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Leigh Park Best Start Family Hub

Leigh Park Best Start Family Hub

Best Start Family Hubs will be local hubs where families can access a range of services all in one place. Think of them as a 'one-stop shop' for families with children from pregnancy through the early years and beyond. 

Newly open in Leigh Park Library, 50 Park Parade, Leigh Park, Hampshire, PO9 5AB. Come pay them a visit and see what's on offer!

Weekly activity timetable

Wider community offers

Meet your Best Start Family Hub Connector

Meet your friendly Best Start Family Hub Connector — whether you’re looking for activities, advice, local services, or just someone to listen, we’re here to help you feel supported and connected. Have a question? Connect with your Best Start Family Hub Connector by emailing best.start.havant@hants.gov.uk 

What’s happening at the Best Start Family Hub?

  • Fun ‘stay and play’ sessions where you and your child can meet other families
  • Simple parenting tips and courses to help you feel more confident
  • Support to help your child learn to talk and manage feelings
  • Health checks and friendly advice
  • Help with children’s behaviour and emotions and ideas to make your home a great place for learning.

Weekly activity timetable  

Wider community offers

Learning Together - Stay and Play free sessions

Come and join us for fun, play-based activities, ideas to support learning at home, and special time to enjoy with your child, ages 3 - 4.

You will also be able to find out more about our Peep Learning Together programme starting in June and how to sign up.

Peep Learning Together Programme

Friday 15 May 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

No need to book, come along to the Best Start Family Hub, Leigh Park Library, PO9 5AB 
Younger brothers and sisters are welcome!  

Find out more

Where is the Best Start Family Hub in Leigh Park?

You can find the hub at Leigh Park Library, 50 Park Parade, Leigh Park Hampshire PO9 5AB

When is it open?

The Best Start Family Hub in Leigh Park is open during library hours. There will also be clinics with Health Visitors and child and parent learning programmes taking place on Monday's and Wednesday's when the library is closed to the public.

Library opening hours:

  • Tuesday 9:30am to 5pm
  • Thursday 9:30am to 5pm
  • Friday 9:30am to 5pm
  • Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm.

(Closed on Bank Holidays)

Is there internet at the Best Start Family Hub?

  • WIFI and computers are available for you to use - free of charge. The computers do turn off 15 minutes before the library closes.

Accessibility

Leigh Park Library is on one floor and accessible throughout.

Can I bring a buggy or pram?

Yes, buggies and prams are welcome in the library.

Travelling by bus?

  • Nearest bus stop is Park Parade (stop C) and 1 minute walk.
  • Havant Bus Station PO9 1QD  8 minutes by bus, 24-minute walk.

 

Can I get advice online?

Get more Best Start in Life advice and support for you and your family - right from your mobile.

You can also explore the Family Information and Services Hub where you'll find loads of helpful information about what's happening in your area, how to access services, and the organisations and activities available across Hampshire. It's a great place to discover support that's right for your family.

If you'd like a chat with your Best Start Family Hub Connector email best.start.havant@hants.gov.uk