# New parent groups in London > Meet other new parents and get support: parent circles, peer support and perinatal wellbeing groups. 18 listings, 10 free. Updated 2026-10-07. Web page with filters: https://joingaggly.com/village/london/new-parent-groups All of London: https://joingaggly.com/village/london.md Listings are general information gathered from providers' own websites, not recommendations or medical advice. Prices and times change, so check with the provider before booking. Before starting exercise in pregnancy or after birth, or if anything feels worrying, talk to your midwife or doctor. ## Listings ### A Mother Space Fortnightly facilitated in-person gatherings for mothers and babies, with peer connection, practitioner talks, tea and cake. - Price: £14 per session (£14 per regular gathering, including cake, tea and facilitation; lower payment option available.) - Where: Winchmore Hill, Enfield - For: After birth - When: Fortnightly Tuesdays, 13:15–14:45; upcoming dates include 15 and 29 September and 13 October 2026. - Website: https://www.amotherspace.co.uk/ - Book: https://www.amotherspace.co.uk/tuesdaygatherings - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.amotherspace.co.uk/tuesdaygatherings) ### Baby Wonder group Five-week support group for new parents and babies under six months, covering feeding, weaning, communication, sensory play and oral health. - Price: Free (Free.) - Where: Wood Green, Haringey, Best Start Family Hub – Rising Green Unit 2A, Lymington Avenue, Wood Green, London N22 6JA - For: After birth - When: Every Wednesday, 16 September–14 October 2026, 10:30am–11:30am. - Website: https://haringey.gov.uk/events/baby-wonder-group-support-new-parents-babies-under-6-months-rising-green-family-hub - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://haringey.gov.uk/events/baby-wonder-group-support-new-parents-babies-under-6-months-rising-green-family-hub) ### Baby-Thrive Breastfeeding Cafe A free peer-to-peer breastfeeding support café facilitated by a lactation consultant, welcoming nursing parents, partners and antenatal attendees. - Price: Free (Free/donation places) - Where: Crystal Palace, Lambeth, Kin Family Wellbeing Studio, 79 Church Road, London SE19 2TA - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: Fridays 12:45–14:45 in term time; 2026 dates listed through December - Website: https://www.baby-thrive.com/weekly-group - Book: https://babythrive.as.me/group - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.baby-thrive.com/weekly-group) ### Breathe Melodies for Mums Supportive singing groups for new mothers and babies in Tooting, Lambeth, Croydon, Lewisham and Southwark, with online sessions too. - Price: Free (The page says the programme is free for mothers; donations are requested to keep it free.) - Where: Tooting, Wandsworth (also online), Franciscan Children’s Centre, 221 Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW17 8HQ - For: After birth - When: Wandsworth: Wednesdays, 14 October–16 December 2026; online: Mondays, 12 October–14 December 2026. - Website: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/melodies-for-mums/ - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/melodies-for-mums/) ### Central London Community Health NHS Trust Infant Feeding Support Ongoing breastfeeding and infant-feeding support groups, clinics and drop-ins for pregnant and new parents across four London boroughs. - Price: Price on request (No participant fee stated.) - Where: Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Ham (also online) - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: Multiple weekday sessions; online Le Leche League support Thursdays, 13:00–14:30; Cheyne Children’s - Website: https://clch.nhs.uk/services/infant-feeding-services/breast-feeding-kensington-chelsea-westminster-hammersmith-and-fulham - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://clch.nhs.uk/services/infant-feeding-services/breast-feeding-kensington-chelsea-westminster-hammersmith-and-fulham) ### Connected Lives Parenting discussion groups bring parents together online and in Westminster, Harlesden, Nine Elms and Tooting, with some locally funded places. - Price: £0–£200 (Westminster residents free; online course suggested donation £120 per person or £200 per couple.) - Where: Westminster (also online), Basement, St Mary’s Church, London W1 1PP - For: After birth - When: Online group 13 October–8 December 2026, 19:45–21:15; in-person groups also run by term. - Website: https://www.connectedlives.org.uk/ - Book: https://www.connectedlives.org.uk/circle-of-security-groups-for-children-under-11 - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.connectedlives.org.uk/circle-of-security-groups-for-children-under-11) ### Dad's/Father's/Male Carers session Brent’s free Family Hub session gives dads, fathers and male carers a booked peer-support opportunity at Preston Park. - Price: Free (Best Start Family Hub service; timetable says book online) - Where: Preston Park, Brent, College Road, Wembley HA9 8RJ - For: After birth - When: 12 September 2026, 10-11:30am - Website: https://www.brent.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/support-for-parents-and-families/family-wellbeing-centres/preston-park-best-start-family-hub - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/resident-documents/children-young-people-families-documents/family-wellbeing-centres/preston-family-wellbeing-centre-schedule.pdf?hash=06D867F32EB9B7E53E2D34FFC03A89EA&rev=67dcc4c6067e4ffb96c77e8420f685e0) ### Dads House Support organisation for dads and families, including an ongoing Dads Table support group and other activities; foodbank venue also in West Brompton. - Price: Price on request - Where: West Brompton, Hammersmith and Fulham, 22 Lillie Road, London SW6 1TS - For: After birth - When: Dads Table ran Tuesdays 5:30–6:30pm from 10 March to 14 April 2026; other activities include weekly - Website: https://dadshouse.org/ - Book: https://dadshouse.org/contact-us - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://dadshouse.org/) ### Donor Conception Network Monthly in-person peer meetups for donor-conceived young families, including parents and children born or expected within the stated age range. - Price: Price on request - Where: Primrose Hill, Camden - For: After birth - When: Monthly; 10 October, 14 November and 12 December 2026, 10:00–13:00. - Website: https://dcnetwork.org/ - Book: https://dcnetwork.org/event/north-central-london-young-families-group-children-born-2023-2026-2/ - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://dcnetwork.org/event/north-central-london-young-families-group-children-born-2023-2026-2/) ### Home-Start Lambeth Home-Start Lambeth offers local parent groups alongside family support for parents with young children. - Price: Price on request - Where: Lambeth, Holles House, Overton Road, London SW9 7 - For: Pregnancy, After birth - Website: https://homestartlambeth.co.uk/ - Book: https://forms.office.com/r/pYbGCcpN0V - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://homestartlambeth.co.uk/referrals/) ### It Takes A Village postnatal support meet-ups Free weekly postnatal meet-ups in Crystal Palace provide a place for new parents and babies to meet and share experiences. - Price: Free (Provider says weekly postnatal meet-ups are free to attend) - Where: Crystal Palace, Bromley, St Hugh’s Community Centre, 42 Castledine Road, London SE20 8PL (seasonal venue) - For: After birth - When: Tuesdays, 10:15–11:45am; park in summer and indoor venue autumn–spring - Website: https://ittakesavillagecp.org/meetups/ - Book: https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/it-takes-a-village-crystal-palace-london-st-hugh-s-community-centre-it-takes-a-village - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://ittakesavillagecp.org/meetups/) ### Moon Community Health CIC – New Mama & Parent One-Stop Drop-in Monthly free drop-in offering new parents peer connection and support from breastfeeding, sleep, women’s health and other practitioners. - Price: Free (The two-hour drop-in is explicitly free; special sessions request a £5 suggested donation.) - Where: Highgate, Camden, Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, London N6 5FE - For: After birth - When: Monthly; listed dates include September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16, 2026. - Website: https://www.mwhealth.co.uk/ - Book: https://www.mwhealth.co.uk/hncc-new-mama-drop-in/ - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.mwhealth.co.uk/hncc-new-mama-drop-in/) ### Mummas Together Group | Motivational Mums Club Peer-support groups for Black mothers with babies meet in Greenwich and Lewisham to share experiences of early motherhood. - Price: Free (Free; registration required.) - Where: Greenwich, Waterways Children Centre, Southwood Road, London SE28 8EZ - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: Greenwich afternoon group every Tuesday, 13:00–14:30 (term time); a Greenwich morning group also run - Website: https://www.motivationalmumsclub.co.uk/mummas-together-group/ - Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mummas-together-group-greenwich-afternoon-edition-tickets-1981582335107 - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.motivationalmumsclub.co.uk/mummas-together-group/) ### Rainbow Families LGBTQ+ parents group Monthly LGBTQ+ parent group with young children offering activities, story-time, networking and peer support at various locations. - Price: Free (Free; booking required.) - Where: Waltham Forest - For: After birth - When: Every fourth Sunday monthly, 2:30pm–4:30pm; listed date 27 September 2026. - Website: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/rainbow-families-lgbtq-parents-group - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/rainbow-families-lgbtq-parents-group) ### Rise & Glow Mum & Baby Postnatal Circles Postnatal mum-and-baby support circles for babies up to 12 months in Hither Green, with additional groups in Bexleyheath and Abbey Wood. - Price: £55 per course (£55 for a 4-week block; 2026 classes only.) - Where: Hither Green, Lewisham - For: After birth - When: Hither Green Mondays 10:30–11:30; Bexleyheath Thursdays 11:00–12:00. October 2026 dates listed; Abbe - Website: https://www.riseandglowbirths.com/ - Book: https://www.riseandglowbirths.com/book-postnatal-support-circles - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.riseandglowbirths.com/book-postnatal-support-circles) ### South East London Mind – Mindful Mums Free pregnancy and postnatal peer wellbeing groups across Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Lambeth and Southwark, alongside walking groups and dads’ support. - Price: Free (Five-week groups; eligibility and available spaces depend on residence.) - Where: Bromley - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: Bromley: Wednesdays 11:30–13:00, 9 September–7 October; Downham: Fridays 10:30–12:00, 11 September–9 - Website: https://selmind.org.uk/mindful-mums/ - Book: https://selmind.org.uk/mindful-mums/mindful-mums-postnatal-group/ - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://selmind.org.uk/mindful-mums/mindful-mums-postnatal-group/) ### St. Margaret's House – Mother and Baby Sharing Circle Monthly confidential peer-support circle for pregnant and new parents with babies, discussing pregnancy, early parenthood and matrescence. - Price: Free (Free; booking is essential.) - Where: Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, 27 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: Monthly Thursdays, 13:30; next listed session 22 October 2026. - Website: https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/mother-and-baby-sharing-circle - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/mother-and-baby-sharing-circle) ### Tower Hamlets Family Meet-Up – Bumps, Babies and Toddler group Monthly volunteer-led support meet-up for expectant parents and families with babies and toddlers, with perinatal professionals and sling-library advice. - Price: Pay what you can (Attendance is by donation; donate what you can.) - Where: Poplar, Tower Hamlets, 2 Cotall St, Poplar, London E14 6TL - For: Pregnancy, After birth - When: First Thursday monthly, 10:30am–1pm, excluding August; page lists Thu 1 October, Thu 5 November and - Website: https://poplarunion.com/ - Book: https://poplarunion.com/event/tower-hamlets-family-meet-up-bumps-babies-and-toddler-group/ - Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://poplarunion.com/event/tower-hamlets-family-meet-up-bumps-babies-and-toddler-group/)