Yes it’s time for another one of our Happity city guides. This time we focus on Birmingham’s most-loved local classes, activities, businesses and more for babies, toddlers and parents.

So what is Birmingham well known for? 

Birmingham is often known as England’s ‘second city’. It’s the largest city in England after London. It has the nickname of ‘City of a Thousand Trades,’ because it was the world’s first proper manufacturing town (good pub quiz fact!) Birmingham is also well known as the home of ‘heavy metal’ because of it’s the birthplace of Ozzy Osbourne- singer with ‘Black Sabbath’.

Here at Happity we believe that parents are the ones who know their community best as they’re the ones out and about sampling baby groups, doing the activities, and on the nursery run! So if there’s anything we’ve missed let us know because we are super keen to hear about the classes, activities and businesses that are making life with babies and toddlers that little bit easier (and fun!). Better still, if you’re a class provider, we would love to feature you in our listings – you can sign up below.

So here we go! As Birmingham is a large city we have created a classes list with more central things to do and others that are in the surrounding areas so you have a good mix. All of them come highly recommended by you, our parents, our Local Experts!

Birmingham’s best… baby and toddler classes

Do you fancy sampling a class that gives your little one a new skill? Or is it maybe just for fun or relaxation? Try some of these!

Classes: Surrounding areas

MamaBabyBliss 

Fancy practicing yoga with your baby? Or are you a couple who are readying yourself for birth and want to find out how yoga can help? Emma offers a range of postnatal yoga classes, baby massage, pregnancy yoga and baby yoga. Everything you need so you and your baby can chill out a bit! 

Find them at various locations in Sutton Coldfield- check website for more details

Tappy Toes 

Tappy Toes offer movement classes for little ones that include twirling, galloping, action songs  plus a special imagination section of the class when you pretend you’re a princess, a dinosaur or even a scary monster. These classes are designed to develop coordination and motor skills amongst other things. The classes are held in a range of locations in and around Birmingham. 

Find them at: 72 Walsall Rd, Lichfield WS13 8AF

Mini Zen Infants 

If you’re looking for a little bit of peace and calm for you and your baby then why not sample a mini-zen class – these classes offer ‘Baby Massage’, ‘Baby Yoga’ and ‘Sensory Classes’. Baby massage and yoga is a great way to bring down the blood pressure and pick up a skill you can use at home whenever you need to create more of a restful atmosphere (and the benefits will be felt by both you and your baby). There are also more active sessions available.

Various locations check website to book an appointment.

Little Pals Pop in and Play

This stay and play is designed for 0-4 year olds and offers a lot of different activities including singing, role play, arts and crafts, learning and sensory toys, book corner and a dedicated baby area. There are also refreshments included and there is no booking required. 

Find them at: St James Church Mere Green, B75 5BW

Nature Makers

Nature Makers was started because the founder, Faye, was frustrated that some of her local preschool art classes were heavily reliant on using plastic and chemical based products. She wanted to create classes that encouraged children to connect with nature and to help parents learn how to do this too. These classes are offered in a whole range of locations near Birmingham including Tamworth, Droitwich, Lichfield and Walsall- check out their website for more details. 

Classes: Central

Birmingham Gymnastics Academy

A 14 minute drive from central Birmingham and you’ll find this gymnastics academy which offers pre-school gymnastics classes for your budding gymnasts out there. The pre-school classes are 45 minutes and run by qualified Gymnastics coaches. Gymnastics is great at teaching pre-school children skills like balance and coordination so why not give them a whirl? 

Find them here: Metchley Lane Gymnastics Centre, Metchley Park Road, B15 2PQ

Birmingham Science Museum 

This fantastic museum space offers a range of classes and activities for preschool children. Every Thursday they have ‘Toddler Thursday’ sessions which are designed to inspire future scientists and astronauts by offering them a relaxed experience in their planetarium. The class will include exploration of the night sky and some ‘immersive space imagery’ perfect for all your mini-space exploration fans.   

Happity is the UK’s biggest platform dedicated exclusively to baby & toddler classes. We’re expanding in Birmingham and are super keen to hear about more classes and activities for little ones – get in touch if you can help. We’re always open to recommendations! 

Birmingham’s best… Family Friendly Cafe’s

What about stopping off for a coffee or something to eat in a family-friendly cafe? It’s a win win! Here’s a couple of cafes perfect for when you’re flagging and in need a caffeine boost: 

Tamucafe 

This cafe is relaxed and comes recommended for its delicious and healthy menu. Perfect for brunch or just coffee and a slice of cake. 

Find them at: 606 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4BW

The Coffee Tree

This cafe is an informal meeting place in the church foyer and offers a range of different activities for all ages. There are weekly story time and stay and play sessions for little ones so you can meet other parents and enjoy some delicious cake (never a bad thing!) 

Find them at: Duke Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RJ

Birmingham’s best… Outdoor Spaces

Happity are definitely big fans of outdoor spaces so here’s a couple of recommendations to get your little ones out and about in the fresh air: 

Cannon Hill Park 

Located in South Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park is definitely the place to plan a day trip for you and your little one(s). There are lots of different activities  for everyone  to do at this great park from playing mini golf, riding on a train or even taking a swan out onto the lake. There’s also a Garden Tea Room in case you get hungry too. 

Find them at:  Russell Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8RD

Warwick Castle

Okay not strictly a park but this castle does have some beautiful surrounding green spaces and is perfect for children who love to pretend they are princes or princesses. There are live shows and attractions and if you’re keen you can even book to stay overnight in the castle grounds. Roughly an hour’s drive from the centre of Birmingham Warwick Castle has everything you need to keep little ones and adults entertained. 

Find them at: Warwick CV34 4QU

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