The Curiosity Mill

03/06/2026

📱 Got 30 seconds to support us?

We’re so grateful 🙏 for the incredible support from our wonderful families, near and far.

We’d love your help with something special…
Could you take a moment to vote for us in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2026? 💛

Our founder, Leanne, self-funds The Curiosity Mill and generously gives her time to run play sessions for our community. Last year, we were honoured to win this award, and it’s opened doors for us to grow and offer even more to the families we love.

✨ Voting is quick and free:
• Click the link below
• Scroll to “Most Loved” (second from bottom)
• Open “Volunteer”
• Select Leanne Barlow – The Curiosity Mill

That’s it — it takes less than 30 seconds!
If you can, please ask your partner, friends, or family to vote too.

It would mean so much to us to celebrate alongside such inspiring organisations again in 2026.

Thank you, always, for being part of our journey 💛

🔗 https://whatson4kids.co.uk/awards/vote?utm_source=What%27s+On+4+Kids&utm_campaign=e3aeec0c64-awards26new_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-062a982f5d-438349799

PlayLeader Volunteer

03/06/2026

🤎 PLAY • EXPLORE • WONDER • GROW 🤎

Welcome to The Curiosity Mill Play Sessions ✨
A calm, welcoming and inclusive space where you and little ones can explore, create and connect through meaningful play.

📍 Based inside Welch Mill, Leigh

🕰 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am

👶 Suitable from babies to 5 years (+)

Each session includes:

🌿 Curiosity Play
🫧 Sensory Play
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🤎 Playdough Exploration
🏖 Sand Play
🍃 Nature Inspired Invitations to Play
📖 Dedicated Story Time

Plus...
☕ Warm drinks for grown-ups
🍪 Biscuits
🫧 Bubbles
⭐ Stickers

Our multi award-winning space has been carefully designed to inspire curiosity, imagination and connection, with small group numbers to ensure every child gets the most from their visit.

✨ 1 adult + 1 child included per booking
✨ Small group capacity for maximum enjoyment
✨ Online booking only
✨ 1st Floor Venue

A space unlike any other where children are free to play, discover and grow at their own pace.
🤎 Spaces are limited each week.

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29/05/2026

Whats on next week?

Monday- Fully Booked
Wednesday - Spaces to play
Friday- 2x spaces to play

Be sure to book your session in before you arrive.
All sessions by appointment only.

See you then. ✨️✨️✨️

https://thecuriositymill.book.app/

12/05/2026

Did you know?

If you give us a little vote in the Whats on 4 kids awards (link in bio) and send us a DM to let us know.
We will give you a little 15% off code to use.

Orrrrrr if you are an avid story watcher of ours. You may even find one there.

It is nice to be nice.

Please give us a vote.
Most loved.
Volunteer.
Leanne Barlow.

🙌🙌🙌🙌

1x space to play tomorrow at The Curiosity Mill.

09/05/2026

The Curiosity Mill
Unit 15B
WELCH MILL
LEIGH

Did you know we’re a little play space in the heart of Leigh, lovingly curated by Leanne Barlow — a passionate leader in education who runs the space entirely as a volunteer, driven purely by a love for play and early years learning.

If you’ve ever played with us, supported us, or simply believe in what we do, we’d be so grateful for your vote in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 💛

We’ve been nominated for:

• Most Loved
• Volunteer of the Year — Leanne Barlow

You can vote here: https://whatson4kids.co.uk/awards/vote

What’s On 4 Kids Awards Voting Page⁠� link also in bio

Every single vote means the world to our little community — thank you for supporting us ✨

06/05/2026

My brain...

Come and play soon!

04/05/2026

Come and play tomorrow. (TUESDAY) full play of The Curiosity Mill included + the most gorgeous story workshop!

✨ We hope you’re all enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend! ✨

Who’s joining us this week for our fabulous story Alan’s Big Scary Teeth? 🐊💚

📍 Tuesday - The Curiosity Mill
🕥 10:30–12:00
🕐 1:00–2:30

Book here: https://bookthatin.com/link/U75OWP

📍 Wednesday – Appley Bridge Village Hall
🕙 10:00–11:30

Book here: https://bookthatin.com/link/757G3W

Join us for 90 minutes of story inspired fun, packed with exciting activities for your little ones to get stuck into! 🎨📚

And if you’re coming along to Curiosity Mill, there’s an extra treat, plenty of time to explore the amazing venue and everything it has to offer!

We can’t wait to see you and get your little ones hooked on to books! 📚 💜

30/04/2026

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Come and play soon! ✨️

28/04/2026

A moment to slow down, while little minds explore. ✨

At The Curiosity Mill Leigh, every play session includes complimentary hot drinks — because your experience matters too. ☕

Beyond play, our thoughtfully designed space is also available for group use and private hire.

Refined. Welcoming. Unhurried.

Secure your place via the link in bio.

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