Islington Baby & Toddler Stay and Play Groups
An up-to-date list of stay & play groups for 0 - 5 years old in Islington, including Archway, Holloway, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Newington Green and Canonbury. These groups are a great way to meet local parents and carers whilst playing with your little one. Use the buttons below to filter playgroups by day of the week, baby groups, dad/male carer groups and groups that happen in the afternoon.
Most playgroups will be term time only and some will require pre-booking or a fee/donation. Please check each group’s website for the latest information before attending. You can submit a new playgroup here. If you're an activity provider or brand and would like to reach our local audiences, learn how here.
Psst! Looking for even more local playgroups? Try the neighbouring boroughs of Camden, Hackney or Haringey.
0-5s Extra Boost (SEND)
Moreland Children's Centre, Gard Street, London EC1V 2PW, UK
SEN Group
Monday: 9.30 - 11.00
0-5s Extra Boost (SEND)
Hornsey Road Children's Centre, Tiltman Place, Hornsey Road, London, UK
SEN Group
Monday: 10.00 - 11.30
0-5s Stay and Play
New River Green Children's Centre, Ramsey Walk, London N1 2SX, United Kingdom
Friday: 09.30 - 11.00
0-5s Stay and Play
Willow Children's Centre, Holbrooke Court, London N7 0BF, UK
Wednesday: 10.00 - 11.30
Saturday: 10.00 - 12.00 (Dads & Male Carers 2nd Saturday of the Month)
0-5s Stay and Play
Archway Children's Centre, Vorley Road, London N19 5HE, UK
Monday: 10.00 - 11.30
0-5s Stay and Play
Hornsey Road Children's Centre, Tiltman Place, Hornsey Road, London N7 7EN, UK
Thursday: 14.00 - 15.30
0-5s Stay and Play
Prior Weston School & Children’s Centre PTA, Whitecross Street, London, UK
Monday: 13.30 - 15.00
0-5s Stay and Play
Moreland Children's Centre, Gard Street, London EC1V 2PW, UK
09.30 - 11.00
0-5s Stay and Play
Bemerton Children's Centre, Carnoustie Drive, London N1 0DX, UK
Tuesday: 13.30 - 15.00
0-5s Stay and Play
Herongate House, Ridgewell Close, London N1 8TJ, UK
Tuesday: 10.00 - 11.30
0-5s Twilight Stay and Play
North Islington Nursery School and Children's Centre, Tollington Park, London N4 3RB, UK
Tuesday: 15.30 - 17.00
0-5s Twilight Stay and Play
Conewood Street Children's Centre, Conewood Street, London, UK
Wednesday: 15.30 - 17.00
Caxton House Stay & Play
Caxton House, Saint John's Way, London N19 3RQ, UK
Monday & Friday: 10.00 - 12.00
Cheeky Cherubs
St. Andrew's Church, Whitehall Park, London N19 3TN, UK
Wednesday: 10.00 - 12.00
Christ Church Baby and Toddler Group
The Parish Church of Christ Church Highbury with St. John and St. Saviour, Highbury Grove, London N5 1SA, UK
Monday: 9.45 - 11.30
Highbury Roundhouse Toddler Group
Highbury Roundhouse, Ronalds Road, London, UK
Wednesday: 9.30 - 12.30
Thursday: 9.30 - 12.30
Little Emms
Emmanuel Holloway (C of E), Hornsey Road, London N7 6DU, UK
Thursday: 09.30 - 11.30
Little SunBeams
Cross Street Baptist Church, Cross Street, London N1 2BG, UK
Friday: 10.00 - 11.30
Mini Marvels
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN, UK
One Wednesday a month (check website): 10.00 - 11.00
Nailour Hall Stay & Play
Nailour Community Hall, Blundell Street, London N7 9BH, UK
Thursday: 10.00 - 12.00
Sound Explorers
St. Saviour's Church, Hanley Road, London N4 3DQ, UK
Wednesday: 09.30 - 10.30
St Giles Toddler Group
St Giles Christian Mission Church, Islington, Bride Street, London N7 8AZ, UK
Monday: 09.30 - 11.30
St Paul’s Steiner School
St Paul's Steiner School, Saint Paul's Road, London, UK
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9.00 - 11.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 12.00
StAC Tots
St Augustines Church, Highbury New Park, London N5 2DR, UK
Wednesday: 10.15 - 11.45
Stay & Play
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square, London N1 1BQ, UK
Friday: 09.30 - 11.30
Stay & Play
Brickworks Community Centre, Crouch Hill, London, UK
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 - 12.00
Stay & Play
Goodinge Community Centre, Goodinge Community Centre, London N7 9GZ, UK
Wednesday & Friday: 09.30 - 11.30
Stay & Play
Highbury Community Nursery, Aubert Park, London, UK
First Wednesday of every month: 10.30 - 12.30
Stay & Play
Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, Hilldrop Road, London, UK
Monday & Wednesday: 9.45 - 11.15
Stay & Play
Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, City Road, London EC1Y 1AU, UK
Wednesday: 10.30 - 11.45
The Ark
St Marks Church, Moray Road, London N4 3LD, UK
Tuesday: 9.30 - 12.00
Tots on Thursdays
Trinity Church Islington, Myddelton Square, London EC1R 1XX, UK
Thursday: 09.45 - 10.45
Tufnell Tots
St Georges Church, Crayford Road, London N7 0ND, UK
Thursday: 10.00 - 11.30
Under 1s Stay and Play
Minik Kardes @ The Factory, Matthias Road, London N16 8NP, UK
Babies Only Group
Thursday: 13.30 - 15.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
Ambler Primary School, Blackstock Road, London N4 2DR, UK
Babies Only Group
Monday: 10.00 - 11.30
Under 1s Stay and Play
Prior Weston School & Children’s Centre PTA, Whitecross Street, London, UK
Baby Only Group
Tuesday: 13.30 - 15.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
Archway Children's Centre, Vorley Road, London N19 5HE, UK
Babies Only Group
Monday: 13.30 - 15.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
Bemerton Children's Centre, Carnoustie Drive, London N1 0DX, UK
Baby Only Group
Monday: 13.30 - 15.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
Bemerton Children's Centre, Carnoustie Drive, London N1 0DX, UK
Baby Only Group
Wednesday: 09.30 - 11.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
New River Green Children's Centre, Ramsey Walk, London N1 2SX, UK
Babies Only Group
Tuesday: 13.30 - 15.00
Under 1s Stay and Play
Hornsey Road Children's Centre, Tiltman Place, Hornsey Road, London N7 7EN, UK
Babies Only Group
Tuesday: 13.30 - 15.00
‘Stay and Play’ Drop-in
Whittington Park Community Association, Yerbury Road, London N19 4RS, UK
Wednesday & Thursday: 13.00 - 15.30
