Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run at The Sensory Space, 6 Centre Maltings, Ware (SG12 7BS) on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with multiple session times across both days to suit different routines. Sensory Saturday drop-in sessions also run roughly once a month at the same venue.
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About this class
Baby Sensory at The Sensory Space in Ware is part of the Baby Sensory East Herts franchise, which also runs classes in Welwyn and Broxbourne. The venue is at Centre Maltings, 16 New Road, Ware. Wednesday sessions run at 9:45am (Birth–13m), 11:15am (Birth–6m), and 12:45pm (Birth–13m); Thursday sessions run at 10am and 11:30am, both open to babies from birth to 13 months. If none of those slots fits, Sensory Saturday drop-in sessions run at 10:15am and 11:45am on one Saturday per month, priced at £9 per baby (one adult per baby). The franchise has been operating under Hannah Sharland since 2014.
Each session draws on a programme developed by Dr Lin Day, who has more than 40 years of experience across nursing, special education, and early childhood development. Classes are built around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, moving through creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual stimulation, textures, and scents. Music runs throughout — a mix of original songs composed by Dr Lin Day and traditional rhymes — and the instruments used have all had their decibel levels measured to ensure they stay comfortable for small ears. The sensory area is arranged at the specific distance a young baby can focus on objects clearly.
For very new arrivals, the Hello Baby strand (designed for 0–3 months) offers a gentler entry point. It covers reading your newborn's behavioural cues, recognising five distinct cries, and building confidence through touch techniques including massage and reflexology. Activities across the full programme are adapted so that babies with physical or sensory differences can take part fully. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session.
The nearest car park is Kibes Lane North pay and display, in front of the Southern Maltings building. To book or ask about current term dates, contact the East Herts team on 07525 775163 or at eastherts@babysensory.co.uk.
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Which ages can come to Baby Sensory at The Sensory Space, Ware?
Classes are for ages from birth to 13 months up to 13 months. Sessions are split into two developmental stages — birth to 6 months and 7 to 13 months — so the activities match where your baby actually is. Newborns from birth to 3 months can also join Hello Baby, a separate strand within the programme designed specifically for the earliest weeks.
When do classes run?
At The Sensory Space there are Wednesday sessions at 9:45am (Birth–13m), 11:15am (Birth–6m), and 12:45pm (Birth–13m), plus Thursday sessions at 10am and 11:30am (both Birth–13m). Sensory Saturday drop-in sessions run roughly once a month at 10:15am and 11:45am. The most recent advertised term ran from the week commencing 13 April through to the week commencing 18 May 2026 — check with the team for the current schedule.
How do I book, and who do I contact?
The Baby Sensory East Herts team handles bookings for the Ware venue directly. Reach them by phone on 07525 775163 or by email at eastherts@babysensory.co.uk. You can also use the find-a-class tool at wowworldgroup.com and search by postcode SG12 7BS.
What actually happens during a session?
Sessions move through creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, and activities focused on vision, textures, scents, and sound. Songs and rhymes — including original music composed by Dr Lin Day — are woven throughout to support early speech and language. Each class includes a Bonding Time segment, Expert Tips, and an Exploratory Play Area, and wraps up with calming sounds that mimic the womb. The whole session follows a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, with built-in moments to settle if your baby needs them. You are always welcome to feed or cuddle your baby during the session.
Is there parking nearby?
The nearest car park is Kibes Lane North pay and display, in front of the Southern Maltings building.
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