Families across Burnage, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Old Moat and Whalley Range can enjoy a packed programme of free Baby Week activities including sensory play, baby massage, yoga, messy play, rhyme sessions, family wellbeing support and first aid workshops.

Burnage, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Old Moat and Whalley Range Baby Week Activities

• Dates: Tuesday 16th June - Friday 19th June 2026
• Locations: Various venues across South Manchester
• Price: Free

Baby Week 2026 offers lots of opportunities for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups to play, learn and connect through sensory experiences, movement, music, storytelling and support sessions across South Manchester.

Tuesday 16th June

Burnage Sure Start Children’s Centre

• First Aid – 9.30am - 11am for parents and carers
• Baby Massage – 1pm - 2pm for non-mobile babies
• Healthy Child Drop-In – 1pm - 2.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 2932.

Westcroft Community Centre

• Storytime – 1pm - 2pm

For more details call 0161 448 8232.

Barlow Hall Primary School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Sensory Stay and Play – 1pm - 2pm
• Dads Baby Massage – 3pm - 4pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Baby Sensory Stay and Play includes messy activities, singing, story time and free sensory bags for babies up to first steps.

To book call 0161 245 7013.

Fallowfield Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 10am - 11am
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Messy play is suitable for babies up to 2 years old.

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 219 6799.

Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Breastfeeding Support by Midwives – 10am - 12pm
• Dance Like a Mother – 1pm - 2pm
• Bump to Baby Reunion – 2.30pm - 3.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Dance Like a Mother is a babywearing dance session suitable for babies from 8 weeks to 2 years.

For breastfeeding appointments call 0161 291 2996.

For Dance Like a Mother or Sensory Room bookings call 0161 234 4711.

To book the Bump to Baby Reunion call Salma on 07583 042873.

Ladybarn Community Hub

• Baby and Toddler Group – 2pm - 3pm

For details and bookings call 0161 224 3733.

Whalley Range Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Mums Matter – 12.30pm - 3.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Mums Matter is a self-care session for new mums focusing on wellbeing and support.

To book call 0161 245 7007.

Wednesday 17th June

Burnage Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.30am - 11.30am
• Weaning Advice Session – 11.45am - 12.45pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

The weaning advice session is for parents with babies aged 5 to 6 months and includes entry into a raffle for a weaning hamper.

To book call 0161 219 2932.

Burnage Library

• Singing, Rhyme and Story Time – 10.30am - 11.30am

Barlow Hall Primary School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 245 7013.

Fallowfield Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 6799.

Platt Hall, Platt Fields Park

• Cheeky Chops Playtime – 10am - 11am
• Dancing, singing, bubbles and imaginative play for babies up to 2 years

To book call 0161 219 6799.

Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.30am - 11.30am
• Baby Messy Play – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 234 4711.

Withington Library

• Tots and Toddlers Story Time – 10.30am - 11.30am

Whalley Range Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Stay and Play – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Stay and Play sessions may include messy activities, so suitable clothes are recommended.

To book call 0161 245 7007.

Thursday 18th June

Burnage Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 10am - 11am
• Dads Baby Massage – 4pm - 5pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 2932.

Barlow Hall Primary School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.15am - 11.15am
• Baby Yoga – 10am - 11am
• Cheeky Chops Playtime – 1pm - 2pm
• Dads Baby Yoga – 3pm - 4pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Cheeky Chops Playtime includes singing, signing, dancing, mindfulness and imaginative movement.

To book call 0161 245 7013.

Fallowfield Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 6799.

Fallowfield Library

• Story Time – 10.30am - 11am

Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 234 4711.

Whalley Range Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 1pm - 2pm
• Healthy Child Drop-In – 10am - 11am
• First Aid – 4pm - 5.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Baby Messy Play includes sensory activities and free sensory bags for babies up to first steps.

To book First Aid or Sensory Room sessions call 0161 245 7007.

Didsbury Library

• Tots and Toddlers Story Time – 11am - 11.30am

Friday 19th June

Burnage Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Stay and Play – 10am - 11am
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 2932.

Barlow Hall Primary School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Stay, Play and Learn – 10am - 11.30am
• Baby and Child Emergency First Aid – 1pm - 2.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Stay, Play and Learn includes messy activities, singing and story time for babies up to 2 years old.

To book First Aid or Sensory Room sessions call 0161 245 7013.

Chorlton Library

• Tots and Toddlers Story Time – 11am - 11.30am

Fallowfield Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 219 6799.

Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 9.30am - 10.30am
• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

Baby Messy Play includes free baby sensory bags for babies up to first steps.

To book a Sensory Room slot call 0161 234 4711.

Whalley Range Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Room available from 9am - 4pm

To book call 0161 245 7007.

From sensory rooms and baby yoga to story sessions, messy play and wellbeing support, there are lots of opportunities for families to get involved and celebrate Baby Week 2026 across South Manchester.