Community Toddler Groups

These groups usually operate term-time only & are generally drop-in groups for which the cost varies between FREE & about £4. For more structured classes check out the Pre-School Activities on pages 11-12.

► Crowborough Area

Monday

Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0-3yrs, 9.1511.15am, 01892 665493

Little Stars, baby & toddler group, St Mary’s Church, Hartfield TN7 4AG, 9.15-10.45am, 07779 586460

Rotherfield Baby and Toddler Group, Rotherfield Village Hall, Mondays 9.30-11am, Find on facebook: @rotherfieldbtg

Tiny Tumblers, Crowborough Leisure Centre, 9.30 -11.30am, 01892 665488

Tuesday

Crowborough Leisure Centre, Messy Monster, 10-10.45am, 01892 665488

Little Seeds, carers’ toddler group, St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Rd, £1 per carer, 10am-noon, 01892 611318

Wednesday

Crowborough Leisure Centre, Mini Movers, 1-1.45pm, 01892 665488

Crowborough Library, Rhymetime, 11-11.30am, 0345 6080196

Soft Play Sessions, Crowborough Leisure Centre, U5s, 9.30-11.30am, 01892 665488

Thursday

First Steps Parent & Toddler Group, Forest Fold Baptist Chapel, 10-11.30am, 01892 655661

Friday

Crowborough Library, Storytime, 11-11.30am, 0345 6080196

Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0-3yrs, 9.15-11.15am, 01892 665493

Noah’s Ark, All Saints, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 9.30-10.30am (call before coming for 1st time), 01892 652081

Tiny Tumblers, Crowborough Leisure Centre, 9.30 -11.30am, 01892 665488

► Eastbourne Area

Monday

Hampden Park Library, Rhymetime, 10.30-11am, FREE, 0345 6080196

Little Daffodils toddler group, Devonshire Children’s Centre, Eastbourne BN22 7NB, 1-2.30pm, 0-5yrs, 01323 463244

Little Wrens, Emmanuel Church, Greenfield Road, old town, 10-11.30am (booking essential), 07762 621266

Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10-11.30am, £1 per child, 01323 419400

Tuesday

Baby & Pre School Music & Movement, The Art House Café, Eastbourne, 0-4yrs, 10am, 01323 728691

Tuesday (cont.)

Bopping Babies, 9:30-10:15am at Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, walking upwards, £3 per class, 07585 922887

Eastbourne Library, Rhymetimes, 10.30-11am, FREE, 0345 6080196

Focus Baby & Toddler Group, Kings Church Eastbourne, 10am-12pm (call to book), 01323 521125

Fun Time at Broadway United Church, Lindfield Rd, Hampden Park, 0-3yrs, 10 - 11.30am, term time, 01323 500686

Holy Trinity Church Toddler Group, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, 01323 736627

Little Luke’s, Parish Centre, Stone Cross, 9.30-11.30am, 07707 265891

Little Stones, Community Wise Centre, Ocklynge Road, 9.45am-11.45am, 07542 856511

Little Trees Baby and Toddler Group, Willingdon Trees Community Centre, 10am12noon, 01323 504438

Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10 - 11.30am, £1 per child, 01323 419400

Triangle Tots, Trinity Church Hall, Lower Willingdon, 9.30 - 11.30am. Term time only, 01323 489264

Wriggle Room, Towner Art Gallery, free drop in workshop for U5s, every 2 weeks/term time, 10am-12pm, check website: towner.eastbourne.org.uk

Wednesday

Baby & Toddler group at KiddiCity GBP5 per fam, 1112pm, 07947 080902

Broadway Babes at Broadway United Church, Lindfield Rd, Hampden Park, 10 - 11.30am, term time, 01323 500686

Chalk Hill Toddler Group, St Mary’s Chuch, Church Street, Willingdon, 9.45-11.45am, 01323 504659

Eastbourne Library, Rhymes & Stories, 10.30am-11am, FREE, 0345 6080196

Focus Baby & Toddler Group, Kings Church Eastbourne, 10am-12pm (call to book), 01323 521125 Jack & Jill, St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne, 10am-noon, term time only, call prior visiting, 01323 645225

Little Gems toddler group, Devonshire Children’s Centre, Eastbourne BN22 7NB, 1011.30am, 0-5yrs, 01323 463244

Little Lambs, St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive, Hampden Park, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 351248

Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10am11.30am, 01323 737974

Thursday

Acorns, Bridgemere

Centre, Eastbourne, 10-11.30am, 01323 439700

Thursday (cont)

