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The longest established, best-read, free parenting magazine in both Sussex and Surrey.

ABC Magazine is the FREE local parenting magazine offering practical parenting advice to everyone with young children. From babies to big kids!

ABC Magazine winter 2024

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Competitions

ABC have lots of fantastic competitions again in this issue

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Directory

Find activities, businesses and services in your area that support ABC

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Days out for free

Fabulous free things to do in Sussex and Surrey

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Read our latest online articles

forest school
Early Years

Forest School- what is it all about and why is it so beneficial to children?

by Melanie Parr Managing Director, Lymley Wood CIC So many people are talking about Forest…
fat child with lolly
children's health

Protecting our children from obesity

There’s plenty parents can do to encourage children to enjoy eating a balanced diet filled…
holistic education
Education
A holistic approach to education
Education
Top tips for families when choosing an inclusive bookshelf
performing
dance & Art
Unleashing potential – The transformative power of performing arts classes for children
baby biting
Early Years
Help! My child bites…
doula and baby
baby health
Doulas – what are they and what benefits do they bring?
maths anxiety
numeracy skills
Maths anxiety

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 Subscriptions

Annual ABC Subscriptions are available and make a lovely gift for new mums.

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Where to get your free copy

The best place to pick up your free copy of ABC Magazine is via one of our advertisers who are listed in our Shopping & Services Directory.

Pick up locally

Alternatively, ABC Magazine is available to pick up from libraries, hospitals, baby clinics, playgroups, shops and selected supermarkets.

The local information magazine for parents

in print, online, plus free social media

Every issue of ABC Magazine is packed full of local information and practical parenting advice to help you find what you need and where to buy it, ideas on what to do and where to go, where to find this and that – all child related and child friendly!

Loads of articles, great competitions, true-life stories, health updates, all sorts of parenting advice, facts and figures, ideas to fill your days and masses of useful practical parenting tips to help put you on the right road for early parenthood.

ABC Magazine covers all manner of child-related issues and parenting advice as well as subjects such as Health & Beauty, Diet & Fitness and Fashion & Interiors.

Local editions

ABC  publishes two editions in the UK – Sussex and Surrey

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Published three times a year

Each edition of ABC Magazine is published three times a year, out and about on 1st of March, July and November

ABC is available to pick up FREE via local hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, baby clinics, libraries, shops, schools, activity classes, playgroups, selected supermarkets and the majority of our advertisers.

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and will remain so as long as advertisers are aware of the magazine that local parents read!

Please mention ABC when replying to adverts, give copies to your friends, and help to spread the word!

 Testimonials

What our advertisers say about ABC Magazine

"ABC Magazine, both the Surrey and the Sussex editions, are perfect for advertising our wide range of events at the farm, the team have taken the time to get to know us and our brand and are always on hand with a friendly and efficient service. The magazine works perfectly for our family audience and we have really appreciated both advertising and editorial opportunities to help build our business. I would highly recommend reaching out to the team at ABC for anyone looking to increase awareness of their business. I particularly like working with ABC as I’m often juggling multiple projects and I can rely on them to check in with me, check my requirements and confirm deadlines. I look forward to many more years of showcasing Godstone Farm in the ABC Magazine!"

Godstone Farm01883 742546

"I've been really pleased with my advertising in ABC, and of course the opportunities for editorials. We would like to continue for another year please. I've had some excellent feedback form my parents about the magazine and often parents I show around the nursery."

Hopscotch Day Nursery0202 8770 0761

"Our target market is families with preschool age children, so by advertising in ABC Magazine I am confident that we are getting exposure to the right potential customers and I value the opportunity to contribute useful editorial content. ABC helps us build awareness of our brand backed up with collaborative posts on social media to encourage parents to visit our school."

Banstead Prep School01737 363600

"We consistently use ABC Magazine for both adverts and editorial pieces. It is a fantastic platform to reach local families who may have room in their homes and hearts for fostering. This and the friendly service we receive from the publication team, keeps us coming back year after year."

The Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team01273 295444

"As a mum I always looked forward to a new copy of ABC so when I set up my own children's nursery to advertise was a must! To be able to advertise in the best free magazine for parents in Sussex is a brilliant opportunity. Rachel and her team make the process easy from start to finish."

Oscar Bear Day Nursery01273 640686

"We were looking for somewhere to advertise our classes for the under 5s and had tried several different magazines then we found out about ABC Magazine. The advert in ABC has produced the best return and is now the only magazine we advertise in! Our numbers have grown and are continuing to grow because of the advert in ABC Magazine. A fantastic advertising tool - we don’t need to advertise our under 5s programme anywhere else!"

Wickers Gymnastics Club01273 465554