Baby & Toddler Groups and Classes in Cheltenham

Cheltenham has 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.  This handy guide has all the baby and toddler classes from ballet to football and arty to music.  Stay & Play style, baby and toddler groups that are run by volunteers or very low cost have their own section if you keep scrolling down.

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All the groups and classes are listed by day of the week so you can always find something on.  Find baby & toddler groups and classes in Cheltenham and nearby in Bishops Cleve, Badgeworth, Churchdown, Charlton Kings and Prestbury).  Just click on the links below for more info.

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Many classes, baby and toddler groups don’t run during the school holidays.  Make sure you check before you go and click on the links below for more information.

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Little Muddy Boots is a unique garden and nature club. The sessions aim to inspire outdoor play, hands on learning and time spent as a family making memories.  Children get involved in growing, making, painting, discovering, getting messy, cooking, cutting, sticking and lots of other fun activities. Everything is seasonal and promotes learning, creativity and a love of the outdoors.

Baby & Toddler Classes in Cheltenham

Monday

Fundamental Movement Academy GymMovers (Cheltenham)

This is a structured, independent child class allowing 3 year olds to access different pieces of equipment in a fun themed environment.

Tuesday

Little Muddy Boots Cheltenham, forest school near cheltenham, forest school near Gloucester

Little Muddy Boots is a unique garden and nature club. The sessions aim to inspire outdoor play, hands on learning and time spent as a family making memories.



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Thursday

Little Muddy Boots Cheltenham, forest school near cheltenham, forest school near Gloucester

Little Muddy Boots is a unique garden and nature club. The sessions aim to inspire outdoor play, hands on learning and time spent as a family making memories.

Friday

Little Muddy Boots Cheltenham, forest school near cheltenham, forest school near Gloucester

Little Muddy Boots is a unique garden and nature club. The sessions aim to inspire outdoor play, hands on learning and time spent as a family making memories.

Weekends

Little Muddy Boots Cheltenham, forest school near cheltenham, forest school near Gloucester

Little Muddy Boots is a unique garden and nature club. The sessions aim to inspire outdoor play, hands on learning and time spent as a family making memories.

Baby & Toddler Groups in Cheltenham

Stay & play baby and toddler groups are a great way to meet other parents.  They’re usually free or low cost and run by volunteers.

Monday

Emmanuel Church baby & toddler group (Cheltenhem) – Stay and play in a safe environment for pre-school children (only) with lots of toys, activities, music and stories. £4 per family of up to 2 children under 5 payable in cash on the door. Emmanuel babies and toddlers runs from 9:30-11:30am, spaces are limited and must be reserved in advanced with the booking link shared on their facebook page.

Cheltenham Twins Group (Cheltenham) – a playgroup and support network for parents of multiples and those expecting twins or more. The group meets every Monday from 10.00-11.30am at Prestbury WI. Sessions cost £5 per family. Expectant parents can go along for free.

Prestbury Urchins Baby & Toddler Group (Prestbury) – the baby & toddler group runs term time only

Tuesday

Motherhood Society Meet Up (Leckhampton) – Every Tuesday morning 9:30 – 11:30am. A safe space filled with coffee and cake, toddler toys and snacks, supportive chat and solidarity.

Reddings Baby & Toddler Group (Cheltenham) – this group runs term time only, on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30. A friendly group, with indoor & outdoor play and from the look of their facebook page, some amazing cake too!

Gotherington Toddlers (Gotherington) – a friendly group where you can meet other parents/carers and chat. The toddler group runs on Tuesdays 9.30-11am, including holidays with the exception of August. Held at Gotherington Village Hall.

St Peter’s Little Pebbles (Leckhampton) – Little Pebbles meets on Tuesdays during termtime between 10-11.30am at St Peter’s Cottages

Wednesday

Stoke Orchard Baby & Toddler Group (Cheltenham) – Friendly drop in stay and play group and welcome all ages from newborn to 4 year olds. Runs term time from 9:30-11am.  Plenty of free parking, no need to prebook.  £5 per family

Charlton King Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Charlton Kings)

Cheltenham Children’s Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Cheltenham)

Thursday

Noah’s Ark (Cheltenham) – Formally known as ‘St Mark’s Toddler Time’, the group has been established for over 30 years. A friendly, welcoming space where you can get to know other parents, carers and their little ones, and maybe even enjoy a slice of cake as well! Chat, play, craft and sing every Thursday during term time.

Bright Beginnings Baby & Toddler Group (Bishops Cleeve) –  Sessions include baby signing, supervision for older siblings, refreshments and time to chat. Come along and have some fun. £2 per family on Thursday mornings 10:30 – 12pm

Friday

Tiny Explorers (Prestbury) – Prestbury Little Explorers is a community based, not-for-profit playgroup. They are based in the Pavilion on Prestbury playing field in the heart of Prestbury village.  Tiny Explorers is their Stay and Play Baby and Toddler group on Friday mornings from 9.30am to 11am (during school term times). Sessions are currently run on a drop-in basis with no need to book. Fees are paid on the day and are just £3 per family.

Cheltenham Children’s Library Storytime (Cheltenham) – A story time with colouring or a make-away for toddlers and pre-school children. 2 – 2:30pm

Tots@Salem (Cheltenham) – Tots meets on a Friday morning during school Term-time between 10.00 and 11.30am for all Pre-school children and their carers.

Cambray Toddlers (Cheltenham) – meets on Fridays in School Term times, from 10am-11:30am, at Rodney Hall in the centre of town. A lively and fun group for all Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Nannies or Carers with their babies to pre-school children



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