One of the largest villages in England, Kidlington has lots to offer families. If you’re looking for baby and toddler groups, classes, walks or activities then follow the links below.
Baby & Toddler Classes in and around Kidlington
Kidlington has a growing number of classes suitable for under 5s, most running just in term time. Here’s a selection but we’re adding more on a regular basis so keep coming back for latest updates.
Monday
Little Monkey’s Gym (Kidlington) PAY AS YOU GO
Little Monkey’s Gym is Woodstock Gymanstics pre-school gymnastics programme for children walking to 4 years. Little ones have huge amounts of energy to burn but life with toddlers and pre-schoolers is constantly changing.
- Sing and Sign (Cutteslowe)
- Matt Fiddes Martial Arts (age 3-6 years)
Tuesday
Creation Station (Kidlington) PAY AS YOU GO
Creation Station classes help to build essential and desirable life skills and the best bit – children love arts and craft!
Mini Professionals Dance Academy Baby Ballet (Ages 2 & 3)
Baby Ballet is designed to introduce your little one to the world of Ballet in a safe and relaxed environment. The class incorporates interesting props and musical instruments and follows unique storylines that guide the children through a series of activities.
- Jane Brooks pre school swimming (Wolvercote)
- Sweaty Mama
Wednesday
Ride On Time (Yarnton) PAY AS YOU GO
If your toddler loves things with wheels then Ride On Time is the perfect play session for them! They have a huge choice of ride-on toys to play with and encourage the freedom to play and explore. Suitable for 12 months to 5 years and they’re very conscientious about keeping everything as covid safe as possible.
Tumble Tots (Bletchingdon)
Tumble Tots progressive play programme is designed to develop your child’s physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.
Mini Professionals Dance Academy Music & Movement (Under 2s)
Music and Movement is a brilliant way of introducing your little one to the world of dance. Our classes a specially designed to help with mental and physical development in children under two. The class uses interesting props and instruments as well as elements of story-telling, puppets and sensory play.
Soft Play sessions especially for 4 and under.
Mini Professionals Dance Academy Baby Ballet (Ages 2 & 3)
Baby Ballet is designed to introduce your little one to the world of Ballet in a safe and relaxed environment. The class incorporates interesting props and musical instruments and follows unique storylines that guide the children through a series of activities.
This class is the perfect way to slowly build up your fitness while also spending quality time with your baby. The class includes a gentle warm up, before moving on to exercises that will strength the legs, core and pelvic floor, as well as the arms and back.
- Baby College (Summertown)
- Jane Brooks pre school swimming (Wolvercote)
- Little Monkey’s Gym (Woodstock) PAY AS YOU GO
Thursday
Monkey Music (Woodstock)
Join Nicola at Monkey Music on a Friday morning and support your child as they learn new skills in a magical, musical environment.
Mini Professionals Dance Academy Baby Ballet (Ages 2 & 3)
Baby Ballet is designed to introduce your little one to the world of Ballet in a safe and relaxed environment. The class incorporates interesting props and musical instruments and follows unique storylines that guide the children through a series of activities.
Soft Play sessions especially for 4 and under.
Friday
Monkey Music (Kidlington)
Join Nicola at Monkey Music on a Friday morning and support your child as they learn new skills in a magical, musical environment.
Mini Professionals Dance Academy Baby Ballet (Ages 2 & 3)
Baby Ballet is designed to introduce your little one to the world of Ballet in a safe and relaxed environment. The class incorporates interesting props and musical instruments and follows unique storylines that guide the children through a series of activities.
Willowbrook Farm Forest School sessions incorporate child-led play in a woodland environment, group activities and projects, campfires with singing and stories and wildlife/farm animal walks. The preschool sessions run every Friday with a morning & afternoon session on the farm near Kidlington.
- Jane Brooks pre school swimming (Wolvercote)
- Musical Me (Yarnton)
- The Little Puddings preschool cookery class (Woodstock)
Weekends
- Little Kickers
- Rugbytots (Woodstock)
- Mini Professionals pregnancy yoga
Baby & Toddler Groups in and around Kidlington
Baby and toddler groups are a great low cost and sometimes even free activity. When you’re just starting out, they’re a great place to meet other mums with babies, make friends and gives you a focus to get out of the house. The baby & toddler groups usually involve a mix of music, crafts, toys and refreshments which is perfect for when your little one is looking for a bit more stimulation. There’s something on most days in Kidlington. Scroll on down to the classes section too as some of them are pay as you go.
Monday
- Little Fishes 10-11:30 at Kidlington Baptist Church, restarting 13th Sep. Little Fishes Toddler Group starts with lots of toys and a weekly craft, followed by drinks and snacks for everyone, before joining together for ‘story time’ – an age-appropriate, interactive, short Bible story, followed by Christian songs.
Tuesday
- Little Acorns 10-11:30am at St John’s Church Hall, restarting 7th September
- St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group (Summertown)
Wednesday
- Bouncing Babies 10-11:30am at St Mary’s Church Refectory. Ideal for new mums with little ones under the age of one and a great way to make friends. Restarts 8th September.
Thursday
- St Mary’s Baby & Toddler Group – 9:30 to 11am at St Mary’s Church Refectory. A friendly baby & toddler group for children aged 0-5 years. Restarts 2nd September
Friday
Parks & Outdoor Spaces
Enjoy a sunny day or wrap up warm and get out for some fresh air. Kidlington has some lovely open spaces to enjoy.
Parkhill Recreation Ground just off Benmead Road
Orchard Play Park has a great pirate ship
Exeter Park is the largest of the ones in Kidlington itself and has a fantastic mix of play equipment as well as plenty of space to run around.
If you’re driving then Islip play park is lovely and you can always get an ice cream from the village shop on a summers day, or head down to Cuttleslowe Park for lots of variety and open space.
There’s a nice short circular route by St Mary’s Church, just short enough but exciting enough for little legs. If the weather is dry, you can get a buggy around but it’s not so easy on a wet and muddy day. Starting at the car park behind St Mary’s church, choose one of the gates and follow the path around in a circle until you’re back at the other gate.
Indoor Fun
Yarnton Magic Garden at the Yarton Home & Garden is a lovely soft play which has taken it’s inspiration from nature. The space is drenched with light and there’s an outdoor and gardening theme running throughout. It also has a lovely little imaginative play area with camp kitchen and chill out zone to read books.
Jump & Jiggle soft play at the leisure centre is teeny tiny compared to most, but if you’re just looking for a quick half hour or so then it’s great value. NOT OPEN
