Full listing for all playgroups and classes for babies, toddlers, pre-school children
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with stories, sensory adventures, and precious bonding moments with your little one? Look no further than Adventure Babies Harrogate, serving families in Harrogate, Wetherby, and North Leeds!
Our classes offer an exciting blend of sensory storytelling, early childhood education, and pure fun, designed to ignite your child’s love for books and support their development every step of the way.
Community and Support: Parenthood can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, but at Adventure Babies, you’re never alone. Our classes offer a warm and welcoming community where you can connect with other parents, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, our supportive environment is here to cheer you on every step of the way.
We have classes to suit all ages of preschool children –
• LITTLE BABIES classes are suitable for babies from birth up to confidently sitting. This group is for our littlest babies who are not yet moving much at the start of the course.
• SITTERS AND CRAWLERS classes are suitable for babies from birth up to confidently crawling. Please be aware that some babies in this group will be mobile although it is not our most mobile class.
• MIXED AGE GROUP – This is our most mobile class, all ages are welcome up to 4 years old. This group is particularly well suited for sibling groups or friends with different aged children that want to attend a class together.
We cover Harrogate, Wetherby and North Leeds –
MONDAY’S at Harewood House
– 9:45 Mixed Ages and Sibling Groups
– 10.50 Babies to Crawlers
(No Harewood membership needed to attend and you get free access to Harewood after classes.)
WEDNESDAY’S David Lloyd Harrogate
– 9.30 Sitters and Crawlers
– 10.35 Mixed Ages and Sibling Groups
– 11.40 Little Babies (Non-Movers)
– 12.45 Mixed Ages and Sibling Groups
(No David Lloyd membership needed to attend and you get to use the clubroom cafe and play park after classes.)
FRIDAY’S Cub Nursery Wetherby
– 9.30 Mixed Ages and Sibling Groups
– 10.45 Sitters and Crawlers
(There’s an onsite stay and play cafe for before or after classes)
If you’re unsure about which class to book please get in touch
Based in York, Agility is one of the most exciting and unique centres for fitness in the UK. We offer fun and fitness for all the family. Come and challenge yourself on our state of the art obstacle course. Our wonderful café The Shack is open all day.
We have a variety of sessions for all ages, 5-16 years, family sessions, teen socials (12-17 years) and our brand new adult only sessions.
Baby Highfield is a parent and baby group designed specifically for children who aren’t yet old enough to join Highfield Pre-School.
Baby Highfield runs on Friday mornings between 9.30am and 10.30am (term time only). It is free to attend and is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children aged 0-2 years to socialise and play in our lovely nursery setting, including the sensory room. There are delicious refreshments and when the weather permits we also enjoy the gardens at Pre-School.
Our Wellness Centre nurses pop in on the first Friday of every month to offer support and advice to parents and also weigh babies if required. We also hope to have other baby and toddler specialists visiting us from time to time – keep following our social media pages for further details.
We love to welcome new parents and babies to the group. There’s no need to book, just pop along on Friday mornings at 9.30am.
Bloom
Bloom Baby Classes are multi award winning sensory classes and are run all over the UK. We have two classes, Caterpillar Club for babies aged 6 weeks – 6 months and Busy Bees for babies aged 6 months to walking.
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Club is a gentle baby development class encouraging bonding. Our Caterpillar class awakens babies first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using music, sensory props and sensory lights. These encourage gross motor skills and body awareness. There is also a different fun theme every week. We end the class teaching baby massage leaving your baby ready for a long nap.
Busy Bees
Busy Beesis a highly interactive, musical class, focusing on baby’s growing confidence within the big wide world. Encouraging both fine and gross motor skills, teaching body awareness and stimulating your baby’s perception of sounds with our fun range of songs and activities. At theme time, your baby gets to explore our range of bright props and exciting heuristic treasure baskets whilst developing their social skills with fellow Bloom babies!
Børn of the Forest is a classroom without walls where children learn from nature, within nature. Our sessions, based on the principles of the Forest School approach, allow children to learn about nature, the environment, their world and themselves through natural, open ended play, creation, exploration, and discovery.
TERM TIME
Preschool Play. (Walkers-age 5) – Term time, Mondays and Fridays 10-11.30
Preschool play sessions for you to stay and play with your little explorers. The sessions are child led, natural and open ended with time and space for your little ones to follow their own interests and motivations.
