Things to Do for Babies and Children Under Five

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THINGS
TO DO:
Babies and
children
under 5
Islington Family
Information Service
www.islington.gov.uk/fis
020 7527 5959
Things to do: Babies and children under 5
Index
If you are viewing this leaflet online, you can click on the icon links and page numbers to go to each
section. The ‘Information About Local Services’ section provides background details of the types of
services on offer.
Information About Local Services
Children’s centres in Islington
There are 16 children’s centres in Islington offering stay and play, fun activities for
children and parents, childcare, family support and health services. Find out what’s
happening at your local centre.
Disabled children and young people
General Information for parents of children with additional needs and short breaks
for disabled children. For sessions specifically for disabled children, please see
‘Sessions for disabled children and young people’.
Leisure centres in Islington
Swimming, mini tennis, football, soft play – these are just some of the activities
available for babies and toddlers at your local leisure centre.
Libraries in Islington
Islington libraries have weekly story and rhyme time sessions for babies and young
children in all 10 libraries. They also run holiday events and craft activities. This
section of the leaflet provides general opening times. Please see ‘Under 5 Library
Sessions’ for specific activities. See also, ‘Toy Libraries’.
Parks
Many parks have children's playgrounds; some have water play in summer and
sandpits. There are also a range of activities. More information is also available at:
http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/parksenvironment/parks/Pages/default.aspx?extra=4
Whilst every effort has been made to make sure that information in this list is accurate, Islington Family Information Service cannot
accept responsibility or liability for errors. We strongly recommend that you check the details with the service you want to use. We do
not recommend or endorse any of the services listed.
The ‘Sessions’ section, gives detailed listings of specific activities taking place in Islington.
Dance, drama, music and art sessions
A wide range of fun and educational activities take place in community centres,
schools, arts centres and other venues throughout Islington.
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Sessions for disabled children and young people
All of the services outlined in this leaflet aim to be inclusive; the services listed in
this section are specifically designed for disabled children.
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Baby Bounce and Under fives library sessions
All Islington libraries provide age appropriate story and rhyme time sessions for
two age groups: babies under 18 months and children under 5
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Sessions
One o’clock clubs and indoor play
One o'clock clubs are drop-ins for parents and carers in buildings in parks. You
stay with your child who can play indoors and outdoors with sand, water and
other fascinating things. The costs are low, usually £1or £2. Charges may be
higher for indoor play activities.
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Parent and toddler groups (stay and play sessions)
Parents and carers can make friends at these drop-in groups while babies and
toddlers play. Parents and carers stay and play with their children so these groups
do not need to register with the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s
Services and Skills (Ofsted). There is usually a small charge for coffee, juice and
running costs.
Parties
Get some ideas for children’s parties at local leisure centres and other venues.
Sport and outdoor activities
Find out about football, swimming and other sports clubs as well as outdoor fun at
local farms and parks.
Toy libraries
You can find toy libraries in three of Islington’s libraries, and some of its children’s
centres or community venues.
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The Islington Family Information Service
This leaflet is produced by the Family Information Service, which also provides
information and advice on childcare, disabled children, education and family
support by phone, email and online.
Whilst every effort has been made to make sure that information in this list is accurate, Islington Family Information Service cannot
accept responsibility or liability for errors. We strongly recommend that you check the details with the service you want to use. We do
not recommend or endorse any of the services listed.
Children’s Centres
There are 16 Children’s Centres in Islington. All of the centres offer stay and play sessions, as well as
childcare, family support and health services. For up-to-date information about children’s centre
activities, go to www.islington.gov.uk/childrenscentres
You can also pick up a timetable at your local centre or go to the online Family Directory at
www.islington.gov.uk/familydirectory and type the name of the Children’s Centre into the search
box.
Ambler
Ambler Primary School
Blackstock Road, N4 2DR
020 7359 7628
Moreland
Moreland Community House
31 Moreland Street
EC1V 8BB
020 7527 3500
Typical Children’s Centre
Activities
Archway
Vorley Road, N19 5HE
020 7527 4827
Margaret McMillan
Hornsey Rise, N19 3SF
020 7281 2745
Bemerton
1a Coatbridge House,
Carnoustie Drive , N1 0DX
020 7527 4806
New River Green
23 Ramsey Walk
N1 2SX
020 7527 4813
Conewood Street
14 Conewood Street,
N5 1DL
020 7527 4440
North Islington
110-112 Tollington Park
N4 3RB
020 7527 4844
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Golden Lane
Whitecross Street, EC1Y 8JA
020 7786 4800
Paradise Park
164 Mackenzie Road, N7 8SE
020 7697 7330
Hornsey Road
8 Tiltman Place
260 Hornsey Road, N7 7EN
020 7527 2005
The Factory
107 Matthias Road
N16 8NP
020 7923 9879
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Hungerford
249 Hungerford Road N7 9LF
020 7619 9149
Packington
190 Packington Square,
N1 7UG
020 7527 5688
Kate Greenaway
York Way Court
Copenhagen Street, N1 0UH
020 7527 4850
Willow
1A Holbrooke Court,
Tufnell Park Road, N7 0BF
020 7527 1990
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Antenatal care
Baby massage
Benefits advice
Childcare
Childminder support
Community link workers
Disabled and special needs
services
Early education
Employment advice
English for speakers of other
languages (ESOL)
Ethnic minority support
Family support
Fathers’ groups
Health services (both
mainstream and alternative)
Healthy eating
Legal advice
Musical activities
Parent and toddler groups
(stay and plays including
music, storytelling, messy
play and outdoor play)
Parenting programmes
Postnatal care
Speech and language therapy
Toy libraries
Training courses
Yoga
Disabled Children and Young People
All of the services outlined in this leaflet aim to be inclusive and open to disabled children and young people
wherever possible. Service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments and not to treat a
disabled person less favourably. Islington has provided funding, training and advice to many providers of
childcare, play and youth and leisure services to help ensure that the needs of disabled children are met.
However, not all services will be suitable for everyone. The facilities available and the levels of staff
experience and training will vary from place to place. It is advisable to contact the provider to discuss your
needs and what they can offer.
For full details of the help available in the Islington area for children and young people aged 0-25 with
special educational needs and disabilities, visit the Local Offer pages on Islington’s website.
Islington Shorts Breaks for disabled children and young people
The term ‘short breaks’ describes a range of services that:
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Enable disabled children and young people to take part in enjoyable activities that will have a
positive effect on their health and wellbeing.
Support the families of disabled children by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities.
Islington has a duty to provide access to short break services for all disabled children and young people
aged 0-18 who live in the borough.
There are different levels of short break to meet the different needs of disabled children, young people and
their families.
Universal services are suitable for disabled children with lower level needs.
Targeted services are aimed at disabled children assessed as having severe and complex needs that cannot
be met through universal services alone.
Specialist services are for disabled children and families assessed as having the highest level of needs.
Further details are set out in the Short Breaks statement on the Islington website.
Access to targeted and specialist short breaks services is by assessment. You can find out if you are already
on the list of eligible families by contacting the Short Breaks team.
