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Thrive Play Cafe
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At a glance

When
Monday 19 October at 09:30–11:00
Age
Children aged 0–4 with a parent or carer.
Booking
Booking required

More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors
Location
Sunderland

Class details

Booking details
Book a listed stay-and-play session online.
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Details checked 3 September 2026. Timetables can change, especially around school holidays.

About this class or group

A cosy Sunderland play café for children aged 0–4, centred on open-ended play and unhurried time together with a parent or carer. Its 90-minute stay-and-play sessions run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and early afternoons, plus Saturday mornings. The community-focused venue also hosts classes, support groups and seasonal activities, so book the specific session you want through the live timetable.

Session times

  • Stay and play · monday09:30–11:00Every week
  • Stay and play · monday11:30–13:00Every week
  • Stay and play · tuesday09:30–11:00Every week
  • Stay and play · tuesday11:30–13:00Every week
  • Stay and play · wednesday09:30–11:00Every week
  • Stay and play · wednesday11:30–13:00Every week
  • Stay and play · friday09:30–11:00Every week
  • Stay and play · friday11:30–13:00Every week
  • Stay and play · saturday10:00–11:30Every week

Recurring sessions can pause or change. Check with the organiser before setting off.

Plan your visit

Location

29 Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
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