Many playgroups and baby classes close for the Summer holidays so you may be worried about what you’re going to do with the kids during the long break. Fear not, there are still lots of things to do and we’ve put together a list of local attractions.
Surrey Libraries
Surrey Libraries are free to join and you can borrow up to 20 books per person for free. You can also borrow dvds and audiobooks. The libraries run a free 30-minute rhyme time which is suitable for children under 5.
Ashford – Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30am
Shepperton – Tuesdays at 11am
Staines – Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30am
Sunbury – Fridays at 10:30am and Saturdays at 11am
No booking necessary.
Lammas Park
The Lammas Recreation Ground is a family park right next to the River Thames. The park has two children’s playgrounds and a splash park which is open during the Summer 10am – 4.45pm with an hour break between 1-2pm to refill the water tanks.
Location: Wraysbury Road and Church Road, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4XZ
Cost: Entry to the park is free
Amenities: toilets, café, boat hire, mini golf
Bedfont Lakes Country Park
Bedfont Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve with two children’s play areas, a small farm (£1 per person entry) and special events and activities for children during school holidays. They have a timetable of activities for children from 31st July – 1st September, more information can be found on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bedfontlakescountrypark.
Location: Clockhouse Lane, Feltham, TW14 8QA
Cost: Entry to the park is free
Amenities: toilets, small kiosk, mini farm, ice cream van, free parking
More info: www.facebook.com/bedfontlakescountrypark
Hounslow Urban Farm
A lovely family farm with goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits and alpacas. The farm also has a range of exotic animals from The Tropical Zoo, including snakes, lizards, mini-beasts, frogs and tortoises. Don’t miss the animal encounters where you can get up close and personal with the animals.
Children under 2 are free.
Location: Faggs Rd, Feltham TW14 0LZ
Cost: £6 per child, £7.50 per adult
Amenities: toilets, small café, bouncy castle
More info: https://hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk
Sunbury Garden Play
A family run pre-school outdoor creative play venue based in Lower Sunbury. You will be welcomed into a relaxed, safe and creative outdoor environment, for your little ones to play freely.
Check the booking page for opening dates and times as these vary.
Location: The Creek, Sunbury on Thames TW16 6BY
Cost: £10 for one adult and one child, additional children £8 (under 1s are free)
Amenities: Outdoor compost toilet
More info: www.facebook.com/sunburysummergardenplay
Local Conversation in Stanwell
Park Play will take place every Tuesday 2pm-4pm during school holidays. Park Play is a free activity for all ages and includes lots of equipment at the park to encourage families to join up with a picnic. Kids can take part in the sports including tennis, football, rounders, skipping, bowling and a sensory table for younger children.
Location: St Mary’s Park, Hadfield Road, Stanwell, TW19 7JQ
Cost: FREE
Amenities: Children’s playground
More info: www.facebook.com/groups/LocalConversation
Other activities will be run by the Local Conversation in Stanwell, visit https://clubspark.net/LocalConversationInStanwell to see what’s on offer and book.
Bouncing Bunnies Play Café
Bouncing Bunnies is a family run play café in Ashford. There are plenty of toys on offer, rhyme time at 11am and a range of hot and cold food and drinks. Bouncing Bunnies will be open during the Summer holidays Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm. They have an indoor and outdoor play area.
Location: Ashford Bowls Club, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford TW15 3JX
Cost: £5.50 (£3 for under 1s) – discounts available for siblings and childminders
Amenities: Indoor and outdoor play, food & drink
More info: www.facebook.com/Bouncing-Bunnies-122224850035656
Busy B’s Play Café
Busy B’s is a family run play café in Staines. There are lots of toys and a bouncy castle for the children to enjoy. The café serves a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
During the holidays Busy B’s will be open Monday – Friday 10am – 1:30pm
Location: Leacroft Centre, Raleigh Court, Staines TW18 4NQ
Amenities: Indoor and outdoor play, food & drink
More info: https://www.facebook.com/busybscafe
Kiddabulous
Kidabulous is a large indoor soft play area in Sunbury-on-Thames, suitable for all children aged 12 years and under. There is a separate Toddler Town area for children aged 4 and under which is dedicated to imaginary play.
Location: Tollbridge House, Brooklands Cl, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 7EH
Amenities: Two cafes, air conditioning
More Info: https://www.kidabulous.com
Everyone Active Leisure Centres
Both Staines and Sunbury have a leisure centre run by Everyone Active who are offering a free day pass this Summer, more details can be found on their website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/promotion/haveadayonus/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtNi0BhA1EiwAWZaANCSkPr1aOU6ESAShS5ijTD88RX4ylF-bsIKkOeUxK2IVTGBCGk_X4xoCuwoQAvD_BwE
Hampton Court Palace
Low-income families can benefit from tickets to Hampton Court Palace for just £1. Includes entry to the palace, the maze and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground. More information can be found on their website: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/visit/tickets-and-prices/one-pound-tickets/#gs.bpgshn
You can find a list of special events taking place over the Summer here: https://home-startspelthorne.org/summer-activities-in-spelthorne/
