 months to 3 years. Action, counting songs, nursery rhymes, finger puppets, instruments, live piano and singing.
Location: Balham - Battersea
Telephone: 020 8675 1052
URL: http://www.minicrotchets.co.uk
Albert and Friends Instant Circus London's premier childrens circus. Circus and trapeze workshops in the West London area.
Location: Hammersmith
Postcode: W6 9RL MAP Telephone: 020 8237 1170
URL: http://www.albertandfriendsinstantcircus.co.uk
Yoga Bugs Fun and creative classed designed to stimulate children's powers of imagination, maintain their natural flexibility and teach them to breath correctly.
Location: Lambeth
Postcode: SW12 9ER MAP Telephone: 020 8772 1800
URL: http://www.yogabugs.com/
Diggerland An adventure park where kids and adults can drive real diggers. Action packed days out for all ages. Rides, drives, static displays and play areas.
Location: Strood, Kent
Postcode: ME2 4DZ MAP Telephone: 08700 344437
URL: http://www.diggerland.com/
Desborough Sailing Club Family sailing, an activity which is great fun for all the family. This is a Family Club situated on the banks of the River Thames.
Location: Shepperton
Postcode: TW17 9LQ MAP Telephone: 01372 742728
URL: http://www.desboroughsc.org/
Young Artist Classes and workshops for all age groups from pre-school (2-4yrs) to after school (5-14yrs), advanced, adult, saturdays, holidays and private tuition. Art parties, consultancy and training for schools.
Location: Wimbledon - Notting Hill
Telephone: 020 8968 0855
URL: http://www.youngartist.co.uk
Bramley's Big Adventure Indoor adventure playground for children up to 11 years old, containing a giant three level playframe with slides, ball pools, swings, climbs, spooky den, giant balls, sound effects, separate under 5's and baby areas and cafe
Location: Kensington
Postcode: W10 6TJ MAP Telephone: 020 8960 1515
URL: http://www.bramleysbig.co.uk/
East Anglian Railway Museum Unlimited train rides. Meet the 'Fat Controller', ride on 'Thomas', train rides in 'Daisy' and 'Oliver'. Check site for dates and times.
Location: Colchester
Postcode: CO6 2DS MAP Telephone: 01206 242524
URL: http://www.earm.co.uk
Go Ape Award-winning high wire forest course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees. Appealing to a wide age range, trek from tree to tree high above the forest floor.
Telephone: 0870 444 5562
URL: http://www.goape.co.uk/
Look Out Discovery Centre Hands-on science and nature exhibition. Free childrens adventure play area. Mountain bike hire and orienteering. Gift shop and coffee shop.
Location: Bracknell
Postcode: RG12 7QW MAP Telephone: 01344 354400
URL: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout
London Salsa Classes for Children Salsa Dance courses for 8 to 16 year olds in South London with one of the UK's top Salsa schools, London-Salsa. Every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Location: Clapham Common
Postcode: SW4 7BA MAP Mobile: 07761 434 504
URL: http://www.london-salsa.co.uk/youthschool/index.html
Thorpe Park Extreme thrills and exciting rides. A range of whiteknuckle and fun rides from the Ribena Rumba Rapids to the Thorpe Park train from Canada Creek. Please note that some rides have a minimum height requirement
Location: Chertsey
Postcode: KT16 8PN MAP Telephone: 0870 444 44 66
URL: http://www.thorpepark.com
Little Hands Design Fashion design and accessories courses, private tuition and parties for kids - and adults! School projects, after-school clubs, Saturday and holiday courses for kids. Day-time and evening courses for adults.
Location: Hampstead - Highgate
Telephone: 020 7284 1431
URL: http://www.littlehandsdesign.com
Observatory Science Centre, The Workshops for children from 6+ and 'Don't try this at home' chemistry and 'Journey into space' days where children can touch rock brought back from the moon.
Location: Herstmonceux, Sussex
Postcode: BN27 1RN MAP Telephone: 01323 832731
URL: http://www.the-observatory.org
National Association of Youth Theatres For information and support on drama clubs and regional youth theatres.
Telephone: 01325 363330
URL: http://www.nayt.org.uk
Harrow Club The primary aim of the Harrow Club W10 is to provide local young people with accessible and quality opportunities, enabling them to maximise their life chances and personal development. Sport, activities, film nights, photography, Djing and dance.
Location: North Kensington
Postcode: W10 MAP Telephone: 020 8969 2528
URL: http://www.harrowclubw10.org
Musical Bumps Musical Bumps classes are carefully tailored to each stage of development from birth to five years. Children move through the groups according to their individual needs. Special needs and bespoke sessions.
Location: Kingston - Ham - Croydon - Forest Hill
Mobile: 07764 684334
URL: http://www.musicalbumps.com/
Artabugs Themed weekly and holiday workshops for all ages: very messy creative art play for 16 mths + carers. Drawing, painting, print, clay, plaster, junk sculpture, jewellery, fabric crafts and much more for older children.
Location: Chiswick, West London
Postcode: W4 4ED MAP Telephone: 020 8995 7672
URL: http://www.w4artclub.com
Bekonscot Model Village & Railway Mminiature villages spread over 1.5 acres depicting rural England in the 1930’s – the model railway track runs thoughout the villages and there is also a sit-on railway at weekends and in school holidays.
