Purfleet-on-Thames Family Hub
Address
Centurion Way, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1ZZYou can phone or visit our Brighter Futures Purfleet-on-Thames Family Hub at the following times:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm
- Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm
View timetable as PDF:
What's on in July 2026
Best Start in Life - 0 to 12 months:
Days of the week | Start | End | Activity | How to join in | ||
Mondays | 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Best Start In Life - Soft Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 July | All welcome | ||
11am | Midday | Best Start In Life - ESOL 6, 13, 20 and 27 July | Book in advance | |||
Tuesdays | 1pm | 2:30pm | Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 0 - 60 months 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | ||
1pm | 2:30pm | Best Start In Life - Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |||
Wednesdays | 11am | Midday | Best Start In Life – Baby Massage 8, 15, 22 and 29 July | Book in advance | ||
Thursdays | 11am | 1pm | B3 -Birth, Bumps and belonging. A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0-24 months and parents to be) 2 July | All welcome | ||
Midday | 3pm | Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 30 July | Book in advance | |||
Fridays | 2pm | 3pm | Best Start In Life - Baby Rhyme Time 10 and 17 July | All welcome
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1:15pm | 2:45pm | Special Event – Zoo Lab 31 July | Book in advance | |||
Best Start in Life - 12 to 24 months: |
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Days of the week | Start | End | Activity | How to join in | ||
Mondays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Best Start In Life - Stay and Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 July | All welcome | ||
11am | Midday | Best Start In Life - ESOL 6, 13, 20 and 27 July | Book in advance | |||
Tuesdays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Best Start In Life - Messy Play 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | ||
11am | Midday | Best Start In Life - Messy Play 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |||
1pm | 2:30pm | Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 0 - 60 months 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |||
1pm | 2:30pm | Best Start In Life - Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |||
Wednesdays | 8:45am | 11:30am | Speech and Language drop in Clinic (1st Wednesday every month) 1 July | Appointment only by email: | ||
9:30am | 10:30am | Best Start In Life - Soft Play 8, 15, 22 and 29 July | All welcome | |||
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Best Start In Life - Stay and Play 22 and 29 July | All welcome | |||
Thursdays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Best Start In Life - Stay and Play 9, 16 and 23 July | All welcome | ||
11am | 1pm | B3 -Birth, Bumps and belonging. A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0-24 months and parents to be) 2 July | All welcome | |||
Midday | 3pm | Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 30 July | Book in advance | |||
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Best Start In Life - Sand and Water Play 9, 16 and 23 July | All welcome | |||
Fridays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Best Start In Life - Arts and Crafts 10 and 17 July | All welcome | ||
1:15pm | 2:45pm | Special Event – Zoo Lab 31 July | Book in advance | |||
Mondays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Stay and Play 6, 13, 20 and 27 Jul | All welcome |
11am | Midday | ESOL 6, 13, 20 and 27 July | Book in advance | |
Tuesdays | 11am | Midday | Messy Play 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome |
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Baby Weighing Clinic Drop-in session for ages 0 - 60 months 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Baby Stay and Weigh (For those attending the Baby Weighing Clinic only) 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | All welcome | |
Wednesdays | 8:45am | 11:30am | Speech and Language drop in Clinic (1st Wednesday every month) 1 July | Appointment only by email: |
9:30am | 10:30am | Soft Play 8, 15, 22 and 29 July | All welcome | |
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Stay and Play 22 and 29 July | All welcome | |
Thursday | 9:30am | 10:30am | Stay and Play 9, 16 and 23 July | All welcome |
11am | Midday | Bring a story to life 9, 16 and 23 July | All welcome | |
Midday | 3pm | Unity in Diversity – Celebrating the richness of Muslim Cultures A wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain support and enjoy quality time with your child. 30 July | Book in advance | |
1:30pm | 2:30pm | Sand and Water Play 9, 16 and 23 July | All welcome | |
Fridays | 9:30am | 10:30am | Arts and Crafts 10 and 17 July | All welcome |
11am | Midday | Chatterbox 10 and 17 July | Referral Only | |
1:15pm | 2:45pm | Special Event – Zoo Lab 31 July | Book in advance |
Mondays | 9am | 1pm | 1–2 Year Development Checks
| Book in Advance 0300 300 1999 |
Tuesdays | 9:30am | 11:30am | 1–2 Year development Checks
| Book in Advance 0300 300 1999 |
Wednesdays | 8:45am | Midday | Speech and Language drop in Clinic (1st Wednesday every month) 1 July | Appointment only by email: |
Thursdays | Midday | 4pm | Forward Trust - Substance Misuse
| Book in advance by calling Lorraine Gray 07485359896 |
Fridays | 9am | 4pm | Parent Outreach Advice Session 31 July | Book in Advance 01375 652104 |
More activities and support
A wide range of activities are organised at other family hubs across Thurrock. You can find out more about these activities in the document below. Check the timetables of individual family hubs for latest details.
For information on local support services during pregnancy and for families with a baby up to 2 years-old, go to Start for Life.
Registration
You can use the registration form below to register yourself and your child at this family hub, or any of our other family hubs.