Stroud has lots of fun things to do with under 5’s. If you’re looking for ideas for your baby or toddler, then look no further. This handy guide has all the baby and toddler groups and classes from ballet to football and arty to music. They’re listed by day of the week so you can always find something on. Just click on the links below for more info.
If there’s anything missing, please let us know at hello@redkitedays.co.uk or leave a message on our facebook page.
There’s also a handy guide to all the baby & toddler groups in Cirencester.
Many classes, baby and toddler groups don’t run during the school holidays. Make sure you check before you go and click on the links below for more information.
Baby & Toddler Classes in and around Stroud
Monday
- Croc n Roll (Nailsworth & Sheepscombe)
- Phonics with Robot Reg (Randwick)
- Baby & Pre School Ballet with Katy Walton Theatre Dance School (Nailsworth)
- Woodfield Tots (Dursley)
- SupaStrikers (Brownshill)
- Bumble & Bea baby massage & play to learn (Leonard Stanley)
- Baby Sensory (Ryeford)
Tuesday
FunkyMunky Music is THE place in the Stroud area for lively, lots-o-fun music, movement and song sessions, for all toddlers and pre-school children (from 9 months). Dance, wriggle, jump, run and wobble to all sorts of songs, new and old. Incorporating rhythm, movement and the use of props.
- FunkyMunky Music (Stroud) Drop in PAYG no need to book
- Sweaty Mama (Cashes Green, Stroud)
- Phonics with Robot Reg (Stonehouse)
- Croc n Roll (Stroud)
- Baby & Pre School Ballet & preschool gym with Katy Walton Theatre Dance School (Nailsworth)
- Mum and Baby Yoga with Gilliantenatal (Stroud)
- Yoga for Pregnancy with Gilliantenatal (Stroud)
- Play Circle (Nailsworth)
- Woodfield Tots (Dursley)
- Raffles Forest School toddler group (Stroud)
- Bumble & Bea (Eastcombe)
- Ballyhoo Pre Primary Ballet (Chalford Hill)
- Music With Mummy (Stonehouse)
Wednesday
- Raffles Forest School toddler group (Stroud)
- SupaStrikers (Dursley)
- Play Circle Musical Story sessions (Nailsworth)
- Bumble & Bea (Cashes Green)
Thursday
FunkyMunky Music is THE place in the Stroud area for lively, lots-o-fun music, movement and song sessions, for all toddlers and pre-school children (from 9 months). Dance, wriggle, jump, run and wobble to all sorts of songs, new and old. Incorporating rhythm, movement and the use of props.
- FunkyMunky Music (Stroud) Drop in PAYG no need to book
- Sweaty Bootcamp (Cashes Green, Stroud)
- Croc n Roll (Nailsworth & Dursley)
- Play Circle Musical Story sessions (Nailsworth)
- SupaStrikers (Leonard Stanley)
- Raffles Forest School toddler group (Stroud)
- Yoga For Pregnancy with Gilliantenatal (Nailsworth)
- Woodfield Tots (Dursley)
- Music With Mummy (Nailsworth)
Friday
FunkyMunky Music is THE place in the Stroud area for lively, lots-o-fun music, movement and song sessions, for all toddlers and pre-school children (from 9 months). Dance, wriggle, jump, run and wobble to all sorts of songs, new and old. Incorporating rhythm, movement and the use of props.
- FunkyMunky Music (Stroud) Drop in PAYG no need to book
- Sweaty Mama & Sweaty Gym (Bisley)
- Croc n Roll (Nailsworth & Dursley)
- Baby & Pre School Ballet & preschool gym with Katy Walton Theatre Dance School (Nailsworth)
- Woodfield Tots (Dursley)
- BallyhooPre School Dance (Chalford Hill)
- Music With Mummy (Stonehouse)
Weekends
- Curious Kids (Horsley) SATURDAY
- Ballyhoo Pre School Dance (Chalford Hill) SATURDAY
- Rugbytots (Stroud) SUNDAY
- Baby & Pre School Ballet with Katy Walton Theatre Dance School (Nailsworth)
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Stroud
Monday
Sheepscombe Baby and Toddler Group – friendly baby and toddler group led by mums/carers. The group meets 9.30am – 11.00am (term time only) at Sheepscombe Village Hall on Mondays for activity, snack, free play etc. They work on a week-by-week drop-in basis. £2.50 for the first child, each additional child £1.00. (Sheepscombe)
Coffee & Kids – at Stroud Baptist Church Hall In Union Street, (opposite the Farmers’ Market). All babies and toddlers welcome, with their parents or carers. The group runs from 10am – 11:45. Soft drinks and biscuits provided as well as a play area, crafts and story time. (Stroud)
Tuesday
Eastcombe Toddlers – friendly local playgroup for babies, toddlers and parents, run by parents. We meet every Tuesday morning 10:00 – 11:30 at Eastcombe village hall. £1.50 per family, includes snacks & drink for children, drink & biscuit for grown ups! (Bussage)
Amberley Playgroup Toddler Tuesdays – the playgroup staff run a toddler session open to any children aged 0-5 and their carers. This is a drop in session on a Tuesday morning running from 9:30am until 11:30am and provides a great place for fun, and friendships, both for the children and carers. Amberley Parish rooms GL5 5JG ( term time only ) Adult plus a child under 1 year old -£2.00 Adult plus child over 1-£4.00 Extra child over 1 -additional £1.00. Includes refreshments for adults and children (Amberley near Stroud)
Top of Town Tots – are a stay and play for parents with children 0-5 years, open Tuesday and Friday mornings 9.30 – 11am. They have a large recently refurbished room, indoors there are crafts, and play dough as well as a home corner and soft area for newborns and young babies. The stay and play baby & toddler group also have a fantastic outdoor area, where the children can play on ride on toys or in the play house and sand pit. There is also a large covered area, enabling outdoor play in all weathers. (Stroud)
Wednesday
Hilltots Toddler Group – friendly baby and toddler group. Runs every Wednesday morning 10 – 11.30am, France Lynch Church Rooms. (Chalford)
The Friendly Fox Stay & Play – every Wednesday 10:00-11:30 £3 per family, plus 3 free spaces per week for families in need. The Octagon, Farmhill Ln, Paganhill, Stroud GL5 4BX
Thursday
Rodborough Toddler Group – a super friendly hang out for those with toddlers or babies. Mums, dads, grandparents, carers, childminders – all welcome! £2 per family includes a snack and drink for your little one and hot drink for the adults. Often have a cake rota of the go – giving a bonus treat for the grown ups. Range of toys available including a slide, trampoline, water play station and sand pit. A lovely way for you and your little one to make friends in the area. Thurs am 10am – 12pm at at The Old Endowed School (Rodborough)
Friday
Top of Town Tots are a stay and play for parents with children 0-5 years, open Tuesday and Friday mornings 9.30 – 11am. They have a large recently refurbished room, indoors there are crafts, and play dough as well as a home corner and soft area for newborns and young babies. The stay and play baby & toddler group also have a fantastic outdoor area, where the children can play on ride on toys or in the play house and sand pit. There is also a large covered area, enabling outdoor play in all weathers. (Stroud)
Weekends