Therapeutic Forest for SEND (age 4-11)- Term time, Fridays 12.45-2.45 We are passionate about using the Forest School approach to support young people who need some additional support to socialise, improve communication, connect with nature and develop skills.
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Alternative Learning Provision – Year round
Birthday Parties (age 2+) – Year round
School/Nursery visits – Year round
Visits from Community Groups such as Scouts – Year round
Holiday Clubs (Year 1+) – During Easter, May, Summer and October Holidays
Seasonal Events
Upstairs, our cozy cafe is open Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 4 PM, and Sat, 9 AM – 1 PM. Parents/carers can gather while kids enjoy our free toy library.
It’s never too early for your little one to start learning and have some Serious Fun. From infant to toddler, our classes promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your childʼs critical first three years. And since you’re along for the ride, you’ll be right there to celebrate every discovery with smiles, hugs and giggles.
Looking for a class that feels like a warm hug?
At Dream Time we strongly believe every mum should feel safe, nurtured and supported. From the moment you step through the door Emily will help you feel welcomed and relaxed in a home-from-home non-judgmental space.
The first hour you’ll be guided through giving your baby a full body massage, full of countless proven benefits from encouraging longer, deeper sleeps and helping with feeding to assisting development and muscle tone to name a few.
The class includes massage, yoga, sensory, soft gymnastics, lots of singing and dedicated time to bond with your little one. For the remaining 40 minutes we pop the kettle on, eat our body-weight in biscuits and relax in the best like-minded company.
Life-long friendships are forged at Dream Time – this truly is more than just a baby class.
Venues:
Tuesdays: Poppleton Centre, York, 10-11.40am & 12-1.40pm.
Wednesdays: Calcutt Village Hall, Knaresbrough, 10-11.40am & 12-1.40pm.
Classes can start from when your baby is 4-weeks-old and can stay with us until they’re crawling (over 90% of mums book straight on for another course!)
Booking essential.
£10 taster
£66 = 6 week block
Hello my name is Suzie Fairy Enchantica and I’m an educational theatre and well-being specialist. My classes bring learning to life through sing-along musical adventures and include sprinkles of preschool yoga along the way.
If you are looking for a feel-good class that will help you and your little one(s) shine bright and feel great then these classes are for you.
You can enjoy classes in-person at Enchantica’s Workshop (just behind M&S on Leeds Road in Harrogate) on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays or any day of the week at home via my online learning academy.
Class options:
SUZIE BEATS (0-3 years)
Suzie Beats sessions are designed as a learning experience for preschool children and their grown ups. These entertaining and educational story journey sessions use instruments, puppets, tactile materials, music, rhyme and song to bring learning to life. With a sprinkling of story yoga and guided relaxation magic these classes provide a magical combination of entertainment, education and well-being for you to enjoy with your little ones.
Suzie Beats classes are available to book here: https://bookwhen.com/enchanticasworkshop
RISING STARS STORY YOGA (3-4 yrs, 4-5 yrs or 5-7 yrs)
Rising Stars Story Yoga and Well-Being Classes are designed for various ages from 2.5-8yrs. Sessions include yoga, drama, stories, movement, singing, dance, speech exercises, along with mindfulness and relaxation. The sessions have been designed to help children relax, improve their self-esteem, focus, manage their emotions, be imaginative and creative, sleep better and make friends.
Rising Stars classes are available for pre-schoolers aged 3-4, children in Reception aged 4-5, and children in Years 1&2, or Years 3-6.
I hope to see you in class or at one of our magical events very soon.
Kind wishes
Suzie
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Come and join First Steps – a free new parent and baby group in Harrogate.
Are you looking for a new activity or group to join with your baby? Have you fancied joining a singing group or trying baby massage or yoga?
Harrogate’s Belmont Grosvenor School is offering parents with young children from birth to 36 months the opportunity to join a FREE new parent and baby group called FIRST STEPS.
First Steps is being held on the last Friday of each month, starting on 24th February, at Belmont Grosvenor School, Swarcliffe Hall, Birstwith, near Harrogate.
To sign up for the FREE First Steps parent and baby group, please follow the link.
Our much loved stay and play sessions will return to Toy Library HQ at The Old School in Knaresborough every Wednesday and Friday, 10am – 11.30am.
