Thame, Chinnor, Long Crendon and the surrounding villages are jam packed with loads of fun things to do with under 5’s. If you’re looking for baby and toddler groups in Thame or classes from ballet to music for your pre-schooler 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. We also have a handy guide to baby & toddler groups and classes in Aylesbury
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.
Keep scrolling down to find the baby & toddler groups which has it’s own section.
Baby & Toddler Classes in and around Thame, Chinnor and Long Crendon
There are so many classes to choose from in Thame and the surrounding towns and villages, 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
Based on 10 years of Midwifery experience, Becoming Mama, Ellie guides you through the birth process in depth, empowers you to navigate the maternity system and, most of all, gives you ultimate confidence in your own body and baby.
Becoming Mama Hypnobirthing Courses (Haddenham)
- Tumble Tots (Thame)
- Louise Austin School of Dance preschool ballet & tap (Haddenham)
- Cha Cha Chimps (Thame)
- Tetsworth Outdoor Learning Tots Forest School (Tetsworth)
- Flower Yoga mum & baby yoga (Long Crendon)
- Creation Station (Chinnor)
- MamaBabyBliss pregnancy yoga (Princes Risborough)
- Musical Mayhem (Thame)
- The Garage Haddenham Garage Bubba’s (Haddenham)
- Role City (Chinnor)
- Sing and Sign (Thame)
Tuesday
Clockwork Music (Thame)
It’s time… to discover Clockwork Music!
Clockwork Music offer fun, educational music classes. Tuesday morning classes are held at the wonderful Thame Barns Centre.
All are warmly welcome to a free trial class.
To book please contact: karen@clockworkmusic.co.uk
- Cha Cha Chimps (Chinnor)
- Baby Sensory (Thame)
- Romy Louisa Dance Academy Pre-primary ballet & tap (Thame)
- Musical Mayhem (Thame)
- Jungle Jam (Thame)
- Clockwork Music (Thame)
Wednesday
Join in with a Monkey Music baby or toddler class 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.
- Monkey Music (Haddenham)
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 (Princes Risborough)
KaSo Studios Tap Jam classes are all about positivity, team spirit and fun. Tiny Tap is specially for 3-5 year olds. Taught by a fully qualified tap dancer who’s been teaching tap to adults and children for over 25 years.
- KaSo Studios Tiny Tap Jam (Long Crendon)
Becoming Mama offers a nurturing 6-week baby massage course, designed to help promote bonding with your baby, give you the skills to massage with confidence, and help you to enjoy the benefits related to sleep, digestion, colds and development.
- Becoming Mama Baby Massage (Haddenham)
- Musical Mayhem (Thame)
- Natalie Jane Dance School Bumble Ballerinas, Tiny Tappers and Mini Jazz (Princes Risborough)
- Thomley pre school day open to all (Worminghall)
- First Dance pre primary ballet 4+ years (Long Crendon)
- True Fitness with Carrie Buggy Beat (Chinnor)
- True Fitness with Carrie postnatal pilates class (Chinnor)
- SmartStart to Learning (Princes Risborough)
- The Garage Haddenham Garage Movers (Haddenham)
- Baby Sensory (Princes Risborough)
Thursday
KaSo Studios run baby massage classes on a Friday morning at in Long Crendon. If you’d like to join, you will find a warm welcome and a safe, non judgemental space to find like minded parents and learn the joy of massage. After class they’ll make you a cuppa while you relax and enjoy some ‘me’ time. You will likely find your baby nods off or likes to feed after class so it’s a nice calm time for all.
Becoming Mama offers a nurturing 6-week baby massage course, designed to help promote bonding with your baby, give you the skills to massage with confidence, and help you to enjoy the benefits related to sleep, digestion, colds and development.
