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Parent and Baby Groups in Southampton

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Baby activities in Southampton, Eastleigh, Hythe and Bursledon

If you are looking for baby and toddler classes in Southampton then this is the post for you. We have included family groups, baby classes, and as many different children’s groups as we can find.

These are baby and toddler groups that your little one with love.

Please email us at [email protected] if we’ve missed a baby and toddler group that you love.

Have a look at our Biggest List of Baby and Toddler Groups Near Me in Hampshire to find baby groups throughout the county.

This has been updated April 2022

Remember to check that these groups are running before you attend. Some may now require booking before arrival or maybe term time.

If you are looking for more things to do in Hampshire for babies then have a look at:

The Best Days Out For Babies in Hampshire – These are the best baby days out in Hampshire that you can do with your little one.

The Best Toddler Things To Do Near Me in Hampshire – If your baby is now a toddler then have a look at these fun things in Hampshire that will keep you both amused.

The Definitive Guide To Days Out in Hampshire – If you have kids of all ages then this is our biggest guide to what to do in Hampshire.

Things to do in Hampshire Guide

Wondering what to do today? Then our guide for ALL things Hampshire is for you!

If you are looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids then this guide is for you. We have over 200+ ideas that you can use to keep your whole family amused while exploring everything Hampshire has to offer!

This is an up to date spreadsheet, in activity order, that you can use when you have no clue what to do. We’ve included everything from country parks, to splash pools, lakes, castles, days out, playgrounds and walks.

Have a look at our huge spreadsheet here to find things to do.

Baby groups in Southampton

These are toddler classes in Southampton that are great for babies and kids up to 5 years old.

They are arranged per day of the week which hopefully means you can find them quickly.

Monday

Messy Monday’s

6 months -5 years

1030am – 1130am

Frankie’s  Fun Factory, Unit 3, Romsey Industrial Estate, Greatbridge Rd, Romsey SO51 0HR. This is a messy play class that includes free soft play after your session. £7.50 a ticket. 

Book Messy Monday’s here.

Come and Play

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1130am

Sure Start Weston, 60 Foxcott Cl, Southampton SO19 9JQ

Happy Blossoms

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1130am

Sure Start Swaythling, Honeysuckle Rd, Southampton SO16 3BZ

Let’s Play Together

0 – 5 years.

930 am – 1115am

Fryatt Centre Toddler Group, Paynes Road, Southampton, SO15 3BY

NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group

0 – 1 years

11am – 12pm

Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, Eastleigh SO50 9NL

Sing and Sign Stage One

1 – 3 years.

115pm – 2pm

St Marks Church, Archers Rd, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU

Sing and Sign Stage One

1 – 3 years.

10am – 1045am

Totton and Eling Community Centre, Library Road (War Memorial Carpark), Totton SO40 3AP

Sing and Sign Stage One

1 – 3 years.

11am – 1145am

Totton and Eling Community Centre, Library Road (War Memorial Carpark), Totton SO40 3AP

Soft Play and Active

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1130am

All Saints Church Hall, Sedbergh Road, Southampton, SO16 9HL

Diddi Dance

1.5 – 4.5 years.

930am – 1015am.

West End Parish Centre, Chapel Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3FE.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

1 year – 24m

1030am – 1130am

The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

8m – 13m

1145am – 1245pm

The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

2m – 8m

1pm – 2pm

The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP.

Book here for more information.

Tuesday

Little Pretenders

0 – 5 years

1045am – 1145am 

Adult + child: £6.50. Additional children: £3.50. Additional adult: £1. Babes in arms: free. Includes a hot drink! No need to book.

The Old Chemist in Bitterne Park triangle,16 Manor Farm Rd, SO18 1NP.

Laura’s Messy Play

0 – 5 years

1030am – 1130am

1st Fair Oak (8th Eastleigh) Scout Group, 4 Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7AN. Please book here.

Buggy Workout

0 – 2 years.

1115am – 12pm

Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NL.

Book Buggy Workout by calling the center.

Family Point Stay and Play

0 – 5 years.

930am – 11am

Lordshill Church Hall, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY

Hightown Family Point

0 – 5 years.

130pm – 3pm.

Hightown Centre, Tunstall Road., Thornhill, Southampton

Little Bear Baby Signing

12 – 24 months.

10am – 11am.

The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Little Bear Baby Signing

8 – 13 months.

115am – 1215pm.

The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Little Bear Baby Signing

2 – 8 months.

1230pm – 130pm.

The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Poppin

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1130am

Above Bar Church, Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FE

Portswood Pod Babies group

0 – 6 months

1015am – 1115am

Main Hall Portswood Church, Portswood Road, SO17 2FY.

Book Portswood Pod Babies group here.

Singing and stories

0 – 5 years.

1pm – 230pm

Merryoak Community Centre, Acacia Road, Merryoak, Southampton.

Tender Hearts Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1115am

The Destiny Centre, Kent Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2LJ.

Townhill Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

10am – 12pm

Townhill Farm Community Centre opposite Doctors surgery SO18 3RA.

Diddi Dance

1.5 – 4.5 years.

145pm – 230pm

Shirley Parish Hall, St James Road, Shirley, Hampshire, SO15 5QF.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

10am-11am

Big Cubs 12-24m

Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

11.15-12.15pm

Little Cubs 8-13m

Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Book here for more information.

Little Bear Baby Signing

12.30-1.30pm

Baby Bears 2-8m

Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ.

Book here for more information.

Wednesday

Tabnabs with Tots

2 years – 4 years.

9am to 10am.

Cooking classes with seasonal growing and making activities.

Hamble Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, SO31 4JE.

Book Tabnabs with Tots here.

Tadpoles Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

1pm – 230pm

St James Road Methodist Church,St James Road Methodist, St James Rd, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE. £2 a family.

Bumps & Babies

0 – 6 months

130pm – 230pm

St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU

Family Point

0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am

Salvation Army, 93 North East Road, Southampton, SO19 8AF

Mindfully Making It

2 – 4 years

945am – 11am

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Mindfully Making It

0 – 1 years

1115am – 1230pm

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Mindfully Making It

0 – 4 years.

230pm – 345pm

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Mother and Baby Group

0 – 2 years.

10am – 1130am

Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU

NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group

0 – 1 years.

11am – 12pm

Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh

Parent & Baby Legs, Bums & Tums

0 – 2 years.

130pm – 215pm.

Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NL.

Book Parent & Baby Legs, Bums & Tums via the centre.

Stay and Play

0 – 5 years.

915am – 1045am

Stay and Play St James’ Church West End, West End, Southampton SO30 3LT 0 – 5

Stay and Play

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1130am

Christ The King Church Hall, Commercial Street, Bitterne, Southampton SO18 6BT

Tiny Tresures

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1130am

Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NF

Diddi Dance

1-5 years – 4.5 years.

930am – 1015am.

Shirley Parish Hall, St James Road, Shirley, Hampshire, SO15 5QF.

Book here for more information.

Community Playlink

0 – 5 years.

1030am – 1130am.

Swaythling Neighborhood Centre, Hampton Park Way, Southampton SO17 3AT

Thursday

Little Pretenders

930am – 1030am and 11am – 12pm

Adult + child: £6.50. Additional children: £3.50
Additional adult: £1. Babes in arms: free. Includes a hot drink! No need to book.

The Old Chemist in Bitterne Park triangle,16 Manor Farm Rd, SO18 1NP.

Chandlers Ford Rhyme Time

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1030am

Chandler’s Ford Library, SO53 2LH

Mindfully Making It

2 – 4 years

945am – 11am

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Mindfully Making It

0 – 1 years

1115am – 1230pm

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Mindfully Making It

0 – 4 years years

230pm – 345pm

Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW

Music and Story Time

0 – 5 years.

1030am – 11am

Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, SO15 5LL

Sing and Sign Stage One

1 – 3 years.

1pm – 145pm

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ

Sing and Sign Stage One

1 – 3 years.

2pm – 245pm

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ

Small Talk Parent and Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1130am

Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU

Stay and Play

0 – 5 years.

10am – 11.45am

Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, Southampton SO40 2NZ

Stay and Play

0 – 5 years.

1030am – 12pm

Salvation Army Hall, Whites Way, Hedge End

Sing and Sign Babes

0 – 1 years.

3pm – 345pm

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ

Townhill Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

10am – 12pm

Townhill Farm Community Centre opposite Doctors surgery SO18 3RA.

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Friday

Jellybabies

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1130am

Testwood Baptist Church, 283a Salisbury Road, Totton SO40 3LZ

NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group

0 – 1 years.

11am – 12pm

Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, Eastleigh SO50 9NL

Pushchair Pitstop

0 – 5 years.

1030am – 1230pm

Elim Church, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HK

Sparklers

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1130am

Kings Church Centre, 414 Coxford Road, Lordswood, SO16 5FF

Spring Road Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

10am – 1130am

Spring Road Evangelist church, Spring Rd, Itchen, Southampton SO19 2NU

The Ark Toddler Group

0 – 5 years.

1030am – 12pm

St Johns Church Centre, St James Road, Shirley, Southampton

Diddi Dance

0 – 5 years.

930am – 1015am

Pear Tree Church Hall, 80 Peartree Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7RT

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Diddi Dance

1.5 – 4.5 years.

930am – 1015am

Totton & Eling Community Centre, Civic Centre Building, Library Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AP

Diddi Dance

1.5 – 4.5 years.

145pm – 230pm

Totton & Eling Community Centre, Civic Centre Building, Library Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AP.

Laura x 

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