Place to explore / Walthamstow
St Mary’s Play Area
Toys, books and toddler soft play at the back of St Mary’s Church, best suited to children under four. Parents supervise and a £3 donation is requested each visit.
- Who it’s for
- Best suited to children under 4
- Price
- £3 donation requested each time your child uses the play area
- Where
- St Mary’s Church, 8 Church End, Walthamstow Village, E17 9RJ
E17 9RJ
View map - Opening times
- Monday–Friday 8:30am–4pm, Saturday 9am–4pm
About this outing
Babies and toddlers can explore toys and books, climb on soft play equipment and use a second space with bouncers and soft mats at the back of St Mary’s Church. The mostly fenced-off area is unstaffed: parents and carers must supervise throughout. It is best suited to children under four. The church requests a £3 donation each time a child uses the play area, payable by tap-and-go, cash donation box or online.
Planning your visit
- Unstaffed play area: parents and carers supervise children at all times.
- Check the terms, conditions and rules displayed in church.
- Parking around the church is extremely limited; consider walking, cycling or public transport.
Plan your visit
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