Short Breaks team
Islington Council
222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR
Phone: 020 7527 8611
Email: [email protected]
Disability Sport Website
A new website has been developed to provide information about sport for disabled children, young people
and adults. Details of clubs and sessions are at: www.allinislington.org.uk
Leisure Centres and Sports Facilities
Leisure centres and sports facilities in Islington are managed by Better for Islington Council. Junior
membership is available and can offer savings on swimming, skating, sports and holiday activities.
Young people aged 4-16 years old with an Islington Swim Card and Better Health Fitness Junior
holders swim for £1in the summer holidays. Babies and children aged 0 to 3 years swim free of charge.
Better Health Fitness Junior has replaced the Junior IZZ card but the centres are able to exchange
them free of charge whilst valid.
See the Better website for details of Better Health Fitness Junior and Junior Pay & Play.
Free sports zones are areas where you can just turn up and play your sport. These areas are for use by
everyone and you cannot book them. Facilities vary from site to site and surfaces include tarmac,
rubberised pitches and grass. Some areas have goal posts, and also tennis nets and basketball goals.
Go to: http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/parksenvironment/parks/your_parks/greenspace_sports/Pages/default.aspx
Contact Details
Archway Leisure
Centre
Macdonald Road
N19 5DD
020 7281 4105
http://www.better.o
rg.uk/areas/islington
Cally Pool
Caledonian Road
N1 0NH
020 7278 4676
http://www.better.o
Finsbury Leisure
Centre
Norman Street
EC1V 3PU
020 7250 1303
http://www.better.o
Highbury Pool and
Fitness Centre
Highbury Crescent
N5 1RR
020 7704 2312
http://www.better.o
Opening Times
Weekdays:
6.30am–9.30pm
Saturdays:
8.30am-6pm
Sundays:
8.30am-9.30pm
Bank Holidays:
9am-5pm
See website for
opening hours and
times.
Weekdays:
6.30am-10pm
Saturdays:
9.30am-6pm
Sundays:
10am-8.30pm
Bank Holidays:
10am-5.pm
Weekdays:
6.30am-10pm
Saturdays:
7.30am-7.30pm
Sundays:
7.30am-10pm
Bank Holidays:
7.30am-9.30pm
Facilities
Pool, sauna and gym.
Main pool area has slides, river run, spa pool,
fanspray, bubble jets and waves. Swimming lessons,
children’s parties and school holiday programmes
available.
Check the website for costs and membership details
Main pool plus large shallow pool, sauna and gym.
Swimming lessons, children’s parties and school
holiday programmes.
Family Fun sessions in the teaching pool on a
weekend for children 5 to 11; also have a giant
inflatable.
Sports facilities for all ages. Badminton, basketball,
fencing, football pitches, gym, judo, martial arts,
squash courts, table tennis.
Children’s parties. Free holiday camps for 8-16 year
olds during the school holidays.
Main pool, small teaching pool and gym. Casual
swim, float sessions and swimming lessons.
Holiday swimming programmes from toddler level to
rookie lifeguard. Small pool under 8s toy sessions.
Leisure Centres and Sports Facilities
Holloway School
Sports Facilities
28 Carleton Road
N7 0EQ
020 7697 1213
http://www.better.o
Islington Tennis
Centre
Market Road
N7 9PL
020 3793 6880
http://www.better.o
Ironmonger Row
Baths and Leisure
Centre
Ironmonger Row
EC1V 3QF
020 3642 5520
http://www.better.o
Market Road
Football Pitches
Market Road
N7 9PL
020 3793 6880
http://www.better.o
Sobell Leisure
Centre
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
020 7609 2166
http://www.better.o
Rosemary Gardens
Football Pitches
Southgate Road
N1 3JP
020 3793 6880
http://www.better.o
Whittington Park
Football Pitches
Holloway Road
N19 4RS
020 3793 6880
http://www.better.o
Monday-Thursday:
8am -10.30pm
Fridays:
10am-10pm
Saturday:
8am-1.30pm
Sunday:
8am-1.30pm
See website for
opening hours and
times.
Fully equipped sports hall, astro pitch and pool.
Badminton, basketball, football, hockey, netball and
swimming.
Tennis, including mini tennis, junior tennis, junior
squads, teen tennis, tennis holiday programmes and
private coaching; dance, exercise classes and gym
facilities.
Monday–Friday:
6.30am-9.30pm
Weekends:
9am-6pm
Swimming, gym, squash courts, group exercise
studio. Spa London can aid parents to unwind.
Public Laundry service and concessions.
Teaching pool for children.
Monday–Thursday:
7am-11pm
Fridays:
7am-10pm
Weekends:
8am-10pm
After-school and weekend programmes of coached
football sessions and tri-golf. Under 8s must be
accompanied. Football holiday camps, striker,
goalkeeper and golf courses. Call for details on these
courses. (Tennis Centre manage bookings for this
pitch and William Tyndale Football Pitches)
Weekdays:
7.15am-10.30pm
Saturdays:
9am-6pm
Sundays:
9am-9.30pm
Bank Holidays:
7.15am-3pm
Monday–Sunday:
6am-10pm
Monday-Sunday:
6am-10pm
Badminton, basketball, climbing, dance academy,
football, gym, gymnastics, ice skating, martial arts,
netball, safari soft play (under 10s), squash, table
tennis, trampolining, children’s parties. Multi-sport
holiday programmes.
3/4 size all-weather, floodlit football pitch for hire,
which is also marked out for 5-a-side. Pitch available
for block and casual bookings. Make sure to bring
your own footballs.
(Tennis Centre manage bookings for this pitch)
Eleven-a-side football pitch. After-school, weekend
and holiday programme of coached football sessions.
Under 5s Socca Skills sessions. Pitch available for
block and casual bookings. Tennis Centre manage
bookings.
