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The Family Hub – Stay and play
A free drop-in for children who are not yet in any early learning or childcare under three years of age and their parent/carer to connect and enjoy arts, crafts and sensory play. With tea and coffee provided. The group runs at two venues.
Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time at
Tuesdays 10am to 12pm during term time at
For more information email
admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk
Broomhouse Space - Bookbug
This group is for all parents and carers in the area with little ones under the age of five years to come together every Tuesday between 9.20am and 10.30am and join in rhymes and stories. Sessions run at
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
EH11 3RH
For more information visit the or contact
0131 455 7731
Homelink Peep stay & play sessions
Homelink runs a Peep stay and play group for children from birth to four years of age and their parents and carers. Experience sensory, messy and outdoor play along with talk time, songs and stories. Free refreshments are provided. The group runs during term time at
For more information contact
07359 308 045
Starcatchers - Expecting Something
A free creative play group for babies from birth to two years old and their adults, who live in the Wester Hailes area. Participants can enjoy bonding with their baby through creative play and arts experiences, whilst meeting other families and enjoying a healthy cooked lunch. Sessions take place weekly on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm at
For more information visit the or to book a place, contact
kerry.cleland@starcatchers.org.uk
07723 541 628
Family Club
A group for families with children of all ages to enjoy fun activities. Sessions run on Wednesdays between 5.30pm and 7.30pm at
For more information contact
Soft Play
Soft Play sessions for families with children under five years cost £3 per child. Sessions run on
- Mondays for ASN group bookings. Booking required.
- Play for all on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12pm, 12pm, to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm
- Play for all on Fridays from 10am to 12pm and 12pm to 2pm
For more information contact
0131 622 1757
Messy Church
Activities for young families to enjoy together. All children aged nought to 11 years are welcome, sessions provide a fun time involving crafts, games and mess including songs, story, prayer station, drama and a meal together. No pre-booking is needed, but if you’re a child you’ll need to bring an adult, and if you’re an adult you’ll need to bring a child. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Sessions run on the last Sunday of the month from 3pm to 4.30pm at
For more information contact
Rueben.addis@churchofscotland.org.uk
Tea and tots stay and play
A group for children and babies aged nought to five years with their parent/carer. With toys, crafts, songs and refreshments available. A donation of £2.00 is suggested. The group runs on Thursdays during term time from 10am to 11.30am at
For more information, visit the .