Family Hubs - Christmas and New Year opening hours

Closures 

Our West Northants Family Hubs will be closed on the following dates:

• Wednesday 24 December (from 1pm)
• Thursday 25 December
• Friday 26 December
• Saturday 27 December
• Sunday 28 December
• Thursday 1 January

Our final group sessions of 2025 will be Under 1’s Sensory at Towcester and Daventry on Monday 22 December.

Our free groups resume week commencing Monday 5 January 2026 and all details can be found at Strong Start At West Northants Family Hubs.

On our YouTube channel, we have several support videos that you may find useful if you require support during the Christmas period.

Advice and support 

This time of year can be an emotional and stressful time for some. If you find yourself in need of extra help, advice or just a friendly person to chat to, here are some useful contact details.

Please use the contact details below to find out about support over the Christmas and New Year period.

• Samaritans: Telephone 116 123 for free or visit the Samaritans website for more information
• MIND: Telephone 0300 1021234 if you need advice and support
• MIND Northamptonshire: Visit the MIND Northamptonshire website or telephone 01604 634310
• Hope Centre Northampton: Offer a range of services to support those facing hardship, hunger and homelessness. Please contact them on 01604 214300 or visit their website

For cost of living support

Visit our cost of living support page to find information on how you can get support during the winter period.

Warm Spaces

Designated Warm Spaces are where you will find a welcoming space and a friendly space whatever the reason you have for needing to come in.

For more information on West Northamptonshire warm spaces please visit our Welcoming Spaces section.

If you have an enquiry regarding the Family Hub Service in West Northamaptonshire, email [email protected].

For all information regarding Strong Start For Life who support families in North Northants, visit the Family Hubs section on the North Northamptonshire website.

Last updated 11 December 2025