Some days you just need to get out of the house and get your little ones active so I have compiled a list of the daily drop in sessions for babies and toddlers in and around St Albans.
Not all sessions run during the school holidays and can sometimes be cancelled due to illness or events like elections so please do check with the provider before setting off to avoid disappointment.
There are also lots of fantastic Playgroups in the local area and you can find details for many of them here.
Mondays
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Monday Mornings
Baby Yoga With Josie at 24 Salisbury Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4TU, 11.30am-12.30pm. Baby Yoga is for mums and their babies (6 weeks to walking). A special environment to have fun with your baby, relax and meet new people. Email info@yogawithjosie.co.uk for more information.
Down The Woods strongly believes that children love being outside and learn best outdoors. Join Down The Woods in the beautiful surroundings of Heartwood Forest on Monday mornings during term time, 10am-12noon for a forest school session with lots of games, fun activities and natural crafts in the forest. £5 per child (siblings under 18 months are free). For more information about forest school and the location of sessions email caroline.langley@downthewoods.org or book your place online.
Harpenden Sling Library and Harpenden Breastfeeding Support at Southdown Children’s Centre, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB 10am to 11.45am.
Mini Moovers music and movement classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years old are held at Homewood Road United Reformed Church, Homewood Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4BH. Join in the fun 10-10.30am.
Mummy’s Fit 11.00am at the Fitness First Studio above Wagamamas in Christopher Place, St Albans. Open to non-members of Fitness First. Sessions are open to all with young children, whether in buggies or not – the focus of the session is to have fun and get fitter with a smile. If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. Pay as you go, £8 per session. For more information email Alice at alice@redalertpt.com.
Penny Waterman Ballet With Mum at Jersey Farm Community Centre, St Brelades Place, AL4 9RG. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 18 months to 3 years old, with a parent or carer, from 9.40am to 10.20am. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at Jersey Farm Community Centre, St Brelades Place, AL4 9RG at 10.30am to 11.10am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 3 to 4 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Play Street Cafe at Redbourn Village Hall, 63 High Street, Redbourn at 10am to 11.30am. Role play cafe for babies and children aged 0-4 years old and their parents/carers. £4 per child, £2 for siblings and children under 1 year are free.
Peaches at SwetBox, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL1 3LP (above Barclays Bank in St Albans) 9.15-10am. Sessions are open to all with babies or toddlers (pushchairs must be left in the downstairs gym). If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. Pay as you go, £5 per session. For more information email Sarah at sarahyeubrey@yahoo.co.uk.
Rosie’s Rock and Rollers at St Mary’s Transept Hall, Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, AL3 7NL, 9.30am great for babies and toddlers 9 months to 3 years old who love music, singing, games, puppets, instruments and fun!
Tennis Tots Multi Generational Playgroup at Clare Lodge Care Home, 8 Battlefield Road, St Albans, AL1 4DD, 10am. Everyone is welcome, however, the group is most suited to children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but younger siblings are welcome to come along too. The 45 minute session will be held outdoors in good weather, in Clare Lodge’s beautiful garden and indoors if it’s wet or cold – sessions take place whatever the weather. Expect lots of active games as well as a few tennis skills. Pay as you go, £5 per session. For more information text Caroline on 07930 452711.
Tiger Tunes fabulous, fun music class with Tempo the Tiger at DJ’s Play Jungle, St Albans, 10.30am. Suitable for all children under 5 years old.
Monday Afternoons
Story Time at St Albans Central Library at 2.15pm ideal for pre-school children 2-4yrs old.
Tuesday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Tuesday Mornings
Baby Rhyme Time at St Albans Central Library, The Maltings sessions at 10.30am and again at 11.30am for babies under 2 years old.
Bump2Baby Fitbuggies outdoor class in Verulamium Park 11am to 12noon. All abilities are welcome. Call 07736 805497 for more information or see the Bump2Baby Fitness facebook page.
Fit Camp Wheathampstead & Harpenden at Batford Memorial Hall, 16 Tallents Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BW. Come along at 9.30am, bring your babies and toddlers along to fit camp! Suitable once you have had your 6 week check. £8 drop-in, or termly £7 per class. Email fitcampwheathampstead@gmail.com for more information.
