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October Half-Term Stay & Play in South London

26–30 October 2026

School's out and the usual Stay & Play timetable changes for half-term. Here are 12 free Children's Centre sessions around Brixton, Clapham and Streatham — from Stay & Play and Mud Club to Forest School. Pick a day, check the details and book ahead where required.

Brixton · Tulse Hill · Clapham · Streatham

Last checked: 22 October 2026

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Half-term timetable

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Sessions: 12 · All days

Jubilee, Brockwell and Loughborough Children's Centres are closed for staff training on Wednesday, but other half-term sessions are running nearby.

  • 10:00–11:30

    Under 5s

    Mud Club

    The Spinney One O'Clock Club · Clapham Common

    Venue details

    FREE

    Drop In

    Special Wednesday half-term session, not a regular Wednesday Mud Club.

  • 10:00–14:30

    0–6 years during school holidays

    Forest School

    Streatham Common · Streatham

    Venue details

    FREE

    BOOK AHEAD — phone any Streatham or Norwood Children's Centre to reserve a place. Sunnyhill number;

    020 4548 2561

    Meet at 10:00 at The Rookery entrance, next to The Rookery Café, Streatham Common SW16 3BZ.

    Outdoor autumn woodland activity.

Before you head out

All 12 activities listed here are free. Booking arrangements vary: The Spinney's special Wednesday Mud Club is drop-in, while Forest School and the Streatham/Norwood sessions require a phone booking. For other sessions, check with the centre before travelling, as registration or last-minute changes may apply. This is the special 26–30 October half-term programme, not the usual weekly timetable.

Find your Children's Centre

Jubilee Children's CentreJubilee Primary School, Tulse Hill, SW2 2JE

Phone number – 020 8678 6530

Brockwell Children's CentreBrockwell Park, Arlingford Road, SW2 2TA

Phone number – 020 8678 6530

Loughborough Children's CentreLoughborough Primary School, Minet Road, SW9 7UA

Phone number – 020 7274 8374

Agnes Riley One O'Clock ClubAgnes Riley Gardens SW12 0AH

Phone number – 020 8671 3298

The Spinney One O'Clock ClubWindmill Drive, Clapham Common SW4 9DE

Phone number – 020 7627 9917

Hillside Gardens One O'Clock ClubHillside Road SW2 3HL

Phone number – 020 8835 9569

Sunnyhill Children's CentreHarborough Road SW16 2XW

Phone number – 020 4548 2561

Forest School meeting pointThe Rookery entrance by The Rookery Café, Streatham Common SW16 3BZ

Entrance / arrival – Meet at 10:00 at The Rookery entrance, next to The Rookery Café, Streatham Common SW16 3BZ.

Book through any Streatham or Norwood Children's Centre.

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Regular term-time sessions

Looking for sessions after half-term? Head back to Free Stay & Play Around Brixton for the regular term-time timetable.