MONDAY
Sevenoaks Library Rhyme Time 10.30am – 11.00am
Edenbridge Library TN8 6BY – Baby playground (0-18 months) 10.30am – 11.15am (term time) FREE
Little Lambs Baby and Toddler Group St Mary’s Kemsing (St Edith’s small hall TN15 6NA) 1.30pm-3.00pm FREE but donations welcome (Term time only)
Bright Sparks St John’s Church Centre, Hildenborough 10am – 11.30am £2 per family of 3 children £1 for each additional child (Term time only)
Toddler Mondays at Knole | every Monday during the school term, 10-11.30am (booking not required)
Come along to Knole on a Monday morning during school term time for some fun and entertainment for under 5s.
Babyccino coffee mornings in the Brewhouse Café start at 10am. Get a free babyccino when you buy yourself a hot drink, and meet other parents and carers as you keep your toddler entertained with a selection of toys and games. Storytime starts at 11am in the Bookshop, so why not join in before or after your morning coffee? Enjoy new stories as well as some classics that you and your little one will love.
These are free events suitable for children under 5, running every Monday during the school term. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Normal admission to Knole applies (free for National Trust members).
Toddler Mondays at Knole | National Trust
Lavender Fields Care Home, Seal & Merry Poppins Fortnightly 3.45-4.30pm
Otford Library Baby & Toddler Classes 11-11.30am FREE
Russell House Toddler Group (Russell Wrens), Otford – 1.30pm – 2.45pm £5 donation to charity (Term Time only) Sessions must be booked in advance on line.
Shoreham playgroup Shoreham Village Hall 9.30am- 11.30am £3 per family (Term time only)
Tots and Toddlers St Mary’s Riverhead Church Hall 1.30pm – 3.30pm £1 donation
Little Ted’s Stay and Play toddler group St Edmund’s Church of England Primary School, West Kingsdown – Baby & toddler 0-4 years group 9am-11am FREE!
Tonbridge Library TN9 1TG- Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am – 10.45am. Babies and Toddlers with their parents or carers welcome.
TUESDAY
Edenbridge Library TN8 6BY – Baby Rhyme Time 10.00am – 10.30am and 11.00am – 11.30am FREE
Toddler Tuesdays – Weald Community Primary School 8.45am-10.30am. Every other Tuesday.
Fledglings at Granville School – 1.30pm – 2.30pm 2-4 year olds FREE (Term Time Only, Booking required)
Mad Hatters Hope Church 9.30am – 11.30am 0-5 year olds (Term Time Only)
TOTS Singing, Story & Playtime 10.15am – 11.15am St Luke’s Church Eardley Road, Sevenoaks
Riverhead Library TN13 2BU – Baby Rhyme Time 11.00 – 11.30am for children 0-3 years old (term time only)
Otford Library TN14 5PH Storytime for 3-4 year olds 2.15pm – 2.45pm (term time only)
WEDNESDAY
Chevening Play Café Chevening Church Hall 10.00am-11.30am £2 (fortnightly term time only)
Dunton Green Primary School Stay & Play 9-10.30am (term time only)
Little Feet Kiddies & Carers playtime with snack, story, songs & craft Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks 9.30-11.30am £1.00 (Term Time Only)
Otford Methodist Church First Steps – every other Wednesday 9am – 11.30am email office@otfordmethodist.org.uk for more details and dates.
Tiny Tots Farningham Village Hall. A friendly playgroup for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers 9.30am-11.30am £4 per child £1 additional children. Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake for adults and the little ones play, craft & sing songs. More info here
Kemsing Library, Dippers Close, Kemsing – Baby Rhyme Time 10.30am – 11am (term time only) 0-3 years old.
Edenbridge Library, TN8 6BY – Storytime sessions for 3 to 4 year olds 10.00 am – 10.30am
THURSDAY
Angel Cafe St John’s Church Hall, Hildenborough – Playspace & Soft Play 9am – 2pm.
BabyPlus Toddler Group – Bessels Green Baptist Church TN13 2PS 10.00am – 11.15am £2 per family (Term Time Only)
Sevenoaks Library Storytime – 10.30-11am FREE
Toddler Church St Edmund’s Centre, School Lane, West Kingsdown – Toddler Church Toys, tea & toast and an opportunity for fellowship and chat 9am – 11am (Term Time Only)
FRIDAY
Angel Cafe, St John’s Church Hall, Hildenborough – Playspace Free 9am – 2pm. Story & Singing Time 10am.
Tonbridge Library TN9 1TG Baby Rhyme Time- 10.15am – 10.45am. Babies, toddlers and their parents or carers welcome.
Halstead Toddler Group Halstead Pavillion TN14 7DJ £1 per child 9.00am – 10.30am(term time only)
Knole Fawns baby and toddler group | Runs 10.30am-12pm every Friday in school term time except the first Friday of the month (booking required)
Enjoy toys and games, including musical instruments and a small craft activity. Activities vary each week, but a typical session will be: 10.20am: doors open; 10.30am: start with a song and music; 10.45am-11.45am: free time for play, games, craft and books; 11.45am: wind-down time and finish with a story. Light refreshments available.
Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. This is a free event but normal admission to Knole applies (free for National Trust members). Booking required as spaces are limited.
Knole Fawns toddler group | National Trust
Seal Library Baby & Toddler storytime sessions 10.30am – 11am FREE
Westerham Library TN16 1BD – Baby Rhyme Time – 10.45am – 11.15am Nursery Rhymes and Action Songs. A fun and noisy way to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning.
SATURDAY
Riverhead Library TN13 2BU – Storytime and craft session 12pm – 12.45pm Suitable for Primary aged school children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tonbridge Library TN9 1TG – Storytime for preschool children 9.30am – 10,00am
Seal Library TN15 0AL – Children’s Craft Activities. Sessions are free and all children should be accompanied by an adult. 11.00am – 12.30pm (1st Saturday of the month)
As many of these groups are run by volunteers it is worth checking before you travel that the group is taking place to avoid disappointment.
*If you run a free or low cost baby/toddler group and would like to be added to the list or indeed if any details have changed, please email contactus@sevenoaksmums.com
*If you host an event please add this to our What’s On Calendar here, which is free.
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums