I have grouped the listings by specific area – simply scroll down to the area you’re looking for. Hayley x
We try our best to keep this info up to date, but playgroups can change their days and times at short notice, or be cancelled due to leaders being ill, so please check before you travel – most of them have Facebook pages, which we’ve popped links to in the individual listings so you can confirm your group is on.
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Friday Tots
Friday 10-11.30 during term time
Please see their website for up to date info.
01625 586713
Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Rd, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
We meet every Tuesday 10am to 12 noon during Alderley Edge Primary School term times in the Parish Rooms behind the church. £3 donation per visit
Tuesdays 10-12 during term time.
Please check their website for updates.
St Philips and St James Church, Church Lane, Alderley Edge
T: 01625 581477
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup Congleton, Cheshire.
Cross Street Parent and Toddler Group has changed from Mondays to Wednesdays and now meets on-
Wednesdays, 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. during school term time.
A wide range of play equipment for toddlers including: bouncy castle, ball pool, large play blocks, slide, play house and small world toys.
Please see their website for more info.
Admission is £2.00 per family.
Congleton Pentecostal Church, Cross Street, Congleton, CW12 1HQ
T: 01260 273635
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
We aim to provide good quality activities and crafts for the children and yummy treats and a nice cuppa for the parents/carers during the afternoon and there will always be someone with a listening ear if you need to have a good chat.
£1.50 for adults and one child and 25p for additional children
Tuesday from 1pm – 2.30pm, during term time.
Please see their Facebook Page for more info.
New Life Church, West Road, Congleton CW12 4EY
T: 01260 297961
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Congleton.
Little Tots is a free baby and toddler group run by Rhema Church in Rode Heath on –
Thursdays at 10am-11am.
We are a relaxed group where you and your little one can make new friends, play, sing songs and have a cuppa.
See their Facebook Page for more info.
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Weekly term time toddle group for under 5’s. Lots of toys to play with including an area for non-walkers. Tea/coffee and biscuits for adults. Snack including fruit and water/juice for all children.
Friday 9.30am – 11.30am
See their Facebook Page for up to date info.
Mossley Village Hall, Bida Lane, Congleton
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Every Wednesday during term time from 10.00 am in the church hall.
See their website for up to date details.
Congleton United Reform Church, Antrobus Street, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1HE
T: 07979979899
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free group for children in Congleton Library.
Fun, singing & stories for children aged under 5 .
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30-11am term time
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01260 375550 for mor information.
Market Square, Congleton CW12 1ET
T – 01260 375550
Playgroup in Congleton.
9.30-11.00am & 11-30am-1.00pm on Mondays.
£2 (recommended donation)
No pre-booking required. For more info visit their Facebook Page.
St. John’s Community Centre, Buxton Old Road, Congleton, CW12 2ES
T – 07545 667817
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire for babies, pre-school children and their carers.
Meet on Monday mornings, from 9.30 until 11.00 term time only.
Please see their website for further info.
Holmes Chapel Methodist Church, 4 Hawthorn Villas, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7AR
T: 01477 532064
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free rhymetime group in Holmes Chapel Library.
Friday, 11am – 11.30am, term time
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01477 689550 for more information.
29 London Rd, Holmes Chapel CW4 7AP
T – 01477 689550
Free group for babies at Knutsford Library. Suitable for babies under 1 year.
Monday 11-11.30am – weekly term time.
Contact the library in advance of travel, to confirm dates and times as they can vary at short notice.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 378266 for more information.
Toft Road Knutsford Cheshire WA16 0PG
T -01625 374873
Playgroup for children under five years of age and their parents and carers held in Knutsford, Cheshire.
£25 per family per term
We currently meet on Thursdays from 10.00am to 11:30am at term time.
St Johns Knutsford & Toft, Church Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DH
T:01565 755160
Free group for children at Knutsford Library.
Tuesday 11.00 – 11.30am – weekly term time.
Suitable for pre-school children.
Contact the library for dates.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 378266 for more information.
Toft Road Knutsford Cheshire WA16 0PG
T -01625 374873
Free group for children at Knutsford Library
Fridays 11-11.30am – weekly term time.
