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Document 6452365
This list has been produced by: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Family Information Service, The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX Tel: 020 7361 3302 Email: [email protected] www.rbkc.gov.uk/fis Updated October 2012 Children’s Activities (0-11 years) Contents Arts/Crafts Children’s Activities Clubs Dance Drama Language Music Sport Address 3 Burlington Gardens, London, W4 4LT Telephone 020 8968 0855 Email [email protected] Website www.young-artist.co.uk 2 2 6 6 7 8 8 9 Children’s Activities Aqua Babies/Crèche/Gymnastics/ Swimming The above leisure activities are for kids of all ages. Aqua Babies: for more information ring 01708 768 400. Babies must have had their first 3 sets of injections. Crèche (3 months to 4 years): Advance booking is advisable. Mondays to Fridays 09:30am to 10:30am and 10:35 to 11:30am. To book call 020 7727 9747 during the above hours. Gymnastics: please call 020 7727 9747. Swimming courses are throughout the year. Please call 020 7727 9747 x 213 Websitehttp://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibra ries/sportsandleisure/leisurecentres/activitiesfo rkids.aspx Arts/Crafts Paint Pots Creative Classes Art, craft and music sessions for toddlers to grown-ups. The classes include cooking up a story, (Early Montessori) Baby Moves & Music for babies starting from when they can sit up, Creative Dance, Toddler Art and Music. The ages range from 6 months through to children 6 years old. We also do summer school, Christmas school and other holiday clubs e.g. film club as well as parties. Age group 6 months - 6 years Fees Please check the website for fees Opening hours/days Please check the website for timetable Nearest transport Bus: 211. Tube: Earl’s Court Office address Paint Pots Montessori School Ltd. Studio 53, Battersea Business Centre, 103 - 109 Lavender Hill SW11 5QL Venue addresses: St Mary The Boltons Church Hall, The Boltons, London, SW10 9TB Nottinghill Venue: St Mary of the Angels, Moorhouse Road, London, W2 5DJ Telephone 08456 43 44 41/ 42 Email [email protected] Website www.paintpotshouse.com Bramley’s Big Adventure Bramley's Big Adventure is an indoor adventure playground for children up to 11 years old. A large building under the Westway flyover, containing a giant three level playframe with slides, ball pools, swings, climbs, spooky den, giant balls, sound effects and separate under 5's and baby areas. Parents can relax in the Cafe area meeting friends, reading or having a meal. Age group 1 to 11 year olds Fees: Please see on website as prices vary and are subject to change without notice. Opening hours/days Monday to Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. Weekends and holidays: 10.00am - 6.30pm Nearest transport Tube: Latimer Road. Bus: 295 Address Bramleys Big Adventure, 136 Bramley Road W10 6TJ Telephone 020 8960 1515 Email [email protected] Website www.bramleysbig.co.uk Young Artist Specialist art lessons for keen artists providing private tuition & small intimate classes at your home which ensure individual tuition. Keen Artists 5 – 10 years and 10+ years are all welcome. Fees please contact the school for fees Opening hours/days holidays, term time and after school Nearest transport Tube: Holland Park (Central Line) Bus: 94, 148 2 Chatterbooks Chatterbooks are reading groups for children. Our aim is to inspire you to read and develop confidence in expressing your opinions as well as talk about books. The patron of the Chatterbooks scheme is writer Jacqueline Wilson. Club active: for 5-11 years old. Designed to stimulate in the areas of sport, activity and creativity Club fitness: activities for children aged 8-14 years plus. Keep young bodies fit and healthy in the gym and studio Club coaching: let specialist instructors introduce a sport to your child, or coach them to a higher level; Holiday activities: Activities for kids during the school holidays; we'll keep them busy, teach them skills and ensure they have a good time Birthday parties: where better than David Lloyd to celebrate? Age group 14 – 17 year olds Fee Please contact provider for details Opening hours/days Wed 5:15-6:00pm Nearest transport Tube: Gloucester Road. Bus: 74 Address Point West, 116 Cromwell Road, SW7 4XR Telephone 020 7341 6400 Email [email protected] Website www.davidlloydleisure.co.uk Chatterbooks are open to library members aged 8 to 12 years old and they meet once a month, on either Wednesdays or Saturdays. Age group 8 to 12 year olds Opening hours/days See website for various library opening times Address Please see link Telephone 020 7361 3010 Email [email protected] Website