Dorchester Family Hub
Dorchester Family Hub is a welcoming and supportive environment in West Dorset. We offer an inviting space for local groups, activities, and support services for families in the community. We work with many partner organisations and teams who are here to help you find the support you and your family need. Come visit us and discover all that Dorchester Family Hub has to offer.
Monday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm to 3:30pm | Young Parents Group | Midwife led (for under 25s) | Classroom 3 |
Tuesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15am to 12:30pm | Incredible Years Pre-school programme | Referrals only - now full | Classroom 2 |
| 10:15am to 10:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 11:15am to 11:45am | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | SENsational story and play (5 years and under) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Duplo play (5 years and under) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month | Wargaming (8 years and over) Bring your own models and dice | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
Wednesday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to midday | Well Baby Clinic health visiting team | Drop in | Classroom 2 |
| 10am to 11:30am | Under 6 month free baby course | Bookings only - now full | Classroom 3 |
| 1:30pm to 2:15pm | Babigloo Music | Bookings only - now full | Classroom 3 |
Thursday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 2pm | NHS Newborn hearing screening clinic | Appointments only | Classroom 2 |
| 4pm to 4:45pm term time | Code Club (8-12 year olds) | Booking via Eventbrite | Main hub |
Friday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to midday | Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service (STARS) | Drop in | Classroom 3 |
| 10am to midday | NHS Health visitor clinic | Appointments only | Classroom 2 |
| 2:15pm to 2:45pm | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
Saturday
| Time | Session | How to book | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15am to 10:45am | Library Gets Lively (18 months - 5 years) | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 10am to 3:30pm | Creation Station | Drop in | Children's section of the library |
| 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Lego Club (4 years and over) | Booking via Eventbrite | Children's section of the library |
Access
Via Dorchester Library And Learning Centre, the Family Hub is located in the two classrooms on the first floor, by the children's library.
- Postcode
- DT1 1EE
Parking
Parking available in payable public car park in front of Dorchester Library and Learning Centre.
Opening times
Our physical opening times are in line with Dorchester Library and Learning Centre:
Monday: 10am to 4pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 4pm
You can contact Dorchester locality by email, or phone from 9am.
Contact us
Find contact details and our full address:
Dorchester Library And Learning Centre
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
Get directions to Dorchester Family Hub.
Dorchester locality
Email: dorchesterlocality@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01305224220
Full contact details