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Every baby and toddler class, group and swim we know about in and around Chelmsford, in alphabetical order. Some don't have a confirmed day yet, so check with them before you go.

95 listings. Updated every month. Always check with the class before you go.

A

Adventure Babies

Adventure Babies Essex Central & South West · Various

When
Wednesday. Morning sessions, split by age
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Around £40 a block (2024)
Where
Chelmsford venue. Check with provider

See it in the diaryTheir website

B

Baby & Toddler Rhymetime

Chelmsford Library · City centre

FreeTerm time only

When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. 10:15–10:45 (Mon also 11:15). Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Free. Book online
Where
Chelmsford Library, County Hall, Market Road, CM1 1QH

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Baby Moo

Moo Music Chelmsford · Springfield

Term time only

When
Wednesday, Thursday. 10:45–11:25. Term time
Ages
2 months to 10 months
Cost
£10 single, up to £63 a block
Where
Mace Playce, Unit 3, Cuton Hall Lane, CM2 6PB

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Baby Moo and Mini Moo

Moo Music Chelmsford · Hatfield Peverel

Term time onlyA bit further out

When
Thursday. 9:45 (Mini), 10:35 (Baby). Term time
Ages
5 months to 4 years
Cost
£9 single, £54 for 6
Where
Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, Maldon Road, CM3 2HP

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Baby Nurture Swimming

Baby Nurture · Great Baddow

When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Pontlands Park Tue–Thu, Aquagem Mon–Fri
Ages
3 months to 3 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
Pontlands Park Hotel, Great Baddow, and Aquagem, East Hanningfield

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Baby Yoga

Basking Babies Chelmsford · Little Waltham Road

Term time only

When
Wednesday. 10:00–10:45. Term time
Ages
3 months to 9 months
Cost
£55 term ticket
Where
The Nesting Place, CM1 7TG

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BabyBallers

BabyBallers · Moulsham Lodge

★ 4.1 on Trustpilot

When
Day not confirmed yet. Check with provider
Ages
1.3 years to 7 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
Moulsham High School, CM2 9ES

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babyballet Tinies

babyballet Chelmsford · Springfield

Term time only

When
Friday. 10:00–10:30. Term time
Ages
1.5 years to 3 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
Springfield Parish Centre, Saint Augustine's Way, CM1 6GX

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C

D

Discovery Ducklings

Riverside Leisure Centre · City centre

Fully booked

When
Day not confirmed yet. 30-minute weekly lessons. Parent in the water
Ages
4 months to 3 years
Cost
£27.30 a month (weekday), £32.50 (weekend), £10 joining fee
Where
Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, CM2 6FD

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DM Toddlers

Danbury Mission · Danbury

Term time only

When
Monday, Thursday. 10:00–11:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Book by term. Call 01245 227428
Where
Baker Hall, Danbury Mission, 54 Maldon Road, CM3 4QL

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E

Edward Bear

St Luke's Church · Moulsham Lodge

Term time only

When
Wednesday. 13:15–14:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£1.50 per family
Where
St Luke's Church, Gloucester Avenue, CM2 9DT

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Enlightened light trail

Hylands Estate · Widford

Special event · 27 Nov to 2 Jan

When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. From 16:30
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Check with venue
Where
Hylands Estate, London Road, CM2 8WQ

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F

First Steps Toddler Group

Meadgate Church, The Orchards · Great Baddow

Term time only

When
Day not confirmed yet. 9:30–11:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 3 years
Cost
£1 per adult. Call to reserve 01245 473060
Where
The Orchards, Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, CM2 7NS

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G

Glow Bambino

Glow Bambino Ltd · Springfield

When
Thursday. 9:30–10:15 and 11:00–11:45. Runs all year
Ages
1 months to 1.3 years
Cost
£34 (check what's included)
Where
Mace Playce, Unit 3, Cuton Hall Lane, CM2 6PB

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Glow Moo

Moo Music Chelmsford · Springfield

Term time only

When
Monday. 12:00–12:30. Term time
Ages
2 months to 1.2 years
Cost
£10
Where
Mace Playce, Unit 3, Cuton Hall Lane, CM2 6PB

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H

Hartbeeps

Hartbeeps Chelmsford & Surrounding Areas · Various

When
Day not confirmed yet. Several classes including Baby Bells for young babies
Ages
Birth to 4 years
Cost
Check website
Where
Venues across Chelmsford

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J

L

Learner Pool Fun Session

Riverside Leisure Centre · City centre

When
Day not confirmed yet. One-hour sessions. Book in the Chelmsford City Sports app
Ages
Birth to 8 years
Cost
About £6.90 with Chelmsford Lite card
Where
Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, CM2 6FD

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Little Athletes Football

Little Athletes Chelmsford · City centre

When
Day not confirmed yet. Several venues and age groups
Ages
1 year to 6.5 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
Riverside Leisure Centre, Christ Church Youth Hall, Kings Road Primary and Springfield Parish Centre

