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 as follows:
| DAY & TIME: | SESSION: | SUITABLE FOR: |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays – 9.30am to 11am | Bumps and Babies | Pregnant women & non-movers |
| Tuesdays – 9.30am to 11am | Stay and Play | 0-4 years old |
| Tuesdays – 1pm to 2.30pm | Crawlers and Explorers | Moving babies, non-confident walkers |
| 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 Group* | 0-19 years old* |
*Booking via Facebook Messenger is essential for these sessions only
🌈 Sensory Play for Babies (Non-Movers only)
📅 Mondays | ⏰ 12:45 – 2 pm | 💕 £2 donation
📍 Abingdon Carousel Family Centre
👶 Limited to 10 parent & baby pairs
Looking for a calm, nurturing way to connect with your baby?
Join our new Sensory Play for Babies sessions — designed especially for non-movers (birth to pre-crawling).
Arrive from 12:45 to settle in and enjoy a cuppa, then dive into an hour of gentle exploration: mini talk, themed sensory play stations, and a soothing baby massage to finish.
Book your space HERE: forms.office.com/e/ewSwTyw2y1
💻 Booking essential – only 10 spaces available!
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Oxfordshire Baby Week 14th - 20th November
Oxfordshire's first Baby Week celebrates early childhood by uniting families,
professionals, and services. The 2025 theme—“Healthy Parent, Healthy Baby”—
highlights the link between a child’s start in life and the wellbeing of parents and carers.
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We still have a few places remaining for the next SEND Play Session at Abingdon Carousel this Saturday (15th November from 1 to 3pm).
Come and join us with your children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs up to 19 years.
All free, and siblings welcome 🤗
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