Want to venture out and have some fun with the little ones? Check out our roundup of some of the areas fun-filled activities for parents and tiny tots
New motherhood is incredibly joyful, but face it: it can sometimes be downright boring. If like many others you've been trapped inside, changing more nappies than you knew could ever exist and trying to catch whatever desperate few hours of sleep you can, don't worry - we have you covered!
If you're looking for a fun day out for you and your little one, there's no shortage of tot-friendly activities to explore in the local area. Dust off the picnic basket, break out the swimming cossie and hit the road - there's so much fun to be had with your newborn!
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BYOB: Comedy Club
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s premier baby friendly comedy club! Their shows feature the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV, all whilst providing soft flooring, toys, buggy parking and baby changing so that your baby is happy too!
Featuring a brand new line up of comedians every month, shows last around 75 minutes and feature two acts, plus a compere, with a 15 minute interval.
When: The third Tuesday of every month (starting Sept 19th 2017)
Doors open at 11.15am for a 12pm kick off!
Tickets Price: £10
Admissions: Anyone and everyone over 16 years and under 12 months old. Comics will be performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 12 month age limit for younger guests!
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Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
What better way to get your little one started in their development then with the help of theatre. Polka is one of the few theatres in the UK dedicated exclusively to children, all with the aim of creating world-class theatre to entertain and inspire young audiences.
Since doors opened in 1979 this unique venue has been entertaining children with resonant, engaging and exciting theatre - the perfect introduction to theatre for your baby.
For more information on show times and prices, check out Polka Theatre's here.
Want to find out more? Read what Mum Sharon Wallace had to say when she took her little one along to Polka.
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Baby Yoga & Massage
5 Otterbourne House, Surrey, KT16 0QFBaby Yoga has shot to popularity recently as parents up and down the country have been giving it a go. Proven to be great for both mums and little ones, there are innumerable physical, developmental and psychological benefits to this practice - all achievable inside or outside your home!
There are loads of great options available in Surrey which can be found online, some of which we've listed below:
Mummas and Beans (Tinies), Nick; Godalming & Guildford; nicky@mummasandbeans.co.uk; 07900 676719
Baby Relaxation, Kyla Giles; Camberley, Farnborough & Woking; kyla@baby-relaxation.co.uk; 07730001467.
Amber Therapies, Amber Betts; Ashford Middlesex & Surrounding Areas; ambertherapies@live.co.uk; 07450409186
Busylizzy, Anna; Woking; woking@busylizzy.co.uk; 01483 331380
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Picnic, Virginia Water Lake
Picnics are probably one of the best things you can do with a newborn. With no need to feel guilty about your little one crying, you can both relish being in the outdoors whilst enjoying whatever home comforts you want to bring. It is also a great excuse to take adorable photos after all the days locked up at home!
Fortunately for you, there are an abundance of gorgeous spots in Surrey just perfect for picnicking. My favourite? Virginia Water. A beautiful lake and lovely coffee shop if you fancy a cuppa, there's not much more you can ask for. Click here to check out our round-up of some of the areas best picnic spots.
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BuggyFit, Stroller Exercise Class
FarnhamStroller exercise classes are lots of fun and are a great way to get back in shape after your new arrival. You'll get a workout—and even make some new friends—while your child enjoys the ride. Babies kick back and relax while you jog, with frequent breaks to practice other aspects of training.
With classes being offered throughout the country, BuggyFit has a great option of sessions which you can check out on their website.
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Water Babies Swimming
If you're looking to have fun and get your little one started swimming, there are some great options in Surrey. Babies have a real affinity with water, and because they’ve spent 9 months floating in the womb, being in warm water feels surprisingly more familiar to them than being on dry land.
Water Babies have great courses across Surrey for little ones. For more information, check their website, contact Water Babies Surrey North on 01932 227 428 or email underthewaves@waterbabies.co.uk.
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Bach To Baby Concert
83 Guildford United Reformed Church Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BSThink you might have a mini-musician on your hands? Back To Baby offers relaxed concerts for babies and toddlers, during which a classical musician plays themed pieces on their chosen instrument. There's Monmouth coffee and biscuits to set you up for the performances, which finish off with sing-along nursery rhymes.
Children £5, nursery staff and accompanying parents £3.
Check out their website for more information on dates, times and locations.
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Hobbledown Children's Farm
A place full of wonder, excitement and play where our friends, the Hobblers, spend their days around the fields and the barns where animals roam, content as always in their Hobbledown homes. Hobbledown is a unique mysterical farm park adventure!
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Jellybugs Soft Play Café
If all else fails, you can always rely on a soft-play centre to keep your little one entertained. A fun play cafe in the centre of Kingston, Jellybugs has toys and activities for all ages, plus barista coffees, frappes and smoothies for mums and dads. Kitted out with a two-level soft play frame and a lower level play area and ball pool for the little ones, you'll be spoilt for choice at Jellybugs. For other soft play options closer to you, check out our round-up of some of the best in Surrey.
Open Monday-Saturday 9.30am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm; entry from £2.50-£5.95; www.jellybugs.co.uk; 07776 082 089
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, bank holidays 10am-4pm, closed Sun. Price: Over 1s £4.95, under 1s £1.95, additional sibling £2.95 and adults go free.
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