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Family Fun. Made in Kent.
What Makes Merry Mates Different?
🧠 Play with Purpose
Our Play with Cars! events encourage emotional intelligence, creativity, and social skills. Created by a lifelong educator with a Master’s degree in “knows what kids need.”
🌍 Eco-Friendly & Thoughtful
We use durable toys and games that don't cause environmental harm. Using rechargeable batteries for all electronic toys. Our Merry Mates van bringing joy is 100% electric too!
📵 Screen-Free Family Fun
Because hands-on play and bonding with family and friends is > screen time any day. Right?
👦👧 Inclusive & Breaking Stereotypes
Play with Cars! is for every child who loves to race, build, and explore—no “boys' toys” or “girls' toys” here. We celebrate all little curious minds, whether they're zooming, building their dream track, or creating their own traffic rules!
💸 Affordable & Accessible
Play with Cars! offers high-quality play with a large variety of toys, without breaking the bank.
A sibling or friend coming along? Use the code MXC10 for a 10% discount. We also have a loyalty program leading to free tickets!
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More information on our different playgroups
At Merry Mates, we bring the fun right to you.
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Perfect for children aged 6 months to 6 years, blending fun, learning, and social interaction.
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Unique themed activities, set-ups and adventures that kids will love.
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Safe, welcoming environments that bring joy to children and parents alike.
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Stress-free for parents — just relax, have fun, get to know other families near you, let us handle the details!
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Expertly crafted by superstar educator - Dee Coutinho, with 15+ years of experience
Merry Mates Get Messy!
Watch your child explore, create, and learn through the Merry Mates Get Messy! Sensory play done the fun way!
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Dive into a world of wonder with our Messy Play, sometimes called Sensory Play playgroups, where each Get Messy play session near you offers a fresh, exciting adventure! Imagine your little one exploring multiple stations filled with water, sand, slime, and clay, or getting hands-on with finger painting and chalk — all designed around captivating themes like seasons, holidays, and beloved characters. Our sensory play classes provide a free-flowing environment where babies and toddlers can move and explore at their own pace, discovering the joy of getting messy while learning through touch and creativity. Best of all, you can leave the cleanup to us—just bring your child and watch their imagination soar!
Click Here to read about the benefits of Messy Play/Sensory Play
Merry Mates Play with Cars!
Rev up your child's imagination with our exciting car themed Play with Cars adventure!
Get ready for an exhilarating experience with our unique Play with Cars! playgroup, designed to thrill kids and parents alike. This is not your typical soft play. Dive into the excitement with our giant Hot Wheels city, or dive into the widest moving collection of Hot Wheels Action area featuring thrilling loops and races. Let your child’s creativity shine as they navigate and explore the setups. Watch as they and you make new friends in the action area or enjoy a dedicated soft area with bright, colourful vehicles perfect for crawling babies. Plus, delight in ride-on cars, a remote-control stunt arena, and even a mini rollercoaster. It’s a full-throttle adventure packed with fun and excitement that your child will love!
Click here to read about how playing with cars helps your child develop