Our Children and Family Centres in Cheltenham & Tewkesbury

Aspire Foundation operates five welcoming Children and Family Centres across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, providing safe, inclusive spaces where families can access support, join activities and connect with their local community. Each centre offers a varied programme of children’s activities, stay‑and‑play groups, baby hubs, SEND‑inclusive sessions and opportunities for parents, carers and dads to meet others and receive friendly guidance.

Our centres work closely with health visitors, midwives, local schools and community partners to ensure families receive joined‑up support from pregnancy through the early years. Whether you are looking for children’s activities in Cheltenham & Tewkesday, family support, or a place to meet other parents, our centres are here to help.

Find Your Nearest Children and Family Centre

Below you’ll find details for each of our five centres, including addresses, parking information and directions. You can also click through to each centre’s dedicated page to explore activities, groups and support available throughout the week.

Brockworth Children and Family Centre

Address: Moorfield Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4JL

On‑street parking is available nearby.

To access the centre, enter through the green pedestrian gate to the right of Brockworth Primary School. Follow the path around to the right; the centre is located between the main school building and the pre‑school building.

Brockworth offers a welcoming space for families, with a range of children’s activities including baby hubs, stay‑and‑play sessions, SEND‑inclusive groups and opportunities for parents and carers to meet others in a friendly, supportive environment.

Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre

Address: Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW

On‑street parking is available adjacent to the centre.

Gardners Lane offers a wide range of children’s activities including baby hubs, stay‑and‑play sessions, SEND‑inclusive groups and opportunities for parents and carers to meet others in a friendly, supportive environment.

Hesters Way Children and Family Centre

Address: Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 0ES

Please park in the school car park. On foot, exit the car park and turn right. After around 25 yards, turn right again towards the Hester’s Way Children’s Centre reception.

Hesters Way provides a welcoming space for families in West Cheltenham, offering stay‑and‑play groups, baby sessions, SEND‑inclusive activities and access to friendly Family Support Workers.

Noah’s Ark Children and Family Centre

Address: York Road, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5HU

On‑street parking is available adjacent to the centre.

Noah’s Ark supports families across Tewkesbury with a range of early years activities, baby groups, stay‑and‑play sessions and opportunities to meet other parents and carers in a warm, inclusive environment.

Oakwood Children and Family Centre

Address: Clyde Crescent, Whaddon, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5QH

On‑street parking is available adjacent to the site.

To access the centre, enter through the gates, follow the path, and the entrance is up the ramp on the left‑hand side.

Oakwood offers a variety of children’s activities, including stay‑and‑play groups, baby hubs, SEND‑inclusive sessions and opportunities for families to connect with local support services.
 

What You Can Expect at Our Centres

All Aspire Foundation Children and Family Centres offer:

• Welcoming, inclusive spaces for families

• Stay‑and‑play sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers

• SEND‑friendly and accessible activities

• Baby hubs and early development groups

• Parenting courses and workshops

• Dad‑friendly sessions (in partnership with Dad Matters)

• Drop‑in advice from Family Support Workers

• Links to Early Help, health services and community partners

Our programmes vary by centre and change throughout the year, giving families the chance to explore new opportunities and find sessions that suit their child’s age and stage.

Part of Gloucestershire’s Family Hub Network

All five centres form part of Gloucestershire’s Family Hub network, working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council, NHS teams and local organisations to make support easier to access. Families can visit their local centre or explore Gloucestershire’s Virtual Family Hub for online resources, service directories and parenting information.

Contact Us

If you’re unsure which centre is closest to you, or you’d like to learn more about our children’s activities in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, our team is always happy to help.