Henley has lots of fun things to do with under 5’s. If you’re looking for ideas for your baby or toddler or pre and postnatal classes then look no further. This handy guide has all the baby and toddler classes from ballet to football and arty to music. Scroll right down for a special section just for Stay & Play style, baby and toddler groups. These are the type run by volunteers or very low cost and a great way to make new mum friends and let your little one socialise.
Find baby groups and classes close to Henley-on-Thames too in Sonning Common, Twyford and nearby villages. Great baby & toddler guides for Marlow and Maidenhead too.
All the groups and classes are listed by day of the week so you can always find something on. Just click on the links below for more info. If there’s anything missing, please let us know at hello@redkitedays.co.uk
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.
Baby & Toddler Classes in Henley on Thames
Monday
Baby Sensory is an multi-award winning programme for babies from birth to 13 months. Classes provide an educational, interactive and developmental programme, which will help your baby learn and develop important skills. Every class has been carefully designed, planned and researched with you and your baby’s needs in mind.
Baby Sensory (Henley)
- Playball (Henley)
- Sing & Sign (Henley)
- Vision Gymnastics soft play (Henley)
- Vision Gymnastics Pre School gymnastics 3-4 years (Henley)
- Berkshire & Henley Dance Pre School dance class (Shiplake)
- Sweaty Mama (Marlow)
- Mini Food Explorers (Waltham St Lawrence)
- Babes in the Wood (Henley)
Tuesday
Bloom Baby is an international, multi award-winning, multi-sensory baby class. Their sessions offer a range of activities all set to the unique Bloom musical soundtrack to encourage baby’s physical, emotional, cognitive and social development so your little one is constantly learning throughout.
- Bloom baby class (Henley)
- Playball (Henley)
- Vision Gymnastics parent & toddler class (Henley)
- Vision Gymnastics Pre School gymnastics 3-4 years (Henley)
- Pre-Natal Rose Flow at The Playroom (Henley)
- Hartbeeps (Marlow)
- Sing & Sign (Marlow)
- Teddies Music Club (Marlow)
- Berkshire & Henley Dance Early Years & Contemporary Dance (Shiplake)
- Kennylands Gymnastics Gym Tots (Sonning Common)
Wednesday
Little Muddy Boots ‘stay and play’ style outdoor nature sessions for little ones aged 1-5 years are held at BCA Berkshire College of Agriculture. They combine a great mix of free play as well as a range of fun activities. Check out the Red Kite Days review.
- Little Muddy Boots (Burchetts Green)
- Playball (Henley)
- Baby Massage at The Playroom (Henley)
- Baby Yoga at The Playroom (Henley)
- Pregnancy Bump & Chat at The Playroom (Henley)
- Slingercise at The Playroom (Henley)
- Teddies Music Club (Marlow)
- Kennylands Gymnastics Gym Tots (Sonning Common)
- Mini Food Explorers (Waltham St Lawrence)
- Babes in the Wood (Henley)
Thursday
Baby College classes for babies and toddlers from birth to three have been carefully developed to benefit you just as much as they are fun and beneficial for your little ones. Serena will guide you through the unique sessions, help you build a stronger bond with your child, empower you and increase your parenting confidence.
- Baby College (Henley)
Stagecoach Early Stages (4-6 years) classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where young people learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage. 45 minute classes for 2-4 years are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.
- Stagecoach (Henley)
Little Muddy Boots ‘stay and play’ style outdoor nature sessions for little ones aged 1-5 years are held at BCA Berkshire College of Agriculture. They combine a great mix of free play as well as a range of fun activities. Check out the Red Kite Days review.
- Little Muddy Boots (Burchetts Green)
- babyballet® (Shiplake)
- Playball (Henley)
- Hartbeeps (Henley)
- Postnatal Rose Flow with Baby Bean at The Playroom (Henley)
- Hypnobirthing at The Playroom (Henley)
- Teddies Music Club (Twyford)
- Kennylands Gymnastics Gym Tots (Sonning Common)
- Baby College (Henley)
Friday
Bloom Baby run multi award winning baby development and multi sensory classes. Caterpillar Club for 0-6 months is a gentle multi sensory, baby development and massage class for younger babies. Busy Bees for 6-14 months is a highly interactive musical class focusing on babies growing confidence with the big wide world.
- Bloom Baby Classes (Shiplake)
- Playball (Henley)
- Sing & Sign (Henley)
- Pop Up Play Village (Henley)
- Little Kickers (Marlow)
- Baby College (Henley)
Weekends
Stagecoach Early Stages (4-6 years) classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where young people learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage. 45 minute classes for 2-4 years are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.
- Stagecoach (Henley) SATURDAY
- Playball (Henley) SATURDAY
- Rugbytots (Henley & Marlow) SATURDAY
- Baby & Pre School Ballet at The Playroom (Henley) SUNDAY
- Little Kickers (Harpsden) SUNDAY
- Rugytots (Marlow) SUNDAY
Baby & Toddler Groups in Henley on Thames
The traditional style stay and play group are usually free or low cost and run by volunteers. They’re a great way to get out and meet other parents or carers and provide your little one with the chance to socialise with other children. If I’m missing a baby and toddler group in or close to Henley, just drop me a note through to hello@redkitedays.co.uk
St Mary’s often run special stay & play sessions
Monday
Tuesday
Peppard Baby & Toddler Group runs term time only 9:30-11:30am at Peppard Memorial Hall, located at the end of Shiplake Bottom in Sonning Common/Peppard borders. Lots of toys, messy play, craft table, baby area, snack for the kids and tea, coffee & chocolate biscuits for parents/carers. Come and join in a supportive, fun and very friendly environment. (Peppard Common / Sonning Common)
Bertie Slippers Toddler Group at The Cheese Shed (Nettlebed)
The free toddler groups runs Tuesdays & Thursdays at The Cheese Shed in Nettlebed, not far from Henley.
Wednesday
Thursday
- FROGS Friends Of God Toddler Group meet 10am – 12pm at Church Church. Toys, crafts, bible stories and songs for 0-4 year olds. £2.50 per family which includes refreshments. (Henley)
Friday
- Junior Jivers 10-11am 1 year plus, music and movement, instruments, story, craft and free play. £10 per term (Henley)
- Baby Cafe 11:15-12:15am From birth. A group looking to support mums and carers of babies. Action songs, coffee and cake, chance to meet other parents.
Weekends
- Dad’s Breakfast at the d:two Family Centre
Soft Play for Little Ones in Henley
The d:two Family Centre run a drop in soft play Monday to Friday 9:30-11:30am. No pre booking required.