Families across Benchill, Baguley, Poundswick, Sale Road and Woodhouse Park can enjoy a fantastic programme of free Baby Week activities including sensory play, baby massage, messy play, dance sessions, first aid workshops and family support activities.

Benchill, Baguley, Poundswick, Sale Road and Woodhouse Park Baby Week Activities

• Dates: Tuesday 16th June - Friday 19th June 2026
• Locations: Various venues across Wythenshawe
• Price: Free
• Booking: Some activities require Sensory Room booking slots

Baby Week 2026 offers families lots of opportunities to play, learn and connect through sensory experiences, movement, messy play, health support and storytelling sessions across South Manchester.

Tuesday 16th June

Sale Road Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage – 9.30am - 10.30am
• Baby Messy Play – 11am - 12pm for non-mobile babies
• Stay and Play – 1.30pm - 2.30pm for under 2s

All sessions are drop in.

Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm
• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.30am - 11am

The Healthy Child Drop-In offers baby weighing and support from Health Visitors.

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 529 0080 and select option 5.

Forum Library

• Story Time – 11am - 11.30am

Wednesday 17th June

Woodhouse Park Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 9.30am - 10.30am for non-mobile babies
• Baby Sensory – 11.30am - 12.30pm for non-mobile babies

Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 529 0080 and select option 5.

Thursday 18th June

Crossacres Family Hub

• Partners Event – 10am - 12pm
• Messy Play – 10am - 12pm for children aged 0 to 2 years

The Partners Event is a chance for families to meet local agencies and gain advice, information and support.

Baguley Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Dance Like a Mother – 1pm - 2pm
• Babywearing dance class

Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 529 0080 and select option 5.

Sale Road Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.15am - 11am

Families can have their baby weighed and speak to a Health Visitor for support and advice.

Friday 19th June

Baguley Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Stay and Play – 9.30am - 11am for under 2s
• Baby Sensory – 11.30am - 12.30pm for non-mobile babies

Woodhouse Park Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Cooksons First Aid Session – 1pm - 2.30pm

Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 529 0080 and select option 5.

Northenden Library

• Story Time – 11am - 11.30am

From sensory sessions and baby massage to messy play, storytelling and family wellbeing support, there are lots of ways for families to get involved and celebrate Baby Week 2026 across Wythenshawe.