Children and Families



Meldreth Primary School

Meldreth Primary School,
High Street,
Meldreth,
Hertfordshire,
SG8 6LA

01763 260432
Melodies Music School

‘Make music with us in 2025’

We offer lessons for all ages in:

  • Singing
  • Piano & Keys
  • Music Production
  • Guitar

Book a free taster session with us.

 

 

Call Jon on 01763 273011 / 07809 605 200
Mini Ballers Basketball

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

Mini Crows – Royston Town Youth FC

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

Miri Cooper, Doula & Hypnobirthing

I'm a Birth Doula and a Hypnobirthing practitioner as well as a Breastfeeding Counsellor. Having a good antenatal education and an amazing support team around you on your baby's birth day are key to a Calm and Relaxed birth, a birth where you stay completely in control.

Mother Goose Pre School

Friendly, caring and fun. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm term time, children 2-school age.

Funded nursery education available.

Wimpole Village Hall

Contact 01223 208527 / 07542 065 427
Museum Tots

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

Natalie Sleep Consultant

I'm a fully certified infant sleep expert for 0-6yrs and mum of two previous sleep thieves.

Using gentle and reassuring techniques, I work 1:1 with families, creating bespoke plans with dedicated daily support to help their little one's sleep their best.

Learn more about Natalie via our Local Life article

07939596823
NCT- Royston Branch

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.

020 8752 2437
NESSIE

Arts therapies and affordable counselling for children and young people aged 0-25 years

Nuthampstead Airfield Museum

The Nuthampstead Airfield Museum houses many artefacts donated by families and friends of the 55th Fighter Group and the 398th Bomb Group. The Museum officially opened April 2017 - Nuthampstead, SG8 8NB (Behind The Woodman Inn)  Nuthampstead Airfield Museum will be open on the second and last Sunday of the month from April to September - 10am to 4pm (or by appointment) - Listen to and read about their stories, see their artefacts (Station 131, 55th Fighter Group and 398th Bomb Group.)

FREE ADMISSION - DONATIONS WELCOME.

For more information regarding the museum, please  call us, email shabbyabbey@hotmail.com or visit our website

 

Russel Abbey, 07876 145197
Outside of the Box CIC

Outside of the Box supports the young people of Royston, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas who are struggling to access education. We offer an alternative option for personal development in a fully inclusive environment. We aim to offer a combination of life skills, tutor sessions and vocational qualifications tailored to each child.

Pamper Mi Mi

Looking for a fun and unforgettable way to celebrate your child's special day? Look no further!
Our exclusive Kids Pamper Parties are the perfect way to treat your little ones to a day of pampering and fun with their friends.

01763 299000
Parenting Chaos Calmly

Sling, Cloth nappy and parenting support.

We're a married couple who both happen to share a passion for supporting parents.

We offer sling and nappy library services twice a month in Royston and have a range of consultations bookable via our website.

 

 

Park Farm Forest School

Park Farm Forest school provides outdoor learning opportunities for children with activities including Making dens, tying knots and using ropes and tarpaulins; climbing trees, playing games, using hand tools (including whittling, chopping and cutting), investigating things around the farm, building fires and cooking over an open fire; planting trees, hedges and flowers and, hopefully, learning how to love and appreciate nature.

Saplings Holiday Club – 5-12 year olds
Home Education Sessions – 4-12 year olds
Seedlings Toddler Group - 0-5 years
Birthday Parties (up to 20 children)

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School provides early years care and education for children aged 0-5 years old in Whaddon. At Partou, the children are the leaders.

 

01223 208 777
Pathways to Learning

Free tutoring in English and Maths for students who are struggling at school.

For families who receive Free School Meals.

Located at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Perfect Aim Archery

Perfect Aim Archery is a family run business passionate about spreading the joy of archery to as many people as possible.  Archery is an experience that can be enjoyed by almost everyone and it is our mission to spread a little archery happiness!

There are many benefits including physical strength and co-ordination but equally importantly, archery can help with confidence, self esteem, resilience, focus and relaxation.

Parties also available

Tuesdays, 4-5pm Litlington Recreation Centre, 8-16 years (Year 4 - 11)

07395 540775
Perform

Tuesdays from 3:30 pm in term time.

Drama, dance and singing classes for children 4+

Located at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

Petersfield Primary School. Orwell

Petersfield Church of England Aided Primary School,
Hurdleditch Rd,
Orwell,
Near Royston.
SG8 5QG

01223 207382

A Green Flag Award winning large, attractive enclosed park, surrounded by mature trees, hedging and walls, with junior and toddler play areas, a splash park open from May to September, and green open spaces.
Open daily.
Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8

Reed Cricket Club

All Stars Programme (Sundays 10am - 12noon).

Colts aged 7+ playing U9's , U11's & U13's  & U15's

Herts & Cambs.  Adults 3 Teams on Saturdays  in Saracens Herts Cricket Leagues.

Sundays friendlies & National Village Cup.

New members both playing or non playing of all ages welcome. Adults  evening training see website.  Reed Cricket Club, The Green, Reed, SG8 8AX

Contact Richard Robertson, 07557 539076

Reed First School

Jackson's Lane Reed Royston, Herts SG8 8AB

01763 848304

Blacksmith Lane, Reed SG8 8AX

Reed Village Hall is situated opposite the picturesque green and central to the Village, with facilities to seat and cater for up to 100 people the hall is an excellent choice for Weddings, parties and all types of function.

The Hall was built in 1933 by the villagers of Reed with land donated by the late Mrs Turney.

01763 848303

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