Ten activities to do with toddlers and babies in Worthing

Looking for some regular activities suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in Worthing? We’ve picked out some regular activities to keep them thoroughly entertained

Looking for some regular activities suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in Worthing? We’ve picked out some regular activities to keep them thoroughly entertained and give you a moment to catch your breath and enjoy a cup of tea!

Tumble Tots

Designed to develop children’s physical skills of agility, balance, coordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. 

Tumble Tots offers programmes to five different age groups. It is structured according to the different ages and stages of a child’s development:

  • 6 Months – Walking
  • Walking – 2 Years
  • 2 – 3 Years
  • 3 Years – School Age
  • Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years)

When: Monday, Friday, Saturday

Where: Worthing Boys Club / St Matthew’s Church Hall / Goring CE Primary

Website: www.tumbletots.com/worthing/

Sing and Sign

Developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals and recommended by experts, Sing and Sign is Britain’s longest running baby signing programme and is available for:

  • Babes classes are for 0 to 6 month olds
  • Stage 1 is ideal for babies from 6 months old up to around 14
  • Stage 2 is great when your little one is 14+ months

When: Tuesdays AM, Wednesday AM, Thursday AM, Friday PM, Saturday AM

Where: Worthing Boys Club / Offington Park Methodist Church / West
Worthing Baptist Church / MotherRucker Studio

Website: www.singandsign.co.uk/classes/classes-near-you/worthing

Hartbeeps

Catering for newborns, toddlers and preschool, Hartbeeps incorporates elements of baby yoga, baby massage, early language acquisition, music, drama, creative play, dance and movement all set to a fantastic soundtrack of remixed nursery rhymes, funky, original kids songs and familiar lullabies.

Happy House – pre-school and nursery classes
Baby Beeps – baby and toddler classes 
Baby Bells – newborn baby classes

When: Wednesdays

Where: Dance House Studios, Unit 9a, Ivy Arch Road, Worthing

Website: www.hartbeeps.com/worthing/venues/dance-house-studios

Tots & Toddlers @Broadwater Parish

Tots & Toddlers is a weekly toddler group for babies and preschool aged children. It’s a relaxed space for children to come and play and explore with a variety of new and exciting games and crafts every week.

When: Wednesdays

Where: 117 Broadwater Road | Worthing | West Sussex | BN14 8HT

Website: broadwaterparish.org.uk/tots-toddlers

Goring Methodist Preschool Toddler Group

A fun morning of playing, meeting and making new friends. During the morning we provide tea or coffee for parents/carers and a healthy snack for the children.

There are a range of toys available along with dressing up, crafts, playdough and messy play. 

When: Tuesday (term time) 9.30 to 11.30 am

Where: Goring Methodist Pre-School, Bury Drive, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4XB

Website: goringmethodistpreschool.org.uk/toddlers.html

Parent and Baby Sessions Splashpoint Leisure Centre

Structured sessions, exclusive for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent/carer. To help build water confidence, strength and coordination.  Book online.

When: Day (Term Time only) Time

Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30

Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30

Thursday 10:30 – 11:30

Website: www.southdownsleisure.co.uk/product/parent-and-baby/

Hope Hive

Hope Hive is a family venue where families can be together, connect with others, play, learn and create.  sessions for families, childminders and home schoolers. They have a cafe area where you can get hot drinks and snacks. You can also bring your own food and drinks. They hold arts and crafts sessions, holiday sessions and other workshops for families.

Where: Hope Hive, St Dunstans Road, West Worthing, BN13 1AA

When: See the schedule

Website: youngexplorers-goring.co.uk/

Worthing Leisure Centre Creche

Situated at Worthing Leisure Centre, creche facilities provide a stimulating environment for your child whilst you use the sporting facilities. Activities include painting, gluing, drawing and playdough. A biscuit and a drink of squash is provided for free, or you can bring your own. Baby changing facilities are available.

Where: Worthing Leisure Centre

When: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 09:15 – 10:15 | 10:30 – 11:30

Website: www.southdownsleisure.co.uk/creche/

Football Fun Time

Football Fun Time in association with Worthing Town FC are providing a new and exciting football and ball skills programme for 2-5 year olds.

When: Tuesday and Thursday

Where: Worthing Town Football Club

Website: www.worthingtownfc.com/footballfuntime

Bee-fit Tiny Tries and Mini Kickers 

Rugby and Football skills for 2 to 4 year olds. Tiny Tries, rugby based programme of play focuses on physical skills, ball handling whilst Mini Kickers is a football based physical play programme for young children, aimed at developing balance and coordination whilst they learn and practice football skills supervised by an FA Football coach & member of the Bee-fit team.

When: Monday 

Where: Worthing Leisure Centre

Website: www.worthingtownfc.com/footballfuntime

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