Libraries
Contact details
Archway Library
Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH
020 7527 7820
[email protected]
Central Library
2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF
020 7527 6900 (lending Library)
[email protected]
020 7527 6931 (reference Library)
[email protected]
Finsbury Library
245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB
020 7527 7960
[email protected]
John Barnes Library
275 Camden Road, N7 0JN
020 7527 7900
[email protected]
Lewis Carroll Children’s Library
166 Copenhagen Street, N1 0ST
020 7527 7936
[email protected]
Mildmay Library
21-23 Mildmay Park, N1 4NA
020 7527 7880
[email protected]
N4 Library
26 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW
020 7527 7800
[email protected]
North Library
Manor Gardens, N7 6JX
020 7527 7840
[email protected]
South Library
115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL
020 7527 7860
[email protected]
West Library
Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD
020 7527 7920
[email protected]
Opening times
Monday: 9.30am-8pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-8pm
Friday: 9.30am-5pm
Saturday: 9.30am-5pm
Monday: 9.30am-8pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-5pm
Thursday: 9.30am-8pm
Friday: 9.30am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Children’s Library: Mon, Wed
& Thurs closes at 7.00pm
Finsbury Library will be
closed for refurbishment from
Monday 21 September to
Saturday 24 October. Reopen
on Monday 26 October 2015
Tuesday: 9.30am-7pm
*Monday: 9.30am-7pm
*Wednesday: 9.30am-7pm
Friday: 9.30am-1pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
*Closed between 1pm-2pm
Monday: 9.30am-1pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-8pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Monday: 9.30am-8pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-5pm
Friday: 9.30am-5pm
Typical library facilities
 Books and graphic novels
 Music, DVDs and story CDs
 PlayStation games
 Newspapers and magazines
 Free internet access
 Local and family history
 Lifelong learning - free selfhelp, computer-based training
or from our two Learning
Centres
 Online catalogues
 Reading groups
 E-books
 Children's services - books,
music, games and toys, underfives and baby bounce sessions,
homework clubs and reading
support
 Home library service - library
services for people who cannot
get to their local library
 Blind and visually impaired
services – large-print books,
spoken word CDs, optical
character readers (OCR) that
convert text into speech,
internet with magnified screen
and sound
 Hearing impaired services subtitled DVDs for loan
Tuesday: 9.30am-8pm
Friday: 9.30am-1pm
 Reference and information
services
Monday: 9.30am-8pm
Friday: 9.30am-5pm
 Experienced staff
Tuesday: 9.30am-8pm
Friday: 9.30am-5pm
 Study spaces
Parks
About Parks in Islington
Playing outdoors is a great way for children to have fun, be healthy, develop self-confidence, learn about
taking risks and improve their social skills.
For more information about these parks, please visit: http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/parks-
environment/parks/your_parks/play_in_parks/Pages/default.aspx
Activities and Facilities
Below is a selection of parks in Islington, including information about the activities and facilities at each:
Archway Park
Archway Square, N19
Activities: Basketball, Football
Arundel Square
N7
Activities: Table Tennis,
Football
Asteys Row
Canonbury Rd, N1
Facilities: Sand pit
Barnard Park
Copenhagen St, N1
Activities: Football
Facilities: Water play feature
Barnsbury Wood
Crescent Street, N1
Facilities: Open 2-4pm on
Tuesdays and 2-4pm in July,
August and September
Bingfield Park
Bingfield St, N1
Activities: Basketball
Caledonian Park
Market Rd, N7
Cornwallis Park
Cornwallis Rd, N19
Activities: Table Tennis
Dalmeny Park
Dalmeny Rd, N7
Edward Square
Copenhagen St, N19
Elthorne Park
Hazelville Road, N19
Activities: Football, Gym,
Basketball
King Square Gardens
King Square, EC1
Facilities: Sand pit, Water
feature
Foxham Gardens
Foxham Road, N19
Landseer Gardens
Landseer Rd, N7
Activities: Climbing Wall
Gillespie Park
191 Drayton Park, N1
Facilities: Woodland play area
and log climbing feature
Milner Square
N1
Graham Street Park
Graham St, N1
Activities: Various during
school holidays
Granville Square
WC1
Mitchison Baxter Park
Mitchison Rd, N1
Myddleton Square
Myddleton Square, EC1R
Paradise Park
Mackenzie Rd, N7
Activities: Football, Gym
Highbury Fields
Highbury Place, N5
Activities: Basketball, Football,
Netball, Tennis
feature
Parkland Walk
N8
Facilities: An open access
woodland site, good for
cycling along
Hillside Park
St Johns Way, N19
Quaker Gardens
Banner St, EC1
Isledon Rd Gardens
N7
Radnor St Gardens
EC1
Joseph Grimaldi Park
Pentonville Rd, N1
Parks
Rosemary Gardens,
Southgate Rd, N1
Activities: Basketball, Football,
Tennis, Table Tennis
feature
Royal Northern Gardens
Manor Gardens, N7
St Pauls Shrubbbery
St Pauls Rd, N5
Tufnell Park Playing Fields
Campdale Rd, N19
Activities: Cricket, Football,
Tennis
Whittington Park
Holloway Rd, N7
Activities: Football, Gym,
Table Tennis
feature
Wray Crescent
N19
Activities: Basketball, Cricket
Islington Family Information Service
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Dance, Drama, Music, Arts, IT
Bilingual Beats - Christ Church
0 - 5 years
Quavers: introduction to foreign language using both the foreign
language and English during class.
Drop-in Quavers class: 9.30am-10.15am and 10.25am-11.10am
No need to book, just come along: £7 per child (£5 for siblings)
For further details, please look at website:
http://www.bilingualbeats.com
(+44) 7482201616
Friday
[email protected]
Costs: £7 per child (£5 for siblings)
Bilingual Beats - St Mary's Church
0 - 5 years
Quavers: introduction to the foreign language and English
during the class 4pm-4.30pm
Crotchets: full immersion in the foreign language (no English during
the class) 3.20pm-3.50pm
(+44) 7482201616
Tuesday
[email protected]
Costs: Please contact Bilingual Beats for cost.
Tel: 07482 201 616 or email [email protected]
E1
Wiggly Jigglers
0 - 2 years
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
E1 6LA
020 7613 7498
Creative movement for babies and toddlers, led by a movement
practitioner, in partnership with Little Oaks Children's Centre. Runs
every other Monday.
Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: £4
http://www.richmix.org.uk
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information provided. Islington Family Information Service cannot accept responsibility or liability for any
errors which may have occurred. It is therefore recommended that you always check details with providers to ensure their service meets your requirements. Furthermore
Islington Family Information Service cannot recommend or endorse any of the providers listed.
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EC1
Harriette Aschcroft and the Singalong
Band
Exmouth Market Hall
24, Exmouth Market
EC1R 4QE
0 - 4 years
07984 356909
Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: Free, term time.
Singalong is a fun, uplifting music event for 0-5 year olds.
Two sessions on Wednesday, 10-11am and 11am-12 noon; One
session on Thursday 10-11am.
http://www.singalongsongs.co.uk
Islington Museum
All ages
245 St John Street
Islington
EC1V 4NB
We have a Victorian dressing up box, activities, quizzes, colouring
sheets and displays of objects with information about Islington in
the past. We also have a changing programme of exhibitions which
are often suitable for young people. Please contact us for
information about what's on.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00
PM
Costs: Free museum, however, some workshops may incur a cost.
Please contact for details.
020 7527 2837
[email protected]
http://www.islington.gov.uk/heritage
LSO Discovery
5 - 19 years
LSO St Luke¶s
161 Old Street
EC1V 9NG
020 7588 1116
Range of musical and educational activities for children and young
people, all ages. See website for details.
Costs: Some projects are free, others have a small fee. Please see
website for details.
http://www.lso.co.uk/LSO-Discovery
St Luke's, Family Cook and Eat Club
4 - 16 years
St Luke's Centre
90 Central Street
EC1V 8AJ
020 7549 8181
Have fun with your child while you both learn how to make delicious
dishes - eat together at the end.
[email protected]
Costs: £2.50 per person
Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
http://www.slpt.org.uk
N1
City Dance Academy
2 - 19 years
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Unit 13
The Ivories
N1 2HY
We offer a variety of fun and inspiring dance classes for girls and
boys from the age of 2 1/2 years to adult. Classes can be taken for
pleasure or to work towards graded examinations. The classes we
offer are ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street dance, acro and zumba.
