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
Beaus & Belles music classes for babies and pre-schoolers 0-4 years old at 13 Tavistock Avenue, St Albans, Herts, AL1 2NQ at 9. 30-10.15am and 10.30 to 11.15am. For more information email sarah@beausandbellesmusic.com
Baby and Buggy Exercise Club 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. For more information email Allie at info@redalertpt.com.
Buggyfit at Fleetville Park, St Albans, AL1 4LH, 10 – 11am . Meet on the corner of Royal Road opposite Morrisons. An outdoor BuggyFit class, come rain or shine! Suitable for women with babies in buggies once you have had your 6 week check. If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. £7 drop-in or £25 for 5 sessions.
Bump2Baby Fitbuggies indoor class at St Albans Scout Hut, Oak Yard, Chene Drive, Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5PE, 11am to 12noon. All abilities are welcome. Call 07736 805497 for more information or see the Bump2Baby Fitness facebook page.
Creation Station at Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park, St Albans Little Explorers (16 months to 5 years old) at 10.15am to 11am. Art and messy play session for toddlers and preschoolers.
Harpenden Sling Library and Harpenden Breastfeeding Support at Southdown Children’s Centre, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB 10am to 11.45am.
Hertfordshire Sports Village Mini Movers parent and toddler class aimed at confident walkers under 5yrs old to develop additional skills such as climbing, jumping and rolling. You can book in advance in person or turn up and pay on the day if there is space 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30-11.15am.
Mini Moovers music and movement classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years old are held at All Saints Studios, Unit B1, 156 St Albans Road, AL1 9LP. The fun starts at 10am.
Mums Bums and Tums at Fleetville Junior School, St Albans, AL1 4LW 9.45am-10.45am 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.
Penny Waterman Baby Ballet at Jersey Farm Community Centre, St Brelades Place, AL4 9RG at 9.40am to 10.20am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at Jersey Farm Community Centre, St Brelades Place, AL4 9RG at 10.30am to 11.10am is 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 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.
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!
Tiger Tunes fabulous, fun music class with Tempo the Tiger at DJ’s Jungle Adventure, St Albans, 10.30am. Suitable for all children under 5 years old.
Monday Afternoons
Active Ants at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, St Albans 1.30-2.30pm playtime activity for under 5’s. 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, dance, sing and have fun. Call 01727 736 080 for more info or ask at the Westminster Lodge reception.
Dinky Dancers at DJ’s Jungle Adventure, St Albans 1.45pm. Ideal for 2yr-6yr olds. Email classes@dinkydancers.com for more information.
Story Time at St Albans Central Library at 2.15pm ideal for pre-school children 2-4yrs old.
Toddler Sense at St Albans Scout Hut, 68 Lemsford Road, St Albans, AL1 3PT. The first session is 1.00-1.50pm for children aged 1 year 8 months – 4 years old. The second session is 2.15-3.05pm for children aged 12 months – 1 year 10 months old. For more information call Sophie on 07932 023499 or email stalbans@toddlersense.co.uk.
Tuesday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Tuesday Mornings
Art Explorers at Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road, St Albans, AL1 4QL, 10.30am. Enjoy a creative, fun and messy 45 minutes with your child (18months to 5 years old) and the best part is, we will do the clearing up for you!
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.
Caterpillar Music at Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU at 10.15-10.55am. Music and movement classes for babies and pre-schoolers 0-4 years old with puppets, percussions instruments and varied props. For more information call Sonia on 07966 208270. £6 on the door.
Little Messes edible sensory play 10-11am, for children 4 months – 18 months old at DJ’s Jungle Adventure, 156 St Albans Road, AL4 9LP.
NCT Bumps & Babes at Skew Bridge Pub, Harpenden, AL5 1PQ at 10am-11am for parents and babies under 18 mths old.
Penny Waterman Baby Ballet at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP at 9.20am to 10.00am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP at 10.10am to 10.50am is 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 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.
Toddler Sense at The Harpenden and Redbourn Girlguiding Hut, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QE. The first session is 9.20-10.10am for children aged 1 year 8 months – 4 years old. The second session is 10.30-11.20am for children aged 12 months – 4 years old. For more information call Sophie on 07932 023499 or email stalbans@toddlersense.co.uk.
Your Pilates a postnatal pilates class for mums and babies at 9.30am and also 10.45am at the Quaker Meeting House, 7 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL1 3UD. Suitable for women with babies that are not yet crawling, once you have had your 6 week check. Call 07958 556455 for more information.
Tuesday Afternoons
Sorry nothing is listed for Tuesday afternoons at the moment. Let me know if you run a group at this time and I can add you to the list.
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.
Buggyfit at Fleetville Park, St Albans, AL1 4LH, 10 – 11am . Meet on the corner of Royal Road opposite Morrisons. An outdoor BuggyFit class, come rain or shine! Suitable for women with babies in buggies once you have had your 6 week check. If you are new to the sessions please turn up 10 minutes early to complete medical and insurance forms. £7 drop-in or £25 for 5 sessions.
