Bicester is jam packed with loads of fun things to do with under 5’s. If you’re looking for ideas for your pre-schooler then look no further. Find baby and toddler groups in Bicester and classes from music to dance and sport here. Click on any of the links to find out more.
Baby, Toddler and Pre School Classes in and around Bicester
There are so many classes to choose from in Bicester whether you’re looking for something arty, sporting, creative or a mix. Here’s a selection of what’s available but keep visiting the website as we’re adding more every day.
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Baby College offers award-winning interactive multisensory development classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged from 0-3+. Classes comprise music, movement, sensory games and activities, gentle yoga and stretching, cognitive brain development challenges of course the favourite parachute play and bubbles! Classes run on a Friday at the Kingsmere Community Centre.
Monday
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.
Together Time run baby and toddler sensory and massage classes. Little Hands classes are designed for the first experience of sensory play and exploration aged 0-1 year and Exploring Hands for ages 1-2
- Elite Dance Twinkle Toes & Mini Movers
- Cha Char Chimps
- The Just Dance Company
Tuesday
Together Time run baby and toddler sensory and massage classes. Little Hands classes are designed for the first experience of sensory play and exploration aged 0-1 year and Exploring Hands for ages 1-2
- Elite Dance Boogie Tots & Twinkle Toes
- The Just Dance Company Tumble with Me, Acrobatic Arts & Tiny Tumblers
- Little Kickers
- Sing and Sign
Wednesday
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.
Together Time run baby and toddler sensory and massage classes. Little Hands classes are designed for the first experience of sensory play and exploration aged 0-1 year and Exploring Hands for ages 1-2
- Sweaty Mamilates
- Musical Minis (Aynho)
- Elite Dance Twinkle Toes
- Cha Char Chimps (Upper Heyford)
Thursday
- Sweaty Mama
- Rhyme & Climb at Clip n’ Climb
- Peekaboos
- The Phonics Fox
- Cha Char Chimps (Upper Arncott)
- Little Kickers
- The Hart of Mothering baby massage and baby yoga
- Play School stay & play (Ardley)
Friday
Ride On Time – PAY AS YOU GO book online in advance on select Fridays (Arncott)
If your toddler loves things with wheels then Ride On Time is the perfect play session for them! They have a huge choice of ride-on toys to play with and encourage the freedom to play and explore. Suitable for 12 months to 5 years and they’re very conscientious about keeping everything as covid safe as possible.
Baby College (Kingsmere)
Baby College offers award-winning interactive multisensory development classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged from 0-3+.
- Musical Minis (Aynho and Deddington)
- Elite Dance Boogie Tots & Tumbling Tigers
- Peekaboos
- The Just Dance Company
- Little One & Me
- Play School stay & play (Middleton Cheney)
Weekends
- Elite Dance Twinkle Toes
- The Just Dance Company
- Little Kickers
- Rugbytots
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Bicester
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 Bicester. Have a look further down at the classes section too as some of them are pay as you go.
Bicester New Mums Support Group
Fancy meeting other local Bicester mums, finding out about mum and baby support in the area and having access to loads of information all about life with kids under 5? Then join Bicester New Mums Support Group. They run online feature weeks, regular coffee mornings and special events to make your mum experience that little bit better!
Monday
Home Start Stay & Play at Langford Village Community Hall is free and runs 1:15-2:45pm – CURRENTLY PAUSED
Tuesday
Fritwell Baby & Toddler Group is an informal group for babies, toddlers (0-3 years of age) and their carers from Fritwell and the surrounding villages, run by local parents. Toys, games, tea, coffee and cake included. The group has been created to help build friendships and support networks between local families. The group is currently in a trial phase and should it prove successful, more sessions will be arranged. Price is £3 per family, per session, payable in cash or by PayPal on the day.
Rhyme Time at Bicester Library specially for the Under 5s during term-time, there are sessions at 9.45 and 11am. No booking necessary but numbers are limited.
Wednesday
Brill Baby & Toddler Group meet weekly on a Wednesday in term times between 9.30 and 11am. We welcome Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Carers of bumps, babies and toddlers along to our sociable group.Each week we have a wide range of toys available, along with an activity table, snack time and singing plus refreshments for the grown ups!
Thursday
Jellybeans Stay & Play for under 5’s with their parents and carers. Run by Lifehouse Community Church, all welcome to come and join for a cuppa and cake, for just £2. In the group there is a baby area, home corner, craft and many more toys. We hope to finish with some songs together again soon. We meet at West Bicester Community Centre (next to Tesco on Shakespeare Drive). Thursdays 10-11am (soon to be 11:30). Jellybeans is currently not a drop-in group whilst numbers are kept reduced post COVID. Don’t forget to sign up in the link posted each week.
Friday
Free storytime at Coles Bookshop
Kingsmere Community stay & play runs 9:30-11:30am
Kirtlington Busy Bees every Friday (term time only) from 9-11am in Kirtlington Village Hall. We welcome children from 0-3 years and their parents/carers. Every week we offer caffeine and cake for the grown ups, plus craft, messy play, a healthy snack and lots of toys for the children. £2.50 per parent/carer.
Hethe Stay & Play runs on Friday mornings term time from 10.00am – 11.45am at Hethe Village Hall for Pre-Schoolers.Cost £2 per child & £1 per additional sibling. Hethe village hall is located off the Hardwick Road, Hethe OX27 8EY
Parks & Outdoor Spaces
Enjoy a sunny day or wrap up warm and get out for some fresh air. Bicester has some lovely open spaces to enjoy.
Garth Park – there’s a great play park with water section which is perfect in the summer. The café is also lovely for an extra treat.
Bure Park Nature Reserve – explore the little nature trails or whiz around on a scooter. The semi paved paths are also good for a buggy walk.
Indoor Fun
Bicester’s leisure centre has a regular swimming pool and then a warmer kids pool. It’s got a good shallow end with small slide and water jets too.
Head to the Bicester Avenue (formerly Wyevale Garden Centre) to enjoy the mid sized soft play. It’s not too crowded mid week when the big kids are at school but worth booking if you’re going at the weekend. There are three sections split by age group, ideal when you have a little tot.
Rebound Revolution trampoline park run a ‘hoppers’ session for under 5’s during the morning, check their website for the latest timetable as it an change especially during the school holidays. They also have a special session on Tues, Wed and Thurs which includes the usual bouncing and mini soft play as well as crafts and storytime.
Clip n Climb with toddler sessions.
