Welcome to Abingdon Carousel! We’re a vibrant community hub with a focus on families with children aged 0-5.
Join us for a variety of fun and engaging activities, from creative play sessions and storytime to family-friendly events and support groups.
Our warm and friendly space is perfect for little ones to learn, explore, and make new friends, while parents can connect and find support. Come and be a part of our lively community – we can’t wait to welcome you and your family!
Our weekly drop-in sessions run TERM TIME only (Saturday Club 45/52 weeks) as follows:
| DAY & TIME: | SESSION: | SUITABLE FOR: |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays – 9.30am to 11am | Crawlers and Explorers | Moving babies, non-confident walkers |
| Monday – 12.45pm to 2pm* | Sensory Play for Babies* | Non-movers* |
| Tuesdays – 9.30am to 11am | Stay and Play | 0-4 years old |
| Tuesdays – 1pm to 2.30pm | Baby Group | Non-movers |
| Thursdays – 9.30am to 11am | Stay and Play | 0-4 years old |
| Fridays – 9.30am to 11am | Stay and Play | 0-4 years old |
| Saturdays – 9.30am to 11.45am* | S-Club: Breakfast and activities* | Families with children aged 0 to 10* |
| Saturdays (Monthly) – 1.30pm to 3.30pm* | SEND Play Session* | Families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities up to 19 years old (siblings welcome)* |
The next Health Visitors' Drop In Baby Clinics are on the following Friday mornings:
17th April
1st and 15th May
If you would like to speak to the Health Visitors' Team or weigh your baby, just pop round to Abingdon Carousel on these Fridays between 9.00am and 11.00am. ... See MoreSee Less
The Active Communities team are offering a range of activities for you and your family to be active during Easter half term. Activities are low-cost or free, please see each activity for pricing.
Bookings must be made in advance (tickets may be purchased online on the day if there is still space available.).
For more information and to secure your spot, visit their website www.southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities ... See MoreSee Less
Parenting can be joyful, exhausting, confusing and wonderful – sometimes all in the same morning!
Our 10-week Family Links Nurturing Programme is a warm, supportive group where parents come together to share experiences, learn practical strategies and support each other.
This isn’t about judging parenting or telling anyone they’re doing it “right” or “wrong”. It’s about:
💛 understanding why children behave the way they do
💛 recognising feelings (ours and theirs)
💛 finding positive ways to guide behaviour
💛 building calmer, more connected family life
The group runs Tuesdays 9.30–11.30am and works best when everyone attends the full programme, as each session builds on the last.
☕ Friendly group
🤝 Trained facilitators
👨👩👧 Parents welcome on their own or with a partner
Please note: this is a parents-only group and there is no crèche available.
📩 Contact Mandy to find out more or book a place : m.etienne@abingdoncarousel.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less