Welcome to South Bristol Children’s Centres
We are South Bristol Children’s Centres and are here to support you. Please look at what we provide and the information on our web pages.
It could be that we might help you to find an answer or a service that you need right now, including:
- Information and Support for Parents and Carers, including return to work, training, personal support, access to food and cooking, and parenting support.
- Information and Support for children, including speech and language support, two-year Education, Healthy Start vouchers, activities for children including Forest school, group activities, and crafts (see our timetables for details).
Our Children’s Centres
At our five children’s centres, you can expect to receive a friendly and welcoming team. They will offer advice on your family’s individual needs and let you know what help and advice is available through our services.
Bristol City Council funds us, and we are part of both Early Education and Children and Families Services. We work in partnership with many different organisations and people to provide group and individual support in the communities in South Bristol.
Latest News
From our Website
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Training Opportunity
Bristol Children's Centres are offering training for parents with breastfeeding, chest feeding, expressing or mixed feeding experience to become peer supporters and help other families. The training programme runs from 1st October to 10th December 2025 at Oldbury...
New Breastfeeding Support Group Starting at Bedminster Family Hub
Starting Friday 12th September 2025 Are you a local parent looking for support with breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, or weaning? Join us for a welcoming new support group where you can connect with other parents and get the help you need. What's on offer:...
Free Summer Activities for Bristol Families
Hundreds of fully funded activities are now available for booking across Bristol this summer! Your Holiday Hub activities are completely free for children from reception to year 11 who receive benefit-related free school meals. Every activity includes a healthy meal...
Baby Communication Week 2025: Born to Connect
We're celebrating Baby Communication Week 2025 this week, 23rd - 27th June 2025, with the theme "Born to Connect" - recognising that babies come into the world already equipped with exceptional abilities to form meaningful relationships and communicate with us from...
Hartcliffe Dads Rock: New 6-Week Music Group Launching This June
Join our FREE interactive music sessions designed especially for dads and their children (aged under 2) We're excited to announce the launch of "Hartcliffe Dads Rock" - a brand new 6-week music group programme starting this June at Hartcliffe Nursery & Children's...
New PEEP Group Programme – Bookings Open Now!
We're excited to announce that bookings are now open for our PEEP Group at South Bristol Children's Centres. PEEP is a group that focuses on strengthening the bond between parents/carers and children whilst promoting early learning through stories, songs and play. We...
Please note
There is no BABY HUB at Bishopsworth today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please note there is a Baby Hub at our Knowle Family Hub today and is open until 11am. ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge thankyou to all our little farmers who joined us this morning for our farmyard explorer session! We had so much fun scrubbing the muddy animals exploring the oats tray filling and emptying, painting the box barn and singing 'old McDonalds farm 'together.
Look forward to seeing y'all at our springtime event 10th April ... See MoreSee Less
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From Screens to Streets ... See MoreSee Less
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Mums in Mind
Use the details below to join the MUMS IN MIND GROUP.
A peer support group for mums with children aged 2 and under who feel like things are getting on top of them. A chance to meet and talk to other mums in a safe space. ... See MoreSee Less
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Come along and join us at PEEP ON THE MOVE. (It's Free)
Fun and interactive sessions, exploring different themes each week that will support your child's learning and development,
Fun activities to try in the group and at home.
#PlayAndLearnTogether
Book on via our QR Code (6 week block)
Check out some pictures from our theme: Exploring foods ... See MoreSee Less
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A glorious morning with all the families that attended, making bird feeders and using our binoculars to look for all the hidden birds. planting grass seeds, exploring and learning together.
Play And Learn Sessions here Every Friday 9.30am -10.45am
South Bristol family hubs Hartcliffe
#PlayIsPowerful
"Play is our brain's favourite way of learning ... See MoreSee Less
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New parent group -
A safe, fun space and welcoming group where you can connect with other parents who are navigating the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Whether you want to share your experiences, ask questions, or build relationships, this offers a supportive environment where you'll feel understood.
We'll cover: Introduction to solid foods - Five to thrive bonding - Sleep and home safety - Baby play and development - Wellbeing and looking after ourselves
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To reserve your place please contact South Bristol family hubs: 0117 374 6362 Email: sbfh@bristol.gov.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Play and learn drop in sessions here at south Bristol family hubs for parent/carers of children 0-5yrs old
Every Friday 9.30am-10.45am at Hartcliffe
Every Thursday 9.30am -10.45am at Stockwood
Every Wednesday 9.30am -10.45am at Bedminster
Through play, children learn about the world around them, themselves and others.
"Play is powerful." ... See MoreSee Less
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Drop in session for parent/carers of children aged 0-5yrs to come and explore, play, learn and have fun together.
Friendly, experienced staff are avalible throughout the session.
Every Friday 9.30am - 10.45am here at South Bristol Family Hub Hartcliffe ... See MoreSee Less
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