Sessions will be open to all and will run in a very similar way to our pre-covid play sessions – toys and resources will be set up for children to access while grown-ups can enjoy playing along and socialising with others! The only change that we need to make, for now, is that there will be no snack provided for children. You are very welcome to bring along your own snacks though (but please avoid nuts!)
Drinks will be available for grown ups but please bring your own reusable cup. Cups will not be provided so please don’t forget!!
Toilet and baby change facilities will be open – as always, please take nappies away with you to dispose of off site.
Sessions are £3.50 plus 50p per additional child – we can only accept card payments (we have a snazzy new card machine!), we will no longer be accepting cash.
While face coverings are not compulsory, you are very welcome to wear one!
Come along to the Breastfeeding Support Group, run by healthcare professionals, every Tuesday morning at Harrogate Library.
A welcoming group to meet other mums and get help with feeding if needed.
9am – 10.30am in the Children’s Library.
At Harrogate School of Swimming, we are dedicated to providing top-quality swimming education. Our experienced instructors are passionate about nurturing each swimmer’s potential, ensuring that everyone, from beginners to advanced swimmers, feels supported and motivated. We take pride in being a community where swimmers of all ages and abilities can thrive.
Starting Friday 28th April 2023 and then every other Friday thereafter.
Free group at the Smithy, Haggs Farm Business Park, Pudding Park Estate HG3 1Eq
Our staff are also pre and post natal specialists who deliver Mat and Reformer Pilates classes to soon to be mummies and mummies with babies.
We also hold regular small group Reformer Pilates classes to small groups (maximum 4 people). We welcome all abilities to our classes.
✨Postnatal Pilates classes: (babies welcome)
Monday 1pm, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 130pm
£15 per class or book 10 for £135
✨Prenatal Mat Pilates:
Tuesdays @ 6pm
£15 per class or book 10 for £135 (credits can then be used in postnatal classes)
✨Prenatal Reformer Pilates:
Thursdays @ 6pm
£20 per class
Address: The heronry, Haggs Road, Harrogate, HG3 1EQ
Climb aboard the Number Train as it takes your preschool child on a different journey of discovery each week. Help your child to prepare for school and enjoy watching them as they roar like a dinosaur, travel into Space, meet some pirates, go shopping in the silly supermarket, visit the zoo … and SO much more!
These fast paced, action packed sessions have a different theme each week and are designed to be FUN and educational. Watch your child grow in confidence as they take part in fun activities, games, action songs, turn-taking and art & craft – all of which have an underlying focus on maths!
Number Train is growing to meet the demand for these 5 stars classes which are perfect for preschoolers aged 2.5+ . Our recent market research shows that it is the educational focus, the teacher delivery and the wide variety which makes it different to lots of other classes out there and keeps customers coming back again and again!
Your child + Number Train = Confidence in maths
Classes will be held during term time only in locations around North Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate and Wharfedale.
I have classes suitable for 2.5 to 4 year olds on Mondays at Kidzplay Harrogate and on Wednesdays at Pannal Village Hall.
Our classes have so many benefits for your little ones:
Classes are high energy and full of amazing content to support your little one’s development in many many ways.
Children have so much fun that they don’t even realise that they are learning.
You can book the term or a three week trial.
Monday
10.00 Pre-school Class Kidzplay, Harrogate 2.5 to 4 years old
13.00 Pre-school Class 2nd Otley Scout Hut 2.5 to 4 years old
14.00 Minis Class 2nd Otley Scout Hut 12 months to 2.5 years old
Wednesday
13.15 Pre-school Class Pannal Village Hall 2.5 to 4 years old
Thursday
9.30 Pre-school Class Buttercups 2.5 to 4 years old
10.30 Minis Class Buttercups 12 months to 2.5 years old
PureSwim Yorkshire are proud to provide gentle and fun swimming lessons for little ones aged approximately 8 weeks to 12 years. Our baby and pre-school lessons focus on water confidence, parent and child bonding and important water safety skills.
Once Children are ready to be on the pool by themselves (approximately age 4) we work through the STA award scheme including rookie lifeguard classes for our older children. Our academy Class sizes are small (maximum 5 in a beginners group and maximum 6 with our advanced swimmers) and until the advanced stage our teachers teach from in the pool.
