Age Range: 0 – 5 years
The One O’Clock Club is a fun and safe outdoor play space for children under 5 and their parents/carers. Grown-ups can relax with a cuppa and a snack from our newly refurbished kiosk, while the little ones explore. With our ride-ons, scooters, playhouses and sandpit, there is plenty to occupy them. Our Playworkers are there to oversee, and facilitate any messy play and craft activities, and on warm days, the paddling pool and sprinkler is always popular. We are open whatever the weather, rain or shine! We offer a range of messy & wet play opportunities so please expect that your child may need a change of clothes at the end of the session. Please support your child in their play by dressing them in clothes for playing in that you don’t mind getting messy. See below for our opening times.
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Before You Arrive
Everyone needs to register and pre-book before entering the One O’Clock Club. This is to make sure we have the correct contact details in case of an emergency, and to give us the information we need for our funders.
Please ensure you register your child first, in his/her name, before you book, and choose the relevant membership. One O’Clock Club bookings are per family group, so only the eldest child under 5 needs to be registered. Once registered, you can log in with your child’s details and book a session in their name.
Please visit our home page for guidance on registering and booking.
If you have a child over 5, using the Adventure Playground, please create a separate membership in their name before booking.
Opening Times & Entrance Fees
We are now operating our Autumn/Winter opening hours
Closed weekdays until Spring 2024
Saturdays: 10am – 11.45am & 1pm – 3pm
Entrance Fee: £7.50 per family
(see our home page for membership options)
Testimonials
Praise for Marble Hill Playcentres
“I like that the children can have some independence supported by friendly staff and that there are options for different levels.”
“A safe secure place for me to go with multiple children where I know they can enjoy child-led play with set-ups and activities that change all the time to offer a great variety, and I can keep an eye on everyone whilst still being able to chat to other adults.”
“Freedom for the children to explore, independent play, range of activities, friendly staff in the 1oclock club”
“Meeting other parents whose children have SEND !”
“Being able to leave my child to play independently and make new friends “
“For the children, physical activity, sunlight and fresh air, and some time away from screens. Also, low-pressure opportunities to socialise with other children.”
“People understand if your child is having a meltdown – no one judges you”
“Being outside! We don’t have a garden so the outdoors he loves! So many toys and water play too!”
“Plenty for my son to do while I can supervise from a distance and have a chat to other parents.”