Tilbury Family Hub
Address
London Road, Tilbury, RM18 8EYYou can phone or visit our Brighter Futures Tilbury 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 October 2026
Best Start in Life - 0 to 12 months
Days of the week | Start | End | Activity | How to join in |
Mondays | 10:30am | 11:30am | Infant Feeding | Book in advance 0300 300 1999 |
| 10:30am | 12:30pm | Blooming Together – Infant Feeding Support Group. Join other mothers for a chat, reassurance, to share experiences and build connections in a friendly and relaxed environment. Babies are welcome. 12 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Baby Massage 5, 12, 19 and 26 October | Book in advance |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Stay and Play - Natural 12 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Music and Rhyme 19 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Autumn Arts and Crafts 26 October | All welcome |
Tuesdays | 10am | 11am | Introduction to Solids 6 October | Referral only |
| 10:30am | Midday | Autumn Event 27 October | Book in advance |
| 11am | Midday | Just for Dads 20 October | All Dads welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Bookstart Baby 13 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Light and Sensory 20 October | All welcome |
Wednesdays | 9:30am | 10:15am | Story time and rhymes 7 and 14 October | All welcome
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| 1:30pm | 3pm | Baby Weighing Clinic | Drop in |
| 1:30pm | 3pm | Stay and Play (0 to 2 years) | All welcome |
Thursdays | 10:30am | 11:30am
| Bring a story to life – Going on a bear hunt 22 October | Book in advance |
| 10:30am | 11:30am | Stay and Play – Autumn Theme 29 October | All welcome
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| 11am | 1pm | B3 – Birth, Bumps and Belonging A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0 to 2 years) and parents to be 29 October | All welcome |
| Midday | 3pm | Mum’s Hub | Referral only |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Animals of the world 15 October | All welcome |
Fridays | 10am | 11am | Time for you and baby too | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Baby Massage 16, 23 and 30 October | Book in advance |
| 1:30pm | 4pm | Family Hub Information Session 23 and 30 October | Drop in |
Best Start in Life - 12 to 24 months
Mondays | 9:15am | 10:15am | Stay and Play 5, 12 and 19 October | All welcome |
| 10:30am | 11:30am | Have fun with pumpkins 26 October | Book in advance |
Tuesdays | 10:30am | Midday | Autumn Event 27 October | Book in advance |
| 11am | Midday | Just for Dads 20 October | All Dads welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Stay and Play 13 and 20 October | All welcome |
Wednesdays | 9am | 1pm | Development Checks | Referral only |
| 10:30am | 11:15am | Story time and rhymes 7 and 14 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 3pm | Baby Weighing Clinic | Drop in |
| 1:30pm | 3pm | Start for Life - Stay and Play (0 to 2 years) | All welcome |
| 11am | 1pm | B3 – Birth, Bumps and Belonging A safe space for parents of Afro Caribbean heritage (0 to 2 years) and parents to be 29 October | All welcome |
Thursdays | 10:30am | 11:30am | Exploring the outside 1 October | All welcome |
| 10:30am | 11:30am | Stay and Play 15 October | All welcome |
| 10:30am | 11:30am | Bring a story to life – Owl babies 29 October | Book in advance
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| Midday | 3pm | Mum’s Hub | Referral only |
Fridays | 10am | 11am | Time for you and baby too | All welcome |
Services and activities for parents and children aged 2-19 years
24 to 60 months
Mondays | 10:45am | 11:45am | Stay and Play 5, 12 ad 19 October | All welcome |
| 1pm | 2pm | Have fun with pumpkins 26 October | Book in advance |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Bring a story to life – Room on the broom 19 October | Book in advance |
Tuesdays | 9:15am | 10:15am | Chatterbox | Referral only |
| 10:30am | Midday | Autumn Event 27 October | Book in advance |
| 11am | Midday | Just for Dads 20 October | All Dads welcome |
Wednesdays | 9am | 1pm | Development Checks (24 to 36 months) | Referral only |
| 9:30am | 10:30am | ESOL 7 and 21 October | All welcome |
| 10:30am | 11:15am | Story time and rhymes 7 and 14 October | All welcome |
| 1pm | 2pm | Stay and Play 21 October | All welcome |
| 1pm | 4pm | Development Checks (24 to 36 months) | Referral only |
Thursdays | 10am | 11am | Chat, Play and Grow 8, 15, 22 and 29 October | All welcome
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| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Painting and Printing 1 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Exploring the outside 8 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Messy Play 15 October | Book in advance |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Numbers, Shapes and Colours 22 October | All welcome |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Spooky Fun (dressing up optional) 29 October | Book in advance