Saturday 8am-3pm Henshaw’s College, Bogs Lane (8 weeks +)
Monday 4pm-6pm Henshaw’s College, Bogs Lane (Academy only)
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Our classes will help to nurture and enhance EVERY child’s development and innate musical ability. At a critical time in your child’s formative years, Rhythm Time offers a wide variety of activities. These activities help brain development, speech and language skills, bonding, confidence, creativity, concentration and listening skills, which in turn help with reading, writing, maths, coordination and socialising. Rhythm Time also helps stimulate your child’s imagination and develops specific musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch and listening. Designed for babies FROM BIRTH to pre-schoolers, it’s a fully progressive course and the perfect foundation for school and future music making!
You also get UNLIMITED classes as part of your booking. As well as your primary class booking, you are welcome to come to as many classes as you like at any of our venues across the Wharfedale & Craven, Bradford & Halifax, and Harrogate & Wetherby areas at no extra charge!
Cub, The Modern Nursery, Wetherby (Great child-friendly café!)
Mondays: Toddlers 10.45 & Babies 11.15
Harrogate Elim Church
Tuesdays: Toddlers 10.30, Babies 11.15, Pre-schoolers 12.00
Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme. Our dynamic weekly sessions enable boys and girls aged 2-7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun and positive environment.
Classes
Please contact: [email protected] or tel 0345 313 0283 to book a FREE taster or for more information
Baby and Pre-School Swimming Classes
“Give your child the gift of water confidence for life”
From first kicks through to confident strokes, Swim Tots have been providing a pathway for aquatic learning to develop from birth since 2006.
Babies have a natural affinity for water and Swim Tots allows a sensory introduction to this environment in a calm and reassuring approach.
Our classes not only provide the teaching of a valuable life skill and a solid foundation in the water but we also ensure that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled to empower them to navigate the water with confidence.
Our teaching methods promote the physical, personal and intellectual wellbeing of your child and instill early water confidence as a natural element in their lives.
Our classes are for parents too! Our underlying ethos is that of developing your parent/child bond while equipping them with an essential life skill.
Venue: Belmont Grosvenor School, Birstwith
Time: Friday and Saturday Mornings
Delivery: 10 week blocks @ £135.00
Make a Splash with Swimsafe at Belmont Grosvenor School, Birstwith, Harrogate
Are you looking for top-quality swimming lessons for your child? Swimsafe is the perfect choice! Based at Belmont Grosvenor School, Birstwith, Harrogate we provide fun, engaging, and professional swimming lessons every Monday and Tuesday evening, tailored to help children of all abilities thrive in the water.
Our small class sizes ensure every swimmer gets the attention and guidance they need to build confidence and develop essential swimming skills. Whether your child is just starting their aquatic journey or looking to refine their technique, our highly qualified and experienced teachers are here to support them every step of the way.
Following the trusted Swim England programme, our lessons focus on water safety, stroke development, and building lifelong confidence in the water. This structured approach ensures children learn at their own pace while achieving recognized milestones.
Exciting news! New beginner spaces are available in the New Year, so don’t miss out on the chance to secure a place for your child. Swimsafe lessons fill up quickly, so act now!
Give your child the gift of swimming—an essential life skill in a safe, friendly, and professional environment. Join the Swimsafe family at Moorlands School and dive into a world of water confidence and fun!
Parents & babies – join our community!
Enjoy free tea & coffee, have social interaction for you and your little one, enjoy sensory toys, and more in our warm and nurturing environment!
* Coffee mornings take place in our large seating area with plenty of space for you to sit, and a mat area for your little ones to explore our sensory toys.
Starting with coffee mornings, as part of our “Baby Hub” we will also be running an exciting schedule of special events, talks, and more in 2024 – all aimed at parents of babies aged 0-12 months.
Free to attend, no booking necessary – members and non-members welcome.
Tuesdays: 9.45 am – 11:15 am (term time only)
At The Little Gym, we provide an age-appropriate program, starting at 4 months, designed to support and complement your baby’s development. Helping build confidence, aid sleeping patterns, and develop vital motor and social skills.
CLASSES, PARTIES, AND CAMPS
For every stage of your child’s development – from 4 months to 12 years – The Little Gym offers a diverse lineup of classes, camps, and parties filled with movement, music, learning, and laughter. Your little ones will make friends, reach developmental milestones, and build self-confidence while having Serious Fun.
