Boston, Norfolk Lodge Children's Centre summer holiday timetable

27 July to 4 September 2026 - Closed on 31 August for Bank Holiday

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

CAB offer support and advice to families for money, benefit, housing or employment.

Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 7 hours

Pop in and Play under 2s

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 with siblings up to 8 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Centre Closed Monday 31st August 2026 - Bank Holiday

Time to Play - 28 July and 4 August

Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP.

For children with disabilities with complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education.

For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

SEND Drop In - No session on the 28 July

A safe space for parents and carers to discuss concerns, ask questions and explore available support with a trained children and family services professional.

Cost: free
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 2 hours

Holiday Explorers 0 to 8 years - Holiday Explorers Animals UK - 1 September only

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Please email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk to book a space.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ready Steady Go To School - 14 July and 4 August (need to attend both dates if possible)

Join us for a short fun filled session aimed at children who will be starting school in September. Come along to explore practical activities and top tips to help your little one on their journey to school

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Multinational Stay and Play 0 to 5 years - Not taking place 29 July - replaced by Holiday Fun

Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and language development. Supported by PAB Languages Limited (PAB).

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Holiday Explorers 0 to 8 years

A fun filled and exciting holiday fun session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have lots of fun.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 5 August only

This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family. To book, please click the link below.

First Bites and Baby Life form

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Parent and Carer Forums - 19 August only

Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.

Cost: free
Time: 12 noon
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Baby Massage - starting 30 July

This five week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships.
To book onto this session, email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Speech and Language drop in

Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - available at Fishtoft Road and Spalding - starts 23 July

Family Hubs - Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions. If you are 22 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link below:

Antenatal Education Form

Cost: free
Time: 1pm (Fishtoft Road) and 6pm (Spalding)
Duration: 2 hours

Pop in and Play under 2s

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Best Start In Life and HAF Event at Peter Paine Centre - 21 August only

Held at Peter Paine Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston, PE21 7QR

An event for families held in the community, with representatives from LCC, EYA and partner services offering activities, and information on how to connect with wider services.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 3 hours

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years - No session 21 August

This session will support Children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes

Early Years Alliance

The Early Years Alliance also offer free online sessions. Visit the Family Corner website for more information.

Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: