Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August.

Playday 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 August.

We are delighted to announce that the theme for this year’s Playday is … 
Play – the culture of childhood
Supporting play, fun and friendships

This year’s theme celebrates the rich and lively culture of children’s play. Every child plays – playfulness is a distinct feature of behaviour across generations and cultures. Playing generates a culture of childhood.

Playing is vital for children’s health, happiness, and creativity. Through play:

• children develop a sense of, and value for culture

• cultural exploration is encouraged, fostering an appreciation for diversity

• children work together, negotiate, and build relationships.

• children feel connected to each other and their neighbourhoods

• children create and pass on games, songs and stories.

Play is every child’s right – on Playday and every day.

Book your free space to join us on Wednesday the 7th now!