Harmony Nest at The Crown, 144 to 146 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JA, 10-11am. Come and enjoy this drop-in music group for mothers and babies 0-12 months old. The group helps mothers and their babies to tune into eachother and strengthen their bond and attachment. Suitable for mothers feeling isolated or anxious, those with postnatal depression, women who have experienced a traumatic birth or a difficult start. Harmony Nest is a supportive and reassuring space and the group is drop-in, so there’s no pressure to come every week. Tea and coffee is available after the group if you want to stay for a cuppa. £4 per session.
London Colney Primary School Rhyme Time at London Colney Primary School, Alexander Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1JG, 9.15-9.45am, suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children 0-5 years old. Sessions are free and run during term time.
Mums and Bums and Tums at One YMCA, 59 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB 10.45am-11.40am a relaxed, indoor exercise class with a qualified postnatal instructor suitable for women with babies that are not yet crawling once you have had your 6 week check.
NCT Bumps & Babes at Skew Bridge Pub, Harpenden, AL5 1PQ at 10am-11.30am for parents and babies under 18 mths old.
Penny Waterman Toddler Ballet at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP at 9.20am to 10.00am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 2 and 3 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP at 10.10am to 10.50am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 3 and 4 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Sopwell and Cottonmill Toy Library at St Julian’s Church Hall, Abbot’s Avenue, St Albans, AL1 2HX 10am until 12 noon, as well as stay and play for under 5’s, with refreshments.
Tuesday Afternoons
Pregnancy Yoga With Josie at 24 Salisbury Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4TU, 12noon-1.15pm. Pregnancy Yoga is a fantastic way to stay strong and healthy during your pregnancy and a great way to prepare for the birth of your baby. During the class you will practice gentle stretching and strengthening exercises to help your body adapt physically to your growing baby. You will also practice breathing and relaxation techniques to stay calm and positive and ready for the birth. Email info@yogawithjosie.co.uk for more information.
Wednesday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Wednesday Mornings
Baby Song at St Albans Salvation Army at 10am for babies 0-15 months old.
Baby Yoga With Josie at 24 Salisbury Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4TU 10.45am-11.45am. Baby Yoga is for mums and their babies (6 weeks to walking). A special environment to have fun with your baby, relax and meet new people. Email info@yogawithjosie.co.uk for more information.
Mummy’s Fit 11.00am at the Fitness First Studio above Wagamamas in Christopher Place, St Albans. Open to non-members of Fitness First. Sessions are open to all with young children, whether in buggies or not – the focus of the session is to have fun and get fitter with a smile. If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. Pay as you go, £8 per session. For more information email Alice at alice@redalertpt.com.
Penny Waterman Ballet With Mum at Harpenden Public Hall, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PD at 10.10am to 10.50am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 18 months to 3 years old, with a parent or carer. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at Harpenden Public Hall, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PD at 11am to 11.30am is a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 3 and 4 years old. £7.80 on the door.
Sing & Learn baby rhyme time at DJ’s Play Jungle, St Albans, 10.30am. Suitable for babies under 12 months old.
Wednesday Afternoons
St Peter’s London Colney – Babies and Toddlers drop-in at St Peter’s Church Hall, Riverside, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1QA welcomes parents, carers, babies and toddlers for toys, refreshments, play and chat. Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The group is free, a suggested donation of £1 per family is welcomed to cover the cost of refreshments.
Thursday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Thursday Mornings
Buggy Fitness 10-11am at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, St Albans, AL1 2DL. A full body work-out including squats, lunges, core and cardio. Babies can stay in their buggies or play in an area in the centre of the class. For more information email chrisdennis@everyoneactive.com
Play Street Messy Play at London Colney Scout Hut, Chicken Lane (off St Anne’s Road), St Albans, AL2 1NW at 10am to 12noon. Role play cafe for babies and children aged 0-4 years old and their parents/carers. £6 per child, £4 for siblings and children under 1 year are free.
Peaches at Victoria Playing Fields, Folly Lane, St Albans, AL3 5JH at 11-11.45am. Sessions are open to all with babies or toddlers (sessions are outdoors so make sure you dress appropriately for the weather). If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. Pay as you go, £5 per session. For more information email Sarah at sarahyeubrey@yahoo.co.uk.
