Chipping Norton and the surrounding villages have lots of fun things to do with under 5’s. If you’re looking for ideas for your baby or toddler, then look no further. If there’s anything missing, please let us know at hello@redkitedays.co.uk or leave a message on our facebook page. Find baby & toddler groups and classes around Witney here.
Many classes, baby and toddler groups don’t run the school holidays. Make sure you check before you go and click on the links below for more information.
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Baby & Toddler Classes in and around Chipping Norton
There are some great classes to choose from in and around Chipping Norton, whether you’re looking for something sporting, creative or a bonding time with your baby. Here’s a selection of what’s available but keep visiting the website as we’re adding more every day.
Monday
Gurgle & Co (Kingham)
Baby & Co is suitable for newborns to crawlers stimulating and considered activities to delight and stimulate your baby. Toddle & Co is for 2-2.5 years and classes are designed to develop communication skills, physical development, sensorial awareness and social skills through play. Phonics & Co for 2.5year to starting school aims to introduce children to letters and their corresponding sounds in a fun and play-based way.
- Little Wild Things (near Charlbury)
- Little Squirrels sensory play (Shipton-Under-Wychwood)
- Atomic Dance ballet & musical theatre (Shipton On Stour)
Tuesday
- Little Wild Things (near Charlbury)
- Chipping Norton School of Dance prep primary tap & ballet
- Sweetpea Massage (Chipping Norton)
Wednesday
Monkey Music (Chipping Norton)
Join Nicola at Monkey Music and support your child as they learn new skills in a magical, musical environment. Trusted by parents since 1992, each staged class is tailored specifically to the needs of babies, toddlers and pre-school children between 3 months and 3 years of age.
- Lingotots (Upper Rissington)
- Songbirds (Charlbury)
- Tots French (Shipton-Under-Wychwood)
Thursday
Tumble Tots (Stourton)
Tumble Tots progressive play programme is designed to develop your child’s physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.
- First Senses Baby Massage & Sensory Play
- Little Wild Things (near Charlbury)
- SupaStrikers (Cherington)
- Tots French (Shipton-Under-Wychwood)
- Little Squirrels sensory play (Stonesfield)
Friday
Gurgle & Co (Salford, nr Chipping Norton)
Baby & Co is suitable for newborns to crawlers stimulating and considered activities to delight and stimulate your baby. Toddle & Co is for 2-2.5 years and classes are designed to develop communication skills, physical development, sensorial awareness and social skills through play. Phonics & Co for 2.5year to starting school aims to introduce children to letters and their corresponding sounds in a fun and play-based way.
Baby College (Enstone)
Baby College offers award-winning interactive multisensory development classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged from 0-3+.
Monkey Music (Charlbury)
Join Nicola at Monkey Music and support your child as they learn new skills in a magical, musical environment. Trusted by parents since 1992, each staged class is tailored specifically to the needs of babies, toddlers and pre-school children between 3 months and 3 years of age.
- Tots French (Shipton-Under-Wychwood)
- Little Wild Things (near Charlbury)
- Brave Kinds Minds
- Atomic Dance little stars mini mix (Shipton On Stour)
Weekends
- Little Kickers (Chipping Norton) – Saturdays & Sundays
- Rugbytots (Chipping Norton) – Sundays
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Chipping Norton
Baby and toddler groups are a great low cost activity. When you’re just starting out, they’re a great place to meet other mums with babies, make friends and gives you a focus to get out of the house. The baby & toddler groups usually involve a mix of music, crafts, toys and refreshments which is perfect for when your little one is looking for a bit more stimulation. There’s something on each day of the week in and around Chipping Norton.
Many baby and toddler groups only run during term time. Click on the links below for more details on times and costs.
Monday
- Bledington Toddler Group – meets every Monday morning during term time 9:30-11am
For all ages of babies and pre-schoolers. - Rhyme Time at the library (Chipping Norton) 10:30-11am
- Mindful Mums (Chipping Norton) drop in group with little ones welcome
Tuesday
- Kingham Toddlers – a stay-and-play for under-5s in Kingham Village Hall, Tuesdays in term time. £2 per family, includes snacks and drinks and toys!
- Great Rollright Baby & Toddler Group – a caring, fun group that provides the opportunity for children and their parents, grandparents and carers to socialise in an informal, friendly setting. 10-11:30am
Wednesday
- Stay & Play (Charlbury) 9-10am at the Charlbury Community Centre.
- Toddler Gym (Charlbury) 11.15am-12. A structured session for 2½ – 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent/carer, aimed at developing physical and social skills, building confidence and having fun. Run by Jason Biles. £3 per child £5 for two.
- St Mary’s Minis (Chipping Norton) The group is friendly and informal with a range of activities for toddlers to enjoy, from singing to crafts to toddler-friendly bible stories.
Thursday
- Little Footsteps (Chipping Norton) for 0-4 years with parent or carer. It runs from 10-11:30am with free entry.
- Bumps & Babes (Enstone) held at Enstone Parish Hall 10-11:30am
- Wychwood Minis playgroup (Milton-under-Wychwood) meet every Thursday at the Baptist Church Hall from 9:30-11am. A friendly group and there are lots of toys and crafts for the children (0-5). Plenty of tea, coffee and chats for the grown ups too. £3 per family. Older siblings can join in the holidays.
- Font Cafe (Charlbury) – closed during August
Friday
- Windrush Valley Baby & Toddler Group
- Chadlington Toddlers – awaiting confirmation if this group is running or not
Parks & Outdoor Spaces in and around Chipping Norton
Enjoy a sunny day or wrap up warm and get out for some fresh air. Chipping Norton and the nearby towns and villages have some lovely open spaces to enjoy. We only include places we’ve been and can personally recommend so will keep adding places on a regular basis.
- Cotswold Gate play park
- A great review of Chadlington Village playground from guest Mum writer Nicole.
- There’s a lovely play park in the campsite grounds around the Old Shed at Charlbury. The cafe is great for a bite to eat, with a space on the floor with a few toys.
- Nine Acres Recreation Ground (Charlbury) has a wonderful wooden playpark, library and friendly cafe
Trips out close to Chipping Norton
- Fairytale Farm
- Blenheim Palace
- Birdland
- Oxfordshire Museum (Woodstock)
- Cotswold Farm Park
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
Indoor Fun in and around Chipping Norton
- Check out the fabulous Chipping Norton Theatre with lots of family theatre shows suitable for under 5s as well as a child-friendly cafe.
- There’s a small soft play at the Hill Top Garden centre which is ideal for little ones and they do great homemade pizza too.