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Fridays | 1:30pm | 2:30pm | SEND – Just for You 2, 9, 16 and 23 October Aladdin’s Cave – Toy Library and Resource Hire – will be attending on 16 October | All welcome |
5 to 19 years
Mondays | 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Sensory Play (4 to 8 years) 19 October | Book in advance |
| 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Bring a story to life – Room on the broom (4 to 8 years) 26 October | Book in advance |
Tuesdays | 9:30am | 4:30am | Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 0-19 Years and up to 25 for SEND | Referral through service only
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Wednesdays | 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Big Cook Little Cook (4 to 8 years) 14 October | Book in advance
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| 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Autumn Crafts (4 to 8 years) 21 October | Book in advance |
Thursdays | 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Cake and Biscuit Decorating (4 to 8 years) 1 October | Book in advance |
| 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Games Galore (4 to 8 years) 8 October | Book in advance |
| 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Fun in Space (4 to 8 years) 22 October | Book in advance |
| 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Spooky Fun (dressing up optional) (4 to 8 years) 29 October | Book in advance |
General Family Hub Support Services
Mondays | 9am | 4pm | Children’s Continence Advisor 12 October | Referral only |
| 9:30am | 4pm | Sensory Room | Book in advance |
| 9:30am | 10:30am | Changing Pathways | Drop in |
| 10am | Midday | Thurrock Virtual School: Information, advice and guidance on education matters and supporting children in education (Parents of 2 to 18 year olds) 19 October | Drop in |
| 10am | 4pm | Soft Play room | Book in advance |
| 10am | 4:30pm | Substance Misuse Drop in service 18+ years | Drop in - Lorraine 07485359896 |
| 1pm | 4pm | Stop Smoking Midwife | Drop in |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Changing Pathways | Drop in |
| 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Parent/Carer Behaviour Workshop 12 October | Book in advance |
| 3pm | 4pm | Essentials Bank | Drop in |
| 4pm | 4:30pm | SEND – Sensory Room (5 to 8 years) | Book in advance |
Tuesdays | 9am | Midday | Antenatal Bloods | Book in advance |
| 9am | 4pm | Midwife | Book in advance |
| 9:30am | 11am | Childminder Support Group 13 October | Referral only |
| 9:30am | 4pm | Sensory Room | Book in advance |
| 10am | 4pm | Soft Play room | Book in advance |
| Midday | 4:30pm | New Born Screening | Book in advance |
| 3pm | 4pm | Essentials Bank | Drop in |
Wednesdays | 9am | Midday | Speech and Language Clinic 21 October | Book in advance Drop-in@nelft.nhs.uk | |
| 9am | 4pm | BCG Immunisations 14 October | Referral only | |
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| MMR Immunisations 21 October | Referral only | |
| 9am | 4pm | Midwife | Book in advance | |
| 9am | 4pm | BCG Immunisations 14 October | Referral only | |
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| MMR Immunisations 21 October | Referral only | |
| 9am | 4pm | Midwife | Book in advance | |
| 9:30am | 4pm | Sensory Room | Book in advance | |
| 10am | 4pm | Soft Play room | Book in advance | |
| 12:15pm | 2pm | One Community Steps to Success Job Club Opportunity | Drop in | |
| 3pm | 4pm | Essentials Bank | Drop in | |
| 4pm | 4:30pm | SEND – Sensory Room (5 to 8 years) | Book in advance | |
Thursdays | 9am | 1pm | Job Club | Referral only | |
| 9am | 1pm | Weight Management Thurrock Healthy Lifestyles | Referral only | |
| 9am | 1pm | Stop Smoking Thurrock Healthy Lifestyles | Referral only | |
| 9am | 4pm | Midwife | Book in advance | |
| 9am | 4pm | Young Persons Midwife clinic | Book in advance | |
| 9:30am | 4pm | Sensory Room | Book in advance | |
| 10am | Midday | Citizens Advice Bureau 1, 8 and 15 October | Drop in | |
| 10am | 4pm | Soft Play Room | Book in advance | |
| 3pm | 4pm | Essentials Bank | Drop in | |
Fridays | 9am | Midday | Antenatal Bloods | Book in advance | |
| 9:30am | 4pm | Sensory Room | Book in advance | |
| 10am | Midday | ADHD Support Session www.pattadhdsupport.org.uk 9 October | Book in advance via website
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| 10am | 1:15pm | Soft Play room | Book in advance | |
| Midday | 4:30pm | New Born Screening | Book in advance | |
| 3pm | 4pm | Essentials Bank | Drop in | |
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.