http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/libra ries/childrenslibrary/chatterbooks.aspx Baby RhymeTime and Storytime There are free events for under fives at all Kensington and Chelsea’s libraries. Storytimes and rhyme times last about 20 minutes. Children and their carers can join in songs and rhymes or listen to stories. Age group under 2s Fees free, no tickets required; please arrive promptly to ensure a place – maximum 30 children Opening hours/days Please visit website for timings for various libraries Address please visit website for various library locations Telephone 020 7361 3010 Email [email protected] Website http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/libra ries/childrenslibrary/toddlermornings.aspx Electric Cinema Kids Club Films for children. Age group 3-16 year olds Fees Adult and child: Film £5.50 Opening hours/days Please check website for details Nearest transport Tube: Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park Bus: 7,23,52,70 Address Electric Cinema 191 Portobello Road W11 2ED Telephone 020 7908 9696(Box Office) Email [email protected] Website http://www.electriccinema.co.uk/kids.php Electric Scream! (Re-Opening late November) Electric Scream! is a screening slot set up exclusively for parent (and carers) and their babies under the age of 1 year. At Electric Scream!, parents and carers can enjoy fulllength features with babies on their laps without worrying about a babysitter or disturbing others. Age group Newborn to 1 year old Fees from £8.00 Opening hours/days Monday: 11.00am (except Bank Holidays) David Lloyd Kensington David Lloyd Leisure has an extensive programme of activities for children specifically tailored to meet the members' local needs. Few of activities include: Club pool activities: kids love water and under parental supervision they can splash around at these sessions to their hearts' content Club play: for 3-4 years old. We've all kinds of fun play sessions and activities for kids; they'll love it! 3 Nearest transport Tube: Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park Bus: 7,23,52,70 Address Electric Cinema 191 Portobello Road W11 2ED Telephone 020 7908 9696(Box Office) Email [email protected] Website http://www.electriccinema.co.uk/electric_screa m.php Gymboree Play and Music (Kensington and Chelsea) Classes featuring play, music and movement. Gymboree classes use song, dance, movement, imaginary play, colours, textures, drama and more. There are play classes, music classes and art classes. Classes offer sensory stimulation and learning through fun, dedicated solely to under 5s and featuring a parent or carer as an active class participant. Age group Newborn to under 5 years Opening hours/days 09.00am to 5.30pm (classes at different times) Address St. Augustine's Church 117 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5LP Telephone 0207 581 3511 Email [email protected] Website www.gymboree-uk.com Gate Picture House Kids Club A Saturday children’s matinee of a recent hit or an old favourite, plus fund activities. Become an annual Kids’ Club member for a small fee, and save money on your ticket every time you visit. Please note: parents may leave children over 8 years old alone in screening but should be aware that the cinema is not providing any official childcare. Age group 5 to 14 year olds Fees Please contact the number below for ticket prices for kids Opening hours/days Saturdays Matinees Nearest transport Tube: Notting Hill Gate. Bus: 27, 28, 31, 52, 70, 94, 148, 328, 390. Address Gate Picturehouse, 87 Notting Hill Gate W11 3JZ Telephone 0871 902 5731 Email [email protected] Website http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Gate_ Picturehouse/ Harrow Club The Harrow Club W10 is a charity working primarily with young people in the deprived urban neighbourhoods of North Kensington. Our work targets NEET young people, young offenders, our local Traveller Community and all young people from local schools and the community. We work in partnership to provide accessible and affordable sporting and recreational activities. Age group 8 to 25 year olds Opening hours/days Please see website for various activity class times Nearest transport Tube: Latimer Road. Bus: 295 Address 187 Freston Road, W10 6TH Telephone 020 8969 2528 Email [email protected] Website http://www.harrowclubw10.org Gymboree Play and Music (Bayswater) Classes featuring play, music and movement. Gymboree classes use song, dance, movement, imaginary play, colours, textures, drama and more. There are play classes, music classes and art classes. Classes offer sensory stimulation and learning through fun, dedicated solely to under 5s and featuring a parent or carer as an active class participant. Age group