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Little Fishes

St Andrew's Church · Melbourne

Free

When
Day not confirmed yet. 9:45–11:45
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£2 per family suggested donation
Where
St Andrew's Church Hall, Melbourne Avenue, CM1 2JB

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Little Kickers

Little Kickers North Central Essex · Various

★ 4.5 on Trustpilot

When
Saturday, Sunday. Weekend mornings, split by age
Ages
1.5 years to 5 years
Cost
Monthly direct debit. Check site
Where
Mildmay Sports Centre CM1 1SQ (Sat), Galleywood Infant School CM2 8RR (Sun)

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Little Ones

Skylark Church · West Chelmsford

Term time only

When
Day not confirmed yet. 10:00–12:00. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£2 per adult, includes tea and a snack
Where
Skylark Church, 4 Hanbury Road, CM1 3AE

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Little Pickles

St Paul's Church · Great Baddow

Term time only

When
Tuesday. 10:00–11:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£1.50. Book an e-ticket online
Where
St Paul's Church, Loftin Way, CM2 9TN

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Little Robins

Chelmsford Cathedral · City centre

FreeTerm time only

When
Wednesday. 9:30–11:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£2 per family suggested donation. Just turn up
Where
Cathedral Learning Centre, Chapter House, New Street, CM1 1TY

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Little Yogis

Little Yogis Chelmsford · Springfield

When
Day not confirmed yet. Nothing currently scheduled. In person and online
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
All Saints Church, Chelmsford (previously)

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M

Mini Moo

Moo Music Chelmsford · Springfield

Term time only

When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Mon 10:00–10:40, Tue to Fri 9:45–10:25. Term time
Ages
1 year to 4 years
Cost
£10 single, up to £63 a block. Trial available
Where
Mace Playce, Unit 3, Cuton Hall Lane, CM2 6PB

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N

P

Parent & Child Swimming

Different Strokes Swimming School · Rettendon

Term time onlyA bit further out

When
Wednesday, Thursday. Daytime slots. Term time
Ages
3 months to 4 years
Cost
£14 a lesson, termly
Where
Hilltop Views Leisure, Main Road, Rettendon, CM3 8EA

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Parent & Toddler Gym

Chelmsford Gymnastics Club · Widford

Term time only

When
Monday, Tuesday, Friday. 9:15–10:00. Term time
Ages
1.5 years to 3 years
Cost
£6 a session, or £35 for a half term of 7
Where
Unit 13 Tattersall Way, Widford Industrial Estate, CM1 3UB

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Pre-school Gymnastics

Chelmsford Gymnastics Club · Widford

Term time only

When
Monday, Tuesday, Friday. Various, 10:15–13:45. Term time
Ages
3 years to 5 years
Cost
£6 a session, booked by half term
Where
Unit 13 Tattersall Way, Widford Industrial Estate, CM1 3UB

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Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school

Puddle Ducks Chelmsford · Various

Term time only★ 4.5 on Trustpilot

When
Saturday, Sunday. Weekend afternoons. Term time
Ages
Birth to 4 years
Cost
About £20 a lesson. Free taster
Where
Columbus School hydro pool (newborn+, max 5 pairs) and The Boswells School (15m+)

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R

Rising Stars

Salvation Army · Moulsham

Term time only

When
Wednesday. 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£1 per family
Where
Salvation Army Hall, 70 Baddow Road, CM2 0DL

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S

Sing and Sign Stage One

Sing and Sign Chelmsford, South Woodham, Witham & Maldon · Galleywood

Term time only

When
Monday. 10:30–11:15. Term time
Ages
6 months to 1.2 years
Cost
Termly course. Check with provider
Where
Watchouse Road, Galleywood, CM2 8PT

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Sing and Sign Stage Two

Sing and Sign Chelmsford, South Woodham, Witham & Maldon · Beaulieu

Term time only

When
Friday. 9:30–10:15. Term time
Ages
1.2 years to 2 years
Cost
Termly course. Check with provider
Where
Beaulieu Community Centre, 17 Centenary Way, CM1 6AU

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Spooky Village Sessions

Once Upon a Globe · City centre

Special event · 30 and 31 Oct

When
Friday, Saturday. Fri 30 Oct: 13:30 and 15:30. Sat 31 Oct: 9:30, 12:00, 15:00
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£10.50 (1 to 5s), £5.50 (under 1)
Where
Once Upon a Globe, 6 Victoria Court, New Street, CM1 1GP

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Squirrels

1st Chelmsford Scout Group · City centre

Term time only

When
Saturday. 9:00–9:45, every other week. Term time
Ages
4 years to 6 years
Cost
Termly subs. Check with the group
Where
Check with the group

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Squirrels

8th Chelmsford Scout Group · City centre

Term time only

When
Tuesday, Thursday. Tue 16:15–17:00, Thu 17:15–18:00. Term time
Ages
4 years to 6 years
Cost
Termly subs. Check with the group
Where
Check with the group

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Squirrels

1st Boreham Scout Group · Boreham

Term time only

When
Wednesday. 17:00–18:00. Term time
Ages
4 years to 6 years
Cost
Termly subs. Check with the group
Where
Boreham

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Squirrels

1st Danbury Scout Group · Danbury

Term time only

When
Saturday. 9:00–10:00. Term time
Ages
4 years to 6 years
Cost
Termly subs. Check with the group
Where
Danbury

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Squirrels

1st Sandon (St Andrew's) Scout Group · Sandon

Term time only

When
Thursday. 16:00–16:45. Term time
Ages
4 years to 6 years
Cost
Termly subs. Check with the group
Where
Sandon

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St Mary's Little Lambs

St Mary & St Leonard's Church, Broomfield · Broomfield

Term time only

When
Thursday. 10:00–12:00. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Call Margaret 01245 443905 or just turn up
Where
Church hall, Church Avenue, Broomfield, CM1 7BD

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St Mary's Toddler Group

St Mary's Church, Great Baddow · Great Baddow

Term time only

When
Thursday, Friday. 9:30–11:30. Term time
Ages
Birth to 3 years
Cost
Contact church office 01245 477501
Where
St Mary's Church Centre, The Chase, Great Baddow

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Stay 'n' Play

Broomfield Village Hall · Broomfield

When
Day not confirmed yet. 9:00–11:15
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£3 per child or £5 per family. Snacks included
Where
Broomfield Village Hall, 158 Main Road, CM1 7AH

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Stay, Play and Learn

Chelmsford West Family Hub · West Chelmsford

Free

When
Day not confirmed yet. 10:00–11:30. Check day on hub timetable
Ages
1 year to 5 years
Cost
Free. Drop in
Where
Chelmsford West Family Hub, Dixon Avenue, CM1 2AQ

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T

Tiny Tots Toddler Group

St Andrew's Church, Sandon · Sandon

Free

When
Wednesday. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 13:00–14:30
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Free. Donations welcome. Text Alison 07720 718372
Where
St Andrew's Church, The Green, Sandon

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Tip Toes Ballet

Tappy Toes Chelmsford · Springfield

Term time only

When
Monday. 15:45–16:15. Term time
Ages
3 years to 5 years
Cost
3-week trial £8 a class
Where
Springfield Parish Centre, Saint Augustine's Way, CM1 6GX

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TK Toddlers

Tile Kiln Church · Galleywood

Free

When
Day not confirmed yet. 9:30–10:45
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
50p suggested donation per family
Where
Tile Kiln Church, Robin Way, CM2 8AU

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Toddle Toes and Tots Toes

Tappy Toes Chelmsford · Great Baddow

Term time only

When
Friday. 9:45–10:15 (Tots Toes, 2½ to 5) and 10:30–11:00 (Toddle Toes, 6 months to 2½). Term time
Ages
6 months to 5 years
Cost
Check with provider
Where
Meadgate Church, The Orchards, Mascalls Way, Great Baddow

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Toddler Holiday Swim Course

Riverside Leisure Centre · City centre

When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. School holidays. 30 minutes a day, Mon–Fri
Ages
3 years to 4 years
Cost
£37.50 for 5 days
Where
Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, CM2 6FD

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Toddler Takeover

AirHop Chelmsford · Springfield

When
Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Term-time Mon and Fri 10:00–12:00. Weekends and school holidays 9:00–10:00
Ages
1 year to 6 years
Cost
From £11 for one child and one adult
Where
AirHop, 12 Richmond Road, Dukes Park, CM2 6UA

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Toddler Tuesdays

Central Baptist Church · City centre

FreeTerm time only

When
Tuesday. 10:30–12:00 and 12:30–14:00. Term time
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Free. Book online (opens Saturday before)
Where
Central Baptist Church, Victoria Road South, CM1 1LN

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Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots Chelmsford · Writtle

When
Tuesday. Check with provider
Ages
6 months to 5 years
Cost
Membership. Check with provider
Where
Writtle Christian Centre / ARU Writtle, CM1 3RR

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U

V

Village Play Sessions

Once Upon a Globe · City centre

When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Weekdays 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 (90 min). Weekends 9:30, 12:00, 15:00
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
£10.50 (1 to 5s), £5.50 (under 1), £3.50 extra adults
Where
Once Upon a Globe, 6 Victoria Court, New Street, CM1 1GP

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W

Water Babies

Water Babies Essex · Newlands Spring

★ 4.5 on Trustpilot

When
Saturday. 14:15–17:15 slots
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
About £19 a lesson, monthly direct debit
Where
Newlands Spring Primary School, Dickens Place, CM1 4UU

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Wiggles

Church of Our Saviour · Chelmer Village

Term time only

When
Day not confirmed yet. 10:00–12:00. Term time. Twice a week
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
50p per person, refreshments included
Where
Church of Our Saviour, Ashton Place, Chelmer Village, CM2 6ST

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