Kingsthorpe Messy Makers

Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am UTC+01:00

Kingsthorpe Family Hub (Children's Centre) | Northampton

Strong Start Team
Publisher/HostStrong Start Team
Kingsthorpe Messy Makers
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Explore sensory play that boosts your child’s creativity, skills, coordination, and confidence through fun, hands‑on activities.
About this Event

Messy Makers gives you and your child the chance to explore sensory play together in a fun, relaxed environment. Sensory play uses all five senses—touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight—to help your child discover different textures, materials, and objects in a hands‑on way.

During each session, your child will have the freedom to explore, experiment, and create. This type of play supports:

  • creative thinking
  • problem‑solving
  • early cognitive development

It also helps build important physical skills such as:

  • hand‑eye coordination
  • fine motor control
  • muscle strength

Messy play is one of the most valuable forms of learning for children of all ages. It encourages imagination, boosts brain development, and builds the foundations your child will use for school and beyond. As you join in together, you’ll also enjoy quality bonding time while watching your child grow in confidence and curiosity.


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What our families say
‘It was really nice to do messy play with my baby who has just started to be able to sit up, so he's more and more able to take part in these types of activities. It was also nice for me to see him do these things because I know they do things like this at nursery so it felt quite reassuring to see him enjoy getting stuck in. We've got his painting as a souvenir.’
‘Little one enjoyed a variety of activities on offer and enjoyed interacting with new people.’
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kingsthorpe Family Hub (Children's Centre), Saint Davids Road, Northampton, United Kingdom

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