Penny Waterman Toddler Ballet at All Saints Studios, 154-156 St Albans Road, St Albans, AL4 9LP at 9.40am to 10.20am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at All Saints Studios, 154-156 St Albans Road, St Albans, AL4 9LP at 10.30am to 11.10am is 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 on the door.
Sing & Learn baby rhyme time at DJ’s Jungle Adventure, St Albans, 10.30am. Suitable for babies under 12 months old.
Wednesday Afternoons
Football for Tots at Westminster Lodge 1.30-2pm and again 2-2.30pm for children aged 3-4 years old. For more information call 01727 736 080.
NCT Bumps and Babies at Fleetville Community Centre, St Albans at 1.30-2.45pm for parents and babies under 1 year old.
Thursday
Check out playgroups in and around St Albans or these fantastic drop-in classes:
Thursday Mornings
Beaus & Belles music classes for babies and pre-schoolers 0-4 years old at ASDA Community Rooms, Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RT at 10.00-10.45am. For more information email sarah@beausandbellesmusic.com
The Creation Station at Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JQ. Baby Discover (4 months to 15 months) at 10.00am-10.50am and Little Explorers (15 months to 4 years old) 11.10am to 12noon. Art and messy play session for babies and toddlers.
Funky Monkeys Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HL, 10.30-11.15am. A fun and funky drop-in dance class for little monkeys from 6 months to 4 years old. Call 07969 192113 for more information.
Mini Makers and Shakers at London Colney Scouts Hut, Chicken Lane (off St Anne’s Road) London Colney, AL2 1NW from 9.45 to 11.45am. Messy play and craft activities for pre-school children.
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.
Tiny Tots Tunes relaxed, fun, interactive music and movement class for toddlers up to the age of 2.5 years. Classes incorporate plenty of movement and actions alongside colourful puppets, instruments and a variety of multi-sensory resources. Toddling Tots starts at 9.45am at The Harpenden Trust Hall, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden and costs £5.50 per child, payable on the day (sibling discounts available). For more information call Pippa on 07769 694178 or visit the website.
Thursday Afternoons
Hertfordshire Sports Village Mini Movers parent and toddler class aimed at confident walkers under 5yrs old to develop additional skills such as climbing, jumping and rolling. You can book in advance in person or turn up and pay on the day if there is space 1.50pm-2.35pm.
Play Street Cafe at St Stephen’s Church, Watling Street, St Albans at 1pm-2pm. 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.
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
Beaus & Belles music classes for babies and pre-schoolers 0-4 years old at DJ’s Jungle Adventure, St Albans, 10.30am. For more information email sarah@beausandbellesmusic.com
Caterpillar Music at Inn on the Park Cafe, Verulamium Park, off St Michael’s Street, St Albans, AL3 4SN at 10.15-10.55am. Music and movement classes for babies and pre-schoolers 0-4 years old with puppets, percussion instruments and varied props. For more information call Sonia on 07966 208270. £6 on the door.
Creation Station at Lewis Hall Restaurant, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden. Little Explorer (16 months to 5 years old) at 10.15-11am. Art and messy play session for toddlers and preschoolers.
Penny Waterman Baby Ballet at St Julian’s Church Hall, Abbott’s Avenue, off Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HX at 9.50am to 10.30am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at St Julian’s Church Hall, Abbott’s Avenue, off Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HX at 10.40am to 11.20am is 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 on the door.
Play Street Cafe at Baptist Church, Penn Road, Park Street 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.
Friday Afternoons
Active Ants at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, St Albans 1.30-2.30pm playtime activity for under 5’s. 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, dance, sing and have fun. Call 01727 736 080 for more info or ask at the Westminster Lodge reception.
Baby and Buggy Exercise Club 1pm 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. For more information email Allie at info@redalertpt.com
Creation Station at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden. Friday Fun Club art and messy play session 3.45-4.30pm.
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.
Dalcroze Eurhytmics at St Albans Music School, Townsend School, St Albans, AL3 6DR at 12.45pm for children aged 3 to 7 years old. Children learn about mucis through movement, sing and play percussion as well as having fun. Please note that classes take place once a fortnight (approx) so call the Music School 01727 860941 (option 1) for the latest information.
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 Baby Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, AL3 5BU at 9.10am to 9.50am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Toddler Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, AL3 5BU at 10.00am to 10.40am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tiny Tots Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, AL3 5BU at 10.50am to 11.30am is 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 on the door.
Penny Waterman Tots Ballet at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, AL3 5BU at 11.40am to 12.20pm is 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 on the door.
The Story Frog at the Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans 10.45 to 11.30am is an original phonics and literacy preschool class which aims to support parents and caregivers in teaching their children early reading and writing skills through play. As well as phonics, we focus on listening skills, oral blending, fine motor control skills, expressive arts and more, all in a play based, child led environment. From fishing for treasures in pirate jelly, to painting with balloons, to decorating cupcakes for Cinderella’s royal feast, we’re all about capturing little imaginations! Drop-in or book your place by emailing thestoryfroganna@gmail.com. £7 per child, suitable for children aged 2-5 years old.
