Local Baby Groups

Why not go along to one of the many Baby groups in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. You are bound to find one that suits you. Dads are always welcome. Just scroll down the page to view a day-by-day list of groups and activities.

Photo of a baby with Jo Jingles puppet

Jo Jingles

The Leading pre-school music and singing club with an educational slant

A fun programme of music, singing and movement. Classes are designed for babies aged 6-12 months old and in age appropriate groups covering from 12 months to 5 years. Classes run in 6 week blocks but children can join at any stage of the term. Numerous local locations. Jo Jingles also provides fun entertainment for children's parties.

Tel: 01524 859965 (Chris) for more details
www.jojingles.co.uk

Rhythm Time

A baby enjoying a Rhythm Time session Recommended by Health Visitors Rhythm Time provides quality Music classes for babies, toddlers and pre school children.

To book a free taster session call Marion on 015394 47191 or log on to the web site at www.rhythmtime.net

A place where fun and education come first! Lancaster venue.

Sing and Sign

Sing and sign logo Baby signing is wonderfully rewarding and fantastic fun. You will be amazed by what your baby is capable of telling you before being able to talk!

Sing and Sign combines the benefits of both music and baby signing. You name it, we have a song about it, and the babies just love to hear them! Join our Lancaster-based Sing and Sign class now. Classes are suitable for babies aged 6 months +

Contact Sorrel for more info on 01524 60146 or visit the website: www.singandsign.co.uk

Monday Monday Monday Monday

Jo Jingles
Venue: Church of the Ascension, Michaelson Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6XX
Tel: 01524 859965 (Chris)
Time: 9.30am
Cost: Contact Chris for full details
Classes are designed for babies aged 6-12 months old. Classes run in 6 week blocks but kids can join at any stage of the term. Free car park at venue.
www.jojingles.co.uk

Me and My Baby
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: FREE
A Baby Clinic which is also available to all pre-schoolers. Parents have access to a Health Visitor.

St Christopher's Baby and Toddler Group
Venue: St Christopher's Way, Bare, Morecambe
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1 to include tea/coffee for adults and juice and a biscuit for child.

Bumps and Babes
Venue: St Paul's Church Hall (opp St Paul's Church), Scotforth Rd, Lancaster
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1 (includes refreshments)
For bumps and babies up to walking. This group is run by the local NCT branch. Limited parking at venue.

Childminder Drop-in
Venue: St Christopher's Church Hall, St. Christopher's Way, Morecambe, Lancashire
Tel: 01524 833644 (Poulton Children's Centre)
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1 per adult
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Parent and Baby/Toddler Group
Venue: The Gregson Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
Tel: 01524 849959
Time: 10.30am-12noon
Cost: £1 (includes refreshments)
The group is run cooperatively by all the parents and even meets throughout the school holidays. Male providers of childcare are welcomed.

Postnatal Group
Venue: Poulton Childrens Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR (in the Group Room)
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 11am-12pm
Cost: FREE
It’s amazing how your life has changed since your baby’s arrival. You are invited to a series of short talks that we hope you will find helpful, informative and fun. Coffee and biscuits will be included.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Baby Massage
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cost: FREE
For babies aged 8 weeks to 9 months. All equipment provided. Massage may help with sleep problems, colic and constipation, relaxation and bonding with your baby. Free car park at venue.
Click for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre

Boogie Babies
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TX
Tel: 01524 34493 (Karl Hodder)
Time: 1pm-2pm
Cost: £1 per session - just turn up
Aimed at children from 0 to 3 years. Each session is informal and friendly with focus on songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement. We use musical instruments, toys and parachutes to enhance the musical experience. Re-discover classic nusery rhymes as well as leaning new songs. All profits after room-hire go towards trips and parties. Limited parking available at venue but pay and display car park and on-road parking nearby.

Drop in and Stay and Play
Venue: Longlands Child Development Centre, Westbourne Drive, Lancaster LA1 5EE
Tel: 01524 64132 (Appletree Children's Centre)
Time: 1.15pm-2.45pm
Cost: FREE
This is for under 5's and their parents/carers. Songs, games, music, dance and lots of messy play! No need to book. Just come along.

Blossoms Baby Clinic
Venue: Appletree Childrens Centre, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
Tel: 01524 64132
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
Drop-in session. Chat to your local health visitor.

Chat at Baby Clinic
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 2:00pm-3:45pm
Cost: FREE
Sure Start staff are always on hand for a chat! They will provide information on whats happening in Sure Start and offer support and advice if required. Free car park at venue.
Click here for more info about Lune Park Children's Centre

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Baby Zone
Venue: United Reform Church, Sefton Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1TZ
Tel: 01524 833644 (Poulton Children's Centre)
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: FREE
Play session suitable for younger babies gives mums the opportunity to get to know one another.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Baby Massage
Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TL
Tel: 01524 832747
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: FREE

Teddy Bear Club (0-3 years)
Venue: Free Methodist Church, Queen St, Lancaster, LA1 1RX
Tel: 01524 67804
Time: 10am-11.30am and 1pm-2.30pm
Cost: FREE but they do ask for a contribution of 50p towards the cost of refreshments
Bible-based story, singing, crafts and toys. Please note that the morning session is so popular that there is a waiting list to join. Please phone to enquire. Dads welcome.

Baby Club
Venue: Civic Hall, North Rd, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9LJ
Tel: 01524 62308
Time: 10.00-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Come along for a chat and an opportunity for your baby to play. Refreshments provided. All parents and carers are welcome. This group is run by Carnforth Children's Centre.

Expectation Parent Cafe
Venue: West End Impact, 12/14 Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DG
Email: westendimpact@mcc.uk.com
Time: Every Tuesday 10am-12noon
Cost: FREE
If you're a parent and you just want some space come to West End Impact
Great Coffee and home made cakes. Soft play area for tots.

Baby Club
Venue: Carnforth Clinic, Market St, Carnforth, LA6 9JU
Tel: 01524 732259
Time: 10.30am–12 noon
Cost: FREE

Boogie Babies
Venue: Poulton Memorial Hall, Church Walk, Morecambe (ne the Town Hall)
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 1pm-2pm
Cost: FREE
Music, nursery rhymes and puppets make this a very popular event. Get there early as numbers are limited and entry is on a first come, first served basis. Free car park at venue.

Parent Peer Support Group - Children with additional needs
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
For parents/Carers of children with additional needs - with or without a diagnosis.
Click for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Slyne-With-Hest Baby and Toddler Group
Venue: Memorial Hall, Hanging Green Lane, Slyne-With-Hest
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Cost: £2 (including refreshments)
Friendly local group for parents/carers and babies and toddlers aged 0-3. Term time only.

Young Mums Care
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: FREE
This group is for mums or mums-to-be under the age of 24. Relax, play, do craft activities or just chat to others. Soft drinks and snacks are provided for you and your child.
Click for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre

Young Mum's Art Group
Venue: Poulton Childrens Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Cost: FREE
Car park at venue.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Venue: Morecambe Children's Library, Morecambe
Tel: 01524 415215
Time: 11.15am-11.45am
Cost: FREE
Parents, Grandparents and Carers sit in a circle with their child and sing a selection of nursery rhymes and songs. Sessions always feature instruments and puppets. Pay and display car parks nearby.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Venue: Lancaster Library, Market St, Lancaster, LA1 1HY
Tel: 01524 580700
Time: 11.00am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Parents, Grandparents and Carers sit in a circle with their child and sing a selection of nursery rhymes and songs. Musical instruments are sometimes handed out. Pay and display car parks nearby.

Baby Massage at Tiddlers & Toddlers
Venue: St Paul's Community Centre, Hala Hill, Lancaster
Tel: 01524 64132 (Appletree Children's Centre)
Time: Baby massage from 1.15pm then child health clinic and antenatal advice from 2pm
Cost: 50p donation for baby massage class would be appreciated
Baby Massage is suitable for babies aged from 8 wks to 6 mths. Please bring a towel and changing mat with you.

Rhythm Time
Venue: Barton Road Community Centre, Barton road, Lancaster LA1 4ER
Tel: Marion on 015394 47191
Time: 1.40 pm (session for babies)
Cost: Contact Marion for details
Rhythm Time provides quality music classes for babies, toddlers and pre school children. Free car park at venue.
www.rhythmtime.net

Well Baby clinic
Venue: Carnforth Clinic, Market St, Carnforth, LA6 9JU
Tel 01524 732259
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Cost: FREE

Baby Clinic and Play Session
Venue: Poulton Children's Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
A chance for new mums to meet and have the opportunity to talk to a midwife if they have any problems or issues. Free car park at venue.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday

CHILDMINDER'S DROP-IN
Venue: Civic Hall, North Rd, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9LJ
Tel: 01524 62308
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Please ring Jo Dodd on 382818 for dates

Baby Club
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 10:00am-12:00 noon
Cost: FREE
Come along for a chat and an opportunity for your baby to play.
Access to Sure Starts health visitors, midwives, play specialists and speech and language workers. Parents and carers living in the Sure Start area are welcome. Free car park at venue.
Click for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre

Early Days
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: FREE
For parents and babies from birth until they are mobile. Baby massage monthly. Creche for older siblings.

Little Treasures
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: FREE
This group is for Early Days graduates who are moving around and ready to move onto a more active session. Play is based on Treasure baskets, allowing the children to explore natural playthings, sensory materials and develop a strong experimental and enquiring brain!

Heuristic Play
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: FREE
Parents have an opportunity to learn about heuristic play and the benefits for their children. Open to all mobile babies - up to 2 years.

St Christopher's Baby and Toddler Group
Venue: St Christopher's Way, Bare, Morecambe
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: £1 to include tea/coffee for adults and juice and a biscuit for child.

Baby Yoga
Venue: The Borough, 3 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP
Tel: 01524 422816
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: £18.00 for 6 weeks
A brand new Baby Yoga course run by Francesca Carr. No car park at venue put several nearby.

Chit Chat
Venue: Poulton Children's Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 11.30am-1.30pm
Cost: FREE
A group run by young parents for young parents
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Stay and Play (Heysham Children’s Centre)
Venue: St Patrick’s Church Hall, St John’s Road, Heysham, LA3 1EX
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Cost: FREE
This group is for local children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers. There is off-street parking nearby.

Baby Yoga
Venue: Poulton Childrens Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Baby Yoga is aimed at babies aged from 6 weeks to 10 months. There is a car park at the venue.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Friday Friday Friday Friday

BATS (Babies and Toddlers)
Barton Rd Community Centre, Barton Rd, Lancaster, LA1 4ER
Tel: 01524 846132
Time: 9.45am-11.30am during term time
Cost: £1 (this gets you a cup of tea, coffee, juice and a biscuit)
This popular play session is run by the local branch of the NCT. Turn up, pay your £1 and you can make use of the wide selection of toys, games and craft projects on offer. There is a seperate area for babies. All parents help with the clearing away of toys and the group sing a few songs before the end of the session - which always goes down well with the toddlers. Free car park at venue.

Stay and Play
Venue: Mossgate Primary School, Kingsway, Heysham, LA3 2EE
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 9.45am – 11.30am
Cost: FREE
This group is for local children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers. There is off-street parking nearby.

Young Mums Drop In
Venue: Civic Hall, North Rd, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9LJ
Tel: 01524 62308
Time: 1.00pm-2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Come along for an informal chat with other young mums (aged 25 and under) and an opportunity for your baby/toddler to play

Kirkby Lonsdale Toddler & Baby Group
Venue: St Mary's CofE Primary School, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2DN
Tel: 01524 271334
Time: 1.15pm until 2.45pm (term time)
Cost: £2 per family
A relaxed group of parents and carers with 0 - 5's, meeting for a chat, coffee and a play. Also try to meet in holiday time (if the weather is fine) in the Kirkby Lonsdale play park at our usual group time so that we get to socialise together through the holiday period too.

Sing and Sign
Venue: Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4TE
Tel: 01524 60146 (Sorrel)
Time: 2.30pm for social time then class begins at 3pm
Cost: Contact Sorrel for details
Sing and Sign combines the benefits of both music and baby signing. This class is suitable for babies aged 6 mths-15 mths. On-street parking near venue.
www.singandsign.co.uk

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

Dads Club
Venue: Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Want help, support and a friendly chat? Want to take part in fun activities with your child/children? Access FREE training courses locally? Our Lune Park Children's Centre Dad's Worker can help you. Free car park at venue.
Click for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre

Extra Special Saturdays - for children with additional needs
Venue: Poulton Childrens Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 10am-12pm - this group is held on every 2nd Sat of the month
Cost: FREE
A parent-led stay and play session for children with additional needs and their siblings. Car park at venue.
Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

Sing and Sign
Venue: Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4TE
Tel: 01524 60146 (Sorrel)
Time: 10.45am for social time then class begins at 11.15am
Cost: Contact Sorrel for details
Sing and Sign combines the benefits of both music and baby signing. This class is suitable for babies aged 6 mths-15 mths. On-street parking near venue.
www.singandsign.co.uk

For Breastfeeding Support Groups see Breastfeeding section.

If your baby is ready for more stimulation or they have started walking then you might like to visit one of the many local Toddler Groups - click here for details

If you know of any baby groups not featured here please contact claire@babymaze.co.uk