PlayTime! at St Philip’s – A Fun & Free Playgroup for 0-5s

Join us every Friday during term time from 9:30 – 11 AM for PlayTime! – a welcoming, free playgroup for babies and toddlers. With sensory play, crafts, songs, stories, and fresh coffee with treats for parents, it’s a space for children to explore and for grown-ups to connect.

Book your free session below. Choose a date and reserve your spot:

11 September
18 SEPTEMBER
25 SEPTEMBER
2 OCTOBER
9 OCTOBER
16 OCTOBER
PlayTime at St Philips
Children painting on rocks with paint and brushes around a table.

A Fun-Filled Morning for Little Ones & Their Grown-Ups

Each PlayTime! session is filled with fun and engaging activities for little ones, including free play, role play, sensory activities, sand and water play, creative crafts, songs, and storytelling. Parents can also enjoy fresh coffee and treats. PlayTime! is completely free, but donations are always welcome to help us keep it open to all.

Donate to Support PlayTime!
Children's play event flyer featuring white doves, stars, abstract shapes, and text about playtime activities like water, sand, paint, craft, songs, storytime, cakes, and coffee, held every Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at St Philip's Avondale Square, suitable for ages 0-5 years plus grown-ups, with a QR code and website for more information.

 FAQs

  • No, all children must be accompanied by an adult 🙂

  • Yes please! Booking helps us plan for the right number of children and grown-ups to cater to each week.

  • Yes! PlayTime! is completely free, but you’re welcome to make a donation to help us keep it open for everyone.

  • Absolutely! At St Philip’s, we welcome children of all ages and families of all backgrounds. Every family has a place in our community. Please feel free to reach out to Mother Helen if you’d like to discuss how we can help your child feel safe and supported at PlayTime! We’re here for you.

  • We would love that! Please speak to one of the volunteer team after the session about how you can get involved.

Children painting a large cross-shaped wooden cutout at a table outdoors, with colorful abstract and heart designs.
Young girl with dark hair in pigtails eating a slice of cucumber outdoors on a cloudy day.
Children painting rocks at a table outdoors.
Children playing with a colorful parachute in a park, with trees and buildings in the background.
A young boy and a slightly older man, possibly a mentor or teacher, are sitting at a white table outside, engaged in a craft activity with colorful paper and markers. The boy is reaching for a craft item while the man is smiling and assisting him. Ot
Children sitting around a table painting rocks with colorful paints during an outdoor art activity.
An adult woman and a young girl are sitting at a table, painting and decorating objects with paint. The woman is wearing glasses, a blue shirt with a name tag that says "Sophie," and sunglasses on her head. The girl has a white shirt with a polka dot

Where to Find Us

St Philip & St Mark’s
Avondale Square
London
SE1 5PD

Vicar: Revd Helen Harknett

hhharknett@gmail.com

+447557093585

Day off: Monday