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Sit back and take a breather. Our unique children's activities and events near you keep your little one engaged and learning. Screen-free.

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“An hour of peace, a happy toddler, and not a screen in sight. I call that a parenting miracle—10/10 would recommend.”

Sarah, mum of 2yr old

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  • Come Play with Cars in Broadstairs!
    Come Play with Cars in Broadstairs!
    Sat 26 Jul
    Saint Peter's Memorial Hall
    26 Jul 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Saint Peter's Memorial Hall, 31 High St, St Peter's, Broadstairs CT10 2TH, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)
  • Come Play with Cars in Mongeham, Deal!
    Come Play with Cars in Mongeham, Deal!
    Sat 09 Aug
    Great Mongeham Parish Hall
    09 Aug 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Rd, Great Mongeham, Deal CT14 9LL, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)
  • Come Play with Cars in Wye!
    Come Play with Cars in Wye!
    Sat 16 Aug
    Wye Village Large Hall
    16 Aug 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Wye Village Large Hall, Bridge St, Wye, Ashford TN25 5EA, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)
  • Come Play with Cars in Sittingbourne!
    Come Play with Cars in Sittingbourne!
    Sat 23 Aug
    Holy Trinity Church Hall
    23 Aug 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Holy Trinity Church Hall, Green Porch Cl, Kemsley, Sittingbourne ME10 2HA, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)
  • Come Play with Cars in Whitstable!
    Come Play with Cars in Whitstable!
    Sat 30 Aug
    Swalecliffe Community Centre
    30 Aug 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Swalecliffe Community Centre, 19 St John's Rd, Swalecliffe, Whitstable CT5 2QU, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)
  • Come Play with Cars in Herne Bay!
    Come Play with Cars in Herne Bay!
    Sat 06 Sept
    Herne Centre
    06 Sept 2025, 10:15 – 11:30
    Herne Centre, Herne Centre, rear School Ln. car park, Herne Bay CT6 7AP, UK
    🚗 Play with Cars! – Where your little ones play, learn and grow! 🚦 A made-for-your-child car-themed playgroup packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Less chaos, more creative play—perfect for little car lovers (and a chill moment for you!)

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Play. Learn. Grow!

Pop-up playgroups and birthday party play hire designed for modern parents raising kind, confident, and curious children.

Super parents like you say

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"Amazing🙌"

"My 2-year-old is mad about anything with wheels, so this was a dream come true for him! He played non-stop. Such a fab morning out, we’ll definitely be back! 🎉"

Charlotte M., Canterbury

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More information on our different playgroups

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At Merry Mates, we bring the fun right to you.

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  • Perfect for children aged 6 months to 6 years, blending fun, learning, and social interaction.
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  • Unique themed activities, set-ups and adventures that kids will love.
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  • Safe, welcoming environments that bring joy to children and parents alike.
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  • Stress-free for parents — just relax, have fun, get to know other families near you,  let us handle the details!
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  • Expertly crafted by superstar educator - Dee Coutinho, with 15+ years of experience
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Merry Mates Get Messy!

Watch your child explore, create, and learn through the Merry Mates Get Messy! Sensory play done the fun way!
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Dive into a world of wonder with our Messy Play, sometimes called Sensory Play playgroups, where each Get Messy play session near you offers a fresh, exciting adventure! Imagine your little one exploring multiple stations filled with water, sand, slime, and clay, or getting hands-on with finger painting and chalk — all designed around captivating themes like seasons, holidays, and beloved characters. Our sensory play classes provide a free-flowing environment where babies and toddlers can move and explore at their own pace, discovering the joy of getting messy while learning through touch and creativity. Best of all, you can leave the cleanup to us—just bring your child and watch their imagination soar!
Click Here to read about the benefits of Messy Play/Sensory Play

Merry Mates Play with Cars!

 Rev up your child's imagination - this is not your average playgroup!

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Buckle up for screen-free, high-engagement fun! Zoom through giant Hot Wheels cities, race on wild tracks, and explore our ever-changing action setups.

👶 Baby-safe soft zone with bright cars
🏎️ Ride-ons, RC stunt cars & a mini rollercoaster
🤝 Make new friends while they race, roll & explore

There is too much to list here. This isn’t soft play. It’s full-throttle fun for car-loving kids — and their grown-ups! 
Click here to read about how playing with cars helps your child develop

Don't Miss Out—Browse All Our Upcoming Playgroups and Book Your Spot Today!

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