Winnibell Best Start Family Hub
1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland SR1 2HS
0191 561 2850
Winnibell is our Best Start Family Hub for the Hendon area of Sunderland, based on Lombard Street. It’s a welcoming, down-to-earth place where you and your family can get support, connect with services and join in activities from pregnancy to age 19 (or up to 25 for young people with SEND).
There’s lots happening each week for babies, children, parents and carers. Check our activities, events, courses and support services.
Winnibell Timetable 7th September – 23rd October 2026
Easy to find and fully accessible
You’ll find plenty of spacious, accessible rooms and a friendly team ready to help. We’re on major bus routes and easy to reach on foot, with nearby free parking, level entrances and accessible facilities including baby-change areas and disabled toilets.
Free activities, guidance and practical support
At Winnibell Best Start Family Hub, we’re here to support you through pregnancy, birth and your child’s early years. Our Healthy Babies programme provides free advice throughout pregnancy and your baby’s first two years, so you feel supported from the start.
We offer a variety of free activities including play sessions and hub-led interactive sessions focused on bonding and development through play, music, stories, messy play and sensory play. We also offer breastfeeding and infant-feeding support, parenting courses and specialist sessions for families needing extra support with SEND or speech and language.
We also provide practical guidance including welfare rights advice, job and employment support, stop-smoking help and health guidance thanks to our NHS partners. You can also access antenatal classes and other services.
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Saturday
Saturday Session Ha’way the Dad’s (all welcome)Ha’way the dads a brand new weekly session, while the session is open to everyone, there’ll be extra space for… more about 'Saturday Session Ha’way the Dad’s (all welcome)'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts Saturday 12th September 09:30 am - 11:00 amFreeSave Saturday Session Ha’way the Dad’s (all welcome) (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesSunday
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Monday
Baby SignSuitable for babies aged 6 months to 12 months – Bookable – 10 babies – Description – Baby sign is… more about 'Baby Sign'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 21st September Monday 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm FreeSave Baby Sign (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesPlay Matters Programme (Bangladeshi Centre)For children aged 2-5 years Sunderland College are excited to bring to you the Play Matters Programme, Suitable for children… more about 'Play Matters Programme (Bangladeshi Centre)'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 21st September Monday 1:15 to 2:30 pmFreeSave Play Matters Programme (Bangladeshi Centre) (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesPlay SpaceFree parent led session, where parents are encouraged to play and interact with your child/ren in a friendly environment. more about 'Play Space'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS7th September only Monday 09:30 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 - 2:30 pmFreeSave Play Space (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesStay and Play (Bangladeshi International Centre)Come along and have fun with your child whilst socialising with parents. Each week we will have a focus for… more about 'Stay and Play (Bangladeshi International Centre)'Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre, 30 Tatham Street, Hendon, SR1 2QDStarts 14th September Monday 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm FreeSave Stay and Play (Bangladeshi International Centre) (Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre) to favouritesStory TimeStory Time is an interactive story session where children aged 0 – 5 years and their parents can explore imaginative… more about 'Story Time'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSMonday 10:00am - 11:00amFreeSave Story Time (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTuesday
Baby Sensory MessyPlease bring along a spare pair of clothes, wipes or towels to the session. This group is aimed at parents… more about 'Baby Sensory Messy'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSTuesday 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm excluding 29th September FreeSave Baby Sensory Messy (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesFamily VoiceHelp design, shape and evaluate family services based on your experiences of raising children in Sunderland. Attend a monthly meeting… more about 'Family Voice'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS22nd September and 20th October – 10 am to 11.30 am Save Family Voice (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesGrowing HealthySuitable for babies under 2 years old. Do you have a baby and would like to meet others with children of… more about 'Growing Healthy'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSTuesday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm FreeSave Growing Healthy (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesStay and PlayCome along and have fun with your child whilst socialising with parents. Each week we will have a focus for… more about 'Stay and Play'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSTuesday 11.00 - 12:00 noon FreeSave Stay and Play (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesSuper communicatorsSuper Communicator Stay & Play – This is a dedicated group to help develop speech and language skills from age… more about 'Super communicators'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSTerm Time Only Tuesday 09:30 am to 10:15 amFreeSave Super communicators (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 yearsAchieving Better Connections (ABC) Parent Support Build stronger family relationships and support your child to thrive for parents of children… more about 'TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 15th September Tuesday 12:45 to 2:45 pm or Wednesday 5:00 to 7:00 pmFreeSave TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesWednesday
Baby Sensory MessyPlease bring along a spare pair of clothes, wipes or towels to the session. This group is aimed at parents… more about 'Baby Sensory Messy'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm Excluding 26th AugustFreeSave Baby Sensory Messy (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesBreastfeeding SupportCome and join us at one of our breastfeeding groups to chat, share experiences and advice about your breastfeeding journey… more about 'Breastfeeding Support'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmFreeSave Breastfeeding Support (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesBuggy WalkStep into Spring Join the Re‑Launch of Our Family Hub Buggy Walks Enjoy a relaxed buggy walk, get your steps… more about 'Buggy Walk'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS Starts 16th September Wednesday 10:30 am to 11:30 amFreeSave Buggy Walk (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesFamily Voice (Teams)Help design, shape and evaluate family services based on your experiences of raising children in Sunderland. Attend a monthly meeting… more about 'Family Voice (Teams)'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 23rd September 6 to 7.30 pmSave Family Voice (Teams) (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesPlay SpaceFree parent led session, where parents are encouraged to play and interact with your child/ren in a friendly environment. more about 'Play Space'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 09:30 am to 10:30 amFreeSave Play Space (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesStay and Play North East Young Dads & LadsStay and play is available fortnightly on a Wednesday morning 11-12pm at Winnibell family hub. Delivered by North East Young… more about 'Stay and Play North East Young Dads & Lads'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 11:00 am 12:00 amFreeSave Stay and Play North East Young Dads & Lads (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 0-3 yearsAchieving Better Connections (ABC) Parent Support Build stronger family relationships and support your child to thrive for parents of children… more about 'TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 0-3 years'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 16th September Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 am FreeSave TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 0-3 years (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 yearsAchieving Better Connections (ABC) Parent Support Build stronger family relationships and support your child to thrive for parents of children… more about 'TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 15th September Tuesday 12:45 to 2:45 pm or Wednesday 5:00 to 7:00 pmFreeSave TEAMS ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesToy Loan CompanyWe are a toy library service, a family run business inspired by our two young children. Family Hub Membership Required. … more about 'Toy Loan Company'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 9.30 am to 11.30 am Contact for more information Save Toy Loan Company (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesWelfare RightsReferral only speak to the family hub or Sunderland City Council Welfare Rights Service – Welfare right service offers and gives… more about 'Welfare Rights'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSWednesday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm FreeSave Welfare Rights (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesThursday
Antenatal Parent ProgrammeOur 5 week antenatal course is run by experienced health visitors, midwives and infant feeding experts and can be booked… more about 'Antenatal Parent Programme'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSThursday 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm FreeSave Antenatal Parent Programme (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesBusy BodiesA music and movement session to work on physical skills, experience free movement to support growth and development. more about 'Busy Bodies'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSThursday 09:30 am to 10:15 am FreeSave Busy Bodies (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesIntroducing Solid FoodAre you ready to start your baby on solid foods but unsure where to begin? Join us at one of… more about 'Introducing Solid Food'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS17th September and 22nd October 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm FreeSave Introducing Solid Food (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesMove to RhymeMove to rhyme (crawling to pre walkers) is an interactive session for mobile babies and their parents / carers. Sessions… more about 'Move to Rhyme'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSThursday 11:00 am to 11:45 amFreeSave Move to Rhyme (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesReview and Development Clinic (appointment only)Review and development clinics within Sunderland. All are appointment only clinic which are bookable via a HV or our Duty… more about 'Review and Development Clinic (appointment only)'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSThursday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon FreeSave Review and Development Clinic (appointment only) (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTime for Rhyme0 to pre crawling Time for Rhyme is an interactive session for babies and their parents / carers. Sessions are… more about 'Time for Rhyme'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSThursday 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm FreeSave Time for Rhyme (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesTime for Rhyme (Hudson Road Primary School)0 to pre crawling Time for Rhyme is an interactive session for babies and their parents / carers. Sessions are… more about 'Time for Rhyme (Hudson Road Primary School)'Hudson Road Primary School, Villiers Street South, Sunderland SR1 2AHStarts 10th September Thursday 2:30 to 3:15 pmFreeSave Time for Rhyme (Hudson Road Primary School) (Hudson Road Primary School) to favouritesFriday
ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 yearsAchieving Better Connections (ABC) Parent Support Build stronger family relationships and support your child to thrive for parents of children… more about 'ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 18th September Friday 12:45 to 2:45 pm FreeSave ABC (Achieving Better Connections) for parents of children aged 3-16 years (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesBaby MassageSuitable for babies from 6 weeks, baby massage is when a parent or primary carer lovingly strokes or holds their… more about 'Baby Massage'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSFriday 1:30 pm to 2:30 pmFreeSave Baby Massage (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesThere is currently a waiting list, book your space nowGroBrainPlease join us for four weeks of relaxed and supportive sessions which help you build a strong, loving connection with… more about 'GroBrain'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSFriday 09:30 am to 11:30 amFreeSave GroBrain (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesPlay SpaceFree parent led session, where parents are encouraged to play and interact with your child/ren in a friendly environment. more about 'Play Space'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSStarts 11th September 10:45 to 11:45 am FreeSave Play Space (Winnibell Family Hub) to favouritesSing and SplashSing and Splash Sunderland Families only 4 – 18 months Fun, interactive session with songs in the water. Helps build… more about 'Sing and Splash'Raich Carter Sports Centre, Commercial Road, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PDFridays term time 11:00 am to 11:40 am£2Save Sing and Splash (Raich Carter Sports Centre) to favouritesTobacco Dependency Treatment ServiceThe Tobacco Dependence Service is an NHS service which provides a weekly clinic at Family Hubs for pregnant people who… more about 'Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service'Winnibell Family Hub, 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HSFriday 09:00 am to 4:00 pmFreeSave Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service (Winnibell Family Hub) to favourites