Canterbury Wednesdays

Choose what works for your family. Book an individual class or buy a 6 class pass and choose the sessions that suit you.

6 months to 5 yearsWednesdays at 10:30From £8.50Siblings £5.50Class passes accepted

What to expect Canterbury Baptist Church

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What happens in class

Each week has a different theme with a mixture of wet and dry messy play, painting and creative activities. Classes are relaxed and free flowing, so little ones can explore the trays in whatever order they like and at their own pace. We finish every session together with bubbles and our goodbye song.

See what to expect

Child-led play

Some children dive straight in, some watch first, and both are completely fine.

Themed messy trays

Scooping, pouring, squishing, painting and sensory exploring.

Grown-ups stay close

You stay with your little one and help them settle in at their own pace.

A calm finish

Sessions usually finish with bubbles and a goodbye song.

Who it's for: Suitable for little ones aged 6 months to 5 years. Perfect for confident explorers as well as little ones who prefer to watch, take their time and become familiar with a new environment before joining in. There is never any pressure to explore every activity. Your little one can enjoy messy play in whatever way feels right for them.

More details: You can choose to book an individual class or purchase a 6 class pass, giving you the flexibility to choose the classes that work best for you and your little one. Every week brings a brand new theme and a new selection of messy play activities to explore. Not every little one will jump straight into a tray on their first visit, and that is completely fine. Some children like to watch first, take in their surroundings and work out what is happening before they feel ready to explore. Coming along regularly can really help with this. As your little one gets to know the space, the routine and me, they can begin to feel more settled and confident. They can watch, explore slowly, return to their favourite activities or get completely stuck in. Messy play looks different for every child, and that is exactly how it should be. Dress for mess! Please dress your little one in clothes you do not mind getting messy and bring a full change of clothes and spare socks for them. I also recommend bringing spare socks for grown ups, as messy little feet have a habit of finding yours! There is a cleaning up area available at the end of class, so you can enjoy making messy memories and leave the big clean up to me.

Before you come

A few small things make the messy bit much easier.

Old clothes
Spare clothes
Socks for adults and children
Spare socks
Wipes or a towel

Private parent WhatsApp

There’s a private WhatsApp group for parents at this class. You’ll get the invite after you book.

Venue & parking

Canterbury Baptist Church

Canterbury Baptist Church
St George's Pl, Canterbury CT1 1UT
CT1 1UT

ones and in UK English: Arrival notes We are in the small hall to the left of Canterbury Baptist Church, so there is no need to enter the main church building. Head straight in to the hall and I’ll be there to welcome you in.

There are several public car parks within easy walking distance of the hall. Holman’s Meadow Car Park is my preferred option and is approximately a four-minute walk away. 📍 Holman’s Meadow Car Park 2 Old Dover Road Canterbury CT1 3JB Some parents choose to park at Waitrose, opposite the hall. However, parking restrictions and permitted stay times can vary, so please check the signage carefully before leaving your car to make sure there haven’t been any changes. Travelling by bus? Canterbury Bus Station is approximately a five-minute walk from the hall, making the venue easy to reach by public transport. From the bus station, head towards St George’s Place and you’ll find Canterbury Baptist Church opposite Waitrose. The New Dover Road Park & Ride is also a handy option, with buses running into Canterbury city centre.

The hall is completely step-free and easily accessible with pushchairs and buggies. There are toilets on site, including baby-changing facilities. This is one of our larger venues, with plenty of space, so you are very welcome to bring an additional grown-up along with you, such as a partner, grandparent or other family member.

Allergies & safety

Sessions are nut-free, allergy-aware and supervised. Please tell Amy about allergies or anything your child may need before class. Splat is allergy-aware, but not guaranteed allergen-free.

Need a hand?

See what happens at class, or ask Amy if you’re unsure about age suitability, siblings, allergies, passes or booking.

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