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The Playhut

![A032842 R1 33 4 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-33-4-2.png?w=1280&h=1338)

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![DSC0150](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC0150.jpg?w=1280&h=854)

Tucked within Meanwhile Gardens, the Playhut is a welcoming space designed especially for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families.

Through play, creativity and time spent outdoors, children can explore, imagine and discover at their own pace, while parents, grandparents and carers enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive community.

![703500010035 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500010035-2.png?w=1280&h=874)

Alongside free play, we offer a varied programme of activities throughout the year, including arts and crafts, storytelling, gardening, seasonal celebrations and nature-based experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence and creativity.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning each week, you'll always find a warm welcome.

![DSC0409 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC0409-1.png?w=1280&h=854)

Sessions are free for families that live in Kensington and Chelsea, otherwise there is a charge of £3.00 cash per family per session.

Please email: [hayley@meanwhile-gardens.org.uk](mailto:hayley@meanwhile-gardens.org.uk)  
for sessions details and updates.

![A032842 R1 34 3 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3-2.png?w=1280&h=938)

## Playhut Schedule

Explore upcoming activities, events and sessions at the Playhut this week.

[See all events](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on)

- ### Monday
  - [![DSC0349](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC0349.jpg?w=1280&h=1920)09:15 - 11:45<h4>Stay and Play</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/stay-and-play)
  - [![IMG 2586](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2586.jpeg?w=1280&h=960)12:30 - 14:30<h4>Messy Play</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/messy-play)
- ### Tuesday
  - [![IMG 2586](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2586.jpeg?w=1280&h=960)09:15 - 11:45<h4>Messy Play</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/messy-play)
  - [![DSC0349](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC0349.jpg?w=1280&h=1920)12:30 - 15:00<h4>Stay and Play</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/stay-and-play)
- ### Wednesday
  - [![DSC0325 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/916/DSC0325-2.png?w=1280&h=996)12:30 - 15:00<h4>Music & Movement</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/music-movement)
- ### Thursday
  - [![DSC0337 2 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/916/DSC0337-2-1.png?w=1280&h=1352)14:45 - 16:45<h4>Play and Eat</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/play-and-eat)
- ### Friday
  - [![DSC0325 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/916/DSC0325-2.png?w=1280&h=996)12:30 - 14:30<h4>Music & Movement</h4>View details](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/whats-on/music-movement)

![703500010034 2 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500010034-2-1.png?w=1280&h=1210)

## Hire the Playhut

The Playhut is available for hire on Saturdays and Sundays for children’s Birthday Parties, up until their sixth Birthday.

[Enquire](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/contact)

## FAQs

Yes. Our regular Playhut sessions are free to attend.

Most of our regular Playhut sessions are drop-in, so there's no need to book in advance. Some special events and celebrations, including Eid, Halloween and Christmas activities, require advance booking. Please check What's On for details.

No. Dogs aren't allowed in the Playhut or Playhut garden.

The Playhut has toilets and baby-changing facilities, a kitchen, buggy storage and indoor and outdoor play areas. The Playhut is fully accessible.

## Explore our spaces

- [Playhut](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/the-playhut)![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- [Skate bowl](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/skate-bowl)![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- ![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)
- [Festival site](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/festival-site)![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)
- [Factory building](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/factory-building)![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

A purpose-built space for children under six and their families to play, learn and grow together.

![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)

![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)

![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

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