Children and families

Kensington Children's Centre

We provide free weekly fun activities for parents, carers and their children and support and advice for families and expectant parents.

If you've never used a children's centre before you'll need to register your details before accessing services. Complete your registration online or visit your nearest children's centre to register.

Find us

23 Quorn Street, L7 2QR

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All activities are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.

Our summer timetable runs from Monday 29th July to Friday 23rd August 2024.

  • Development Matters

    Kensington CC

    Do you have concerns about your child's development? Come and have a chat with our Special Educational Needs worker.

    Drop in

    • Monday
    • 29/07/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Summer Crafts

    Kensington CC

    Fun session for children aged 0-4 years.

    Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st July, 10.30am — 11.30pm

    Drop-in

  • Summer Breakfast and Play

    Kensington CC

    Fun play session and free healthy breakfast for children aged 0-4 years.

    Tuesday 6th and 13th August and Wednesday 7th, 14th and 21st August.

    10am — 12pm

    Drop-in

  • Baby Weighing Clinic

    Kensington CC

    Delivered by the Health Visiting Team. 

    Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August, 9.30am — 11.30am

    By appointment

  • Baby Sensory Play

    Kensington CC

    Sensory experience for babies aged 0-12 months.

    Friday 2nd, 15th and 23rd August, 10.30am — 11.30am

    Drop-in

  • Walton Hall Gardens Trip

    Kensington CC

    For children aged 0-4 years (older siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach and packed lunch will be provided.

    Call into the centre to book - a £5 refundable deposit per family to be paid.

    • Thursday
    • 08/08/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Housing Support Clinic

    Kensington CC

    Run by the Whitechapel Centre. Please ring Sharon on 0151 207 7617 to book your appointment.

    Wednesday 7th and 21st August, 9.30am — 2pm

    By appointment

  • Chester Zoo Trip

    Kensington CC

    Partfunded by Wonder hub. For children aged 3 to 5 years (siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach (leaving from Picton site) and packed lunch will be provided.

    Call in at centre to book and pay £24 per adult (children are free).

    • Thursday
    • 15/08/2024
    • 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Busy Tots

    Kensington CC

    Stay and Play for children aged 0 to 4 years with SEND.

    By invitation or book

    • Friday
    • 04/08/2023
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Family Fun Day

    Kensington CC

    For children aged 0 to 4 years. Older siblings can also attend. Includes arts and crafts, free lunch, face painting, information stalls and lots more.

    Drop in on the day

    • Sunday
    • 20/08/2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Gulliver's World Trip

    Kensington CC

    For children aged 0-4 years (older siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach and packed lunch will be provided.

    Call into the centre to book and pay £15 per adult (children are free).

    • Thursday
    • 22/08/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Other services at this centre

  • Breastfeeding support and advice – if you need support or advice please ring 233 1200.
  • Healthy Start vitamins and drops - you can redeem your Healthy Start vitamin vouchers at our reception desk. We can also provide a Healthy Start application form for anyone who may be eligible to apply.
  • Lending Library - includes a wide range of quality books including dual language books for your child to borrow and take home, for FREE for up to one week. Enjoy sharing books together.
  • Reading pledge - sign up and receive your FREE pack. This entitles your family to borrow reading resources for up to one week, which are specifically put together for your child’s age and stage of development.
  • Smoke Free Liverpool - if you would like support to stop smoking please speak to a member of staff who can refer you.
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - if you need advice or support about your child’s development, behaviour, sleep pattern or any speech and language issues please contact Irene.
  • Volunteering opportunities - we can offer parents valuable work experience within our centre. For more information please ring 233 1200.