Playgroups in New Malden
- Alysha
- Mar 23, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 12, 2024

These groups are the perfect opportunity to meet other local parents and have your little ones socialise! These groups mostly meet during term time only, I will note the ones that are exceptions in red.
Monday:
St.James Church hall, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD
Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30-15:00
- Wide selection of toys for your little ones to explore and enjoy, including a bouncy castle, baby toys, role play, dressing up, large lego etc. 
- £5 per child, sibling and childminder discount- First 2 children full price then every other child half price, under 1’s free with siblings 
Open during half terms!
St John's New Malden, Kingston Road, KT3 3RX
10.00am-11.30am
- £1.50 for first child, each additional child over one year old £1.00. 
Rhyme Time at New Malden Library
New Malden Library, KT3 3LY
10:15-10:45
- Rhyme time with a stay and play afterwards. It is run on a first come first served basis with limited capacity so recommended that families arrive early to avoid disappointment. Term time only. 
Tuesday
Christ Church New Malden KT3 4RE
9am-11am
- A group for mums (and mums to be!) - a space for parents, and those about to become parents, to chat and enjoy a cup of tea while the little ones sleep or play. Join us in the Explorer's Hall. 
The Lighthouse, 28-30 Church Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7RA
10am-11am
- Drop in session no booking required 
Stay & Play
King's Oak Primary School KT3 3RZ
9.30am-10.40am
- For under 5s, including toys, games, stories, singing and messy play 
Wednesday
St.James Church hall, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD
- Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30-15:00 
- Wide selection of toys for your little ones to explore and enjoy, including a bouncy castle, baby toys, role play, dressing up, large lego etc. 
- £5 per child, sibling and childminder discount- First 2 children full price then every other child half price, under 1’s free with siblings Open during half terms! 
Toddler Group
St Joseph Catholic Church, 1 Montem Road, New Malden
10am-11.30am
The Lighthouse, 28-30 Church Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7RA
10am-11am
- Drop in session no booking required 
Blagdon Road, New Malden, KT3 4TA
- 11.30am - 4.30pm 
- A fun and motivating session for your little ones, perfect for children under 5's. A fantastic way for you to keep your child active with a session that includes a bouncy castle and soft play equipment. 
- Booking is not required Open during half terms! 
Thursday:
Christ Church, Cambridge Avenue, New Malden KT3 4RE
9:30 - 11.00am
- We have toys, craft, puzzles, ride-ons and singing; tea and coffee is provided for the grown-ups, and biscuits and squash for children. Cost is £2 per family. No booking is required. 
St.James Church hall, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD
- Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30-15:00 
- Wide selection of toys for your little ones to explore and enjoy, including a bouncy castle, baby toys, role play, dressing up, large lego etc. 
- £5 per child, sibling and childminder discount- First 2 children full price then every other child half price, under 1’s free with siblings 
Open during half terms!
Friday:
New Malden Baptist Church, Westbury Road, New Malden KT3 5BE
10.00 - 11.30
- Play, crafts, snack, singing and activity 
- There is a fee of £15 per term for one child, £20 for two or more children.. 
If you are interested in joining , please send an email to tadpolesnewmalden@gmail.com to join the waiting list.
Dickerage Youth & Sports Centre, KT3 3EQ
10:00- 11:30am
- Play session for children under 5s 
- Drop in session, no booking required 
Saturday:
Men Behaving Dadly Christ Church, 91 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4RE
- Meets on the second Saturday morning of each month from 9.30-11.00 in the Church Lounge 
- Dads bring their under 5s to enjoy playing with the toys, bouncy castle and a craft activity 
Christ Church, 91 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4RE
- Meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. 
- Drinks and snacks are provided, and there will be a colouring activity for little ones who find it hard to stay focused all the way through a feature length film. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.15pm start. 
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