Wonder Village is run by Charlotte, a home-educating mum of three with a passion for imaginative play and the important role it has in childhood.

The idea was originally brought to life by Charlotte and her friend Hannah, who met at a local market where Hannah was running her soaps and skincare stall. At the time, they were both preparing to begin home educating their eldest daughters, and what started as a chance meeting soon grew into a friendship. Together, they shared ideas, resources and countless conversations about learning, creativity and how children thrive when given the freedom to explore the world around them.

Hannah helped Charlotte establish Wonder Village and turn their shared idea into a reality. She has since moved on to focus on other projects, while Charlotte continues to lead and develop the village.

Now a mum of three, with her youngest just nine months old, Charlotte understands first-hand the importance of creating welcoming spaces where children of different ages can play, explore and learn together.

As a parent, Charlotte has spent years creating imaginative play experiences for her own children. Whether setting up role-play activities at home, organising opportunities to learn through play or watching her children invent entire worlds from a few simple props, she has seen just how powerful imaginative play can be.

Wonder Village grew from those experiences.

Inspired by the places children naturally gravitate towards in everyday life, Wonder Village is a child-sized world where children can step into different roles, follow their interests and create their own adventures. From caring for animals in the vet and serving customers in the café to delivering post, performing in the theatre or running the farm shop, every area has been carefully designed to encourage creativity, confidence and connection.

Unlike many children’s activities, Wonder Village is built around child-led play. There are no screens, flashing lights or pressure to participate in a particular way. Children are free to explore the village at their own pace, moving between different areas, making friends, solving problems and developing new skills through play.

The village has been thoughtfully designed to feel engaging without being overwhelming, creating a welcoming environment where children can become fully immersed in their imaginations while parents enjoy watching them grow in confidence.

At its heart, Wonder Village is about giving children the time, space and freedom to play. Because childhood is full of magic, and some of the most important learning happens when children are simply allowed to imagine.