GENTLE EXPLORERS

Early Explorers is our gentle, nature-inspired sensory play class for pre-walking babies, where little ones can explore textures, colours and natural materials in a calm, welcoming environment.

Using a thoughtful blend of natural resources and carefully chosen messy play experiences (with minimal food waste), babies are free to discover at their own pace while parents enjoy quality time together in a calm, supportive space.

Created by a primary school teacher with over 15 years' experience and mum of four, each session is carefully designed to support your baby's early development through play.

Sensory and messy play helps to develop:

• Fine and gross motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Early communication and language
• Curiosity, confidence and emotional wellbeing

Caring for the planet is at the heart of Gentle Explorers. We avoid single-use plastics wherever possible, source equipment second-hand, forage natural materials mindfully and use refill products for cleaning.

Our classes are about more than play; they're about building a community. Arrive for a relaxed 10-minute settling-in period, enjoy a hot drink and homemade cake (available for a small extra charge), and stay afterwards for playground visits, picnics or walks. We also host WhatsApp groups to help families stay connected beyond the sessions.

We take care of all the preparation and clearing up, so you can simply enjoy uninterrupted time with your baby, creating precious memories without the mess at home.

What to bring

• A towel and a change of clothes
• A lidded reusable cup if you'd like a hot drink

Good to know

• Sessions begin with a gentle 10-minute arrival window
• Suitable for pre-walking babies
• Babies under 5 months attend at a reduced rate and can enjoy a cosy selection of books and toys while older babies explore the sensory and messy play invitations
• Siblings are half price

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