See website for details.
020 7704 0633
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
[email protected]
Costs: See website for details.
http://www.citydanceacademy.co.uk
Diddi Dance at Lift
Lift
45 White Lion Street
N1 9PW
2 - 4 years
Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Using various
games and props including pom poms, ribbons and hula hoops,
help your diddi one improve not only their coordination and rhythm
but their social and gross motor skills as well.
Classes are ideally for 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 year olds, although we have
children as young as 16 months.
£49 for the course.
Also a session on Monday, 2pm at Christ Church, 155 Highbury
Grove, N5 1SA
Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
[email protected]
Costs: See website for details
http://www.diddidance.com
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian
Art - Creative Activities for Families
39a Canonbury Square
N1 2AN
0 - 16 years
We provide a range of creative activities including museum trails,
art workshops and Family Days - all of which are free and suitable
for a range of learners. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
11am to 6pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 5pm.
Call for more information.
020 7704 9522
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Costs: Free with admission to the collections (standard £5.00,
concessions £3.50 and free to under 16s and full-time students).
http://www.estorickcollection.com
Islington Youth Orchestra
5 - 18 years
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Laycock PDC
Laycock Street
N1 1TH
The orchestra meets during term time for rehearsals and concerts.
All school-aged children attending school in Islington are welcome
to join. We recommend that you have been learning your
instrument for over one year and that you are comfortable playing
at least Grade 1 repertoire. Students who are more advanced
players are also welcome - all music parts are tailored to fit the
ability of the player.
07921 572058
Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Monkey Music
0 - 3 years
Mary's Community Centre
Upper Street
N1 2TX
020 7993 5612
Wednesday, Friday
[email protected]
Costs: Your first class is free and after that each class is £10,
booked termly.
http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Perform Islington
4 - 7 years
St James's Hall
11 Prebend Street
N1 8PF
0845 400 4000
Drama, dance and singing. Our classes last one hour on weekdays
after school and 90 minutes on Saturday mornings and afternoons.
[email protected]
Costs: Please call or email for details
http://www.perform.org.uk
The Little Angel Puppet Theatre,
Puppet Club
14 Dagmar Passage
Islington
N1 2DN
020 7226 1787
5 - 11 years
[email protected]
Costs: £95/£65 concessions
Puppet Club. Two sessions run on Saturday mornings: 9.45-11am
or 11.30am to 12.45pm. Term time only.
Saturday, 9:45 AM to 12:45 PM
http://www.littleangeltheatre.com
Tick Tock Music
0 - 4 years
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St Stephen's Church Hall
Canonbury Road
N1 2DF
Music sessions for under 5s and parents lasting 45 minutes.
020 7359 9495
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
[email protected]
Costs: £7.50 per session; siblings over 1 year £6.00; siblings aged
7 months to 1 year £4.50.
There are two venues in Islington: St Stephens, Canonbury Road,
N1 St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street, N1 - See
website for details.
Membership of £10 for first year at Tick Tock, £5 for every
subsequent year.
http://www.ticktockmusic.co.uk
Young Actors Theatre - Yati Tots & PreJunior
70-72 Barnsbury Road
Islington
N1 0ES
020 7278 2101
[email protected]
3 - 6 years
These classes are all about having fun, building confidence,
coordination, social skills, creativity and imagination through drama,
art, music and games. Classes for two age groups: 3-4 years; 4-6
years. Please call to book a place.
Monday, Thursday, Friday
Costs: Costs: Pre-Juniors £216 per year; £80 per term; £50 per half
term, Yati Tots £40 per half term.
http://www.yati.org.uk
N5
Dance-a-Round at Highbury
Roundhouse
71a Ronalds Road
Islington
N5 1XB
3 - 18 years
Several dance sessions per week, including creative, jazz, ballet
and tap.
Sessions currently running: Monday, 4.30-8.00pm at Sotheby
Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Road, N5 2UT.
Phone Joanna Treacher, 01322 350699 for further details.
020 7359 5916
[email protected]
Costs: Phone or see website for details.
http://www.highbury-roundhouse.org.uk
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Perform
4 - 7 years
St John's C Of E Primary School
Highbury Vale
N5 1DL
Drama, dance and singing.
Weekdays after school and 90 minutes on Saturdays.
Each workshop last one hour.
020 7255 9120
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Costs: Please call or email for details.
http://www.perform.org.uk
Stagecoach, Early Stages
4 - 6 years
Highbury Grove School
8, Highbury Grove
N5 2EQ
020 3222 5544
Singing, dancing, drama and confidence building. Several 90
minute sessions throughout the day. See website for details.
Saturday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Costs: £162 per term (approximately 12 weeks).
http://www.stagecoach.co.uk
N6
Jacksons Lane
0 - 19 years
269a Archway Road
Highgate
N6 5AA
020 8340 5226
Music, dance (ballet, street dance, tap), theatre, circus skills, story
time, under 5s sessions. See website for details.
[email protected]
Every day
http://www.jacksonslane.org.uk
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N7
Angel Shed Theatre Company
5 - 16 years
City and Islington College
444 Camden Road
N7 0SP
A fully inclusive theatre charity. Providing specialist opportunties for
children otherwise excluded from this kind of activity.
Sessions run on a Monday and Thursday evening during term time
at City and Islington College, Camden Road.
Children's Theatre 1 (school age 1 and 2)
Children's Theatre 2 (school 3 and 6)
Youth Theatre (school 7 and 11)
See the website for details.
020 7700 8689
Monday, Thursday
[email protected]
Costs: Phone or see website for details.
http://www.angelshedtheatre.org.uk
Islington Arts Factory - ArtStart
4 - 6 years
2 Parkhurst Road
Islington
N7 0SF
020 7607 0561
A fun and inspirational art class for any budding artist.ArtStart is a
fantastic introduction to painting and 3D work. In a group or
individually children will explore colour, texture, pattern, collage and
sculpture as they work on sustained project, ready for exhibition in
our gallery.
Saturday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
[email protected]
Costs: £55 for the term
http://www.islingtonartsfactory.org
Islington Arts Factory - Mini Moves
4 - 5 years
2 Parkhurst Road
Islington
N7 0SF
020 7607 0561
A fun and creative dance class that teaches all the basics and
prepares your child for our introductory ballet and contemporary
classes. Through stories, imagery and dance games, your child will
have fun while finding their feet.
Friday, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
[email protected]
Costs: £40 for the term
http://www.islingtonartsfactory.org
Odeon Cinema Holloway, Parent and
Baby Screenings
Odeon Cinema 419, Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6LJ
0 - 1 years
Babies are welcome up to 18 months and go free. Quieter sound;
slightly raised lighting. Phone or see website for details:
http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/newbies/
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NW3
Under 5's Fridays - Kenwood House
0 - 4 years
Hampstead Lane
Hampstead
NW3 7JR
Regular under 5 session during term time.
