Musical movement and dance classes for babies, toddlers and young children, with Nicole
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
Please contact us for latest class times and sessions.
The Sports Centre has a swimming pool, fitness suite, 3G full-size Floodlit Astro-Turf Pitch, Floodlit Tennis/Netball Courts, Sports Halls. We also work closely with Melbourn Squash Club to offer squash to the community too. For Children it has Swimming lessons and holiday clubs. Centre also hosts Birthday parties and works with a variety of local clubs to offer sport and leisure activities.
Melbourn Sports Centre
Melbourn Village College
The Moor
Melbourn
Nr Royston
Herts SG8 6EF
We are a friendly group welcoming babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their parents/grandparents/carers for relaxed play and chat, including outdoor play in our new garden when weather permits.
Term time Wednesday mornings 9.30am until 11:30am at Meldreth Village Hall. £2 per family
Weekly Basketball classes for 2 – 9 year olds
Wizards (2 – 3.5 years), Saturday 8.45 - 9.30am King James Academy Junior Site
Kings (3.5 - 5 years), Saturday 9.35 - 10.20am King James Academy Junior Site
Warriors (5-7 years), Saturday 10.25am - 11.10am King James Academy Junior Site
Giants (7-9 years), Saturday 11.15 - 12pm King James AcademyJunior Site
Fun age-appropriate football sessions for children aged 3-6 years on Fridays
Please do contact the club for availability in sessions or to be added to the waiting list
First Wednesday of the month, 11:15am to 12:00pm at Royston Museum
Join Emma for our new Museum Babies, especially for babies from tiny to first steps and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and sensory activities there will be plenty for your little ones to enjoy.
This session is most suitable for babies from tiny to first steps and their adults. If you have an older child, have a look at our Museum Tots session for under 5s and their adults.
Cost: £4 per child
Booking essential via our website
First Wednesday of every month at Royston Museum. Especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating.
This session is most suitable for children from walking to 5 years old and their adults. If you have a younger child, have a look at our Museum Babies session for babies to walking and their adults.
Cost: £4 per child
Booking essential via our website
If you’re a young family in Royston you will be pleased to know that we now have our own local NCT activities going on, all open to both members and non-members and mostly free of charge. NCT charity aims to provide support to the many new mums, dads, and babies in Royston and local villages. Information and support in pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Baby Cafe on Fridays 10.00am-12 noon at the Old Bull Inn, Royston, which includes free breastfeeding support
Other activities in various locations - see Facebook page for details.
Royston Leisure Centre offers a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities.
Facilities include a Technogym fitness suite, 25 metre swimming pool, four court indoor sports hall and a variety of workout classes.
We have a range of memberships available to suit all needs.
Swimming Lessons
Birthday Parties
Woodcock Road Royston Herts SG8 7XT
Our SportEd team at Royston Leisure Centre offer a range of opportunities for gymnasts starting from beginners to development onto advanced.
Please note the Waiting List is currently full for after school classes, please contact the centre before attending a class
Independent Toddler sessions, suitable for ages 3-5 years:
Monday and Fridays; 10:15-11:00am; Wednesdays; 13:15-14:00; 14:00-14:45pm
Gymnastics
Beginners 4+ (45 minutes)
Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm
Beginners 5+ (60 minutes)
Wednesdays 4:15-5:15; Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Intermediate classes (60 minutes)
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15; Thursdays 5:00-6:00; Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
Advanced classes (90 minutes)
Wednesdays 6:15-7:45pm
A monthly event for children.
Enjoy storytelling and singing, a variety of crafts and activities.
Finishing with a two-course meal for all.
Free to attend.
Contact us via the form below, call us or visit our Facebook page or website for more information.
Royston Methodist Church, Queens Rd, Royston SG8 7AU
Home of ancient burial mounds, a Roman crossroad, a medieval priory, James I palace and the enigmatic Royston Cave, discover over 2000 years of Royston's story at Royston Museum.
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Free entry, Charges apply for some activities and events
Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL
A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, stories, singing, juice and biscuits.
Every Monday, 9.15-11.15am.
In the Guide HQ, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP
Mon-Fri 12-1.30pm, 2.5yrs+ Providing a wonderful environment for your child to enjoy their lunch with others, take part in games and story time.
Stagecoach Performing Arts Royston and Baldock offers drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 2-18 years. We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts and welcome all students in our local area.
Our aim is to nurture and develop young people through acting, singing and dancing in Royston and Baldock, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB
Mini Stages (2-4 years)
Saturday 8.30 - 9.15, 9 – 9.45
Early Stages (4-6 years)
Saturday 9.30 – 11am, 11.15 – 12.45pm, 2.15 – 3.45pm
Main Stages (6-18 years)
Saturday 10-1pm, 2.30 – 5.30pm
Story Meadow provides immersive storytelling sessions in beautiful natural settings. Children are encouraged to share their ideas throughout the wonderful stories. The sessions break off for small world play, short challenges, and arts and crafts then come back together at the end of the session to hear the end of the story with the children's contributions and arts and crafts to bring it to life!
The Royston Parent & Toddler Group meets in the Royston Priory Gardens, 9.45-10.45am or 11-12noon | Every Tuesday during term time | £6 a session each half term (or £8.50 drop in). To book: www.storymeadow.co.uk
Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination.
Fridays, 2pm - 2.30pm.
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
Come and listen to stories with other families in our warm and welcoming café.
Fridays, 10-10.30am
Our Early Years learning environment encourages children to become confident and happy learners, who develop independence through collaborative play.
A wide range of activities in a richly resourced and spacious environment allows each child to develop to their full potential.
All Nursery sessions are taught by experienced teachers supported by highly qualified Early Years practitioners.
The Nursery school day runs from 8.30am until 3.30pm, with the option of morning, afternoon or all day sessions.
The school also runs a high-quality Breakfast Club and After School Club, offering term time care from 7.40am – 6.00pm.
Tannery Drift First School
Tannery Drift
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5DE
Theatretrain - Professional theatre training company for children and teens aged 3-18 years.
We accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments as we are Ofsted registered. Plus, we offer sibling discounts and free trials.
To find out more about our regular and holiday workshops plus additional services feel free to contact us via the form, website or our socials, below.
We provide a wide range of arts and crafts activity classes for children and adults.
Our award-winning classes have been designed to inspire and develop your creativity.
By signing up to our classes you and your little ones will be able to spend creative time together, develop new skills and meet other like-minded families in a safe space.
During school holiday we provide holiday clubs for children up to 11 years old.
We also offer special arty parties for those looking to for a fun way to celebrate birthdays!
The Musical Box is a vibrant musical group for babies and young children. The group runs every Thursday during term time 11am to 12noon in Elmdon Village Hall. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of instruments to play, songs and marches, stories and poems plus tea and biscuits. No need to book in advance, just turn up and pay £5 cash on the door per family.
Weekly children’s art classes held in Buntingford Library as well as Online GCSE mentoring
Little Artists (3-6 years) 9 am Saturday, Buntingford Library
Kids Art Club (8-12 years) 4pm Tuesday, Buntingford Library
Crafts, Singing, Outside Play, Bible Stories, Drinks and Biscuits
£1 per family
Tuesdays 10-12 (term time)
A fun, social and supportive group that warmly welcomes pre-school age children and their carers. Toys, craft activities, messy play, snacks, music and stories.
Thursday Term time, 9-11 am St John the Baptist Church
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We also publish our “What’s On…” events calendar and a calendar of clubs and society meetings, along with our regular articles.
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