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

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

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

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

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

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!

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...

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A huge thankyou to all the families that joined play and stay session this morning! It was great to see the children (and grown-ups) dive into the magic of exploring stories through play.

Watching their imaginations come to life as we brought those stories off the page was the highlight of our day. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

We would also like to say a big thank you to Rachel from Bristol Libraries for joining us too!

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Ready for a story Adventure? Come and join us!

Are you looking for a fun, interactive morning out with your little ones?
We're exploring the magic of stories through Play!

From sensory bins and messy play to acting out our favourite tales, it's a space where children 0-5yrs can dive into their imaginations.

Friday 9:30am - 11am
South Bristol Family Hubs
Hartcliffe
#StayandPlay #PlayAndLearnTogether #CommunityAndConnection

"What's your child's favourite story?"
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS - Knowle Family Hub

We have a road closure outside of the Knowle Family Hub. If you are coming along to our centre you will be able to come through. We open for Baby Hub, Infant Feeding and Baby Peep.
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🍼 Infant Feeding Group – Bishopsworth 🍼
Join us tomorrow for our Infant Feeding Group in Bishopsworth 💛
🗓 Tuesday
⏰ 10:30 – 12:00
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, or just looking for support and a chat, you’re very welcome to come along. A relaxed space to meet other parents, ask questions, and get friendly support.

☕ Friendly, informal atmosphere

We’d love to see you there!
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Did you know?

That the Family Hubs sell Healthy Start Vitamins for children and the Healthy Start tablets for pregnant or breastfeeding parents. See the posters for more information. If you need more advice or information speak to any of the Family Hub staff.

If you have a Healthy Start card there is no cost for the vitamins.
Use the link here to find out if you are eligible. www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
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A huge thankyou for all our curious minds for joining us today!
It was so much FUN watching the children dive into our interactive play stations, from creating masterpieces, to serving up treats in the role play cafe. seeing their imagination in action - We hope you and your children enjoyed the session - see you next time!.
Wednesday morning 9.30am -10.45am at south Bristol family hubs Bedminster Centre
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Some of our group names have changed name slightly. Please see below to determine which groups are suitable for you. We look forward to seeing you soon. ... See MoreSee Less

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Some of our group names have changed on the new timetable. Please see descriptions of the groups below to determine which groups are most suitable for you. We look forward to seeing you all soon. ... See MoreSee Less

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Please note: BABY HUB and INFANT FEEDING GROUP - Knowle
are running today at Knowle - However due to building work this will be held in BOING. Please use the entrance at the top of the building. Thankyou
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