Contact the library in advance of travel, to confirm dates and times as they can vary at short notice.
Suitable for pre-school children.
Contact the library for dates.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 378266 for more information.
Toft Road Knutsford Cheshire WA16 0PG
T -01625 374873
Playgroup in Knutsford.
We have a baby area and a variety of toys, crafts and activities and we serve refreshments throughout the morning.
Donation of £1.50 per family per session.
Thursday 10-11.30 during term time
For mor ninfo please see their Facebook Page.
St John’s Lindow, Knutsford Rd, Wilmslow SK9 6EL
T: 01625 520 723
Free group for babies at Macclesfield Library,
Wednesday 11.30-12 term time.
Contact the library in advance of travel, to confirm dates and times as they can vary at short notice.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374000 for more information.
Jordangate, Macclesfield SK10 1EE
T – 01625 374000
Playgroup in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Monday 9.30 am during term time – please check their Facebook page for updates.
£1 per family
Langley Methodist Chapel Church Hall Cockhall Lane Langley
T: 01260 252009
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Baby/toddler group at Elim Christian Life Centre Macclesfield.
Tuesdays 1 to 3pm, term time only.
Please see their Facebook Page for moor info.
Elim Christian Life Centre, Parsonage Street,Macclesfield, SK11 7GY
T: 07985312278 (Anne)
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
£2 a family with a hot drink and biscuits included.
10:00-12:00 every Monday during term time in the bar area of the Village Hall.
See their Facebook Group for up to date info.
Wilmslow Old Rd, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield SK10 4QP
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Friendly drop in playgroup in Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
£1.50 per family
Mondays 9.30-11.15 during term time
Prestbury Village Hall, 45 Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, Macclesfield
T: 01625 829712
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
An informal playgroup in Macclesfield. The children play happily, and Mums and Dads ( plus grandparents and carers ) get to know each other over tea and biscuits, sharing joys and woes.
Wednesdays 9.30-11.30 during tern time
Check their website for updates.
Macclesfield Methodist Church, Westminster Rd, Macclesfield SK10 1BX
T: 01625 426051
A playgroup in Bolloigton for pre-school children and babies & their parents and/or carers.
It provides a relaxed time in which babies and pre-school children and their parents/carers can meet in church..
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am in term time
There is no charge for this group but we do ask for a voluntary donation towards our costs.
See their Facebook Page for up to date info.
St Oswald’s Parish Church, 7 Bollington Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5EG
T: 01625 422849
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Macclesfield.
For children 0-5yrs – Listen to stories, play games and get messy with us! £1.
Friday 9.30-10.30 during term time
See their Facebook Page for more info.
Broken Cross Methodist Church, Whirley Road, Macclesfield SK10 3JR
T: 07710 801580
Playgroup in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
£1 per child
Mondays 9.30-11.30 during term time
Please check their Facebook page for updates.
Calvary Church, 2 Merebrook Road, Macclesfield SK11 8RH
T: 01625 615115
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free group for children at Bollington Library.
Wednesday and Friday 10.00 – 10.30am – weekly term time.
Contact the library for dates.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 378266 for more information.
Palmerston Street Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5JX
T – 01625 378266
Every Tuesday in term time. 1.15 – 2.45 pm.
Please check their Facebook Page for updates.
St Alban’s Parish Centre, Chester Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8DJ
T: Ann Grundy – 01625 432587
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free group for children in Macclesfield .
If your children are aged from birth up to 5 years old, come and explore a range of play activities, including messy play and outdoor play, with an interactive rhyme and song time to end.
Usually held at Broken Cross Children’s Centre but Macclesfield Children’s Centre Collaboration incorporates Ash Grove, Broken Cross and Hurdsfield Children’s Centres so please see their Facebook Page for further info as to which centre the session you wish to attend will be at.
Tickets may need to be booked in advance – please contact the centre or see their Facebook Page for more info.
Fridays during term time 10am.
T – 01625 374484 or 01625 37808
Playgroup in Macclesfield.
Free play, snack and drink for your child and a hot drink for parents / carers.
We also have a craft each week for everyone to do if they want to. We usually finish the session with parachute games and singing!