0370 333 1181
Friday, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: Please call for further details 0370 333 1181
Activities consist of craft, rhyme time, story time, sing alongs and
exploring Kenwood House.
Disabled Children and Young People
E1
Rich Mix, Autism-Friendly Screenings
5 - 11 years
E1 6LA
020 7613 7498
Autism-friendly screenings, every 3rd Sunday. Check on the
website under Kids Cine Time.
Sunday, 1:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: £1.75
Rich Mix, Kid's Cine Time
5 - 11 years
E1 6LA
Cinema screenings for kids. Under Kids Cine Time on the website.
Join the membership free. Collect Kids Cine Time stamps to gain a
free film.
020 7613 7498
Saturday, Sunday, 12:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: £1.75
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EC1
Contact a Family
All ages
209-211 City Road
EC1V 1JN
Helps families who care for children with any disability or additional
needs and puts families with similar conditions in touch with each
other. See website or call freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 for
more details.
020 7608 8700
[email protected]
Costs: Please contact for details of costs.
http://www.cafamily.org.uk
Downright Excellent at Golden Lane
Children's Centre
Golden Lane Campus
Whitecross Street
EC1Y 8JA
0 - 5 years
020 7786 4800
[email protected]
Costs: Please contact for details.
SNAP Toy Library, Golden Lane
Children's Centre
Golden Lane Campus
Whitecross Street
EC1Y 8JA
020 7786 4800
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
A stay and play providing speech and language support for children
with Down Syndrome and their families. Term time only. Contact
number: 07930 218 327 ask for Beth.
For all children but most of all for children with additional needs.
Lots of special educational needs toys.
N1
KEEN London
5 - 15 years
Unit 2E, Leroy House
434 - 436, Essex Road
N1 3QP
07858 899066
Arts, sports and trips for children with special needs and their
siblings. Sunday: For children 11.15am to 12.45pm and 2.153.45pm For volunteers 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm. The office is
manned part-time so no specific hours.
Sunday
[email protected]
Costs: Free of charge
http://www.keenlondon.org
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New River Green Extra Boost Stay Play 0 - 4 years
and SNAP Toy Library
23 Ramsay Walk
Toy library with a drop in group. For babies and children with
Islington
additional needs (including language delay and challeng-ing
N1 2SX
behaviour), disabilities and chronic ill health. Indoor and outdoor
activities, songs, stories and use of the sensory room. A wide range
of specialist toys and equipment are also available for loan.
For more information about this session please contact
Dannielle/Maryann 020 7527 4821 or 8098
020 7527 4813
Tuesday, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
[email protected]
N19
Disabled Swim Session, Archway
Leisure Centre
14 Macdonald Road
Islington
N19 5DD
020 7281 4105
All ages
This session allows disabled adults and children to enjoy a fun
session in an atmosphere that is a bit less busy than at other times.
Saturday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Costs: Junior Non-Members - £2.30 / Junior Members - £1 / Adults
- Free if carer, or normal adult rate of £4.80
http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/areas/islin
gton
Palace for All
0 - 18 years
The Laundry
Sparsholt Road
N19 4EL
020 7561 1689
Therapies, family support, toy library and drop in play for families
with children with special needs and their brothers and sisters.
[email protected]
Costs: Membership: £25 per year; £15 concessions. Access to all
therapies:£40 per term; £25 concessions.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
http://www.palaceforall.org.uk
N7
Arsenal In The Community - Girls
Football
5 - 18 years
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Homes for Islington Estates
See entry
Football for girls with a disability aged under 18 takes place at
William Tyndale School football pitch on Fridays, 7-8pm. The
session is run with Islington Football Development Partnership.
Contact: Luke Howard
020 7704 4155
Costs: Free
http://www.arsenal.com/theclub/community/about-arsenal-in-thecommunity
Centre 404, Fun Fridays
404, Camden Road
Islington
N7 0SJ
5 - 10 years
The focus is on developing children's communication and social
development: using sensory play, arts and crafts, stories and music
as well as community based activities to give the children a chance
to develop these skills and have a lot of fun. Phone 020 7697 1621
for further details.
020 7607 8762
[email protected]
Costs: Charges vary.
http://www.centre404.org.uk
Hayward Adventure Playground
Market Road
N7 9PL
5 - 19 years
Specialised playground for children with disabilities and additional
needs and their siblings.
Term time after school club: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Saturday, 10.15 AM to 5.30 PM
Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Youth Club (over 15s): Wednesday, 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM.
020 7607 0033
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
[email protected]
Costs: Please phone for details.
http://www.kids.org.uk
North London United (Down¶s
syndrome children, young people and
adults)
5 - 17 years
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Sobell Leisure Centre
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
North London United (in partnership with DSActive) is a new
community based grassroot sport project for young people with
Down¶s syndrome (DS). We exist to provide opportunities for young
people with DS to participate in sport activities that will help develop
their skills and technique, increase their social network, as well as
encourage a physical and healthy lifestyle.
Please contact Harold on 07956 339226 for events and sessions in
Home for Islington estates.
020 7609 2166
Costs: £3 per session, term time. Contact Harold on 07956 339 226
for more details. Or email [email protected]
http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/sobell
SNAP Toy Library, Paradise Park
Children's Centre
Paradise Park
164 Mackenzie Road
N7 8SE
020 7697 7330
0 - 5 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Loan specialist toys, DVDs, books. Advice and support incl.
specialist support for children with SEN.
Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Libraries
EC1
Baby Bounce, Finsbury Library
0 - 1 years
245 St John Street
Islington
EC1V 4NB
020 7527 7960
Baby bounce action rhyme time with stories, rhymes and songs.
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time,
Finsbury Library
245 St John Street
Islington
EC1V 4NB
020 7527 7960
1 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Thursday, 11:00 AM
Under 5s rhyme time with stories, rhymes and songs.
Tuesday, 11:00 AM
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N1
Baby Bounce Action Rhyme Time,
Lewis Carroll Children's Library
166 Copenhagen Street
Islington
N1 0ST
020 7527 7936
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Mildmay Library
21-23 Mildmay Park
Islington
N1 4NA
020 7527 7880
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
South Library
115-117 Essex Road
Islington
N1 2SL
020 7527 7860
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
West Library
Bridgeman Road
Islington
N1 1BD
020 7527 7920
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Monday, 11:00 AM
Thursday, 11:00 AM
Friday, 11:00 AM
Friday, 11:00 AM
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, Lewis 1 - 4 years
Carroll Library
166 Copenhagen Street
Islington
N1 0ST
020 7527 7936
Wednesday, 11:00 AM
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[email protected]
Costs:
Mildmay Library
21-23 Mildmay Park
Islington
N1 4NA
020 7527 7880
1 - 5 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Rhyme time with stories, rhymes and songs.
Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, South 1 - 4 years
Library
115-117 Essex Road
Islington
N1 2SL
020 7527 7860
Monday, 11:00 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, West 1 - 4 years
Library
Bridgeman Road
Islington
N1 1BD
020 7527 7920
Tuesday, 11:00 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
N19
Archway Library
20 Hamlyn House
Highgate Hill
N19 5PH
020 7527 7820
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Monday, 10:30 AM
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Archway Library
20 Hamlyn House
Highgate Hill
N19 5PH
020 7527 7820
1 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Wednesday, 11:00 AM
N4
Baby Bounce Action Rhyme Time, N4
Library
26 Blackstock Road
Islington
N4 2DW
020 7527 7800
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, N4
Library
26 Blackstock Road
Islington
N4 2DW
020 7527 7800
1 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Thursday, 11:00 AM
N5
Central Library
2 Fieldway Crescent
Islington
N5 1PF
020 7527 6900
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Wednesday, Thursday, 11:00 AM
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Central Library
2 Fieldway Crescent
Islington
N5 1PF
020 7527 6900
1 - 5 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Tuesday, Friday, 11:00 AM
N7
John Barnes Library
275 Camden Road
Islington
N7 0JN
020 7527 7900
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
North Library
Manor Gardens
Islington
N7 6JX
020 7527 7840
0 - 1 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Thursday, 11:30 AM
Friday, 11:00 AM
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, John 1 - 4 years
Barnes Library
275 Camden Road
Islington
N7 0JN
020 7527 7900
Wednesday, 10:45 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
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Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, North 1 - 4 years
Library
Manor Gardens
Islington
N7 6JX
020 7527 7840
Tuesday, 11:00 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Mother Tongue and Supplementary Schools
Saturday French School
St Mary's Magdalene Academy
475, Liverpool Road
N7 8PG
4 - 6 years
The school is named Point-virgule and aims to provide francophone
children attending English primary schools with an opportunity to
meet and work towards strengthening and developing their
knowledge of the French language. Classes take place at St Mary
Magdalene Academy on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Saturday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Please contact for details
http://http://point-virguleislington.blogspot.co.uk/
One O'clock Clubs and Indoor Play
N1
Barnard Park One O'Clock Club
0 - 4 years
Barnard Park
Copenhagen Street
N1 0JU
Indoor and outdoor play. Also a session on Tuesday, 10am to
12pm, run by Bemerton Children's Centre.
Times and prices subject to change.
07765 140923
Weekdays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Costs: £1.50 per family
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N19
Stay and Play and Toy Library
The Laundry
Sparsholt Road
N19 4EL
020 7263 1067
0 - 5 years
Drop in with toy library for young parents, includes light lunch.
Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Whittington Park One O'Clock Club
Drop In
Whittington Park
Between Holloway and Yerbury Roads
N19 4RS
020 7272 1847
0 - 5 years
Indoor and outdoor play
Costs: £1.00 per family
N5
Full of Beans Play Cafe
69, Highbury Park
N5 1UA
0 - 4 years
There is a brilliant play area, complete with ball pit. There's also
parking for buggies, costumes for dressing-up, children's classes
and story time, chalkboard tables for budding artists (both children
and grown-ups...) and a wall full of toys and books.
The cafe is open to all but the play space is suitable for under 5s.
Open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5.30pm. The cafe can also be
hired for parties on Sunday afternoon for up to 20 children; smaller
non-exclusive parties can be held for up to 10 children on Saturday
afternoons or at various times on weekdays.
020 7354 9204
Every day
[email protected]
Costs: Play is free with a £5 spend on food and drink; £3 per child
without cafe purchases.
www.fullofbeanscafe.co.uk
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Highbury Fields Bandstand One
O'Clock Club
The Bandstand
Highbury Fields
N5 1UP
0 - 4 years
Indoor and outdoor play, wide variety of activities. Enjoy the Oasis
café nearby. Also available for parties. Also opens Monday
mornings 09:30am to 11:30am. Also open 12.00-4.00pm during
summer holidays when siblings are welcome to attend as well.
Please ring before attending.
020 7704 9337
Costs: Mon-Fri 1-3pm £2 for up to 3 children
Mon 9.30-11.30am £2 per child
Pyramid Soft Play, Highbury
Roundhouse
71a Ronalds Road
Islington
N5 1XB
020 7359 5916
0 - 7 years
[email protected]
Costs: £3 per child
Soft-play environment with a large plastic covered pyramid, shaped
cushions and mats. Temporary venue at Aubert Court Community
Centre, Avenell Road, N5 1BJ. Contact 07906 563 084
Parent and Toddler Groups
Blake House Under 5s Stay and Play
1 Blake House
158, Brecknock Road
N19 5AR
07930 548891
0 - 4 years
Childminders, parents and carers welcome.
Thursday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs: £1.00 per session
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EC1
Parent and Toddler Group at Wesley's
Chapel
49 City Road
Islington
EC1Y 1AU
020 7253 2262
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Come and join us for this drop in session during term time; wide
range of toys and refreshments.
Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
http://www.wesleyschapel.org.uk/
N1
Body In Motion Pilates - Mums and
Babies Pilates
Jean Stokes Community Hall
Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Drive
N1 0DX
0 - 1 years
Mums and Babies classes allow mums to bring their babies to the
class. The babies will be able to play, watch or sleep through as
their mums work on their posture and pelvic floor muscles. See
website for course and session details.
Please note that in order to join a class you must have had a 6
week check following a normal delivery and 12 weeks following a
C-Section.
07972 237 629
Tuesday, Thursday
[email protected]
Costs: Please see website for details.
http://bodyinmotionpilates.co.uk/
Rainbows Stay & Play
0 - 4 years
All Saints Church
Carnegie Street
N1 9QW
020 7837 0720
Mondays is messy play and arts and crafts. There is a small cafe
run by volunteers serving tea, coffee, juice, crisps, toast and bacon
butties.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs: £1.50 for each child
http://www.allsaintsislington.org
Relax at St Silas Stay and Play
0 - 4 years
Community Hall, St Silas Church
Penton Street
N1 9UL
020 7837 4228
A place for children to learn to play and share with each other; term
time only.
[email protected]
Costs: £2 per child (maximum £3.50 per family), includes
refreshments.
Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
http://www.saint-silas.org.uk/index.asp
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St Paul's Steiner School Kindergarden 0 - 3 years
St Paul's Steiner School
1 St Paul's Road
N1 2QH
Parent and Child sessions are held 5 times per week from 9am to
11.30am in the morning and from 1pm to 3.30pm in the afternoon.
To book call 020 7226 4454 or email:
[email protected]
020 7226 4454
Weekdays
[email protected]
Costs: £11.50 per session, paid termly in advance. Second child
£6 per session.
http://www.stpaulssteinerschool.org
St Paul's Steiner School Parent and
Child Group
1 St Paul's Road
N1 2QU
020 7226 4454
0 - 3 years
Parent and Child sessions are held 5 times per week from 9:00 AM
to 11:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. To book call 020 7226
4454 or email: [email protected] See website for
more details.
Weekdays
[email protected]
Costs: £10.50 per session, paid termly in advance. Second child £6
per session.
The Parent House Stay and Play
0 - 5 years
55, Calshot Street
Islington
N1 9AS
020 7837 1383
[email protected]
All parents and young children welcome!
