Children and Families

The Town House (which means Community or People's House) is one of the oldest buildings in the village and is the village hall.

The beautiful Town House plays host to a number of events throughout the year and can be hired for you to hold your own.

Bassingbourn Community Library consists of over 4000 books to lend including the latest popular fiction, large print fiction, books for Children of all ages and a local interest reference section.

Through the Cambridgeshire County Library we can order almost any book you may need free of charge and, as a member of the County Library there is access to the Library's online services.

To find out more please call in at the Old School Community Centre, High Street, Bassingbourn SG8 5LD where our friendly Volunteers will be able to help you.

There is a Cafe, free wifi and children’s toys.

We are open Monday 2pm - 4.30pm Thursday 2pm - 4.30pm & 6pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 12pm

Contact: 07593853189 during opening hours or bassingbourncommunity.library@gmail.com or find us on Facebook

The Club teaches Judo and associated Budo Arts.

Wednesdays,  12+yrs from 7pm.

Bassingbourn Sports Centre

Group for babies and toddlers with their parents/carers including craft, snack and playing

Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am, Bassingbourn Parish Church

A safe and friendly Youth football club for children from Bassingbourn and surrounding villages.
We run a very successful Saturday soccer development for 4-6 year olds and are a thriving and friendly club running league teams from under 7’s through to U18’s.
All enquiries very welcome.

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

Bumpkins Day Nursery in Royston is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and provides high-quality daycare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our main nursery site is based on a working arable farm in Whaddon, just off the A1198 near Royston. Our preschool is located at the far end of the village, a short distance across the village green

Our aim is to help bring artists and local people together, providing opportunities for the public to visit the workshops and studios during the annual event that takes place over the first four  weekends of July each year. A wide range  of crafts and media on display.

Covering South Cambridgeshire Villages, the Children and Family Centre provides regular groups as well as one-off events and courses.

Regular Sessions are held at Melbourn Child and Family Zone, Mortlock Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DB

Mondays: Stay and Play 10:00 – 11:30am & Mini Movers 1pm – 2:30pm

Wednesday: Young Parents Group 1pm - 2:30pm

Thursday: Stay and Play 10:00 – 11:30am & Baby Group 1pm – 2:30pm

Chrishall Village Hall,
Crawley End,
Chrishall
SG8 8QJ

Crochet workshop for kids aged between 10-16 - come and learn the basics to get you started!

Hosted by No.3 Royston, held  monthly at the craft fairs at Market Hill Rooms on the first Sunday of every month.

Taught by crochet teacher Georgina, who is fully DBS checked. All materials provided.

£15

Book for one month only and must be paid for in advance - please pick the month you'd like when you book: choose STYLE option and then the month

For more information and to book visit No.3 Royston – 3 Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BP or visit and book online: https://no3royston.com/products/kids-crochet-workshop

Dads United is a group for Dads and their children aged up to 5 to connect with each other, share a breakfast and have fun!

On your first visit you will be greeted by our team leader who will help you to feel welcome.

Our volunteers will entertain your children with games and activities so you can relax.

Our fun sessions include a light breakfast and snacks for the children, as well as crafts, games and activities.

Our club is normally open on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 till 11:30am

We ask all of our families to book in advance for Dads United by emailing dadsunited@tlcroyston.org.uk

Inclusive Ballet and Tap classes in Bassingbourn for children and adults

4+
Wednesdays