- Becoming Mama Baby Massage (Haddenham)
- Musical Mayhem (Chinnor)
- Little Kickers (Thame)
- Natalie Jane Dance School Bumble Ballerinas, Tiny Tappers and Mini Jazz (Lacey Green)
- Flower Yoga mum & baby yoga (Long Crendon)
- True Fitness with Carrie Buggy Beat class (Thame)
- Sing and Sign (Chinnor)
- Jungle Jam (Haddenham)
Friday
Join in with a Monkey Music baby or toddler class 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 4 years of age.
- Monkey Music (Princes Risborough)
- Musical Mayhem (Princes Risborough)
- Janelle School of Dance Baby Ballet (Chinnor)
- First Dance Toddler Dance (Long Crendon)
- Romy Louisa Dance Academy Pre-primary ballet & tap (Chinnor)
- The Garage Haddenham Garage Families (Haddenham)
Weekends
- Janelle School of Dance Ballet & Tap 3 years + 4 years (Chinnor)
- Natalie Jane Dance School Bumble Ballerinas, Tiny Tappers and Mini Jazz (Chinnor)
- First Dance pre primary ballet 4+ years (Long Crendon) SATURDAY
- Romy Louisa Dance Academy Pre-primary ballet & tap (Thame) SATURDAY
- Tanya School of Dance Baby Ballet (Thame) SATURDAY
- Musical Mayhem (Thame)
- Little Kickers (Thame) SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
- Rugbytots (Thame) SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
- Little Kickers (Princes Risborough) SUNDAYS
- Rugbytots (Princes Risborough) SUNDAYS
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Thame, Chinnor and Long Crendon
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 Thame and Chinnor. Have a look further down at the classes section too as some of them are pay as you go.
Many baby and toddler groups only run during term time. Click on the links below for more details on times and costs.
Monday
- Baby Mama free breastfeeding support group is a welcoming space & time for anyone who is learning to breastfeed, or is in the later weeks/months, those who are both breastfeeding & formula feeding, or those who are fully or partially pumping. Held in Haddenham on alternate Mondays.
- Becoming Mama Cakes & Babies is held at Haddenham Garden Centre, on alternate Mondays 10-11.30am. This coffee morning for parents and babies/toddlers is a relaxed space to have a chat, and start the week well.
Tuesday
- Jigsaw toddler group (Thame)
- Stay & Play at the Red Kite Centre (Chinnor)
- Rainbow Tots (Chinnor) planning to reopen Sep 2021
- Worminghall Baby & Toddler Group – alternative Tuesdays (Worminghall) not confirmed
- Mustard Seeds (Watlington) not confirmed
- Mill Lane & Windmill Toddlers (Chinnor) not currently running
Wednesday
- Sparklers toddler group is running outdoor events at the moment. Wednesday through July in the park in Thame. 9-10am (Thame)
- Haddenham toddler group RESTARTING SEP 2021 (Haddenham)
- Brill baby & toddler group runs every Wednesday term time 9.30 to 11am at Brill Memorial Hall (Brill)
- Tots & Toys baby and toddler group runs Wednesday term time 9am to 11:30am at Chinnor Methodist Church (Chinnor)
Thursday
- Sparklers baby group at St Mary’s Church (Thame)
- Hunca Munca Baby & Toddler Group (Haddenham)
Friday
- Baby Bar at the Red Kite Family Centre (Thame) postnatal group for parents with babies aged 0 to crawling.
- Bledlow Ridge Baby & Toddler Group (Bledlow) a laid back friendly group running Fridays during term time.
Indoor Fun in and around Thame, Chinnor and Long Crendon
- Whizz Kids soft play
Days Trips close to Thame, Chinnor and Long Crendon
Rectory Farm is a great PYO with free bouncy castle to enjoy on a summers day.
Green Dragon Eco Farm is only about 10 miles away and has lots to keep little ones occupied all day.
You can search by your postcode and a set radius in our Places to Go section for trusted reviews (all done by Mums).
Parks & Outdoor Spaces in and around Thame, Chinnor and Long Crendon
Enjoy a sunny day or wrap up warm and get out for some fresh air. Thame 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.
We still need to visit parks in and around Thame and would love your recommendations