Newborn to under 5 years old Opening hours/days Monday - Friday 09.00am to 5.30pm (classes at different times) Nearest transport Tube: Bayswater, Queensway. Bus: 70 Address Whiteley’s Shopping Centre, 1st floor Bayswater, W2 4YN; Telephone 020 7229 9294 Email [email protected] Website www.gymboree-uk.com Holland Park Ecology Centre The Centre contains displays and information about the local and natural history of Holland Park and other sites of Nature Conservation Importance within the Borough. The Ecology Centre at Holland Park runs a series of events, activities, educational visits, workshops and volunteer days for schools, groups, children and the public. Contact The Ecology Centre or the Children’s Information Service for details prior to the holiday. Age group all ages Fees please refer to website Opening hours/days ongoing programme 4 Nearest transport Tube: Holland Park, Kensington High Street. Bus: (Kensington High Street) 28, 328, 27, 9, 10, 49 (Holland Park Avenue) 94, 148. Address Old Stable Yard, Holland Park, W8 6LU Telephone 020 7938 8186 Email [email protected] Website www.rbkc.gov.uk/ecology Opening hours/days Term times: Monday to Friday 15.30am-18.45, Saturday 11am – 5pm, Holidays: Mon to Fri 10:30am to 5:30pm Nearest transport Tubes: Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park Address Venture Community Centre, 103a Wornington Road, London, W10 5YB Telephone 020 8960 3234 Email [email protected] Website www.venturecentre.org.uk Jungle Gym Adventure experience for young children. Safe, Jungle Gym includes climbing areas, fun slide, ball and soft play area. Maximum height of child is 4 feet. Age group 1 to 7 year olds Fees under 2 is £1.55, Over 2 is £3.05 Opening hours/days Monday – Sunday: 9.00am to 6.00pm. Nearest transport Tube: Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith and City line). Bus: 7, 23, 52, 70 Address Kensington Sports Centre, Walmer Road W11 4PQ Telephone 020 7727 9747 Email [email protected] Queen’s Ice and Bowl Family oriented Leisure Centre offering ice skating, Ten Pin Bowling, Sega Games, and American Pool. Centre also includes a fast food outlet and a licensed bar. Age group All ages Fees Skating: £10 children, £10.50 Adult, £2 skate hire. Bowling is £6.50 per game and 50p shoe hire. Opening hours/days Children’s skating classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:45 until 17:30. Public skating on Monday-Friday 10am to 18:45 and 20:00 to 23:00 and Saturday-Sunday 10am – 18:45 and 19:30 until 23.00. Bowling Monday to Sunday 10am to 11pm. Nearest transport Tube: Queensway, Bayswater. Buses: 70, 94, 12, 148, 7, 23, 36, 27. Address 17 Queensway W2 4QP Telephone 020 7229 0172 Email [email protected] Website www.queensiceandbowl.co.uk Natural History Museum One of the most famous museums of nature in the world, offering visitors of all ages a wide variety of lively and stimulating exhibitions about the natural world. Particular children’s favourites include the ‘Dinosaurs’ exhibition, build a volcano and fun and games. Age group All ages Fees Admission is free but there are sometimes charges for special exhibitions. Opening hours/days Everyday 10.00am5.50pm (except 24-26 December). Nearest transport Tubes: South Kensington. Buses: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, C1, 360, 414 Address Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD Telephone 020 7942 5011 Website www.nhm.ac.uk Science Museum Museum containing exhibitions and hands-on galleries about science, technology and medicine. Live shows, an IMAX cinema, simulators and opportunities to drink and shop provide everything for a really great experience for children and adults of all ages. Age group All ages Fees Free Admission but charges apply to some exhibitions and the IMAX Cinema. Opening hours/days Daily 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.15) except 24 to 26 December. Nearest transport Tube: South Kensington. Buses: 9, 10, 14, 49, 52, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, C1 Address Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD Telephone 0870 870 4868 or 020 7942 4000 Website www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Notting Hill Adventure Playground Community Centre serving the North Kensington area. The organisation runs an inclusive programme of activities, courses and events for local people. Welcomes users with disabilities. Age group 5 - 15 years Fees Free 5 St Barnabas Church, Kensington Sunday morning’s downstairs at St Barnabas is the place to be no matter what age you are! We run 4 age appropriate groups for children between the ages of 0 and 10. Each group is jam-packed with fun, games, great worship, prayer, teaching, arts and