Location: Beaconsfield
Postcode: HP9 2PL MAP Telephone: 01494 672919
URL: http://www.bekonscot.com
Crafty Tales Story telling, craft, music and drama in Barnes, Putney and Hampton Hill. Helps develop the imagination & creativity of pre-school 2 to 4 & primary school children 4 to 7 by bringing stories to life. After school sessions, parties, craft packs.
Location: Barnes - Putney - Hampton Hill
Telephone: 020 8977 9675
URL: http://www.craftytales.co.uk
Craft Studio Mobile educational, have-a-go fun craft workshops for children. Glass painting, ceramics, make n do, jewellery making, T-shirt designing, pot painting. Corporate days, festivals, parties and more. They are self sufficient and completely mobile.
Location: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU5 5FP MAP Telephone: 01582 759451
URL: http://www.craftstudio.net
Red Letter Activity Days Whether your kids dream of being a pop star or a secret agent, you can make their wishes come true. Junior activity days specially designed for children including junior rally driving, fame school, scuba diving and aerobatic flying with The Arrows.
Telephone: 0870 444 4004
URL: http://www.redletterdays.co.uk
Stitchclub SW London & Surrey Needlework teacher in the Wimbledon, Kingston, Surbiton area. Lessons, classes & courses for children, teens & adults in a fun & relaxed environment. Sewing parties & Stitchclub In Schools introduce children to the art of sewing. Online store.
Location: Wimbledon - Kingston - Surbiton - Long Ditton - Thames Ditton
Mobile: 07941 465478
URL: http://www.stitchclub.co.uk/node/65
Art Workshop, The Children of all ages have a great time creating their own designs on wood, ceramics, glass, silk or fabric. Good place for parties.
Location: Muswell Hill - Chiswick - West Hampstead
Telephone: 020 7794 0800
URL: http://www.Art4Fun.com
Theatrebugs Holiday drama, music and dance workshops. Fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, arts and crafts and dressing up. By the final day they are ready to put on a fantastic show for mums, dads and nannies. Suitable for 3.5-8 years.
Location: London
Telephone: 020 7350 2995
URL: http://www.theatrebugs.com
Kids Cookery School, The Children take part in practical cookery classes, workshops and after-school clubs taught by chefs who inspire with their love and passion for cooking.
Location: Acton
Postcode: W3 8HQ MAP Telephone: 020 8992 8882
URL: http://www.thekidscookeryschool.co.uk
Kew Bridge Steam Museum Free entry for accompanied children under 16. Steam pumping engines working every weekend. Special events and children's activities throughout the year.
Location: Brentford
Postcode: TW8 0EN. MAP Telephone: 020 8568 4757
URL: http://www.kbsm.org/
Tenpin 10 Pin Bowling Centres located in several sites throughout London.
Telephone: 0871 550 1010
URL: http://www.tenpin.co.uk
Little Angel Theatre Plenty of puppet fun at weekends and fundays during the school holidays
Location: Islington
Postcode: N1 2DN MAP Telephone: 020 7226 1787
URL: http://www.littleangeltheatre.com
Crealy Great Adventure Parks Enjoy a great family day out at Crealy Adventure Theme Parks in Devon and Cornwall, the South West's leading tourist attraction.
Location: Exeter
Postcode: EX5 1DR MAP Telephone: 01395 233 200
URL: http://www.crealy.co.uk
Arts Council England Responsible for developing, sustaining and promoting the arts in England.
Telephone: 0845 300 6200
URL: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
FuturePro Football Academy Fantastic sports coaching. A weekly evening academy, weekend activities and a range of coures, all run by experienced, enthusiastic qualified coaches.
Location: Leatherhead
Postcode: KT22 7LT MAP Telephone: 01372 365025
URL: http://www.futurepro-coaching.com/
Mid Hants Railway - Watercress Line A Day Out With Thomas and friends. Great fun for all the family.
Location: Hampshire
Postcode: SO24 9JG MAP Telephone: 01962 733810
URL: http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
Brent Children's Play Service Brent Play Association runs a network of breakfast, after school clubs and holiday playschemes as well as out of school hours learning activities for primary school-age children across Brent.
Telephone: 020 8998 9986
URL: http://www.brentplay.org/
Jumicar Essex Children have great fun practising and learning road safety with JUMICAR. Aimed at children from the age of six they drive real junior-sized cars, powered by real engines.
Location: Pitsea
Postcode: SS16 4UH MAP Telephone: 01245 400 424
URL: http://www.jumicar.co.uk
Longleat Centre Parks based here. Longleat Safari Park and boats, Old Joe's mine, Longleat railway, maze, butterfly garden, castle, Postman Pat village, pet's corner,
Location: Warminster
Postcode: BA12 7NW MAP Telephone: 01985 844400
URL: http://www.longleat.co.uk
Museum of London Wide range of exciting childrens activities, educational & creative workshops, study days & much more at weekends, half terms, school holidays. Suitable for little ones to teens, schools and students.
Location: London Wall
Postcode: EC2Y 5HN MAP Telephone: 020 7814 5511
URL: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk