Grantham, Swingbridge Children's Centre summer holiday timetable

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

Early Explorers under 1s

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for babies to explore using their senses, giving them opportunities to learn, supporting their early development.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - 27 July and 24 August 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.

Session on 27 July - Whatever Next?

Session on 24 August - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what can you see?

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Centre closed Bank Holiday Monday 31 August.

Tuesdays

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 with siblings up to 8 years - no session 1 September

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: 9am
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes


Holiday Explorers 0 to 8 years - 1 September only - Make and Take

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

Wednesdays

Holiday Fun 0 to 1 years - 12 August only - Under the Sea

Early Years Alliance will be piloting a Holiday Fun for 0 to 1 year olds . 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


Holiday Explorers 0 to 8 years - Animal UK visit - 5 August only

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. To book a place please email swingbridgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

Thursdays

SEND Drop in session

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: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

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


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: 1pm
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 email swingbridgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Please note baby must have had their six to eight week NIPE health check prior to starting Baby Massage

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

Fridays

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 years - siblings up to 8 years welcome

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: 9am
Duration: 2 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

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.