Activity Classes In Berkshire
For babies, toddler & beyond! 🤸♀️
These groups are great for meeting other parents and bonding with your little ones, they can also help in other ways such as building your child’s confidence, communication and social skills.
Please note that many of these classes will require you to pre-book.
Please check that all details are correct and up to date before going along to any groups or activities that are listed below. Some activities will require you to book in advance.
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Our Top Picks:
Hartbeeps Newbury & Thatcham
These magical music & sensory classes for babies, pre-schoolers and toddlers take place on Mondays and Thursdays in Thatcham, and on Wednesday in Newbury.
The Monday sessions can be found at the Old Bluecoat School, RG14 4QN:
- 10am Happy House class(confident walkers)
- 11:15am Baby Beeps class (sitting to walking)
Thursdays are located at the Thatcham Parish Hall, RG18 4QL:
- 10am Happy House class,
- 11am Baby Beeps class (sitting to walking)
- 12:15pm Baby Bells (birth to sitting)
On Wednesdays, Hartbeeps is at the Newbury Rugby Club, RG14 7RW:
- 10am (Happy House)
- 11am (Baby Beeps)
- 12pm (Baby Bells)
Please click HERE to find out more, book or join the waiting list.
You can also find Hartbeeps Newbury & Thatcham on Facebook & Instagram and you can read our article HERE.
**Our members can get 15% off Hartbeeps classes!** Click HERE for full information.
Boogie Mites West Berkshire
Boogie Mites provides interactive music & movement classes for babies and children aged up to 5. Sessions take place in Newbury, Wash Common, Thatcham and Hungerford and are run by local mum Lizzie. Boogie Mites classes aim to boost learning, development and wellbeing through music, to inspire parents and carers to have fun making music with their children, enabling them to build music into everyday life.
For more information & to book visit the Boogie Mites website by clicking HERE.
**Boogie Mites West Berkshire kindly offers our members a 15% discount on their first block booking! (New clients only).** To see full details and sign up for your membership card click HERE.
Fit with Nicci
Nicci runs child-friendly classes at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury. Classes are currently held at the Northcroft Leisure Centre, Newbury on a Thursday morning. During colder months the classes are indoors and during the warmer weather the classes are outdoors. Classes are affordable at under £5 per session and operate in a PAYG basis bookable in advance or turn up on the day.
Book via the Northcroft website or app or by calling reception on 01635 31199. Keep up to date by visiting Nicci’s Facebook page & Instagram page.
WB Family Life Members get their first class free!
West Berkshire Family Hubs run groups and provide support for families with children up to the age of 5.
Hubs are located in Thatcham (the Central Family Hub), Newbury (Family Hub West) and Calcot (Family Hub East). There is also Hungerford and Area Family Centre.
You can see which groups are running and book by clicking HERE.
West Berkshire Libraries
West Berkshire’s libraries run several activities for under 5’s, including Rhyme Times, Duplo sessions, Chess clubs, Craft activities and Storytime sessions.
You can find details on all sessions on the West Berkshire Libraries Facebook page.
Sessions are also available for older children.
MUSIC CLASSES:
Moo Music Newbury, Thatcham & Hungerford
Fun and interactive moosical sessions for children and babies aged 0- 5 years.
Sessions take place in Thatcham, Newbury, Boxford, and Kingsclere. . Click HERE to find out more information & to book – Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advance.
Fun Music Classes with singing and instruments.
For all class enquires (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Email: ali.watson@thejollymelodiesmusiccompany.co.uk
Phone No: 07833 741384
Little Quavers Music is a relaxed and informal pre-school children’s music group. A chance to meet other parents, grandparents, child minders or carers whilst introducing your child to music in a fun and lively way.
Sessions are for children under 5 years and take place at Henwick Hockey Club, Thatcham, RG18 3BN on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10am. £7 per child and £3 for additional children (including refreshments) simply turn up & pay. For more details, visit the website HERE.
Explore real percussion instruments, dance to the beat and sing along with this lively class for toddlers and their parents/carers.
Mini Maestros Family Beats: 18 month – 3 years– Saturdays 11.25am – 12.05pm
Mini Maestros Preschool: Age 3-4 Saturdays 10.05am-10.35am
Mini Maestros Reception: Saturdays 9.30am-10.00am
Mini Maestros Year 1: Saturdays 10.40am – 11.20am
West Berkshire Music Centre, Thatcham
OUTDOORS:
Woodland based play sessions for children under 5 years to play, explore and be surrounded by nature. Ages 6 months – 5 years. – SEN sessions also available.
Padworth, RG7 4QT. Sessions are on various days throughout the week
You can find more information by visiting the Naturally Curious Play Facebook page and you can book tickets online by clicking HERE.
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