We’re Finalists!

Posted: 9th September 2026

We’re delighted to announce that once again we are finalists in the National Children’s Activities Awards!

These awards from What’s On 4 Kids are in their 20th year. They recognise and reward the most loved children’s activities and business in the UK.

The awards are the only national awards for children’s activities with categories voted for by the families who actually attend. Tens of thousands of votes were cast by families across the UK this year.

Awards Categories

Most Loved Sport or Physical Activity
Most Loved Baby Activity
Most Loved Party Supplier, Provider or Entertainment
Most Loved Activity Leader or Business Manager in South East England – Maddie, Gymboree Play & Music Kensington & Putney
The Citation Diversity & Inclusion Champion – Polly, Gymboree Play & Music Bristol
Most Loved Sport or Physical Activity (Franchise) – Gymboree Play & Music Bristol & Gymboree Play & Music Solihull
Most Loved Indoor Play Centre or Venue – Gymboree Play & Music Bristol & Gymboree Play & Music Solihull

This is especially brilliant for us in our 50th birthday year and we thank all our wonderful members who voted for us! 😍

We can’t wait to catch up with our fellow finalists at the ceremony in November. 💃🏼🥳🥂

Fingers crossed we can repeat our successes of last year and retain our crowns in the Sport or Physical Activity, and Baby Activity categories 🤞🏼

The National Children’s Activities Awards Finals are being held at the Athena in Leicester on Thursday 26 November 2026, hosted by actor, singer and presenter Jonathan Bremner.

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Reviews

Both of my children (3.5 years and 11 months) go to Gymboree Play & Music and love it. My toddler goes to their drop-off Lego class which she raves about. It's very creative, working not only on Lego skills but also painting, drawing etc. My infant son loves his Gymboree Play & Music Crawlers class - particularly loves crawling all over their props, through the tunnels, etc. Great way to get the infant crawling over obstacles! Gymboree Play & Music is part of our weekly schedule for both kids and we look forward to participating every week. Invaluable!

Natalia

Cannot recommend Gymboree Play & Music Watford enough--truly THE BEST! ❤️🙌 What makes it so special are the amazing teachers/staff, especially Amber, Jack, Philippa, and Hannah! They’re not only incredibly talented in music and arts, but they’re also absolutely fantastic with kids of all ages.

My little girl was only 18 months old when we first discovered this wonderful place and started attending sessions. She’s now 5 years old, and we’re still here! That says it all 🥰

Rose

I genuinely believe that so many of my daughter’s milestones have been reached early because of the time she spends here. She was talking, walking, climbing, and exploring ahead of her peers, and I credit so much of that to the incredible environment and activities here. The space itself is wonderful — safe, clean, and full of opportunities for little ones to run, jump, climb, and burn off energy without any worries. But for me, Gymboree has been just as important as it has been for my daughter, especially as a mum without a village. ...What I didn’t realise was how much I would gain. I’ve made lifelong friendships and found a support network of the most incredible people.

Jennifer