crafts and much, much more. Bright Stars Under 4s Sparklers Age 4-6 Blast Off School years 6-11 Airborne School year 7-10 Age groups 0 - 10 Opening hours Sundays 10:30am – 12:00pm Nearest transport Tube: High Street Kensington, Holland Park, Kensington Olympia and Earls Court. Busses: 27, 9, 10, 49, C1 Address 23 Addison Road, W14 8LH Telephone 020 7471 7000 Email [email protected] Website www.stbk.org.uk Address 4 Gilston Road SW10 9SL Telephone 020 7370 1000 Email [email protected] Website www.budokwai.co.uk Girlguiding UK Rainbows (5-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (1014). Please contact Girlguiding UK for associations in your area. Age group 5 to 14 year olds Opening hours/days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (Head office) Nearest transport Victoria Station Address Girlguiding UK, Commonwealth Headquarters,17-19 Buckingham Palace Road. SW1W 0PT Telephone 020 7834 6242 Email [email protected] Website www.girlguiding.org.uk The Scout Association Please ring for information on your nearest scout group. Age group 6 to 25 year olds Opening hours/days Monday - Friday 08.00am - 07.00pm Saturdays: 9.00am 12.00noon Address Scout Information Centre, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, E4 7QW Telephone 0208 433 7100 Email [email protected] Website www.scouts.org.uk Whippersnappers Activities for under 5’s using music, African drumming, puppets and lots of theatricality. The class is fully inclusive for children with special needs. Age group under 5’s Fees child: from £8.00/£5.50 concession. Siblings: from £10.00/£8.00 concession Opening days term time and after school classes. Check website for timings. Office address Whippersnappers, Brockwell Lido, Dulwich Road, SE24 0PA Venue addresses The Holland Park Youth Hostel, Holland Park, W8 7QU and Life Centre, 15 Edge Street, Kensington W8 7PN Telephone 020 7738 6633 Email [email protected] Website www.whippersnappers.org Dance Chelsea Ballet Schools Ballet, pre-school, modern dance and tap classes take place every week day during the afternoon and early evening. Classes in Scottish reels are held during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Workshop in ballet and musical theatre are held during every school holiday. Age group 2 ½ to 18 year olds Opening hours/days Office: 9.00am - 4.50pm Venues St Barnabas Church Hall, 14 Ranelagh Grove SW1 8PD, Gems Hampshire School, The Old Library, 15 Manresa Road, SW3 6NB and St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT Office Address 6 Upper Cheyne Row, SW3 5JN. Classes held SW1/SW3 Clubs Budokwai Judo Club Toddlers play group, gym, paints, clay. Martial arts: Judo, Karate, aikido, Brazilian ju-jitsu. Age group toddlers: 6 months to 3 years. Martial Arts: 4 years + Opening days Term times, Mon - Fri 09:30 to 12:30 Fees £185.00 per term per class per child Nearest transport Tube: Fulham Broadway or South Kensington. Busses: 4, 14, 211, 345. 6 Telephone 020 7351 4117 Email [email protected] Website www.chelseaballet.com Venue address The Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT Telephone 020 8969 1555 Email [email protected] Website www.londonchildrensballet.com Kensington Ballet School The school provides a fun but structured introduction to the joys of dance. Age group 18 months - 9 years Opening hours/days Please see website for various times Office address Karen Lowe and Richard Fisher, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford Bedfordshire, MK40 3SA Venue addresses & fees Please see website for various venues Telephone 07957 650 042 Email [email protected] Website www.kensingtonballet.com Portobello Dance The Mark Elie Dance Foundation is a registered charity (supported by Campden charities and Awards 4 All) which offers innercity children training in Classical ballet, Tap, Jazz and Street. Age group 3 years to adults Fees £7.00 per class, 6 weeks £42 and £10 drop-in Opening hours/days Saturdays 9:00am to 07:00pm Nearest transport Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill tube Address The Tabernacl, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Telephone 07947 484 021 Email [email protected] Website www.portobellodance.org.uk La Sylvaine School of Dance The primary aim of the school is to teach children how to extend their potential through the disciplines of dance and performance. Age group 3 to 18 year olds Fees: Please see website for fee details. Opening hours/days Please see website for times. Office address 26 Hardinage Road, London, NW10 3PJ Venues Bousfield School, Chelsea Theatre, Holy Trinity, Lycee Francais, Oratory Primary School, Our Lady of Victories, Parsons Green and Redcliffe School. Telephone 020 8208 5007 Email [email