Costs: Free
http://www.theparenthouse.co.uk
N19
Archway Parents, Carers and
Childminders Drop In
St John's Community Centre
85 - 88 Holland Walk
N19 3XS
0 - 4 years
07810 431 130
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
New toys, outside play too. Paid, qualified worker. A warm welcome
for all. Toy Library is run on Mondays.
Costs: £2.50 per parent
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Caxton House, Drop in and Toy Library 0 - 4 years
Main Office
Caxton House Community Centre
N19 3RQ
020 7263 3151
We have a healthy snack table and offer arts and crafts in a relaxed
and friendly atompshere. Open half terms and part of summer
holidays.
Monday, Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
[email protected]
Costs: £2 per session per family.
http://www.caxtonhouse.org
Hanley Crouch Under 5s and Toy
Library
The Laundry
Sparsholt Road
N19 4EL
020 7263 1067
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free of charge.
Stay and play and toy library.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Kentish Town Montessori - Parents and 1 - 3 years
Toddlers
Archway Methodist Church Hall
Families meet to have fun and learn. Each session lasts for 90
N19 3TD
minutes and includes an activity period, snack and circle time.
Please see website for more details.
07708 485 447
Thursday, Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
[email protected]
Costs: £120 per term
http://www.ktmontessori.co.uk
N5
Christ Church Baby and Toddler Group 0 - 4 years
Christ Church
155, Highbury Grove
N5 1SA
020 7354 0741
Toys, crafts, stay and play. All are welcome. Refreshments
available for carers and children, 30 minute sing along at the end.
Monday, 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM
[email protected] Costs: For more information please contact Jenni on 07887 572400
http://www.christchurchhighbury.com/child
ren
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Highbury Community Nursery Stay and
Play
15, Aubert Park
Islington
N5 1TL
020 7354 4292
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Free of charge
Highbury Roundhouse Stay and Play
0 - 4 years
71a Ronalds Road
Islington
N5 1XB
Parent and toddler activities, playdough, storytelling, circle time.
Session: Monday, 10am to 12pm Term time only.
020 7359 5916
Monday
[email protected]
Costs: £2.50 per session
Fun and creative themed weekly drop-in Stay and Play sessions.
Once a month the session takes place in the nursery's lovely
garden.
Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Hippo Babies, St Augustine's Church
0 - 1 years
108 Highbury New Park
Islington
N5 2DR
Strictly Under1s. A small, baby friendly group. Refreshments. Term
Time only.
0207 354 5515
[email protected]
Costs: £2 per session which includes refreshments.
http://www.staugustine.org.uk
Hippo Club, St Augustine's Church
108 Highbury New Park
Islington
N5 2DR
1 - 4 years
New space with big toys, craft, music. It's a popular group so
membership is required. Parents are welcome to pop in for a taster
session and enquire about membership. Term Time only.
For further details, please phone 020 7354 5515 or email
[email protected]
0207 354 5515
[email protected]
Costs: £2 per family per session.
http://www.staugustine.org.uk
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N7
Chatterpillars Speech and Language
Drop in at Hilldrop
Hilldrop Community Centre
Community Lane
N7 0JE
020 7607 9453
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Phone for details
Stay and play session with speech and language support.
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
http://hilldrop.org.uk/
Maison Verte, Drop In
Durham Road Community Rooms
Durham Road
N7 7RB
0 - 3 years
A drop in for infants and their parents; expectant parents also
welcome. Wednesday, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Friday 2.00-5.00pm,
07926 537714
Wednesday, Friday
[email protected]
Costs: Free. Voluntary contributions welcome!
http://www.maisonverte-uk.org
MiniMags Stay and Play
0 - 4 years
St Mary Magdalene Church
Holloway Road
N7 8LT
020 7700 3394
A great place to meet parents and for children to enjoy soft play,
messy activities, imaginary play, story time and music. Tuesday
session: 10am to 12pm; Wednesday session: 1-3pm.
Tuesday, Wednesday
[email protected]
Costs: Voluntary donation
http://www.hopechurchislington.org
Stay and Play, Hilldrop Community
Centre
Community Lane
N7 0JE
020 7607 9453
0 - 4 years
[email protected]
Costs: Please phone for details.
Drop in, stay and play.
Monday, Thursday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Stay and Play, Robert Blair
0 - 3 years
Robert Blair Primary School
Brewery Road
N7 9QJ
Robert Blair messy play in a safe space for children and parents to
play together and meet other families.
020 7607 4115
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[email protected]
Costs: Free
Parties
N5
Highbury Fields Bandstand Party Hire
0 - 5 years
The Bandstand
Highbury Fields
N5 1UP
020 7704 9337
One O'Clock Club building and garden can be booked at the
weekend for parties.
Saturday, Sunday
Costs: The Bandstand is available to hire for children's parties up to
the age of five years old. The Bandstand can be hired for parties for
children up to 5 years: £150 to £180 for 6 hours exclusive use.
Please call or drop in during opening hours for more information
and bookings.
N7
Sobell Leisure Centre Parties
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
3 - 11 years
Choose from bouncy castle, ice skating, soft play, sports,
trampoline parties. Days and times vary. Please note that parties
are on offer for older children (up to 16). Book online.
020 7609 2166
Sport and Outdoor Activities
N1
Anaconda Swimming Club
Cally Pool 229, Caledonian Road
Islington
N1 0NH
4 - 19 years
Sessions run at Cally Pool, Holloway School and Ironmonger Row
Baths. Please contact Ray Haggan using the contact details
provided for more information.
020 7226 4384
[email protected]
http://www.anacondaswimmingclub.org.uk
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April 01, 2016
Angel Community Canalboat (for hire)
5 - 18 years
16-34 Graham Street
Islington
N1 8JX
The Angel Boat is operated by the Angel Community Canalboat
Trust, and has been welcoming children and special interest groups
on board for over 30 years. Designed for residential and day trips.
The Angel Boat is based in Islington at City Road Basin, and is
accessible and local to both North London and the City.
07970 175488
[email protected]
Costs: Please visit website, or contact for details.
http://www.angelboat.org.uk
Cally Pool, Parents and Toddlers Fun
Swim
229 Caledonian Road
Islington
N1 0NH
020 7278 4676
0 - 4 years
Fun swim for babies and children.
Costs: Standard £5.60. Price per 1 adult and 1 child.
http://www.better.org.uk
Little Kickers
St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre
Upper Street
N1 2TU
020 8958 2808
[email protected]
1 - 7 years
Football and team skills. See website or call for times.
Friday, Saturday
Costs: £48+£25 for 6 sessions or £96+£25 for 12 sessions. New
members will be charged a one off membership fee of £25.00. Your
membership fee gives you a FREE Little Kickers football uniform
and priority re-enrolment.
http://www.littlekickers.co.uk
N19
Socca Skills at Whittington Park
2 - 5 years
Holloway Road
N19
An enthusiastic pay and play session that introduces football to
young children in a welcoming, supervised environment. Just turn
up, pay and play! Monday: 4.15-5pm; Saturday 10.15-11am (2 and
3 year olds), 11.15am to 12 noon (4 and 5 year olds).
