Peterborough Early Years & Childcare

22/07/2026

🎪 Circus fun - watch performers and have a go yourself!

📆 Thursday 23 July
🕒 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm
📍 Bretton Rugby Club, PE3 8DG

📆 Thursday 20 August
🕒 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm (SEND families only in the afternoon)
📍 Woodfield Park (Charteris Centre), PE1 4XE

Families with children of all ages welcome, no booking required!

Peterborough Family Hubs have been busy putting together an exciting programme of activities for every week of the summer holidays — and the best part... they’re all completely FREE 🙌

You can find a full list of Family Hubs summer events here: https://pulse.ly/sjbfxesy2n

03/07/2026

We want every family to have access to the childcare they need - from nurseries and childminders to breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs.
If you have a child aged 0–14 (or up to 18 if they have Special Educational Needs or a disability), please take a few minutes to complete our survey: https://pulse.ly/ehkk0het0k

Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and whether childcare is available in the right place at the right time. Your feedback will help improve services for families.

Complete the survey by 31st July 2026 for a chance to win a £50 high street voucher!

13/02/2026

11/02/2026

Big stories start with small steps...

Sharing stories is a brilliant way to bond with your child while building their love of reading. It also helps to improve their concentration and strengthen early communication skills.

Join us this February half-term for some story sharing - from books to tales we dream up together - and help pave the way for your child to make the best start.

📅 Upcoming sessions (aimed at children 0-4):
17 February at Gladstone Park Community Centre , 1pm–2pm
18 February at 100A Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, 10am–11am
19 February at WestRaven Community Cafe, 10am–11am

Book ahead by emailing [email protected].

22/12/2025

Activity #12 Brrrr... Explore the Cold
Winter magic is here! If we’re lucky enough to get snow, wrap up warm and head outside for some chilly adventures if not the frost is just as great.

Ideas to try:
Make footprints in the frost
Hunt for icy patterns on leaves and puddles
Build a snowman or create frosty art with sticks and stones

Exploring the cold is a wonderful way to make memories and enjoy the beauty of winter together. Find more seasonal ideas on the 50 Things app and turn frosty days into family fun!

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

15/12/2025

# 47 Festive Baking
Ready to sprinkle some magic into your day? Baking together is the perfect way to make the season extra special.

Children will love decorating biscuits, rolling dough, and mixing ingredients – and you’ll love the laughter (and the smell of fresh baking!).

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hannukah or just fancy some yummy seasonal treats now is the perfect time to get baking.

Find more festive ideas on the 50 Things app and make this season deliciously fun!
Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

08/12/2025

#23 See it Live
Looking for a magical way to celebrate the season? Activity 23 is all about experiencing live events together and Christmas is the perfect time!

Why not:
Catch a Pantomime – (Robin Hood is on at The Cresset from 12–31 December and Jack & The Beanstalk is at the New Theatre Broadway from 16 Dec – 4 Jan) for plenty of laughs and festive fun!

Enjoy the Lights – Take a stroll through Peterborough’s Christmas Lights in Cathedral Square

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

03/12/2025

#37 Postie
Encourage your little one to write (or draw!) their wishes to Santa. Whether it’s scribbles, pictures, or dictated words.

Set up a mini post office at home so they can “post” their letter or even go out on a wintery walk to post in the classic big red post boxes. Discover more seasonal ideas on the 50 Things app and create magical memories this Christmas.

Let’s turn writing to Santa into a playful adventure!

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

01/12/2025

Happy 1st December! We are so excited for you to join us for our 2025 Advent Calendar!

Behind every door is a festive-themed 50 Things activity to make the lead-up to Christmas extra playful!

Whether it’s a weekend walk, a silly joke, or time to snuggle and read a book together, visit our calendar every day for inspiration to do with your family this season.
Open Door 1 now: https://50thingstodo.org/advent-calendar