Parent & toddler playgroups

FREE Storytime and Craft/Activity Sessions
We run these at the shop on Saturday mornings at 10:30am.
No need to book, just come along. We will read one or more stories and either make a simple craft or run an activity like singing or parachute or a game.
All very relaxed and informal, all ages welcome but ideally suited to the very young - pre school - children.

Our Wednesday FREE story and sing sessions are every week at 10:30am.

Families will need to book FREE tickets for the Wednesday morning storytimes. Please see our website for how to book [email protected] or our social media @nextpagebooksuk

Bookings will close at 9.30am on Wednesday, an hour before storytime starts. You are welcome to come along if you haven't... Read more

Join us every Thursday 10:45 in our Play Café for a FREE childrens' Singing Club.

Everyone welcome to join in the fun, singing fun songs, action songs, christmas songs, fast songs, slow songs, every sort of song you can imagine!

Aimed at pre-schoolers, but everyone welcome.

(Please note start time can vary 10.45-11 depending on numbers)

St Katherine's's Toddler Group is for 0-4's and their carers- a chance to chat over refreshments, make new friends and play. See our St Katharine's Church Facebook page and the noticeboard for updates. We meet Tuesdays 10:30am-11:45am in the new room at St Katharine's.

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At Stollies Swim Academy, we believe that swimming is more than just a skill—it's a lifelong journey. Whether you're introducing your child to the water for the first time or looking to refine your own technique, our expert instructors provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all ages and abilities.

Our goal is to build confidence in every swimmer, ensuring they not only... Read more

Join us for Storytime at Hitchin Library. These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer.

Join in with a mix of picture book stories & rhymes

Discover lots of new stories as well as old favourites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Gruffalo. Then choose your own books to borrow and share at home

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Story time with music session - included in your normal play price.

Join us on Mondays at 10:45am in the Café @ the Museum for a half-hour session of amazing story telling, music and puppets.

Stories will take place in our outside space weather permitting.

From the Gruffalo to the Very Hungry Caterpillar, there is a book out there for everyone.... Read more

We are a baby and toddler group, we provide a chance for Parents/Grandparents/Carers to sit, watch and chat whilst their child plays, we have an indoor carpeted play area with  crafts, soft play, tuff tray, drinks and snacks. Suitable for children from birth- nursery age. Open 9.30-11.15 on a Thursday, term time with occasional school holidays. Please message or check our Facebook page for more up to date information.