1 Cardale Park, Harrogate HG3 1RY
Are you ready to learn a skill for life? We’re the UK’s leading provider of baby and toddler lessons. From the very first lesson, our babies and toddlers are immersed in learning essential water safety, core aquatic skills, and swimming strokes, within a fun, social environment. All our lessons are tailored to provide multi-sensory learning, building not only swimming skills but social, emotional, physical, and language skills too.
Water Babies classes are the only lessons taught by Level 3 Pre-school Swimming (Advanced) qualified teachers. In addition, our
unique ‘Oceans of Imagination’ swimming curriculum for ages 0-5 has been designed around baby milestones and Early Years outcomes, for an all-round educational experience. Our children learn to swim through exciting quests and activities, all whilst creating precious parent bonding moments. Learning to swim has never been so fun and interactive!
Join us today and become a Swimvincible!
– Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays mornings at The Crown Inn, Boroughbridge
– Monday & Wednesday afternoons at Nuffield Health, Harrogate
– Friday mornings at Ashville College, Harrogate
– Wednesday evenings and Sundays at Henshaws College, Knaresborough (ages 0-12 years)
– All other days are available throughout North Yorkshire.
Our swimmers progress onto our Mainstream programme for ages 4-12 years with their Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 certificates. Mainstream classes are held at Ripon Grammar School, Cundall Manor School, Henshaws College, and Birdforth Holiday Cottages.
ACTAcademy UK is a Triple Threat Training Performing Arts School. ACTAcademy gives it’s pupils the absolute highest standards of teaching, most amazing state of the art studios to train/perform in & numerous chances to pursue incredible & truly unique opportunities to excel in the performing arts.
Call 01423 202646 for a chat about our classes and opportunities, arrange a tour,or book your FREE trial!
Aquababes sessions, Starbeck Swimming Pool on Spa Lane, Starbeck.
Thursdays 9.45-10.45am (times may vary slightly during school hols).
The cost is £4.20 for adults (Feb ’13), £1.80 for 3+ year olds, £1.00 for 2 years olds and under 2’s swim free
These are specific sessions for babies and toddlers/pre-schoolers with small toys etc. in the water
At award winning ARTventurers we run colourful, creative (often messy!) art, craft and creative play sessions for babies, toddlers and children as well as holiday classes and workshops, fantastic creative birthday parties, after school clubs and other events for children of all ages.
For all your pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor wellbeing.
Emma Tailby is a specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist with a passion for providing evidence based, bespoke care for women of all ages.Assessing and treating all pregnancy and postnatal issues from pelvic girdle pain to abdominal muscle separation. Postnatal Mummy checks along with treating pelvic pain, pelvic floor issues and more.
07920095005
At Astral Gymnastics Club, we offer recreational classes for all abilities, including an intermediate class for more advanced gymnasts, as well as preschool classes.
Gymnasts can expect to learn a range of exciting individual gymnastic skills as well as acrobatic skills.
All our classes are held at Harrogate High School
Thursdays – Apley Grange, Harrogate
10am – BABY MASSAGE – for babies from birth to active crawlers.
11.15am – BABY YOGA – babies from 12 weeks
Fridays – The Old Chapel, Harrogate
10am – TODDLER YOGA – 2.5-4 years
11.15am – BABY YOGA – babies from 7 months
12.30pm – BABY YOGA – babies from 8 weeks
1.45pm – TODDLER YOGA – 2.5-4 years
•Story Massage, music & movement- a way of learning & communicating through play and positive touch
•Suitable for babies 5 months to pre walking
•Groups or individuals welcome
•Booking essential
I look forward to seeing you soon, Kate
07823 880439
•Each class combines baby massage, yoga, sensory stimulation, acupressure, relaxation & singing
•Suitable for babies 6 weeks & up
•Groups or individuals welcome
•Booking essential
I look forward to seeing you soon, Kate
07823 880439
Baby Mindful are lovely classes to join with your young babe but more than that there’s a chance practice simple mindful techniques that can really help in everyday parenting scenarios through babyhood and beyond
Call Jo on 07958517259 to book.
Classes from 6 weeks old up to 14 years old, with classes in Harrogate on Tuesday afternoons at Spring Water School, High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate HG2 7LW
Chatsworth Dance believe our combination of expertise and enthusiasm provides top quality tuition and facilities.
We hold over 70 classes a week in 2 dedicated studios as well as additional classes at Harrogate Gymnastics at Hornbeam park with 8 qualified teachers teaching over 500 students (Girls, boys & ladies)
Classes start from 18 months upwards (no upper limit!) there is something for everyone including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre
Baby Yoga and Baby Massage Classes
Classes start from 8 weeks old until cruising/walking. You don’t need to have any experience of yoga to enjoy Baby Yoga together.
Baby Yoga at Pannal Village Hall starts Wednesday April 19th
Wednesdays 10.30-11.30
£54 for 6 week block
Massage classes starting soon!
07583818912
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 10.30am.
All sessions are free
Busy Bee Nursery, Hookstone Road
Call Helen on 01423 815990
Busy Birds at Wetherby Sports Association
Join us every Thursday and Friday, 10am–12pm, for fun filled role play adventures, perfect for little ones of all ages up to 6 years. There’s a dedicated Baby Birds area for pre-walkers and hot drinks and snacks available to purchase. Open during term time and most school holidays, no booking needed
A weekly class for 4-7 year olds teaching cricket skills to develop hand eye co-ordination and movement skills. Classes held across the Harrogate district.
didi Rugby has been devised to get young children aged 18 months to 6 years active and to teach them new skills while having fun in a safe environment.
Getting children active at a young age aids their development, improves their co-ordination, speed and balance and gives them more confidence.
Immerse your Early Explorer in an inclusive world of sensory delight with our captivating Sensory Story Time class from birth to four. Designed to engage and stimulate the senses, this unique experience takes storytelling to a whole new level.
Mondays at Staveley & Copgrove
Fridays at Killinghall
Charlotte & Fi: 07969413618
Come and unwind, connect with your baby, learn baby massage techniques with me (Phillippa) and meet others in the comfort of my own home with my holistic massage approach. You’ll learn a variety of ways to soothe your baby whether it be for relaxation and fun or to assist with ailments such as constipation, colic etc.
07886973040
The classes are a great way for children and parents to enjoy time together and develop the essential skills needed for starting school.
Contact Brian on 01765 620374 or 07595 297639
Wednesday at Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon
9.15 – 10.00 for 2 – 3 years
10.00 – 10.45 for 2 – 3 years
13.00 – 13.45 for 3 – 4 years
14.00 – 14.45 for 3 – 4 years
Friday at Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon
9.15 – 10.00 for 3 – 4 years
10.15 – 11.00 for 3 – 4 years
11.15 – 12.00 for 2 – 3 years
A safe environment for children aged 3 – 6 years to have fun and improve their coordination and concentration skills. Soft golf balls, brightly coloured plastic golf clubs and experienced PGA Professionals prove it’s never too early to start playing golf! £5 per child
Every Sunday: 11am or 11.30am
For more information call 01423 871350
Come and play the Scandinavian way, outdoors, in the fresh air. Give your child the opportunity to connect with nature and learn through exploration.
The Green Hammerton Library is now based at Library Cottage next to the Village Club and opposite The Green. YO26 8AE. We are open every week.
The Green Hammerton Library is probably the smallest in the UK, but we make big provision for children, young people and adults in the Village and surrounding areas:Books & InformationStorytelling for Under-FivesChess & Scrabble ClubsRSL Public SpeakingPhotocopying & Printing facilitiesFair Trade Stockist
Open every week. For more information ring Green Hammerton Library @ Library Cottage 07984 972 495 or 01423 368886
Call/text Philippa Gomez on 07311333484 for more information
Our structured pre-school sessions are fun and energetic sessions designed to help little ones find their confidence in a class setting whilst exploring the equipment.
For those who want to explore and play on their own terms, we have our drop in sessions which run several times during the week – these sessions are also great as there is no booking required just turn up on the day!
The drop in sessions are £6 per child, and more information can be found on our website: 01423 874793
ODEON Kids screenings have been chosen especially for children and are every Saturday and Sunday mornings at pocket money prices.
At Hartbeeps we put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions and fabulous children’s parties.
Magic Hours are available every weekend. If your little one is itching to get onto 2 wheels be it balancing and or pedaling, now’s your chance! If they are already riding and need to brush up on their skills/got a new bike, then an hours 1:1 tuition is perfect too
More info on website.
Kidslingo Spanish! Fun Children’s Spanish Classes in Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby
Our interactive, multi-sensory classes are action packed with songs, games, stories and activities to engage children in a foreign language in a natural and intuitive manner, so that they learn through play and social interaction.
