Playgroups

Playgroups in surrounding areas

Cherubs Parent & Toddler Group Colehill

Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 7AB.

Fridays 9.30am – 11.15am (term time only)

Lots of toys, small craft activity, song time as well as a dedicated baby area. Juice and biscuits are provided for the little ones and refreshments for the adults.

Entrance is £1.50 per parent/child (with extra 50p per each additional child over one year).

Forest Garden Toddlers

King Street Wimborne, Bh21 1.

Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm (term time only)

Join us in the Minster Families Forest Garden we will be learning about harvest, through planting in the forest garden, building dens, cooking in our mud kitchen, making crafts and enjoying stories and snacks. We also have a sensory tent. Suggested Donation of £2.50 per child .

For more information please contact [email protected]

Happy Faces

Wimborne Methodist Church, BH21 1DY.

Mondays 1.30pm-3pm

Lovely little playgroup to bring your little ones to have a play and meet other parents.

Lantern Parent & Toddler Group Merley

10am-11.30am Thursdays (term time only). 

The Lantern Church, 2 Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SM 

We have a great variety of toys and play equipment for all ages 0-5yrs and the morning includes a craft activity, story time, refreshments, active play and song time. FREE but places must be booked in advance. 

For further info contact Ruth Grist 01202 883309.

Little Buds Parent Group

URC Church Wimborne, Chapel Lane, Wimborne BH211PP.

Friday 9.30am – 11am (term time only)

A free post natal group for new parents and carers called “Little Buds”. Facilitated by NCT and Fedant trained Alice Aston. For all babies up until they are on the move!

New Mums and Babies Group Merley

10am-11am Thursdays.

The Lantern Church in the Hub, 2 Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SM. 

A welcoming place for mums with non-mobile babies to make friends. We will have a clean mat for your baby and toys.  Please bring your own drink in a lidded cup if you would like one. FREE but place must be booked in advance.

For further info contact Ruth Grist 01202 883309. 

Play Street Monthly Pop Up Role Play

Various Locations in Wimborne, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Broadstone & Bearwood.

Play Street is a monthly pop up role play with 12 role play corners, quality toys, dressing up and ride on vehicles plus a pop up (cash only) cafe.

Play Street can also be hired for parties.

Please message 07947308589 for dates and more information.

Saturdads Toddler Group for Dads – Merley

10am-11.30am Every First Saturday of the month. 

The Lantern Church, 2 Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SM. 

SATURDADS is a toddler group for dads (and grandads) and their kids up to age 7. There’s toys and toast for the kids and random monthly challenges (with a prize for the winner!) & bacon rolls for the dads.  We have a brief Bible talk normally involving the kids.  First session is free then £1 per family.  

Contact Peter Owen to find out more: 01202 883309. 

Tots, Tea and Toast at St Nicholas Church Corfe Mullen

9.30am-11am Tuesdays (term time only).

St Nicholas Church30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3LE.

A group for pre school children aged 0-5yrs and their carers. A relaxed time of play, craft and story with refreshments for children and their carers.

Contact number: 01202 602948.

Tots & Toys

Bring your children for play and to meet other parents/carers. Free play, crafts, snack & drink and song time. Sessions are £1 per family.

Mondays 10-11.30am (term time only) at St John’s Church Centre.

**currently operating a waiting list, please email [email protected] for more info**

Tuesdays 10-11.30am (term time only) at Leigh Park Community Centre.

Under 1’s Club Cavers Clubhouse

92 Southampton Road, Ringwood BH24 1JD.

Thursdays, 10am-11.30am (term time only) starting September 2024

Join us at Ringwood Under 1s, a community initiative dedicated to giving babies in Ringwood and Fordingbridge the best start in life. Connect with other parents, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive environment for both you and your baby.

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