Tuesdays 9.15 – 10.45 during term time
£3.50 per child
See their Facebook Group for more info.
Scout Hut, Church Lane, Sutton Lane Ends, Macclesfield
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Group not currently running – please see their Facebook Page for updates
Playgroup in Macclesfield .
For children up to school age with their parents and carers and is a safe, relaxed and fun environment for the babies and children to play and adults to meet.
Thursday 10-11.30 during term time
Check their website for updates.
St Michael & All Angels Church, Market Place Macclesfield SK10 1DY
T: 01625 421984
Playgroup in Macclesfield. Toys, snack, story and songs. £2 per family.
Friday 10-11.30 term time.
Please check their Facebook page and website for up to date info.
Glegg St, Macclesfield SK11 7AJ
T – 01625 501773
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free toddler group in Macclesfield.
Our toddler group is a Face to Face session, aimed at children aged 1 – 3yrs of age, which gives your child the opportunity to learn through play. This session will support your child’s development whilst having fun at the same time.
Currently at Ash Grove Childrens Centre
Tickets may need to be booked in advance – please contact the centre or see their Facebook Page for more info.
Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm but please check times as they may change
T – 01625 374484 or 01625 37808
Playgroup in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Mondays 10-11.15 during term time
£1 per family
See their website and Facebook Page for up to date info
Holy Trinity Church, Hurdsfield
T: 01625 424587
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Poynton.
Wednesday mornings 09:15 until 10:45
Three areas: Main hall (downstairs), Upper Room and Pine Room (both upstairs).
Main hall: Climbing frames, Wobble board, Ride-ons, Ball run, Building toys, Trains and tracks, and Baby corner.
Upper Room: Dress-up, Home play including a new Ikea kitchen and Soft play with ball pit.
Pine Room: Crafts and reading corner.
£2 per family
For more info see their Facebook Page
St Georges Church, Fountain Close Poynton SK12
T: 01625 879277
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free group for children in Poynton Library.
First Friday of the Month 1-2pm
Contact the library in advance of travel, to confirm dates and times as they can vary at short notice.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374818 for more information.
Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1RB
T – 01625 374818
Long running and highly popular toddler playgroup in Poynton. Crafts, singing, stories and lots of playing.
Mondays 9.30-11.30 during term time
For more info see their Facebook Page
Poynton Baptist Church, Poynton SK12 1RE
T: 01625 859036
Free group for children at Poynton Library. Suitable for pre-school children.
Thursday 10.30am
Contact the library in advance of travel, to confirm dates and times as they can vary at short notice.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374818 for more information.
Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RB
T – 01625 374818
Playgroup in Poynton.
Mums, dads, grandparents and carers – all are welcome to our friendly Toddler group. We meet every in rooms 1 2 and 3 of the church.
During the morning there is free-play, craft (often messy), a healthy snack, outdoor play using the excellent facilities of our Preschool and song-time.
Thursday 9.30 – 11.30 during term time
For more info visit their website.
Poynton Methodist Church, Civic Car Park, Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1RB
T: 01625 871 592
Playgroup for Dads in Poynton.
Meets 2nd Sat of the month term time 9:30am –
All dads, granddads or male carers and their pre-
For more info visit their website and Facebook page
St George’s Church, off London Road South, Poynton Cheshire SK12 1NH
T: 01625 879277
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
There are toys and toddler centric activities, such as singing and storytelling. There is plenty of space with changing facilities. Most importantly there is always a cup of tea or coffee for parents and guardians.
Thursdays from 10 am to 11.30am.
St Peter’s Church Hall has plenty of parking.
See their Facebook Page for updates.
School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11 3HU
T: 01270 762213
Babies Together is a free weekly session for parents and carers with babies from birth to one year old. A relaxed, fun and interactive session with lots of singing and play.
Tickets may need to be booked in advance – please contact the centre or see their Facebook Page for more info.
Mondays during term time 10am.
Crewe Road Sandbach CW11 4NS
T -01270 371 235
Suitable for babies under 1 year.
Tuesday 2.00 – 2.30pm – weekly, in term time only.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01270 375355 for more information.
