The Storybarn

Experience the magical Storybarn in the heart of Calderstones Park at our drop-in sessions just for parents and carers with babies 12 months and under.

Enjoy our signature rhyme times and storytelling, along with dedicated time for parents to connect over stories. Come and enjoy the Storybarn at your own pace and stay as long as you like.

Mondays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Get ready for another incredible week of fun and exploring in the Storybarn!🤩
The Storybarn is closed on Monday for a private event. But don't worry! We are back and ready to pop into action for the rest of the week.🌟
On Wednesday we are putting on our exploring boots for our Incy Wincy Wanders sessions and our Tiny Acorns are packed with plenty of fun and creative play on Thursday.🕷️
We then have our Incy Wincy and Drop in sessions to end the week, which is jam packed with fun and imagination for the little ones to dream big! These sessions will get you completely ready for the week ahead. 📚🎉

Experience magical stories brought to life by our superb Storyhunters! Enjoy songs, rhymes, bubbles, crafts and imaginary play. You and your little one will also have time to explore hundreds of beautiful books in our cosy Storybarn 📚🫧🧸

Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173651887/events/428821860

Get ready for a week full of jam-packed fun! 🎉
We are sprinkling Incy Wincy Rhymers sessions throughout the week to keep your little ones entertained and smiling.😁
Need some flexibility? We also have a couple of drop-in sessions available- just show up and join the excitement.
Then we finish the week on a high, with lots of birthday cake! 🥳🌟

"I can’t remember a time I didn’t love Heidi... I feel as if the words, characters and scenes must have seeped through my skin and become part of my inner anthology."

This month's title picks from our 2026 Bookshelf 'The Home We Carry' are:

Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Stand By Me by Wendell Berry

Read our Bookshelf title reflections and maybe be inspired to give them a read https://www.thereader.org.uk/category/literature/the-reader-bookshelf/ 📚

Make your weekend MAGICAL and join us at the Storybarn 🪄

Saturday 10am - 11.15am: Incy Wincy Rhymers - Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173651887/events/428821857
Sunday 9.30am - 12pm: Drop-In (pay on door - £3.50/£3 members)

See you soon!

Come and enjoy our beautiful Storybarn with your baby. Join in with our rhyme time and storytelling at your own pace, along with dedicated time for parents to connect over stories.

Drop-in on Mondays, 12.30-2.30pm
For parents/carers with babies up to 12 months
Pay on the door £3.50/£3 members price)

🌟Starting the week on a high note!🌟

We are bringing you all the good vibes this week with Incy Wincy Rhymers sessions running across multiple days!🕷️🤩
Plus your favourite drop in fun is back, including an extra-special baby Drop In TODAY (Monday)🎉

Come play, sing, and hang out with us! 🥳

Family fun this weekend at Storybarn ☀️

📖 Friday 29 May, 5.30 - 6.30pm *LAST SPACES*
Bookshop Bedtime Stories in The Reader Bookshop
Join us for babycinos, blankets and beautiful bedtime stories!

✨Saturday 30 May, 10 - 11.15am
Incy Wincy Rhymers
At our famously fun sessions, our Storyhunter will bring stories to life with songs, rhymes, bubbles crafts and play.

🎈Sunday 31 May, 9.30am - 2.30pm
Storybarn Drop-In (No booking required)
Let your imagination roam and visit the magical Storybarn - our imaginative play space for families.

🐰All week
Bunny vs Monkey Mini Trail (No booking required)
Find the hidden character's from Jamie Smart's beloved children's books, Bunny vs Monkey.

Book now, link in bio 🔗

It's starting to feel like summer... holidays! Book Storybarn Holiday Club now and beat the last minute childcare planning.

Every day we will venture out into the gorgeous Calderstones Park, dive into the realm of storytelling in the magical Storybarn, play games, craft, dress up and more!

BOOK NOW at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173654414/events/428808628 🪁