Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run every Friday at Newbiggin Village Hall, CA11 0HT — four miles west of Penrith, just off the A66 — led by Liz Wilson of Baby Sensory North Cumbria. Three separate sessions serve different age groups across the morning and early afternoon, all term time only.
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About this class
Newbiggin Village Hall hosts three Baby Sensory sessions every Friday, each tailored to a different stage: Older Babies (6–13 months) at 09:45, Younger Babies (0–6 months) at 11:15, and a Mixed Ages group (0–13 months) at 12:45. All run term time only, which makes it easier to plan around school holidays. The hall sits four miles west of Penrith, directly off the A66, and has full disabled access, a hearing loop, and baby-change facilities — practical details that matter when you're heading out with a small baby.
The classes are run by Liz Wilson, who has been delivering Baby Sensory for over 11 years and holds an NNEB Diploma gained in 1995. She completed Level 3 Paediatric First Aid in April 2024. Long-standing familiarity with the programme combined with a current first-aid qualification tends to make the first session feel less daunting for parents who are new to this kind of class.
Each session opens with the Baby Sensory signature song, then works through a structured lesson plan covering what your baby touches, sees, hears, smells and feels. That plan takes in creative play, tummy time, movement, textures, scents and music, as well as sensory signing and songs chosen to support early speech and language development. Every activity is designed to be repeated at home, so Friday mornings at Newbiggin can carry through into the rest of your week. Sessions close by gently mimicking the sounds of the womb — a calm landing after an active hour. You're welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session.
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What ages are the Friday sessions at Newbiggin Village Hall for?
There are three sessions to choose from. The Older Babies group (09:45–10:45) is for ages from birth to 13 months. The Younger Babies session (11:15–12:15) is for newborns up to 6 months. The Mixed Ages class (12:45–13:45) welcomes babies from birth to 13 months. All three run on Fridays, term time only.
How much does a term cost?
The Younger Babies and Mixed Ages sessions are priced at £56.00 per term block. Contact Liz Wilson directly to confirm pricing for the Older Babies group and to check when the next available term begins.
How do I book?
Get in touch with Baby Sensory North Cumbria by phone on 07786 522016 or by email at northcumbria@babysensory.co.uk. Liz can confirm which session suits your baby's age and when the next term starts.
What happens during a session?
Each session opens with the Baby Sensory signature song, then works through a structured lesson plan covering creative play, tummy time, movement, textures, scents, music, sensory signing, and songs chosen to support early speech development. The decibel levels of any instruments used are measured to ensure they are not too loud. Sessions end with calming sounds that mimic the womb. You're welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point.
Are the facilities suitable for babies?
Yes. Newbiggin Village Hall has full disabled access, a hearing loop, and baby-change facilities on site.
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