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 (Saturday Club 45/52 weeks) as follows:
| DAY & TIME: | SESSION: | SUITABLE FOR: |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays – 9.30am to 11am | Crawlers and Explorers | Moving babies, non-confident walkers |
| Monday – 12.45pm to 2pm* | Sensory Play for Babies* | Non-movers* |
| Tuesdays – 9.30am to 11am | Stay and Play | 0-4 years old |
| Tuesdays – 1pm to 2.30pm | Baby Group | Non-movers |
| 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 Play Session* | Families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities up to 19 years old (siblings welcome)* |
🎉🌟 EXCITING NEWS FROM ABINGDON CAROUSEL! 🌟🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Abingdon Carousel has been awarded a Step Change Grant! 🥳💛
This fantastic funding will help us take a BIG step forward and launch THREE exciting new projects for local families and our wonderful community! 🌈
💬 YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! 💕
Following consultation with local families and our wider community, we identified three key areas where we could make a real difference.
Your feedback has helped shape these exciting new projects, ensuring that we're developing activities and services that reflect what local families really want and need. ❤️
And now, thanks to this funding, we can bring them to life!
🌿🐞 1. NEW FRIDAY NATURE CLUB 🦋🍃
Get ready for outdoor adventures, exploring nature, discovering wildlife and lots of hands-on fun!
Our brand-new Nature Club will run on Friday afternoons during term time, giving little explorers the opportunity to connect with nature, get curious and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌻🐛
📅 LAUNCHING FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2026!
🎟️ BOOKINGS OPEN THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER!
🧸🎨 2. STAY & PLAY THROUGHOUT ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ☀️❄️
We're delighted to be expanding our Stay & Play provision to run across ALL school holidays! 🎉
More opportunities for children to play, learn and make friends, and for parents and carers to connect, relax and enjoy time together.
📅 LAUNCHING CHRISTMAS 2026! 🎄
We're looking forward to welcoming families during the holidays and making Carousel a place to enjoy all year round! 💕
🥪🍓 3. NEW GRAB & GO LUNCHBOXES! 🥕🍼
We're introducing Grab & Go Lunchboxes for toddlers and babies, available throughout the week!
Designed to make mealtimes a little easier for busy families and help keep little tummies happy. 💛
📅 LAUNCHING MARCH 2027!
✨ THREE NEW PROJECTS. SHAPED BY OUR COMMUNITY. CREATED FOR LOCAL FAMILIES! ✨
We are incredibly grateful to have received this funding, which will enable us to respond directly to what families have told us they need and continue growing Abingdon Carousel as a welcoming, supportive and exciting place for everyone. 🎠❤️
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and ideas during our consultations. Your voices really do make a difference! 🌈
📣 WATCH THIS SPACE! We'll be sharing more information about each project, including how to get involved, very soon!
💬 Which of our three new projects are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
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Free SEND Session
Date: Saturday 17th October
When: 1pm to 3pm
Where: Abingdon Carousel Family Centre
How: Please use our booking system via our website
🎟️ Booking essential: abingdoncarousel.org.uk/bookings
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Next Monday 19th October, our team will be undertaking Natural Thinkers Training delivered by the National Children's Bureau!
Sadly this means that our Monday sessions; Crawlers & Explorers and Baby Sensory, will be cancelled.
But we can't wait to share all our new exciting knowledge with you for the rest of the week and beyond!
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