protected] Website www.lasylvaine.co.uk Drama Allsorts Drama classes for children aged 3-16 in Kensington, Chelsea and across London. Representation for professional work in television and film and other related fields. Age group 4 – 18 years Fees £110 for 1 hour classes per term; £190 for 2 hour classes per term; 20% discount for siblings Opening hours/days weekly classes during term time, please see website for details. Office address 34 Credition Road, NW10 3DU Venue address Notting Hill Preparatory School, 95 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QQ Telephone 020 8969 3249 or 020 8767 5298 Email [email protected] Website www.allsortsdrama.com London Children’s Ballet The London Children's Ballet was founded in 1994 to give talented young dancers aged 914, from a wide cross section of the community, a unique opportunity to perform as part of a professional ballet production. The children's six month LCB experience gives them time to develop not only as promising young dancers, but also as responsible and hard-working young adults. Age group 9 to 14 year olds (boys 9-16 yrs) Opening hours/days LCB meets on Sunday pm from Jan to April. Monday - Friday Office Hours): 9.30am - 5.00pm Office address 73 St Charles Square, W10 6EJ Perform Perform workshops: drama, dance and singing for young children with almost 3,000 attending every week across London and the South East. Each child starts with a Free Trial Session. All teachers are Criminal Records bureau checked and First Aid trained. Age group 3 months to 12 year olds 7 Fees contact provider for details Opening hours/days contact provider for details Office address Perform, 49 Chalton St London NW1 1HY Venue address Check the website to find your nearest venue by entering your postcode. Telephone 020 7255 9120/0845 400 4000 Email [email protected] Website www.perform.org.uk Registration fee: £10 per child Opening hours/days Saturdays 10.00am 12.00noon during term Venue address St. Mary Magdalene CE, Primary School, Rowington Close, London W2 5TF (Please don’t contact school Languages Le Club Tricolore Teaches fun French to children aged 2½ to 5, and 5-10 year olds. Small groups - each run by trained native speakers. Age group 2½ to 11 years old Fees pls refer to website. Opening hours/days contact providers for more details Office address 10 Ballingdon Road, SW11 6AT Venue address Please see website for details Telephone 020 7924 4649 Email [email protected] Website www.leclubtricolore.co.uk directly) Nearest transport Tube: Bayswater, Email [email protected] Website http://www.gsscentrallondon.org.uk/ Club Petit Pierrot In a happy atmosphere French is taught to the children through play, using a wide variety of our stimulating language games and exercises, songs, dances, educational toys, stories, puppets and through role-play. It is suitable for either beginners, advanced or children already studying French at school and even bilingual children. Age group 8 months to 11 year olds Fees Fees (for 12 week term): ½ hour - £119 per term ¾ hour - £172 per term 1 hour - £205 per term 1½ hours - £245 per term Play session supplement: £30 per term *10% reduction for any child coming Opening hours/days Opening hours are different for each venue, please contact for more details. Office address 80 Mendora Road, London, SW6 7NB Venue address Held at various venues (see above). Telephone 020 7385 5565 Email [email protected] Website www.clubpetitpierrot.uk.co.uk Music Blueberry Playsongs Blueberry Playsongs is where young children learn to have fun with music! Established in 1991, we run weekly music groups in the London area. Age group 6 months to 3 year olds Fees Please see website for details Opening hours/days Chelsea: Friday 09:30 – 10:45; Notting Hill: Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 Nearest transport Tube: Sloane Square/ Notting Hill Gate Office address 17 Brookview Road, SW16 6UA Venue address Chelsea Methodist Church 155a Kings Road; Tabernacle Arts Centre, Powis Square, London, W11 2AY Telephone 020 8677 6871 Email [email protected] Website www.blueberryplaysongs.co.uk German Saturday School The German Saturday School Central London (Bayswater) was established in April 1994 and offers tuition for children aged 4 to 16 on Saturday mornings. Our classes start at reception and continue up to GCSE Level and beyond. Age group 3 to 16 year olds Fees Lessons: 10.00 - 12 noon on approximately 10 Saturdays per term. School fees: £120 to £150 per term (depending on age) 8 Culture Kids Culture Kids is more than just a music class for pre-school children, it is a journey into the magical world of texture, colour, shape, time and space. Cooking and art classes are also available. Age group 7 