Are you searching for affordable summer activities for kids? Home-Start have put together a list of local activities for you to enjoy with your children this summer.
July
What: Summer Art Open Day
When: Saturday 20th July, 10am – 2pm
Where: Spelthorne Resource Centre, Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: Aimed at children aged 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£1 per child (50p for siblings). No booking necessary. More info: https://www.facebook.com/spelthorneresourcecentre
What: Summer Bear Hunt
When: Tuesday 23rd July, 10am – 4pm
Where: Riverside Café, Lammas Park, Wraysbury Road, Staines TW18 4XZ
Who: Children under 12
Free to participate, no booking required. For more information visit https://www.thelittlegreenboatcompany.co.uk/staines/summer-bear-hunt.
What: Family Fun Day
When: Saturday 27th July, 12pm
Where: Ashford Youth Club, Kennilworth Road, Ashford TW15 3EL
Who: Children under 12
Free entry, no booking required. Contact ashfordyouthclub@gmail.com for more information.
What: Staines Model Railway Passenger Day
When: Sunday 28th July, 1pm – 5pm
Where: Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: All age groups welcome to ride. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
£1 per person, per ride. For more information visit https://stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk
What: Xplorer
When: Monday 29th July, 10am – 12pm
Where: Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: Suitable for the whole family.
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Home-Start Picnic in the Park
When: Tuesday 30th July, 11am- 2pm
Where: Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Entry £2 per adult, £1 per child and includes a drink, a snack and one ride on the train. Additional train rides can be purchased for 50p. No need to book. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/5GrCsakoLsS5R5uT/.
August
What: Family Craft Morning
When: Thursday 1st August 10am – 12pm
Where: Stanwell Family Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell TW19 7HE
Who: Aimed at children aged 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend. Please book in advance at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/resourcecentre.
What: Xplorer
When: Friday 2nd August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Long Lane Recreation Ground, Stanwell TW19 7ER
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Little Diamonds Summer Play & Picnic
When: Tuesday 6th August 10:30am – 2:30pm
Where: Stanwell Family Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell TW19 7HE
Who: Children with additional needs and their families. Siblings up to age 11 welcome.
Free to attend. For more information visit www.stanwellfamilycentre.org.uk or call 01784 241407.
What: Family Craft Morning
When: Thursday 8th August 10am – 12pm
Where: St Saviours Church, Vicarage Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 7TP
Who: Aimed at children aged 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend. Please book in advance at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/resourcecentre.
What: Xplorer
When: Thursday 8th August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Kenyngton Manor Recreation Ground, Sunbury TW16 7RH
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Xplorer
When: Friday 9th August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Long Lane Recreation Ground, Stanwell TW19 7ER
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Outdoor Theatre – Tape That by Hands Down Circus
When: Thursday 8th August, 11am and 2pm
Where: Two Rivers, Staines (outside Costa) TW18 4WB
Who: Open to all
Performance lasts approximately 30 minutes. Free to attend. No need to book. More info visit www.visitstaines.co.uk.
What: Xplorer
When: Monday 12th August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: Suitable for the whole family.
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Family Craft Morning
When: Thursday 15th August 10am – 12pm
Where: Stanwell Family Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell TW19 7HE
Who: Aimed at children aged 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend. Please book in advance at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/resourcecentre.
What: Outdoor Theatre – Jukeboxes by Bootworks Theatre
When: Thursday 15th August 12pm – 3pm
Where: Staines High Street
Who: Open to all
Free to attend. No need to book. More info visit www.visitstaines.co.uk.
What: Xplorer
When: Friday 16th August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Long Lane Recreation Ground, Stanwell TW19 7ER
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Family Craft Morning
When: Thursday 22nd August 10am – 12pm
Where: St Saviours Church, Vicarage Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 7TP
Who: Aimed at children aged 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend. Please book in advance at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/resourcecentre.
What: Xplorer
When: Friday 23rd August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Long Lane Recreation Ground, Stanwell TW19 7ER
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
What: Outdoor Theatre – Knot by Motionhouse
When: Thursday 22nd August, 12pm & 2:30pm
Where: Elmsleigh Shopping Centre
Who: Open to all (suitable for older children)
Free to attend. No need to book. More info visit https://www.visitstaines.co.uk/event/outdoor-theatre-knot-by-motionhouse/.
What: Staines Model Railway Passenger Day
When: Sunday 25th August, 1pm – 5pm
Where: Staines Park, Commercial Road TW18 2QJ
Who: All age groups welcome to ride. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
£1 per person, per ride. For more information visit https://stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk
What: Little Diamonds Summer Play & Picnic
When: Tuesday 27th August 10:30am – 2:30pm
Where: Stanwell Family Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell TW19 7HE
Who: Children with additional needs and their families. Siblings up to age 11 welcome.
Free to attend. For more information visit www.stanwellfamilycentre.org.uk or call 01784 241407.
What: Xplorer
When: Thursday 29th August, 10am – 12pm
Where: Kenyngton Manor Recreation Ground, Sunbury TW16 7RH
Who: Suitable for the whole family
Free orienteering activity. No need to book, just register on the day. For more information visit www.xplorer.org.uk.
If you’re aware of any events which aren’t listed here, please contact us info@home-startspelthorne.org.
