Activities
Children’s activity centre in Broadstairs
We have a play ball pond, slides, climbing frames, soft play, toys, baby area, colouring activities, and a book corner. Try out our Chill Out Room with comfy sofas in a little space away from it all.
All our activities are suitable for ages 0-8. We’re based in Broadstairs but we have regular visitors from the rest of Thanet and even further afield.
£3 entrance every day Monday – Saturday.
As well as the soft play and climbing frames, we run a number of classes and activities throughout the week, including:
Baby Sensory
For babies ages 0-13 months. 1 hour sessions for parents/carers and baby, created by one of the leading practitioners in baby development, Dr Lin Day. Sessions include singing, signing, dancing, massage, bubbles, light shows, music – lots of fun – all to help baby’s senses develop fully. Sessions are run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. £5.50 per session. Booking only.
Toddler Time
For toddlers aged 13 months to 3 years. An extension of our Mothers and Toddlers group, we offer games, singing, arts and crafts designed to help with toddlers’ development. Sessions are run on Mondays and Fridays and cost £4 per session plus entrance to Helter Skelter. Booking only.
Knitting Boutique
Knitting with Nanas and Grandads! Do you want your children to learn to knit? Or fancy learning yourself? Come and join our experienced knitters. Mondays 4-5 £2 for an hour or £4 with entry to Helter Skelter.
Baby Coffee Mornings
We have coffee mornings every Friday between 10 and 11.30 for parents-to-be and new parents. These are run alternately by Helter Skelter and the NCT.
Hello at Helter Skelter
On Wednesdays, if you’re a parent or a carer and new to the area or if you’re a new parent, come and say “hello” to our staff. You’ll get a friendly welcome and the chance to meet other parents.
Play Day Wednesdays
For children ages 2-4. A chance for grown ups to have some time out. Sessions of supervised play, including: games, singing, reading, crafts. All included in your £3 entrance.
Creative Cookery
Morning sessions for ages 3-4, afternoon sessions for ages 4-8. Mondays. £4.50 per session which includes entrance to Helter Skelter. Booking only.
Supper Club
Bring them down after school, and we’ll feed them and clear up for you! £4.50 for entrance and 2 course meal from our supper club menu – fishfingers or pizza or pasta bolognaise with icecream or fairy cake and unlimited squash. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30-6pm.
Parties
We offer a range of children’s parties – see our children’s parties page for more details.
