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This guide gives details of toddler groups and drop-in
sessions in Stratford and the surrounding villages. For a map of the
area
click here.
For data protection reasons we have not included the names or personal phones numbers of contact persons. Where possible we have provided a link to a relevant website providing contact details. Where this is not possible please see the May 2006 edition of Little Acorns or visit the venue in person for more details.
Costs given are per child, or per adult and first child for toddler groups. Additional children may incur an extra cost (usually 50p). Most groups only run during term-time. Bounce & Rhyme sessions run all year.
All information on this website is correct to the best of our
knowledge. If you would like to add a group to this list, or if anything is incorrect
please let or webmaster know by emailing webmaster@nctstratford.org.uk
A big thank to our previous webmaster, Vicky,
for all the hard work she put in into compiling this data!
Key:-
- Active Group (e.g. dance, gym, tumbling, soft play),
- Baby & Toddler Group,
- Music, Singing & Movement Group,
- Swimming Group, W - Website
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Monday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Water Babies |
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Stratford Leisure Centre |
9.00-11.00 |
£2.90 |
W |
Open session with water floats and toys in teaching pool |
Wacky Warehouse |
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Porridge Pot, Longbridge Island, Stratford Rd, Warwick |
9.30-11.30 |
£2.50 |
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Climbing Frames, ball, slides. |
Tots Tune Time |
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Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town, Stratford |
10.30-11.15 |
£3 |
W |
Music, singing and movement. Pay weekly, no
need to book. |
Stepping Into Play |
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Children's Centre, Drayton Avenue, Stratford (next to Bishopton School) |
10.00-11.30 |
Donation |
The Parenting Project
W |
Stay & Play for parents and children under 5 with space to play and activities on offer. Every month there will be someone available to
give advice on issues like jobs, benefits and childcare. Every 2nd
Monday of the month a Speech and Language Therapist will be available. |
Baby & Toddlers |
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Scout Hut, Shipston on Stour |
9.45 |
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Rag Tag Toddlers |
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Village Hall, Snitterfield |
10.15-12.00 |
£1 |
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Crafts, songs and stories |
Merrydays |
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Memorial Hall, Station Road, Henley in Arden |
1.30-3.00 |
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Noughts to Fives |
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St Peter's Church Rooms, Wellesbourne |
1.45-3.30 |
£1 |
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Tuesday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Active Ants |
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Stratford Leisure Centre |
9.30-10.30 10.45-11.45 |
£3.20 per child per session |
W |
Soft play tumble Session with bouncy castle,
games and songs. Walkers to 5 years |
Wacky Warehouse |
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Porridge Pot, Longbridge Island, Stratford Rd, Warwick |
9.30-11.30 |
£2.50 |
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Climbing Frames, ball, slides. Term-time |
Bumps & Daisies |
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Youth Centre, Wellesbourne (behind Village Hall) |
9.30 - 11.30 |
£1.25 |
W |
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Tots & Tiddlers |
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Village Hall, Lower Quinton |
10.00-11.30 |
£1.50 |
W |
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NCT Toddlers |
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Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town, Stratford |
10.00-11.45 |
£2 |
W |
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Jolly Tots |
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Church Hall, Beaudesert Lane, Henley |
10.00-11.45 |
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Spaces Limited |
Rother Street Rugrats |
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URC Church, Rother St, Stratford |
10.00 -11.30 |
50p |
W |
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Cheeky Chimps |
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Community Centre, Rogers Lane, Ettington |
10.00 - 11.30 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Bounce & Rhyme |
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Shipston Library |
10.30-11.00 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's
3rd Tuesday of the month |
Bounce & Rhyme |
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Stratford Library |
10.30 - 11.00 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's 2nd Tuesday of the month |
Bounce & Rhyme |
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Alcester Library |
10.30 - 11.00 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's 2nd Tuesday of the month |
Wiggle & Jiggle |
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Stratford Library |
10.30 - 11.00 |
Free |
W |
Stories, Rhymes and Songs for little people aged 2-5 and their adults! 4th Tuesday of the month |
Babes & Tots Healthcare |
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Ken Kennet Centre, Justins Avenue, Stratford |
1.00-3.00 |
Free |
W |
A drop-in for parents to see a health visitor in a
relaxed and friendly environment. You can weigh your child, chat
to other mums and get advice from the health visitor. |
Croft Playgroup |
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The Croft Prep School, Loxley Rd, Alveston Hill |
1.30-3.15 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Praise & Play |

