Families across Newton Heath, Collyhurst, Moston, Miles Platting and Ancoats can enjoy a fantastic programme of free Baby Week activities including sensory play, baby yoga, messy play, story sessions, baby massage and family wellbeing support.

Newton Heath, Collyhurst, Moston and Miles Platting and Ancoats Baby Week Activities

• Dates: Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 2026
• Locations: Various venues across North and East Manchester
• Price: Free

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

Monday 15th June

Newton Heath Library

• Story Time – 11am - 11.30am
• Drop-in storytelling session

Tuesday 16th June

Miles Platting Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Walking Mum’s Club – 10am - 11am
• Gentle canal walk followed by an information session

Book via the Facebook page @walking_mums_club.

Moston Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Play and Learn – 10am - 11.30am
• Healthy Child Drop-In – 9.30am - 11.30am
• Weaning Advice Session – 9.30am - 11.30am
• Baby Yoga – 1pm - 2pm for non-mobile babies
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

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

To book call 0161 205 7058.

Newton Heath Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Story Time at Newton Heath Library – 1pm - 2pm
• Baby Talk and Rhyme – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

Baby Talk and Rhyme includes rhymes, early language activities and a free book for every child.

To book call 0161 510 0066.

Collyhurst Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Sensory Session – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory session for babies up to first steps with free sensory bags

To book call 0161 205 1744.

Wednesday 17th June

Collyhurst Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Movers – 10am - 11am
• Movement session for babies up to first steps

Miles Platting Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Play and Learn – 10am - 11.30am
• Baby Explore – 1.30pm - 2.30pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

Baby Explore is a sensory session for newborns to pre-walkers, helping babies develop their senses through exploration.

To book call 0161 277 6970.

Moston Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Dance Like a Mother – 10am - 11am
• Babywearing dance session suitable for babies from 8 weeks to 2 years
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

To book call 0161 277 6970 or 0161 205 7058 for Sensory Room bookings.

Newton Heath Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage Taster Session – 10am - 11am
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

To book call 0161 510 0066.

Thursday 18th June

Collyhurst Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Messy Play – 10am - 11.30am
• Baby Talk and Rhyme – 1pm - 2pm

Baby Talk and Rhyme includes rhymes, early language activities and a free book for every child.

To book call 0161 205 1744 or 0161 510 0066.

Miles Platting and Ancoats Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Yoga – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies
• Infant Feeding Team – 1pm - 2.15pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

The Infant Feeding Team will offer breastfeeding support and advice.

To book call 0161 277 6970.

Miles Platting Library

• Story Time and Singing – 1.15pm - 2pm

Moston Sure Start Children’s Centre

• First Aid Session – 1pm - 2pm
• Emergency baby and child first aid with Cookson First Aid
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

To book call 0161 205 7058.

Newton Heath Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Yoga – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies
• Baby Sensory Session – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

Baby Sensory Sessions include sensory exploration activities and free sensory bags for babies up to first steps.

To book call 0161 510 0066.

Friday 19th June

Moston Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Movers – 10am - 11am
• Baby Talk and Rhyme – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

Baby Talk and Rhyme includes early language activities and a free book for every child.

To book call 0161 205 7058.

Newton Heath Children’s Centre

• SEND Sensory Session – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Room available from 8.30am - 4pm

The SEND Sensory Session is led by the SEDIT Team, who will also provide SEND support and advice for families.

To book call 0161 510 0066, or families can also drop in.

From sensory play and baby yoga to health clinics, rhyme sessions and family wellbeing support, there are lots of ways for families to get involved and celebrate Baby Week 2026 across North and East Manchester.