lincolnshire
Explore the programme below and join us in celebrating Baby Week 2026.
In Lincolnshire we believe that every child deserves the best possible start for a happy, healthy, and successful life. The first years, from pregnancy to starting school, are crucial for your child’s future health, learning and well-being.
National Baby Week is a chance to bring together families, health professionals, and community partners to celebrate, learn and connect. We have 47 children’s centres, which are at the heart of our Best Start In Life Families and Babies offer. The centres offer free stay-and-play drop-in sessions and universal programmes for all families from antenatal to age five.
What can you expect? This year, on top of our usual offer of free groups and activities for families in our Children’s Centres and Family Hubs, we will be celebrating the theme of ‘Chat, Play, Read with Me’ across the county, with lots of special events.
Who is it for? The sessions are for all families with a focus on the first 1,001 days of a child’s life all the way up to when they start school.
What is happening during the week? Take a look at our events taking place across the week below. Do come along and join us.
How do I attend? Follow the weblinks for more information about times and venues. All sessions are free, and you do not need to book. We look forward to you joining us for this exciting week.
COMING SOON
EVENTS
Local information
Best Start in Life Babies, Family Hubs and Children’s Centres
Lincolnshire’s 47 children’s centres offer free stay-and-play drop-in sessions and universal programmes for all families from antenatal to age five.
0-19 Health Service
Our 0-19 Health Team can help you by providing health advice and information about your baby, child or young person.
Better Births Lincolnshire
Whether you are planning a baby, already pregnant or have a young family, we hope you will find lots of useful information about what to expect and what is available to you in Lincolnshire.
NHS Lincolnshire Maternity Services
We support women and their families through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Almost 4,400 babies are born annually at our hospitals.
Our Key Partners
10,000 attendees
Over the last decade, Baby Week UK has expanded across England, helping thousands of parents, carers, professionals, and community members connect, learn, and access support. By showcasing free and low-cost services, activities, and opportunities, Baby Week aims to reduce barriers and improve awareness of the support available for families with children under five. Here are just a few reflections from attendees on the difference Baby Week has made.
“Baby week is an absolutely fantastic initiative in out city it bought together professionals from across the sector and gave families time to chat, learn and share their experiences of parenthood. Over 200 attendees at one of our launch event and using a city centre location and offering lots of activities for the age range (0-5) worked well.”
– Baby Week Regional Organiser
“It’s a fantastic way to bring communities together to learn how to offer support to your child in everyday life”
– Parent
Join Baby Week from anywhere in the world
Baby Week offers a wide range of free online and hybrid events, making it easy to take part wherever you are. Parents and carers can access sessions such as baby first aid and baby massage, while professionals can join daily ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars led by national experts. Many events, including our National Conference in Nottingham, are available virtually, enabling participation from across the UK and beyond. Explore the online calendar to find out more.