months - 4 years Fees Please visit website for fees Opening hours/days Please visit website for details of opening times for individual venues Office address 1 Merton Park Parade, SW19 3NT Venue address Various according to class, please website for more details. Telephone 020 8540 4203 Mobile 07834 718 347 Email [email protected] Website www.culture-kids.com Nearest transport Tube: South Kensington (Circle, District, Piccadilly) Buses: 49, 211 Venue address The Vestry, St Luke's Church, Sydney Street, SW3 6NH Telephone 020 8744 5189/ 0790 661 9144 Email [email protected] The Music House for Children The Music House for children is not for profit organisation to provide musical experiences from toddler and baby sessions to group instrumental lessons, workshops and performances. Age group 0 to 6 year olds Opening hours/days please refer to website for details Venues please refer to website Office address 306 - 310 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LJ Telephone 020 8932 2652 Email [email protected] Website www.musichouseforchildren.co.uk Monkey Music Monkey Music aims to introduce babies and pre-school children to music in a way that they can easily understand and enjoy. Original and traditional songs, colourful visual props, rhythms, movement and lots of persecution instruments all lead to great fun and loads of learning! Age group 3 months to 3 year olds Fees Please contact provider for details Office address Monkey Music Ltd, Unit 8 Thrales End Farm, Thrales End Lane, Harpenden, Herts AL5 3NS Venue address Please visit website for details of various venues in the borough. Telephone 01582 766464 (head office) Email [email protected] Website www.monkeymusic.co.uk W11 Opera for Young People Since it was founded in 1971 by local parents wishing to stage an opera for young people each Christmas, it has commissioned and produced over 30 new operas. Selection is by open audition. Production team and orchestra are fully professional. Performances are family shows. Auditions for 2013 will be held in early September next year. Please check back on website for further details which will be posted in the spring. Age group 9 to 18 year olds Fees details on our website Opening hours/days please refer to website Nearest transport Tube: Holland Park. Bus 9, 148. Venue address Rehearsals take place at St James’ Norlands Church, St James Garden W11 4EQ Email [email protected] Website www.w11opera.org Music For the Young Wonderful introduction to music through rhythm-percussion, melody-toys and movement-drama. Structured classes in a fun environment all accompanied by piano. Age group 6 months - 6 years Fees 6 months to 3 years: £6.50 per class 3 - 4 years: £8.50 per class Fees include refreshments (only for 6 months 3 years) and there is a reduction for siblings. Opening hours/days Tuesdays (Term Times): 9.45am to 10.30am and 10.45am to 11.30am(6mths - 3 years) 3.15pm to 3.45pm(3 - 4 years) 3.45pm to 4.15pm(4 - 6yrs) Sport Aquakiddies/Babies Aquakiddies/Babies teach essential baby swimming skills for babies and toddlers and strongly emphasise ‘having fun’. Age group 0 to 5 year olds 9 Fees £50 for 5 week course Venue opening hours/days Tues to Fri 9am to 2:30pm Office address Aquakiddies/Babies, Sussex house, 23 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9RW Venue address Kensington Leisure Centre Walmer Rd London W11 4PQ Telephone 01273 833101 Email [email protected] [email protected] Website www.aquababies-uk.com Age group All ages Opening hours/days Mon - Fri 6:30am - 10:30pm Sat 8:00am - 8:30pm Sun 8:00am - 10:30pm Nearest transport Tube: Sloane Square, South Kensington. Buses: 319, 49, 211, 11 & 22 Address Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 5PL Telephone 020 7352 6985 Website http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/chelsea-sportscentre/ Canalside Activity Centre Sports activities for young people include canoeing, kayaking, bell boating, trampolining, low rope course and team building. Age group 9 to 19 year olds Fees £4 per session Opening hours/days of Youth Club Tuesday 4:30pm -7:30pm; Thursday 4:30pm – 7:30pm; Saturday 10:30am – 4:00pm; Venue Address Canalside Activity Centre, Canal Close, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5AY Telephone 020 8968 4500 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/educationandlearning/s upportservices/youthsupport/canalsideactivityc entre.aspx Hyde Park Riding School Ltd Our riding stables cater for riders of all abilities, previous experience is not necessary. Hyde Park Stables London takes adults and children for both group and private rides and riding lessons. Age group 5 years upwards Fees Group lessons at £64 per hour. For private lessons