Stamford Children's Centre summer holiday timetable

Valid from
27th July 2026 to 4th September 2026
Mondays

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: 9.30am
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


First Bites and Baby Life: 3 to 6 months - 21 September 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. First Bites and Baby Life form

Cost: free
Time: 11.15am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Baby Massage - starting 27 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 stamfordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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


Children's Centres will be closed on bank holiday Monday, 31 August.

Tuesdays

Paediatric First Aid - 28 July only

This course is ideal for anyone who cares for infants and children, such as:

  • parents
  • parents to be
  • guardians
  • grandparents
  • those who have an involvement with infants and children and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills

You will learn the roles and responsibilities of the emergency paediatric first aider. You will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, such as performing CPR and controlling external bleeding.

Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and your own peace of mind. This is a one-day course that we are offering to parents and carers who live in Lincolnshire. It is an adult only course with no babies or children in the learning environment.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 4 hours


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - 28 July and 25 August

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.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 


Stay and Play under 1s - held at Stamford Library - 4 August only

Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Time to Play

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: 2 hours

Thursdays

Lincolnshire Breastfeeding Group

Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


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: 1 hour 30 minutes

Fridays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - no session 31 July

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for Children to explore using their senses, giving them opportunity to learn and develop.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - held at Market Deeping Children's Centre - 31 July only

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for Children to explore using their senses, giving them opportunity to learn and develop.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Pop in and Play 0 to 5 with siblings up to 8 years - no session 31 July

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: 1 hour 30 minutes

Other sessions

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: