Tuesday Baby and Toddler Groups

 Please note that times/days of groups especially those at Children's Centres can change rapidly so to avoid disappointment do ring to check that the details are correct.

Lancaster

Tuesday Morning  Tuesday Afternoon

Morecambe/Heysham

Tuesday Morning  Tuesday Afternoon

Carnforth

Tuesday Morning  Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday Morning - Lancaster

Child Health Clinic with Stay and Play
Venue: Hala Community Centre, Hala, Lancaster
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 9am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
With health visitor and midwife drop in. An open session for anyone to drop in or just come and play. A Firbank Children's Centre group.
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Play with toys session
Venue: Early Learning Centre, Unit 18, Aston Walk, St.Nicholas Arcades, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1ND
Cost: FREE
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
ELC centre in Lancaster has 'open' morning sessions on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am where kids can play with the toys in the store.
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years  

Twins Group - every other Tue

Venue: Appletree Childrens Centre, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
Tel: 01524 64132
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Cost: FREE

A new group offering friendship, help and support to parents and carers of twins, triplets or more!

Pregnant/Baby/Toddler/3-5

Childminder Drop In
Venue: Appletree Childrens Centre, Milking Stile Lane,Lancaster,LA1 5QB
Tel: 01524 64132
Time: 9.30am-11.30am - every 2nd Tuesday
Cost: FREE
For Childminders and children to come and enjoy two hours of fun and activities supporting the EYFS Curriculum. No need to book, just turn up.

Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Baby Yoga
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Booking essential. 6 week course.
Baby

Childminder drop-in

Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Cost: FREE

Stay and play and support for childminders (every two weeks)
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Rainbow Buds Steiner Outdoor Playgroup 
Venue: St Thomas More Centre, St Thomas More Walk, Lancaster, LA1 5PT
Tel: 01524 542965 (Sarah)
Cost: £3 per family (waged) £1 per family (non-waged)
Time: 10am-12noon
Term time only. Limited places available so please ring to book.
Toddler/3-5 years

Galgate Gigglers

Venue: Galgate Children's Centre, Ellel St John's C of E Primary School, Chapel St, Galgate, LA2 0GS

Tel: 01524 382818
Cost: FREE
Time: 10am-11:30am

A stay and play group for babies and toddlers. Craft activities, messy play and more. come and have some fun! Term time only.

Caton Toddler Group
Venue: Victoria Institute, Brookhouse Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QT
Tel: 01524 771733
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Small, friendly group of local mums and dads
Toddler

Teddy Bear Club (0-3 years)
Venue: Free Methodist Church, Queen St, Lancaster, LA1 1RX
Tel: 01524 64763
Time: 10am-11.30am 
Cost: FREE but they do ask for a contribution of 50p towards the cost of refreshments
Bible-based story, singing, crafts and toys. Dads welcome.
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Space Babies (0 - 18months)

Venue: Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 35936
Time: 10am-10.50am - Tuesday
Cost: £27 for the 10 week term or £3 a session. You can just turn up but it is advisable to book classes in advance. This is a movement-based session to help stimulate your baby through music and sensory play whilst also enjoying some gentle exercise. Perfect for new parents or those with children under 18 months.

Baby/up to 18 months

Mini Movers (18 - 36 months)
Venue: Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 35936
Time: 11.00am - 11.45am - Tuesday
Cost: £27 for the 10 week term or £3 a session. You can just turn up but it is advisable to book classes in advance.

www.ludusdance.org
Learn about movement together through songs, games and creative dance. No car park at venue but several nearby.
Toddler

Tuesday Morning Morecambe/Heysham 

Baby Massage (Heysham & Poulton Children’s Centre)

Venue: Mossgate Primary School, Kingsway, Heysham, LA3 2EE
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 10am -11.15am
Cost: FREE
For babies aged 8 weeks to crawling. All equipment provided. Please bring your own towel with you. Massage may help with sleep problems, colic and constipation, relaxation and bonding with your baby. There is off-street parking nearby.
Baby

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

Baby Massage

Venue: Balmoral Children's Centre, Balmoral Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1HH
Tel: 01524 413524
Cost: FREE
Time: 10am-12 noon
Relaxation and support. Ring to book a place.
Baby

Playzone (run by Balmoral Children's Centre)
Venue: Sefton Rd Church Hall, Morecambe
Tel: 01524 413524
Cost: FREE
Time: 10am-11.30am
Stay and play session includes creative activities. All parents/carers and children welcome.
Baby/toddler/3-5 years

Baby Yoga
Venue: Poulton Childrens Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: FREE
Baby Yoga is aimed at babies aged from 6 weeks to 12 months. There is a car park at the venue. 
Baby

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Tuesday Morning - Carnforth

Playtime
Venue: Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, (nr the High School) Carnforth, Lancashire 
Tel: 01524 727900
Time: 10.00-11.30am
Cost: FREE
This is a group for babies and tots and will allow them the opportunity to play and explore in a safe environment.
Baby/Toddler

Over Kellet Toddler Group - under 5's with parent/guardian
Venue: Over Kellet Village Hall, Nether Kellet Road, Over Kellet Carnforth, LA6 1DN
Tel: 07789274163 (or 01524 730904 during opening times)
Cost: £1.50 (50p for additional siblings over 9 months)
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Our hall is light and spacious, we also have great outdoor facilities.
Toddler/3-5 years  

Hands Up! Baby and Toddler Sign Language Courses

Venue: The Blue Room at The Woodlands, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RU

Time: 10.30 to 11.30

Cost: £36 per family per 6 week term

Contact- Deborah 01524 853295

e-mail babysigning@tiscali.co.uk - www.handsup2sign.co.uk

Fun and educational courses combine songs, signs, games and story-time to stimulate young minds. Comprehensive handouts provided.

Baby/Toddler  

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Tuesday Afternoon - Lancaster

Aawaz Drop In

Venue: Appletree Childrens Centre, Milking Stile Lane,Lancaster,LA1 5QB 
Tel: 01524 64132
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE

A friendly support network which gives women confidence, encourages independence and cohesion in the Community. No need to book, just turn up.

Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Glitter & Glue
Venue: Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
Toddler/3-5 year

AOK Club - 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. This is a peer support group.
Baby/Toddler/3-5 years

Breast Feeding Support Group

Venue: Appletree Childrens Centre, Milking Stile Lane,Lancaster,LA1 5QB 
Tel: 01524 64132
Time: 1.15pm-2.30pm
Cost: FREE

Please feel free to drop in if you are pregnant and just starting to think about breastfeeding or are already a breastfeeding mum. Older children, as well as babies are welcome. Breastfeeding Network Helpers are 

available for individual support, or you can just pop in for a drink and a chat.

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Tuesday Afternoon - Morecambe/Heysham

Jellytots
Poulton Memorial Hall, Church Walk, Morecambe, LA4 5QA (Near the Town Hall)
Tel: 01524 833644 (Poulton Children's Centre)
Time: 12.30pm-2.45pm
Cost: FREE
Soft play for toddlers.
Toddler

Young Mums Group

Venue: Morecambe Youth and Community Centre, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4AN

Tel: 01524 412425 or 07533328591

Time: 12.45-2.45pm

Cost: £1 to cover refreshments but creche is free

Young Mums Group, with a free creche for pre-shool children.

Baby/Toddler/3-5

Stay and Play/Messy Play

Venue: Heysham Youth, Community & Children’s Centre
Emmaus Road, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LL
Tel: 01524 833644
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE

Toddler/3-5

Dad's Club - fortnightly

Venue: Balmoral children's Centre, Balmoral Rd. Morecambe, LA3 1HH

Tel: 01524 413524

Cost: FREE

Time:5.30pm-7pm

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Tuesday Afternoon - Carnforth

Tots 'n' Tunes
Venue: Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, (nr the High School) Carnforth, Lancashire
Tel: 01524 62308
Time: 1.30pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
Music, songs and crafts for pre-school children. Come along and have some fun!

Toddler/3-5  

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Children's Centres

Appletree - Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB

Carnforth - The Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, Carnforth, LA5 9LS

Firbank - Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL

Heysham - Emmaus Road, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LL

Lune Park - Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN

Poulton - Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR

Balmoral - Balmoral Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1HH

Groups on other days of the week

Monday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday

For Breastfeeding Support Groups see Breastfeeding section