The Commons, Sandbach CW11 1FJ
T – 01270 375355
Fir babies up to 12 months. There are lots of toys and baby centric activities. There is plenty of space and of course all the facilities needed for baby changing. And most importantly there is always a cup of tea or coffee for parents and guardians.
Each Wednesday from 10 am
St Peter’s Church Hall has plenty of parking.
See their Facebook Page for more info.
School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11 3HU
T: 01270 762213.
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Haslington, Cheshire.
We have a wide selection of toys out for your little ones to play with, and we also love crafts and messy play! For children newborn – 5.
Thursdays 10-12
Entry is £2.50 per 1st adult and child (over 12months old) and then any additional adult and children are 50p each.
See their Facebook Page for up to date info.
Yoxall Village Hall
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Playgroup in Sandbach.
Currently Monday 10am during term time.
Held in our Winterley church building.A time of relaxation and chat whilst the children mix and play in a friendly, safe environment.
See their Facebook Page for up to date info.
Wheelock Heath Baptist Church Hassall Rd, Winterley, Sandbach CW11 4RJ
T: 01270 753345
Free group for children at Sandbach Library. Suitable for pre-school children.
Wednesday 10.30 – 11.00am – weekly.
The Commons, Sandbach CW11 1FJ
T – 01270 375355
Stay & Play session at Sandbach Children’s Centre. The session is aimed at children from 1 up to 5 years old and will offer a range of activities for your child to learn through play.
Tickets may need to be booked in advance – please contact the centre or see their Facebook Page for more info.
Wednesdays during term time 10-11.30 but please check times as they may change
Crewe Road Sandbach CW11 4NS
T -01270 371 235
Free group for children at Sandbach Library.Suitable for pre-school children.
Monday 10.30 – 11.00am – weekly, in term time only.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01270 375355 for more information.
The Commons, Sandbach CW11 1FJ
T – 01270 375355
Free group for children at Sandbach Library.
Thursday 10.30 – 11.00am – weekly, in term time only.
Crafts, stories, rhymes, Duplo and games for pre-school children and their parent/carer.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01270 375355 for more information.
The Commons, Sandbach CW11 1FJ
T – 01270 375355
Playgroup in Sandbach
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 during term time
For babies, toddlers and their carers to meet together and enjoy each other’s company in a cosy and caring environment. £1 per family
Please see their website for up to date info.
Sandbach Baptist Church, 36 Green St, Sandbach CW11 1GX
T: 07966 202913
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
Free Baby Bounce at Wilmslow Library suitable for 12 months and under
Wednesdays 2.30-3pm
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374 060 for mor information.
South Dr, Wilmslow SK9 1NW
T: 01625 374 060
Free activity for babies and toddlers in Handforth Cheshire.
Tuesday 11-11.30 am.
Please contact the Library as booking may be required.
Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, Cheshire, Wilmslow SK9 3ES
T – 01625 378272
Free Rhymetime classes for preschoolers at Wilmslow Library.
Thursdays 11am-11.30am during term time.
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374 060 for mor information.
South Dr, Wilmslow SK9 1NW
T: 01625 374 060
25 minute songs & rhymes sessions for babies, pre-schoolers and parents/carers in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Mondays 10am during term time
£1.50 per session
See their Facebook Page for more info and up to date info.
Wilmslow Methodist Church, Kings Close, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AR
T: 01625 528 892
Free activity for babies and toddlers in Handforth Cheshire.
Monday 11-11.30 am.
Please contact the Library as booking may be required.
Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, Cheshire, Wilmslow SK9 3ES
T – 01625 378272
Free Storytime at Wilmslow Library suitable for 4 and under.
Monday 11.00 – 11.30am term time
Booking may be required so please contact the Library on 01625 374 060 for mor information.
South Dr, Wilmslow SK9 1NW
T: 01625 374 060
Play and craft session for pre-schoolers and their parents / carers, with a Bible story and songs.
Small donation requested
Wednesday 10.30 during term time
Please see their Facebook Page for updates.
Wilmslow Methodist Church, Kings Close, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AR
T: 01625 528 892
We make every effort to keep this info up to date, but playgroups often change their dates and times so please check with them before you travel
