Our favourite activities for parents and under-5s locally
Looking for fun and interactive experiences to enjoy with your little ones? Whether you’re in Kensal Rise, Willesden, Queen’s Park, or the surrounding areas, there’s no shortage of activities for parents and children under 5. From free and paid options: including soft play, swimming, singing, reading, and creative arts that will keep both parents and toddlers engaged and entertained!
Jaego’s House
Location: 557 Harrow Road, London, W10 4RH
Website: www.jaegoshouse.co.uk
Instagram: @jaegoshouse
Cost: Membership required (starting from £195/year)
Age Group: Up to 5 years
Jaego’s House is a family club that offers a Jungle Gym & Soft Play area, a crèche, and even a kids' club. Parents can also relax in the café while their little ones explore.
Moberly Sports Centre Soft Play
Location: 25 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3NB
Website: www.everyoneactive.com
Cost: Paid, £5 per child/session
Age Group: Crawlers and toddlers
This soft play area is perfect for daily sessions with a ball pool, sensory room, and climbing equipment. A great choice for active toddlers.
Mini Picassos Toddler Art Classes
Location: 8 Station Terrace, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 5RT
Website: www.minipicassos.co.uk
Instagram: @minipicassos
Cost: Paid, £13 per session (term booking) / £15 for drop-in (VAT inclusive)
Age Group: 15 months to 3+ years
Mini Picassos offers daily creative classes from Monday to Saturday.
What’s Included: Main Project (changes weekly), Cut and Stick Table (changes weekly), Colouring Activities (changes weekly), Toy Table / Play-Doh (Play-Doh is back!), Easel Painting, Fabulous garden space with water fun (during summer), Sing-along time with bubbles and stickers & Complimentary Tea & Coffee. A bright and welcoming space with exciting projects designed to spark creativity in your little one.
Moves & Melodies with Miss Julie McNamee
Location: Studio 2 - 102 Liddell Gdns, NW10 3QE
Website: www.gracelandsyard.com
Instagram: @gracelandsyard
Cost: £9.50 (drop-in) / £54 (kids 6-class pass) / £108 (siblings 6-class pass)
Age Group: 1-4 years
Times: Fridays at 10:00 am
Fun and high-quality music and movement sessions for little ones and their carers. Enjoy musical instruments, bubbles, parachute play, and sing and dance along to familiar songs with Miss Julie and her ukulele. Miss Julie holds a first-class degree in Dance Performance and teaches ballet, contemporary, and tap. She also performs across the UK and coordinates children’s parties.
Mother & Baby Yoga with Katie Sullivan
Location: Studio 1 - 102 Liddell Gdns, NW10 3QE
Website: www.gracelandsyard.com
Instagram: @gracelandsyard
Cost: £15 drop-in / £78 for a 6-class pass
Age Group: 6 weeks+ (until crawling)
Times : Thursday at 11:00 am
Join Katie Sullivan for a supportive and fun postnatal yoga session. This class helps new mothers regain strength and energy, focusing on core muscles, pelvic stability, and relaxation, while bonding with their baby through songs and gentle movements. No prior yoga experience required! Connect with other parents and carers while building strength and community.
Mini Mozart Toddler Class
Location: Mansergh Hall, 26 Hill Road, London, NW8 9QD
Website: www.minimozart.com
Instagram: @MiniMozartMusic
Facebook: Mini Mozart Music
Cost: £18.00 per session (sibling discounts available)
Age Group: 16 months – 4 years
Time: Wednesdays, 09:30–10:10 (term time only)
Mini Mozart offers interactive music classes for toddlers featuring live instruments like clarinet, violin, flute, or trumpet, accompanied by piano. These classes foster active listening and a love for music in a magical setting. To book contact : hello@minimozart.com
Call or WhatsApp : 0207 193 1983. Find a class. Early booking is essential due to high demand.
Caterpillar Music
Location: Kensal Rise Library, Bathurst Gardens, London, NW10 5JA & The Sherriff Centre St James Church, Sherriff Road, West Hampstead NW6 2AP, Notting Hill / St John’s Wood, Finchley, North Ken
Website: www.caterpillarmusic.com
Instagram: @caterpillarmusicuk
Cost: £11.00–£13.00 per session (sibling discounts available) (term time only)
Age Group: 0 months – 4 years
Time Kensal Rise Library : Wed, 0-4yrs - 09:30/0-18m - 10:30am/ Sherriff Centre : Thurs 3:15pm Walkers - 4yrs / Friday 11am - 0-3yrs
Caterpillar Music offers fun music, movement, and sensory sessions perfect for families with mixed-age children. Sessions include actions, puppets, props, and instruments to promote essential social skills and interactive learning.
