Wimbledon’s got it all going on for kids this summer, with camps, courses and workshops for all ages and interests throughout the holidays, as well as FREE activities…and of course ice cream!
Polka Theatre has a huge range of creative activities and workshops during the school holidays. Whether your child is interested in drama, dance or arts and crafts, Polka has the workshop for them.
📍 Polka Theatre – 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB
Polka Youth Theatre Summer School 8-12y
27-31 July, 10am
Polka Puppet Summer School 5-8y
4-6 August, 10am
Little Garden Explorers 0-4y
7 August, 10am / 11am / 2pm
Polka Musical Theatre Summer School 5-8y
11-13 August, 10am
Dance to the Beat 0-4y
14 August, 10am / 11am / 2pm
Art-K’s summer holiday programme features half- and full-day workshops for children aged 6-16y, exploring projects working with paper sculpture, clay, design, mixed media, watercolour and acrylics. Every student works on their own individual project and at the end of the session they’ll go home with a finished piece of artwork!
📍 Art-K – 2 St Mark’s Place, SW19 7ND
Summer Holiday Workshops 6-16y
Seconday School Workshops 11y+
Wimbledon’s only independent ‘paint your own pottery’ studio provides a welcoming environment for artists of all ages with friendly staff on hand to nurture creativity in children and adults alike, promising an enjoyable and memorable experience. Pitter Potter is open every day throughout the school holidays and can also be booked for birthday parties and events.
📍 Pitter Potter – 52 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7PA
Strings Wimbledon has a fun-filled holiday camp offering a blend of musical magic and interactive screen-free activities for kids aged 4-11y. Led by experienced childcare practitioners and specialist string teachers who love inspiring children, each day combines instrumental learning with engaging activities, giving children time to unplug, explore, and grow in confidence.
📍 Strings Wimbledon – Wimbledon High School, Mansel Road, SW19 4AB
Clubs run:
w/c 27 July
w/c 10 August
w/c 24 August
Wimbledon Library has plenty of low- to no-cost activities for kids throughout the summer holidays, from board game clubs and film screenings to story time and craft sessions, as well as reading groups, language classes and creative workshops – it’s a treasure trove of enrichment.
Upcoming events at Wimbledon Library
Wimbledon Library, 35 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7NB
Let your child embark on an exciting adventure at this dynamic holiday camp, designed for ages 3y+. Each camp has an engaging theme, from Chinese culture to career explorations, and features drama, music, traditional Chinese games, and sports. Play Mandarin camps blend fun and learning, sparking creativity and friendships.
Play Mandarin Wimbledon Summer Camp promgramme
Play Mandarin – Pelham Primary School, Southey Road, SW19 1NU
Little Gym has a packed programme of holiday camps throughout the school holidays, designed and tailored for all kids aged 3+ and skillsets. Prior experience is not needed but if your child is a regular, they’ll be equally challenged!
Little Gym Holiday Camps run from 20 July t0 28 August
📍 Little Gym Wimbledon – Wimbledon Quarter, SW19 8ND
Under-16s can swim for free at all three Merton leisure centres at certain times each week. These free sessions are funded by Merton Council, as part of the commitment to becoming London’s Borough of Sport. FREE swim sessions are available at Wimbledon Leisure Centre between 9-11am and 1-3pm every day throughout the school holidays.
📍 Wimbledon Leisure Centre – 29 Latimer Road, SW19 1EW
Caddi Club Wimbledon is the biggest indoor golf venue in the UK, offering an easily accessible golfing experience in the heart of Wimbledon Town Centre. Lessons are available for everyone, regardless of ability, in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Refreshments and equipment are available on site and events such as birthday parties can also be booked.
📍 Caddi Club – Wimbledon Quarter, SW19 8YE
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are coming to New Wimbledon Theatre in this Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family.
📍 New Wimbledon Theatre – 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG
🗓️ 30 July – 2 August
Scoop up a treat!
Don’t forget that summer essential: a cooling ice cream!
Amorino Gelato is conveniently situated close to Wimbledon Station and offers ice creams and sorbets, sundaes and milkshakes, gelato macarons and cakes….and much more!
📍 Wimbledon Quarter, SW19 8YE
Oddono’s Gelati brings fresh, natural Italian gelato to Wimbledon Town Centre, offering a huge range of flavours which are freshly made every day.
📍 52 The Broadway, SW19 1RQ
