Published: 31st July 2024
It may be only week two of the school holidays, but are you already running out of ideas for free and low-cost family activities locally? Fear not, there’s lots on offer in and around Chessington.
However, finding out the ‘what, where and when’, can be a bit of a challenge.
We hope our useful links below help. We have focussed on activities for families, children and young people, but there’s lots happening for adults too.
Here are a few of our top picks:
Fulham FC Foundation Kicks
Weekly from 1st August, Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS.
Hey kickers and dribblers, here’s a treat for you! Free football sessions, competitions, qualifications, training, education and targeted support for young people aged 11-18 years old. Sessions every Thursday 5.00pm-6.15pm.
Find out more and book
Marvellous Makers Summer Craft
7th, 20th and 28th August, 2.30-3.30pm, Hook and Chessington Library, The Hook Centre, 13 Hook Rd, Hook, Chessington KT9 1EJ.
Join the Marvellous Makers for a surprise summer crafts! Create fun and colourful projects perfect for the season. Suitable for all ages. Booking not required.
Find out more
Yorda Adventures Summer Family Play
Various dates, Yorda Adventures, Devon Way (behind house no.88), Chessington KT9 2RJ.
Our friends at Yorda tell us that there are still spaces available for their summer play sessions. These sessions are exclusively for any family who has a young person with special educational needs and learning disabilities (SEND).
Find out more and book
Make & Bake
9th August & 16th August, 10am-12midday, Chessington Children’s Centre, Buckland Road, Chessington KT9 1JE.
Calling all budding chefs and kitchen explorers! Gather your little ones (aged 2 and up) and their trusty sous-chefs (that’s you, parents and carers!) for a family cookery session. Suggested donation £4 per family. Booking essential.
Call the centre on 020 8397 2006 option 5 to book
Bat Walk
21st August, 7.45-9pm, Churchfields Recreation Ground.
Ready for an after-hours escapade? Join Kingston’s Biodiversity Officer on an engaging evening bat walk. As twilight settles, discover the secrets of these nocturnal creatures inhabiting the park and their crucial role in our ecosystem. For all the family.
Find out more
Useful links
What’s on at Chessington Children’s Centre
Achieving for Children – providing children’s services for Kingston Council.
Connected Kingston summer 2024 family activities
Kingston Council’s summer activities newsletter, with lots of links to find out about activities throughout the borough.
Kingston Online – events, music, theatre, health, environment and more in and around Kingston.