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.
** Update – baby and toddler groups in Bicester are generally not running yet**
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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.
Monday
- Ride On Time – PAY AS YOU GO book online in advance on select Mondays
- Tiny Turtles martial arts
- Sweaty Mama
- One Fit Mama
Tuesday
- Melody Music – PAY AS YOU GO tbc end of Sep
- Tumble Tots (Arncott)
- Musical Minis (Aynho)
- Boogie Tots
- Tiny Turtles martial arts
- Cha Char Chimps – PAY AS YOU GO tbc after Oct half term
- Pre school acrobatic arts with the Just Dance Company
- One Fit Mama (Upper Heyford)
Wednesday
- Monkey Music
- Melody Music sensory play course 0-1’s PAY AS YOU GO tbc end of Sep
- Tiny Turtles martial arts
- Boogie Tots
- Cha Char Chimps (Fritwell) tbc after Oct half term
Thursday
- Melody Music sensory play course 0-1’s PAY AS YOU GO tbc end of Sep
- Tiny Turtles martial arts
- Cha Char Chimps (Launton) tbc after Oct half term
- Sweaty Mama
- Peekaboos Music & Play Club starting from 1st Oct
Friday
- Ryhme n’ Climb for toddlers at Clip n’ Climb
- Musical Minis (Aynho)
- Boogie Tots
- Tiny Tap, Dinky Disco & Baby Ballet with The Just Dance Company
- Sweaty Mama
- Cha Char Chimps tbc after Oct half term
Weekends
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- Elite Dance twinkle toes and boogie tots
- Little Kickers have two classes running on Saturdays in Bicester at Cooper School and St Edburgs Primary.
- Rugbytots running on both Saturdays and Sundays
- Bicester RFUC rugby for 4-5 year olds (Chesterton)
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. – NOT YET OPEN
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.
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Bicester
** Update – baby and toddler groups in Bicester are generally not running yet**
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.
Monday
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- Little Munchkins Stay n Play (Finmere)
- Ready 2 Tumble Stay and Play (Langford)
- The Cafe @ Kingsmere
- Ambrosden 4 Children Stay, Play & Learn (Ambrosden)
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Tuesday
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- Launton Community Café. –
- Heyford Park Play
- Play & Learn at the Courtyard (baby weighing available)
- Ready 2 Tumble Stay and Play (Bicester)
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Wednesday
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- Messy Monkeys,
- Emmanuel Church Café
- Next Gens Play sessions
- Kingsmere Community Stay & Play
- Bardwell School Nursery Stay & Play
- The Cafe @ Kingsmere (every other Wed)
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Thursday
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- Catholic Church Baby & Toddler Group – checking if this is still running, not yet confirmed
- NCT’s Bumps & Babies (don’t need to be a member to join in)
- Emmanuel Church Café
- Jellybeans Stay & Play – winner of the best baby & toddler group in the Red Kite Days awards 2018 as voted by parents.
- Storytime and Crafts at Thirteen Bicester
- Ambrosden 4 Children Stay, Play & Learn (Ambrosden)
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Friday
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- Emmanuel Church Café
- free storytime at Coles Bookshop
- Heyford Park Play – does not run 1st Friday of the month
- Ready 2 Tumble Stay and Play (Bicester)
- Home Start Stay & Play – Free
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