Meetup for 6/7 month babies at Bluewater

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Hey

I am meeting up with a bunch of other mums with similar aged babies in a few weeks, and we have decided on Bluewater (shopping centre ??), just off the M25 in Kent / Surrey.

I obviously don't know the facilities, but is there anywhere someone can suggest that we all go. We would obviously like to get a bite to eat, and possible have a little area where we could let our babies have a little lie around / roll around ???

There is supposed to be a creche there, but it is reported as closed ????

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

mrcow

I can't think of anywhere in Bluewater where babies can roll around. You can eat in the food court and there is a play ground outside, but your children will be too young for that.

vixarooni

grr, my post got lost!

Basically the food hall thing in bluewater is just a big stretch of cafes/restaurants that are next to each other. Opposite them is a seating area with a bit outside. Just gotta find a space!

There is a play area for kids outside, so there must be some room for them to play about there!

not sure on the creche though or where it is!

Browntoa

http://www.bluewater.co.uk/guest-information/for-parents

Shopping with the Family

Bluewater is a destination for the whole family, we care for Guests personally and make each feel special. The Centre was even awarded the title 'Best Shopping Centre' by Tommy's (The Baby Charity), at the Parent Friendly Awards 2004 and 2005, after voters picked it out as their top destination. We provide a variety of facilities to help everyone enjoy their Bluewater experience. We have created facilities to ensure your family visit to Bluewater is pleasurable including:

• Baby care rooms
• Baby changing facilities
• Bottle warming
• Mothers' feeding areas
• Dining areas with high chairs and space for pushchairs
• Crèche facilities at the Academy Crèche
• Day Nursery facilites at the Kids Inc Nursery
• Pushchairs available from Concierge Desks

For a full list of activities at Bluewater, for the little and big children within your family, refer to the 'Enjoy' section of our website.

http://www.bluewater.co.uk/k/kids-inc

We are open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and care for babies and children aged from 3 months to 5 years on a full time and sessional basis.
We provide all consumables such as nappies, wipes, etc, at no extra cost. In addition, our activities include French, music and movement, cookery, gardening and regular walks along the nature trail. Throughout the year, we celebrate numerous festivals and theme days. We also offer free one hour taster sessions for children and parents to come along and see what makes us special. Please telephone us to arrange a visit.
Please note that we are a day nursery and do not offer drop in crèche facilities.

mrcow

The creche is above the food hall but I think it's shut. There also used to be a fun area below the food hall but that's shut too now and was more for toddlers rather than babies.

M&S have a nice cafe upstairs with comfy seats etc and you can get hot food there, but again you'll have to keep the children on laps/in buggies.