Trial Offer: Book your first class and get a second free trial.
Booking: Advance booking preferred - click here ; drop-ins available if space permits.
Hartbeeps
Location: The Sherriff Centre, Sherriff Road, NW6 2AP / Kensal Green, Hazel Road community Centre, Hazel Road, NW10 5PP, Willesden Green Library, 95 High Rd, Willesden Green, NW10 2SF + St John’s Wood, Ladbroke Grove, Maida Vale
Website: www.hartbeeps.com
Instagram : @hartbeeps
Cost: £14.00–£17.00 per session
Age Group: 18 months – 4 years
Time depends on location & age : Happy House, Baby Beeps & Baby Bells - click here
This highly interactive class for toddlers, preschoolers, and their siblings combines music, dance, and creative play with a lively soundtrack of remixed nursery rhymes and original kids' songs. The session encourages confidence, emotional development, and learning through play.
Booking: find a class and contact via email : hello@hartbeeps.com
Swimming Nature: 2-3 Year Old Swimming Lessons
Location: The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, NW10 3HJ Moberly Sports Centre, Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3NB,
Website: www.themaqamcentre.com
Instagram: @themaqamcentre
Cost: £22.00 per class
Age Group: all ages
Time: depends on Childs age & location (term time only)
Parent/carer and toddler swimming lessons designed to build water confidence and teach basic swimming skills. Lessons take place in a luxury heated pool (31°C) with fun, interactive activities guided by experienced swimming teachers.
Booking: Must be booked in advance; no drop-ins allowed.
Crafty Craft Art Club
Location: The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, London, NW10 3HJ
Website: www.themaqamcentre.com
Instagram : @craftycraft.art
Email: craftycraft.art@gmail.com
Cost: Free taster class available (booking required)
Crafty Tail, Art Classes for Little Ones. Personalized art lessons are also available at your location in London.
Booking: Book via www.themaqamcentre.com/timetable or call 02076250375.
Petite Performers Queens Park
Location: The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Ave, London NW10 3HJ
Website: www.petiteperformers.com
Instagram : @petiteperformers_queenspark
Cost: Varies by class or camp (see website for details)
Time : Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Age Group: 3–6 years
Ballet, Hip-Hop, Drama, and Tap - Dance and Theatre classes in Queens Park for your little ones! Join Miss Kayleigh and the team. Holiday Camps: Drop-off camps for ages 3–6, with a 10% discount available when booking a full week. Petite Performers offer classes in Willesden, St John’s Wood, Maida Vale, Cricklewood, Willesden, West Hampstead and all over London, check their website for details.
Boogie Angels
Location: St Gabriel's Church, Walm Lane, London, NW2 4RX
Website: www.st-gabriels.org/boogieangels
Instagram: @stgabrielscricklewood/
Cost: £3.00 per session (per family)
Age Group: 0 months – 5 years
Time: Wednesdays, 09:15–11:00 (term time only)
A fun toddler playtime and music session with singing, dancing, and storytime. Sessions begin with free play and craft activities, followed by refreshments for parents/carers and toddlers. At 10:30, enjoy a short music and movement session with storytelling.
Booking: Advance booking preferred; drop-ins accepted if space permits. For tickets, visit st-gabriels.org/boogieangels. For inquiries, email: susie.yeates@st-gabriels.org
Brent Libraries
Website: www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Instagram: @brentcultureservice
Brent Libraries offer a variety of activities for children, including Story and Rhyme Time sessions for under 5s, family crafts, and extensive children's book collections.
Time and cost : please check www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Locations and Activities:
Willesden Green Library
Location: 95 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2SF
Activities: Story and Rhyme Time for under 5s, family crafts, book collections, and other events.
Kilburn Library
Location: 42 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 6NN
Activities: Story and Rhyme Time for under 5s, family crafts, and other educational events.
Harlesden Library Plus
Location : Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London, NW10 8SE
Activities: Story and Rhyme Time for under 5s, children's events, and community programs.
