When your little one is due to start school it can be a scary time for both parent and child so it’s a good idea to attend meet-ups and make friends before the first term begins.

Below is a list of soft plays, play cafes and other venues which are holding sessions specifically for school meetups. For further info on school dates and times, please visit their website or social media platforms.

DISCOVERY VILLAGE ROLE PLAY CENTRE

Info: Join other parents and carers of children starting school for the first time this September at the specially designed new school meet up play sessions. These friendly meet-ups are the perfect way to help your child meet future classmates, start forming friendships, and feel more comfortable before the school term begins. To register your interest, please visit the website below.

Address: Discovery Village Role Play Centre, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village Role Play Centre

LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFÉ

Info: A relaxed and friendly space to connect, share experiences, and make new friends!
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9EH

Website: Lollipops Play Café

LITTLE PICKLES PLAY CAFÉ

Info: Enjoy a fun meet-up with other local schools at the Little Pickles Play Café.

Address: Little Pickles Play Café, 723 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Website: Little Pickles Play Café

PEEKABOO & BREW

Info: Join the team at Peekaboo & Brew for a relaxed morning of play, caffeine, and connection. It’s the perfect chance to start building friendships while parents swap tips.

Address: Peekaboo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peekaboo & Brew

MINI MONSTERS

Info: Mini Monsters have multiple play sessions planned for parents and children starting school in the local area.

Address: Mini Monsters, 960 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2DG
Website: Mini Monsters

REDHILL PARK CAFÉ

Info: New school reception class meet ups are planned for those starting school in the local area. Children can take part in craft activities, meet new class mates and have some fun in the local park!

Address: Redhill Park Café, Redhill Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SW
Facebook: Redhill Park Café

If you know of any more venues offering meet-up sessions for school starters then please Contact Us.