Discover, Play and Grow — Together at Abbot’s Hill
Join us for a series of friendly, relaxed events designed especially for parents, carers, and toddlers aged 2–4. Held on the beautiful grounds of Abbot’s Hill School, our parent and toddler sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to play, learn, and connect — while getting a feel for life in Reception at school.
Whether you’re exploring future schooling options or simply looking for a welcoming space to spend quality time with your little one, you’ll find a warm welcome here.
What to Expect
Our sessions are carefully planned by our experienced Early Years team to support your child’s natural curiosity and development.
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Play-based activities that encourage creativity, movement, and exploration
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Songs, stories, and sensory play tailored for pre school aged children
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Time to socialise with other parents and carers
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A chance to meet our staff and ask questions in an informal setting
Most importantly, your child can explore at their own pace — with you right by their side.
Hilltop Explorers – every Friday in term time, starting 16 January 2026
Hilltop Explorers – every Friday in term time, starting 16 January 2026Step into the woods for a joyfully muddy morning of story-led adventure filled with discovery, wonder, and woodland magic.
Based around familiar children’s stories, our weekly Hilltop Explorers sessions run every Friday from 9.30 to 10.30am. Focussing on nature play, they are a great opportunity for your child to explore the great outdoors whilst building their curiosity and confidence.
Sessions will take place on the following dates:
- Friday 16 January – Stick Man
- Friday 23 January – Room on the Broom
- Friday 30 January – That’s Not My…
- Friday 6 February – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Friday 13 February – Guess How Much I Love You, a special Valentine’s Day themed event
Friday 20 February NO SESSION (February Half Term)
- Friday 27 February – The Tiger Who Came To Tea
- Friday 6 March – Paddington Bear
- Friday 13 March – Peppa Pig- A Muddy Puddle Adventure
- Friday 20 March – Ben and Holly
- Friday 27 March – Where the Wild Things Are
Spring Garden Party – Saturday 7 March, 2.30 – 4.00pm
Spring Garden Party – Saturday 7 March, 2.30 – 4.00pmCelebrate the season at our Spring Garden Party at Abbot’s Hill School, where pre-school and primary children are invited to explore the signs of spring in our beautiful grounds.
Little gardeners will discover colours and textures in nature, learn how plants change through the seasons, and enjoy hands-on activities including digging in soil trays, watering flowers, and planting sunflower or bean seeds in decorated pots to take home.
There will also be an opportunity to explore some of Abbot’s Hill’s 76 acre parkland site on a nature-themed scavenger hunt.
The fun continues with spring-themed stories – Jack and the Beanstalk and The Tiny Seed – with members of our Early Years and Prep School teaching team.
Refreshments for children and their accompanying adults provided.
A joyful, sensory-filled morning of learning and play for children and families alike.