Tippy Toe Sparkles (3-5 Years)
Location: Porchester Centre, Queensway, London, W2 5HS
Website: www.tippytoesballet.co.uk
Instagram : @tippytoessparkles
Cost: £12.95 per class (term ticket); £38.85 for a three-week trial
Age Group: 3–5 year
Time: Wednesdays, 17:00–17:35 (term time only)
Introduce your child to magical ballet classes with a focus on listening skills, independence, and confidence-building. Children learn choreographed dances, express emotions through music, and enjoy storytelling through movement.
Booking: Advance booking required; no drop-ins. To book a trial or for more details, email hello@tippytoesballet.co.uk.
Monkey Music
Locations: Maida Vale (W9), St John’s Wood (NW8), Marylebone (NW1 & W1)
Website: www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Instagram: @monkeymusicmaidavale
Cost: from £10.25 per session
Age group : Age Group: 3 months – 4 years (Rock’n’Roll: 3 months+ (sensory bonding) Heigh-Ho: 12 months+ (listening & interaction), Jiggety-Jig: 2 years+ (musical patterns & teamwork), Ding-Dong: 3 years+ (independent music-making)
Award-winning music classes led by talented instructors who are experienced performers and fully DBS-checked. These sessions promote speech development, confidence, teamwork, and social skills.
Booking: Visit the website or contact. via maidavale@monkeymusic.co.uk / call 020 8438 0189.
🔴 Exclusive Offer for QPF Members:
Enjoy an additional free class on top of the free trial class (mention QPF when booking)
ClubNorth
Website: www.clubnorth.co.uk
Instagram: @clubnorthgymnastics
Locations: Hampstead, Queen's Park, Notting Hill
Cost: : Parent and Toddler: £120 for 12 weeks / Preschool: £240 for 12 weeks
ClubNorth offers recreational gymnastics for children from toddlers to teenagers, focusing on fun, fitness, and friendship. The gym uses Olympic-standard equipment, and classes maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio. The club helps children develop balance, strength, and coordination in a supportive environment.
Holidays and Half Term:
No classes from Saturday 15th February - Sunday 23rd February (inclusive) due to the half-term break.
Drama Queens
Location: Kensal Rise and Queen’s Park
Website: www.dramaqueens.org
Instagram: @dramaqueenspark
Costs & times : Under 5s Classes at Drama Queens: Small Talk Program (18 months to 5 years):Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Malorees Junior School, NW6 7PB. : Role-playing to build confidence and social skills. Cost: £284 per term (Autumn). Saturday Morning Drama (3 to 5 years): 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, The Alice House, NW6 6NJ - Drama and creative play for social and emotional development. Cost: £284 per term.
Holiday Workshops: For ages 2 to 5 years : 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at various locations (e.g., Malorees Junior School) Cost: £48 per workshop
The classes are taught by working actors and are designed to be fun and engaging, providing a great way for children to make new friends.
For more information or to book a class, please contact Drama Queens directly : info@dramaqueens.org.
🔴 Exclusive to QPF members:
Enjoy 10% discount on termly booking. Including holiday workshops.
Little Dance Academy
Location : The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, NW10 3HJ; Notting Hill; West Hampstead; and other locations across London
Website: www.thelittledanceacademy.com
Instagram : @thelittledanceacademy
Cost: Prices vary by location and class type. Average class £12.25 per session, with trial sessions available.
Age group: 18 months and up
Times: vary by location and class type - click here or call 07972 345070
The Little Dance Academy offers imaginative and fun dance classes for young children, aiming to foster a love of dance and build confidence. Book here
🔴 Exclusive to QPF members:
New customers: First trial class free. Email with preferred day and time.
Soft Plays in your area
To explore even more fun activities for little ones, be sure to check out our guide to soft plays in the area! It's packed with the best local spots where your kids can safely play and burn off some energy. Click the link to discover all the soft play options near you.
Christmas at Kew (13 Nov 2024 – 5 Jan 2025)
Looking for something magical this Christmas? Head to Kew Gardens for their beautiful winter light trail! There are stunning light displays, sparkly tunnels to walk through, and of course, festive food stalls to grab a treat or two. It's the perfect family outing. From Nov 13, to Jan 5. Prices : adult : £32, family £94 =2 adults + 2 children 4-15, children : 4-15 : £20,