Monday, Saturday
Costs: £3 per session
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April 01, 2016
Toddler Swim Session, Archway
Leisure Centre
14 Macdonald Road
Islington
N19 5DD
0 - 5 years
Term-time drop in lessons for guardians and children under five
years. Equipment is available to enhance the children's introduction
to the pool and encourage water confidence.
Monday 9.00-12.00 Tuesday-Friday 12.00-1.30
020 7281 4105
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Costs: Adults - £5.60, Free for toddlers under 5s.
gton
N4
Castle Climbing Centre
5 - 17 years
220 Green Lanes
N4 2HA
Weekday, weekend and holiday courses.
020 8211 7000
[email protected]
Costs: Visit website for more details
http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk
N5
Highbury Fields Junior Parkrun
4 - 14 years
Highbury Crescent
N5
A 2K run around Highbury Fields. No need to book and it's free, but
you need to register before your first run at:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register
Sunday, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Costs: Free
N5
Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie
Park
Gillespie Park Local Nature Reserve
191 Drayton Park
N5 1PH
0 - 19 years
The Centre runs various events aimed at different groups, including
children, adults and families. Phone for details. Opening times: 8am
to dusk daily Please note the Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park
are closed when Arsenal are playing at home. The Ecology Centre
is accessible for wheelchair users. Parts of Gillespie Park are not
wheelchair accessible.
020 7527 4374
[email protected]
Costs: There is a charge for some events and workshops.
http://www.islington.gov.uk/ecologycentre
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N7
Cycle Training
Part First Floor
Hornsey Street Waste Re-Use
N7 8TP
5 - 18 years
If you live, work or study in Islington you are entitled to two free
family training sessions. Training in a family group, must be made
up of at least one adult (aged 18+), and at least one child (aged 517). As well as looking at your bike control and road cycling skills,
we will teach you how to ride together with your children. Each
session can last up to two hours.
Also, School Holiday Cycle Training for Children (beginners, level 1
and level 2) in Bikeability.
Please contact David Shannon, Cycling officer on 020 7527 4082 to
book a session and more information. They can loan you bikes and
helmets for the training if required. Please ask your instructor when
they first contact you.
020 7527 4082
[email protected]
Costs: Free
http://islington.bookcycletraining.com/
Freightliners Farm
0 - 15 years
Sheringham Road
Islington
N7 8PF
020 7609 0467
Open to everyone. Closes at 4:00 PM during the winter. Closes
Monday
[email protected]
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00
AM to 4:45 PM
See website for more information.
http://www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk
Gymnastics at Sobell Leisure Centre
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
020 7609 2166
5 - 16 years
10 week course. Book online only. See website for course times.
Costs: £62.50 for 10 week course.
Mini and Teen Tennis at Islington
Tennis Centre
3 - 15 years
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April 01, 2016
Market Road
Islington
N7 9PL
Indoor courses which build co-ordination, movement, racket and
ball skills. See website for details of times. Tots Tennis 3-5 years
old; Mini Red courses 5-7 years old; Mini Orange courses 8-9 years
old; Mini Green courses 10-12 years old; Yellow Teen Tennis (1215 years) for coaching and coached match play.
020 3793 6880
http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/islingtontc
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Sobell Badminton Club
5 - 19 years
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
Coached badminton sessions. Tuesday session is 6pm to 7.30pm.
020 7609 2166
Tuesday, Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Please contact Tariq Shamsudeen for details on 07768 748942 or
visit www.sobellbadmintonclub.com
Costs: £5 or £3.90 with Better membership
SoccaSkills at Sobell Leisure Centre
5 - 8 years
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
020 7609 2166
Coaches encourage young children to learn new techniques and
skills, as well as playing small-sided games. Open to boys and
girls. Sessions take place inside. Check website for details.
Costs: Book online or call the Football Development Team on 020
7686 8810.
The Access to Sports Project
5 - 19 years
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
020 7686 8812
Clubs for a wide range of sports including football, netball,
basketball, athletics, tennis, badminton, cricket, rollerskating and
table tennis. See website for details of times and places.
[email protected]
Costs: Many activities are free of charge. Please contact for details.
http://www.accesstosports.org.uk
Trampolining @ Sobell Leisure Centre
4 - 7 years
Hornsey Road
N7 7NY
020 7609 2166
Children under 8 must be supervised by a guardian over the age of
16. Must wear socks to use the trampoline. A range of sessions
and times. See website for details.
Tuesday, Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Costs: Courses book online and prices are available on the
website. (concessions and member concessions available).
NW5
Camden Gymnastics Club
All ages
Talacre Community Sports Centre
Dalby Street
NW5 3AF
Various groups - all with termly enrolment - please contact before
turning up. See website for more details.
020 7974 8765
www.camden.gov.uk/sport
Toy Libraries
N1
Toy Library at Mildmay Library
0 - 4 years
21-23 Mildmay Park
Islington
N1 4NA
020 7527 7880
Term time only.
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Toy Library at New North Academy
0 - 4 years
32 Popham Road
N1 8SJ
020 7704 3900
Toy Library for 0 to 4 year olds, run every Friday (term time only)
[email protected]
Costs: Free.
Thursday, 11:30 AM
Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
http://www.newnorthacademy.com
Toy Library at West Library
0 - 4 years
Bridgeman Road
Islington
N1 1BD
020 7527 7920
Term time only.
[email protected]
Costs: Free
Friday, 11:30 AM
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N7
Hilldrop Toy Library
0 - 4 years
Community Lane
N7 0JE
020 7607 9453
Toy library drop in
[email protected]
Hilldrop Toy Library
0 - 10 years
Community Lane
N7 0JE
020 7607 9453
Toy library after-school drop in.
[email protected]
Toy Library at North Library
0 - 4 years
Manor Gardens
Islington
N7 6JX
020 7527 7840
Tuesday, 11:30 AM
[email protected]
Costs: Free
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Islington Family Information Service
About the FIS
We provide free and confidential information and advice to help children, young people and families in
Islington find the services they need.
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Nurseries and playgroups
Childminders
Holiday activities
Services for disabled children and young people
Parenting and family support services
Money advice
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Getting into work or training
Local information on health and housing
Things to do: Babies and children under 5
Things to do: Children 5 to 11
Things to do: Young People
Family Directory
You can also visit the Family Directory, a quick and easy online guide to services for children, young people
and families in Islington www.islington.gov.uk/familydirectory
Contact
Islington Family Information Service, Laycock Professional Development Centre, Laycock Street,
London N1 1TH
Tel: 020 7527 5959 (9am to 4pm; voicemail service available out-of-hours)
Website: www.islington.gov.uk/fis
Complaints
If you have a complaint about any service, please raise it with the provider first. If your problem is not
sorted out, you can go through Islington Council’s complaints procedure for services that the council
provides. For services provided by voluntary groups, you need to complain to the management
committee. For services provided by private groups, complain to the owners. For Ofsted-registered
providers speak to Ofsted on 0300 123 1231.

Things to Do for Babies and Children Under Five

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