Baby & Pre School Music & Movement, The Art House Café, Eastbourne, 0-4yrs, 10am, 01323 728691

Bopping Babies, 9:30-10:15am at Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, walking upwards, £3 per class, 07585 922887

Focus Baby & Toddler Group, Kings Church Eastbourne, 10am-12pm (call to book), 01323 521125

Fun, friendship and refreshments, Christ Church, Seaside, 10.30am12pm, FREE, 07845 070141

Giggles, Gateway Christian Centre, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 9PB, space limited book online, 10-11.30am, 01323 351786

Hampden Park Library, Storytime, 10-10.30am, FREE, 0345 6080196

Let’s Get Together, St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastboune BN22 6PP, all ages welcome, 10am - noon, 07938 419704

Little Souls, All Souls Church Hall, Wellesley Rd, Eastbourne, 10 - 11.30am, term time only, 01323 731366

Noah’s Ark at St Mary’s Westham, babies - 4½yrs, 1-3pm, 07759 172992

St John’s Meads Munchkins Parent & Toddler Group, Jubilee Hall, 10-11.30am, 01323 738671

Totz, St Elizabeth’s Church, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, 10am-12noon, 01323 649728

Friday

Bizzy Bees toddler group, Shinewater Children’s Centre, Eastbourne BN23 8ED, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, 01323 463244

Little Wrens, Emmanuel Church, Greenfield Road, Old Town, 10-11.30am (booking essential), 07762 621266

Mini Wilfs, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Broad Road, Willingdon, 9.30 - 11.30am, £1.50, 01323 487885

Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd,10am-11.30am, 01323 737974

Saturday

Messy Church, St Mary’s Church Hall, Willingdon, 1st Sat of month, 3-5.30pm (excl Aug & Jan), 01323 501763

Who let the Dads out? All Souls Church Hall, Eastbourne, 6 & under, 10-11.30am, selected dates, 01323 731366

► Hailsham Area

Monday

Bunny Mondays, The Drive, Hellingly, Forest School, £2, just turn up 10-11.30am, 0-36 months, 01323 848490

Hailsham Methodist Church Parent & Toddler, 9.30 - 11.30am (not Aug or bank hols), find on Facebook

The Hellihubs, parent, baby & toddler group, Hellingly Community Hub BN27 4EP, 8.30-10am, 01323 449415

Tuesday

Little Gems, Christchurch, Ropemaker Centre, Hailsham, 10 - 11.30am, get in touch before 1st visit, 01323 844428

Wednesday

Herstmonceux Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, Wed 9.30-11.30am, 0-5yrs, 07896 185120

Thursday

ABC Playgroup, Hailsham Parish Church, 0 - 5yrs, Thurs 9.30-11.30am, 01323 442410

Bunny Thursdays, The Drive Hellingly BN27 4EP, Baby massage, yoga, sing & sign, 0-1.5yrs, 01323 848490

Friday

Bunny Fridays, The Drive, Hellingly BN27 4EP, £2, just turn up, 1011.30am, 0-2.5 yrs, 01323 848490

Hailsham Library, Rhymetime, 10.30 - 11am, 0345 6080195

► Heathfield Area

Monday

Baby & Toddler Group, Mayfield Scout Hut TN20 6NT, 9-11am, 01435 873888

Horam Chapel Toddlers Music Group, Mon 2-3.15pm, 01435 810372

St George’s Parish Room, Broad Oak, open school holidays (not during bank hol.), 10 - 11.30am, 01435 862744

Tuesday

Heathfield Library, Rhyme time 10.30am - 11am, 0345 6080196

Heathfield Library, Storytime, 11am, 0345 6080196

Little Warblers, Warbleton Church Rooms, Church Hill, TN21 9BD, 9.15-10.45am, 01435 830421

St Richard’s Toddlers, St Richards Church Hall, Park Rd, Heathfield, 1.30-3.30pm, 01435 862744

Wednesday

Little Fish Baby & Toddler Group, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, 10-11.30am, 01435 864646

Thursday

Burwash Common Babies & Toddler Group, The Pavilion, Burwash Common, 10am12noon, 01435 883247

Burwash Common Babies & Toddlers Group, the Pavilion, Brushwash Common, 10am12pm, see on Facebook

Little Punnetts Toddler Group, Punnetts Town Village Hall, £2 per family, 9am-12noon, 01435 831515

Friday

Fun Fridays, Skippers Hill, Mayfield, run by Kindergarten teacher, 18mths+, 9-10.30am, 01825 830234

Little Fish Baby & Toddler Group, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, 10-11.30am, 01435 864646

Please do check before attending, as times/days might change.