see the website for details. Opening hours/days Tuesday to Friday 7.15 am to 5.00 pm Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Nearest transport Tube: Lancaster Gate or Paddington, Bus 49, 98, 274, 390 Address of stables 63 Bathurst Mews, W2 2SB Telephone 020 7723 2813 Email [email protected] Website www.hydeparkstables.com Cremorne Riverside Centre Canoeing centre in the south of the borough, designed to cater for children and young people who live in the local area. Kayaking is delivered on the Tidal Thames and we also travel further afield to introduce young people to whiter water, surf and sea kayaking. Age group 9 to 19 year olds Fees RBKC membership £10 pa. Non RBKC residents is £20pa. Opening hours/days Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays during term time from 11am – 6:30pm. Venue Address Cremorne Riverside, Cremorne Gardens, Lots Road, SW10 0QH Telephone 020 7349 9591 E-mail [email protected] Website www.rbkc.gov.uk/cremorne Kensington Emperors Swimming Club Teaches swimming to disabled people of all ages and all disabilities. GP’s permission to swim required. Pool is accessible, including hoist. Age group All ages Fees £15 per annum (seniors); £7 per annum (Juniors) Opening hours/days Friday: 7.00pm - 9.00pm Nearest transport Tube: Ladbroke Grove, Shepherd’s Bush. Bus: 12, 49, 94, 295 Address Kensington Sports Centre, Walmer Road W11 4PQ Telephone 020 8841 3577 Email [email protected] Kensington Leisure Centre Swimming, fitness classes, fitness gym, badminton, football, volleyball, basketball, squash, gymnastics, wrestling, martial arts, Chelsea Sports Centre Sport Centre facilities include - swimming pool, sports hall, gym, aerobics studio, outdoor 10 Swimming Nature Since 1993, we have been teaching hundreds of thousands of children to swim the natural way. Lessons during school terms, half-terms and school holidays. Age group 3 months and upwards Fees Please check the website Opening hours/days Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Office address 35 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RA Venue address check the website for a centre near you. Telephone 08445 04 05 06 Email [email protected] Website www.swimmingnature.co.uk trampolining, table tennis, indoor junior tennis, children’s soft play area, café-bar, crèche, club room, outdoor floodlit Astroturf. Age group All ages Opening hours/days Mon - Fri 6:30am - 10:00pm Sat 8:00am - 8:00pm Sun 8:00am - 10:00pm Nearest transport Tube: Latimer Road, Holland Park, Ladbroke grove. Rail: Shepherds Bush Bus: 7, 23, 52, 295 Address Walmer Road, W11 4PQ Telephone 020 7727 9747 Email [email protected] Website http://www.better.org.uk/areas/kensington-andchelsea/ Westminster Boating Base Westminster Boating Base is an independent charity teaching dinghy sailing, power boating, kayaking and canoeing in central London. Age group 10 to 23 year olds Fees Donation to the charity at your discretion Opening hours/days Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm (all enquiries) Nearest transport Tube: Pimlico and Vauxhall Address 136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Telephone 020 7821 7389 Email [email protected] Website www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk Kiddikicks Kiddikicks provide the very best football coaching for toddlers and children under 8 years of age. Kiddisports offers cricket, hockey, bat and ball and rugby skills Age group 18 months – 8 years Opening hours/days. Please see the website or phone for timetables. Venue Address Hyde Park and South Kensington. Office Address Kiddikicks Sports Limited, 26 Thackeray Street, W8 5ET Telephone 020 7937 7965 / 0845 602 8276 Email [email protected] Website www.kiddikicks.co.uk Westway Riding Stables Horse Riding School is open for all abilities and for most ages. Age group over 5 year olds and upwards Fees please enquire with provider Opening hours/days Every day: 8.30am 9.00pm Nearest transport Tube: Latimer Road, Ladbroke Grove. Buses: 295, 7, 220, 70, 52, 302, 23 Address 20 Stable Way, Latimer Road, W11 6QX Telephone 020 8964 2140 Email [email protected] Website http://westlondonstables.co.uk Sports Academy Traditional sports to bring back traditional values. We have courses in football, tag rugby and cricket within a setting that teaches good sportsmanship, the rules of the game, friendship and working as part of a team. The academy runs in term time only and is for primary school children. Age group 5-10 Fees contact provider for details Opening hours/days Please contact provider for details Address Rugby Portobello Club, 221 Walmer Road W11 4EY Telephone Riley Taggart on 020 7229 2928 Email [email protected] Website www.rugbyportobello.org.uk 11