Category: Play

Baby Week UK is happening this November 14 - 20 2023 across the UK!

Baby Week Toddles into the UK

Baby Week Leeds is back to celebrate their 8th year and we’re excited to announce, it has welcomed some new cousins! Baby Week is a registered charity and aims to bring sectors and services together to promote the best start in life. By celebrating services and raising awareness about the importance of early childhood, Baby…
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Thackray

Exhibitions, Microscopes and On the Bench with Thackray Museum

Spotlight on our ambassadors – Thackray Museum. A family friendly museum with imaginative and exciting galleries, from the history of healthcare to the advances that have shaped today. Now with a soft play!

What to do in Leeds with the kids this summer 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Summer in Child Friendly Leeds

The Ultimate Guide to Summer in the city with Child Friendly Leeds. From free to low cost events and activities, there is so much to do!

Opportunity to apply for the Play Enabling Grant 2023-24

Leeds City Council Children and Families Service is excited to announce that the allocation process and opportunity to apply for the 2023/24 Play Enabling Grant is now open to community and voluntary sector providers. We would like to invite applications from organisations who have experience in delivering engaging and sustainable Play projects and activities within…
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Join in with the biggest-ever bug hunt – in Leeds and win prizes for your school (and yourself…)

The Love Exploring Leeds Inter-School challenge offers an extra reason to get active as a family, with bonus prizes available and the top-scoring child will win an iPad.

Child Friendly Places to visit this Spring in Leeds

Top 10 Places to Visit with the Kids this Spring and Easter.

Opportunity to apply for the Play Enabling Grant 2022-23

Child Friendly Leeds is celebrating 10 years and we’re excited to announce that the 2022-23 Play Enabling Grant is now open to community and voluntary sector providers.

Play Streets Leeds – Join us for the summer of play

Leeds is taking an innovative approach to this by inviting residents across the city to take up the opportunity to host a Play Street.

Listening to children, young people and their families during ‘lockdown’

It is fair to say that this last year has been a strange and challenging period in history. We have seen first-hand the impact COVID-19 has had on the world and especially the significant effect it has had on children and young people, whose lives have been massively disrupted. We recognise the challenges children and young…
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Wellbeing & self-care tips for children & young people

In a time of change, loss and worry for young people  – prioritising personal emotional well-being is incredibly important. It’s fair to say 2020 was a shock to us all, a time of change, and may have caused a feeling of uncertainty about the future. But there’s loads of things we can all do to…
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Educational resources to support children and young people in Leeds during lockdown

We hope you are all keeping well during this unprecedented time, and are coping with the changes to normal life as a result of COVID-19. On this post you will find educational and fun learning resources for all ages. If you are looking for our ultimate guide with fun activities and creative ideas, competitions, guidance…
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