Baby and toddler groups are a great place to meet mums with children your child’s age, and your child can make new friends too.
Here we have put together all the Baby and toddler groups that we know of that happen in Andover.If you know of ones that we have missed please send us an email at familylife@loveandover.com with the details so that we can add it here, so that everyone in Andover knows about it.
Monday Baby and toddler groups
Moo Music
This is run on Augusta park, at the community centre, Andover, SP11 6RD. The interactive sessions will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way. It’s a great way to make new friends – both for the children and the adults too! Get in touch with Lisa lisacaryer@moo-music.co.uk to book.
Sing and Sign baby signing classes
Developed with the help of Speech and Language experts and launched in January 2001, the “Sing and Sign” programme has since taught tens of thousands of parents across the UK how to sign with their babies and encourage amazing early communication. Call Jennie Roper on 01264 359224 to book.
Tot cross buns
Monday 10:30 –11:15 & 11:30 –12:15
St Michaels and All Angels West,Colebrook Way,Andover,SP10 3BB
A baking class for 2-5 year old.. Tot Cross Buns is a Parent & Toddler Cooking Class with a view to Making Cooking Fun and Educational. Contact Claire for further details via email clairedinsey@gmail.com
Tinker box
Monday 13:00 – 14:15 at St. Paul’s. 01264 335237. Booking required £5 for the first child and £1.50 for siblings. Themed messy play suitable for babies sitting unaided to school age (and parents too!)
Longparish Baby and Toddler Group
Longparish Village Hall, Longparish, SP11 6PB. An informal group meet with toys, games and more aged 0 – 5 years
Tuesday Baby and Toddler groups
Little cherubs
St Pauls community centre, Andover, 01264 335237. Tuesday 10-12. Parent/carer group for bumps to 12m/walking. Suggested donation £1
Little Angels
St Pauls community centre, Andover, 01264 335237. Tuesday 12-2:30pm. Parent/carer group for up to school age children with story/songs and craft. Feel free to bring a pack lunch with you.
Tots on Tuesday
Salvation army hall. Winchester Street Andover SP10 2EA, 01264 352129
10-11.30am . Toys, activities, and singing!
Picket twenty baby and toddler group
Picket Twenty Way, Andover, SP11 6TY, 1000-1130. Play and refreshments for grown ups and little ones.
Augusteenies
Tuesdays term time, 9:30am-11am, Augusta Park Community Centre.
Big Tigers Little Monkeys with Merry-go-Round Storytelling
A lively mix of music, dancing and interactive storytelling for 1-4 year olds. Tuesdays 9:45am-10:30am. St Mary’s Church Centre at the top of the High Street. (£4.50 per child/£3.00 for siblings)
Breastfeeding support
Tuesday 10 – 11:30am (NCT run)
The maternity centre, Andover Hospital sp10 3LB. Support from professionally trained breastfeeding counsellors – no appointment necessary.
Wednesday Baby and toddler groups
Mini Bowlers
Riverside bowl, Andover
Every Wednesday 1100-1300 during term time .This activity is aimed at 3-4 year olds.Its a drop in session no need to book.
Caterpillar music
Jungle jungle, Andover. 0945-1025, 1035-1115
Caterpillar Music classes to bond with your child, socialise with other parents and little ones and enjoy a fun and relaxed music and sensory session together!
Tinker box
Wednesday, 09:45 – 11:00 at St. Paul’s. 01264 335237. Booking required £5 for the first child and £1.50 for siblings. Themed messy play suitable for babies sitting unaided to school age (and parents too!)
Thursday Baby and Toddler groups
Baby and toddler group
Wellington centre, Andover. 1000-1200. £3 per a child. Enjoy time with your little one in the sensory room. Pre booking advised. 01264 321840
Buggyfit
Charlton Lakes, Charlton Road, Andover, SP10 3JH (for parking use postcode: SP10 4AJ). Meet outside the Pavilion Cafe. 1000-1100
Friday Baby and Toddler groups
Daily groups
Jiggy Wrigglers
An upbeat, funky group for the more lively child! Jiggy Wrigglers is all about fun! Our groups are NOT classes, they’re social occasions! We offer upbeat, funky music and movement groups for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at an affordable ‘pay as you go’ prices.
Andover library offer a range of free groups for children, visit their website here for full details and times.
More local Childrens classes can be found here
If a group is no longer happening or you know of a new group to add please get in touch via email familylife@loveandover.com