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St Peter's Church, Hampton Lucy |
2.00 - 3.00 |
?? |
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2nd Tuesday of the month |
Bounce & Rhyme |
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Henley Library |
2.15 - 2.45 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's 3rd Tuesday of the month |
Bounce & Rhyme |
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Bidford Library |
2.30 - 3.00 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's 3rd Tuesday of the month |
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Wednesday |
Wacky Warehouse |
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Porridge Pot, Longbridge Island, Stratford Rd, Warwick |
9.30-11.30 |
£2.50 |
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Climbing Frames, ball, slides. Term-time |
Toddler Group |
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Memorial Hall, Welford on Avon |
9.30 - 11.30 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Wesleys |
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Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town, Stratford |
9.30-11.30 |
£1 |
W |
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Active Arts |
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Stratford Leisure Centre |
9.30-10.30
10.45-11.45 |
£3 per child per session |
W |
Soft play tumble session with bouncy castle, and
artistic creations.
Walkers to 5 years
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Tots' Tune Time |
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St. Peter's Mission, Manor Road, Stratford |
10.30-11.15 |
£3 |
W |
Music, singing and movement. Pay weekly, no need to book |
Toddlers' Praise |
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Methodist Church, Stratford |
11.30-12.00 |
Free |
W |
1st Wednesday of the month |
Family Lunch & Storytime |
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Side rooms, Methodist Church, Stratford |
11.30- 1.00 |
£1.50 (adult & child) |
W |
3rd Wednesday of the month. Parents and toddlers welcome.
Lunch at noon. |
Wesleys |
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Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town, Stratford |
1.00 - 2.45 |
£1 |
W |
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Croft Playgroup |
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The Croft Prep School, Loxley Rd, Alveston Hill |
1.30-3.15 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Praise & Play |

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St Andrew's Church, Shottery |
1.45-3.00 |
Free |
W |
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Toddler Group |
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Hampton Lucy Primary School |
2.00-3.00 |
50p |
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Every Fortnight |
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Thursday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Water Babies |
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Stratford Leisure Centre |
9.00-11.00 |
£2.90 |
W |
Open session with water floats and toys in teaching pool |
Wacky Warehouse |
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Porridge Pot, Longbridge Island, Stratford Rd, Warwick |
9.30-11.30 |
£2.50 |
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Climbing Frames, ball, slides. Term-time |
Bridge Street Toddlers |
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Methodist Church School Rooms, Bridge St, Wellesbourne |
9.30-11.30 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Toddler Group |
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Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road, Alcester |
9.45 |
? |
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Little Fishes |
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Outhouse Youth Club, Shipston |
9.45 |
? |
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Stay and Play |
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Ken Kennet Centre, Justins Aenue, Stratford |
10.00 - 11.30 |
Donation |
The Parenting Project
W |
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Breastfeeding Café |
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Children's Centre, Drayton Avenue, Stratford |
10.00-11.30 |
Free |
Health Visitors |
Health Visitor present for support and advice. Light
refreshments & toddler play area available. |
Active Ants |
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Stratford Leisure Centre |
10.30-11.30 |
£3.20 per hr |
W |
Tumble Session with bouncy castle and music. Walkers to 5 years |
Goslings |
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Crawford Hall, Bidford |
10.00-11.30 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Big Scream |
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Picture House Cinema, Stratford |
10.30 |
normal ticket prices |
W |
Babies under 1 allowed to accompany parent to see film. |
Trotters Toddlers |
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Village Hall, Hampton Lucy |
1.30 - 3.00 |
£1.50 |
W |
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Trinity Tots |
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Parish Centre, Old Town, Stratford |
1.45 - 3.00 |
50p per family |
W |
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Friday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Wacky Warehouse |
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Porridge Pot, Longbridge Island, Stratford Rd, Warwick |
9.30-11.30 |
£2.50 |
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Climbing Frames, ball, slides. Term-time |
Wesleys |
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Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town, Stratford |
9.30-11.30 |
£1 |
W |
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Tots Twinkle Toes |
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Hadland School of Dance, New Broad Street, Stratford |
10.30-11.15 |
£3 |
W |
Preparation for dance, drama and ballet.
2+years |
Bumps and Babes/Nappuccino |

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Holy Trinity Hall (Lounge) |
10.00-12.00 |
£1 donation for NCT/
Nappuccino free |
NCT/Cotton
Cherub
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Last Friday in the month.
A social group for expectant mums and parents with babies.
A representative from Cotton Cherub will be available to inform
and advise on modern washable nappies. |
Toddler Group |
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Greig Centre, Kinwarton Road, Alcester |
1.30 - 2.45 |
£1.25 |
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Organised by Alcester Nursery School |
Wilmcote Baby & Toddlers |
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Wilmcote Village Hall, Glebe Estate, Wilmcote |
1.30-3.00 |
£1 |
W |
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Bounce & Rhyme |
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Wellesbourne Library |
2.15 - 2.45 |
Free |
W |
Songs & Rhymes for under 2's 2nd Friday of the month |
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Saturday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Daddy Cool |
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Children's Centre, Drayton Avenue, Stratford (next to Bishopton
School) |
10.00-11.30 |
Free |
The Parenting Project
W |
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
Group for Dads and other male carers to spend time
with their children enjoying messy art activities and playtime together.
Contact The Parenting Project for dates. |
Brunch |
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Stratford Methodist Church |
10.00-12.00 |
Donation |
Stratford Methodist Church
W |
4th Saturday of the month (usually but check notice board outside
church or visit website for actual dates).
Enjoy a full cooked breakfast, toast, tea/coffee
Children's play area, chat, all welcome with or without children
Various stalls including nearly new children's clothing
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Sunday |
Name |
Type |
Venue |
Time |
Cost |
Contact |
Comments |
Praise Party |
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Stratford Methodist Church |
4.00-5.30pm |
Free |
Stratford Methodist Church
W |
3rd Sunday of the month
Come and share songs, games and a story in a party atmosphere with Sunday tea too! |
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