Rhythm Read Rhyme Dance Sing Mime at Sandridge Football and Cricket Club, Sandridge, AL4 9DD 9.30-10.15am. A lively interactive class that combines dance, movement and storytelling for walkers up to 4 years old and their grown ups. £5 per child, £2.50 per sibling.
Thursday Afternoons
Story Time at Marshalswick Library, St Albans at 2.15pm ideal for pre-school children 2-4yrs old.
Friday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Friday Mornings
Fit Camp Wheathampstead & Harpenden at The Harpenden Trust Centre, Southdown Road, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PS. Come along at 9.30am, bring your babies and toddlers along to fit camp! Suitable once you have had your 6 week check.£8 drop-in, or termly £7 per class. Email fitcampwheathampstead@gmail.com for more information.
Move With Peppa is a fun, energetic activity session for you and your child or children to enjoy, suitable for 18 months to 5 years old. Drop in at DJ’s Play Jungle, St Albans, 10.30-11.15am. For more information email vicky@movewithpeppa.com.
Mummy’s Fit 11.00am at the Fitness First Studio above Wagamamas in Christopher Place, St Albans. Open to non-members of Fitness First. Sessions are open to all with young children, whether in buggies or not – the focus of the session is to have fun and get fitter with a smile. If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. Pay as you go, £8 per session. For more information email Alice at alice@redalertpt.com.
Penny Waterman Ballet With Mum at St Julian’s Church Hall, Abbott’s Avenue, off Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HX at 9.00am to 9.40am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 18 months to 4 years old, with a parent or carer. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Play Street Cafe at St Stephen’s Church, 14 Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2PX at 10-11.30am. Role play cafe for babies and children aged 0-4 years old and their parents/carers. £4 per child, £2 for siblings and children under 1 year are free.
Toddler City at 9th St Albans Scout Hut, 68 Lemsford Road, St Albans, AL1 3PT, 9.30-10.30am. Soft play, music, singing, crafts and fun activities with a new theme every week. Suitable for children aged 12 months to 4 years old. Sessions last one hour, drop-in price is £7 per session for one child (siblings are an additional £1 each). Visit the website for more information or email Becky at toddlercity@hotmail.com
Friday Afternoons
Active Antz at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, St Albans 1.00-2.00pm playtime activity for children aged 2-4 years old. These sessions include lots of bouncing fun on a bouncy castle, balancing and co-ordination skills with bean bags, hoops and balls and a chance for children to make friends, move and have fun. Call 01727 736080 for more info or ask at the Westminster Lodge reception.
Toddler City at 9th St Albans Scout Hut, 68 Lemsford Road, St Albans, AL1 3PT, 1.30-2.30pm. Soft play, music, singing, crafts and fun activities with a new theme every week. Suitable for children aged 12 months to 4 years old. Sessions last one hour, drop-in price is £7 per session for one child (siblings are an additional £1 each). Visit the website for more information or email Becky at toddlercity@hotmail.com
Saturday
Clwb Cadw at Redbourn Village Hall, 10am to 12pm on the third Saturday of every month. A playgroup for Welsh speaking families in Hertfordshire. Please join the Facebook group for information on the next meeting.
Little Greek Talkers at Hilldyke Community Centre, Wheathampstead or Sandridge Village Hall, Sandridge 10.30 to 11.30am. A playgroup for Greek families in Hertfordshire that meets once a month on either Saturday or Sunday. Please join the Facebook group for information on days and locations.
Penny Waterman Ballet With Mum at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU at 9.10am to 9.50am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 18 months to 3 years old, with a parent or carer. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tiny Tots Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU at 10.00am to 10.40am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 2 and 3 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU at 10.50am to 11.30am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 3 and 4 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Junior Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU at 11.40am to 12.20pm. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 4-6 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Ballet With Mum at St Mary’s Church Hall, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3QE (next to The Fox pub) at 10.20am to 11am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at the St Mary’s Church Hall, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3QE (next to The Fox pub) at 11.10am to 11.50am. These classes are a fun and interactive introduction to dance for children aged 4 and 6 years old. Bring a drink and snack for a short break during the class. £7.80 on the door.
