Activities for children: Play Services

Play and Extended Services run several services throughout the borough where children can go and play. These services are free.

The service also provides Ofsted registered childcare during the school holidays and after school care at several schools in the borough. These services are paid for.

For a full list of centres and services, visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/fis.

Free services

One O'clock centres

These are centres across the borough where children up to the age of five can go with their parents/carers to play and have fun. Parents and carers can also get access to support services available to them throughout the borough. They are usually open from 1.00pm - 3.30 although some centres are open different hours. There is no need to book just drop in.

Adventure Playgrounds

Adventure Playgrounds are centres where children and young people aged 5 - 16 years can play, make new friends and have fun in a safe environment. The playgrounds are "open access" this means children and young people are free to go as they please. The centres are open afterschool and at weekends. There is no need to book just drop in.

Activity Centres

There are two activity centres in the borough. The Alton Activity Centre in SW15 and the Doddington Activity Centre in SW11.They offer play opportunities after school finishes. There is no need to book just drop in.

Paid for services

Ofsted registered childcare after schoolcare and school holiday care.

After school care

Five schools in the borough run Ofsted registered after school care. The centres are for children aged 3 - 11.

Holiday care

Holiday care is available at centres across the borough for children aged 3 - 13. 

Book play services online.

Contact Play Services

Telephone: 020 8871 6348 
Email playservices@wandsworth.gov.uk