Contact Ellen for more information 07402337347
At the Knaresborough School of Speech and Drama, we offer classes and private lessons for children from age 4-18. We teach LAMDA examinations which, at the higher grades, offer UCAS points. We pride ourselves on quality tuition that helps students build confidence, skills, and friendships.
Rowena
07711745985
Give your child a massive advantage in life…
Our Safety and Self Defence Programme for Children consists of:
Improving physical fitness and coordination, concentration, discipline and respect.
Develops confidence and determination.
Develops communication, listening and social skills.
Awareness of danger and gentle solutions to bullying and rough play (supporting schools anti-bullying policies)
Harrogate Squash and Fitness Centre, Hookstone Wood Rd, Harrogate HG2 8PN
There is a new parents starting at Harlow Hill Methodist Church, on Wednesdays from 10-12. A very informal, drop in session which is non-profit, non-religious, just a space for parents of young children to get together for a hot drink and a chat.
Little Fishes Playgroup.
Every Thursday in term-time from 9.30-11.30 at St Luke’s Church, Franklin Square, HG1 5EL.
£1 per family which includes hot drinks for adults, snacks and juice for children.
Plenty of toys and space for babies and children.
No booking required, just come along!
Friendly stay and playgroup in Darley, Nidderdale. Ran by Niddedale Community Church. We have a baby corner, messy play station, variety of free play toys and an activity table. Each session includes toast and drink for little ones and homemade cake for adults. Sessions finish with storytelling from the Bible and a sing song. £2 per family, 9.30-11 term time.
Trinity Methodist Church, Trinity Rd, Harrogate HG2 9AU
4pm – 5.30pm every month on the second Sunday of the month
Fun activities – craft, games, stories, food!Join us for this family time.
Moo Music is a fun and interactive musical group for 0-5yr olds!We use our incredibly catchy original music to help us explore the world around us. Through singing, dancing, signing and sensory play – we are continuously learning without even realising!
01765 650151
Re-opening from Monday 13th September 2021
10-11.30am stay & play session. £2.50 per family. Parents, carers & grandparents all welcome. Bring your own refreshments.
Join Pop Up Play monthly for a morning of fun at Crimple Hall.Meet local families whilst your little ones play on our incredible soft play, plus a dedicated baby zone.Chat with wonderful industry guest speakers.Enjoy a freshly made hot drink and cake, with a soft drink for the children.
Mondays, 9.30am to 11.30amBilton Area Methodist ChurchParking at the rear, off Robert’s CrescentLots of toys, books crafts, singing and snacks£1 per child over 1 year old
Postnatal Course for Parents and New Babies. Join us for 6 weeks of nurturing support. Includes: first aid, sleep support, sensory play and development and new baby care. Plus baby photoshoot, footprint pottery and postnatal yoga. Held at S&B Sensory, Harrogate.
Contact Sophie Pickles: 07818080953
Balance bike classes for pre-schoolers wanting to start their cycling
journey. Suitable from 2 years old, a 45 minute fun and dynamic balance
bike class. Classes are on Mondays at 9.15am in Pannal but additional
classes may be added due to demand so get in touch if you are
interested.
Contact Jane on 07719 028795
Learn baby signing the fun way with Sing and Sign, the UK’s original and largest baby signing programme. Songs, signs and rhymes with help from a very special cat called Jessie! Classes in York and Poppleton (just off the A59). Autumn 2022 term starts September 19th and is open to book!
Contact: Anna Gibbeson – 07811 651720
Socatots Harrogate, run by Dan Spencer
1.15-2.45pm Special Families United at Knaresborough Children’s Centre Wednesday , Support Group for families with children with additional needs
Stay and Play playgroup at the Hub (St John the Baptist Church Knaresborough).
It’s on 10:00-11:30am every Thursday at the Hub. £1.50 per child (50p for any additional children). Thank you!
St. Mark’s Toddler Groups: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10am-11.30am. St. Mark’s Church, Leeds Rd, Harrogate. All families must pre-register.
01423 544528
Talking Tots classes combine fun interactive games, songs, activities and stories to build on those vital early skills needed to communicate effectively. The sessions promote speaking, listening, attention, sharing, cooperation, confidence, self-esteem and phonological awareness
call Ruth on 07984327465
Starting 8th September 2021
1.30-2.30pm every Wednesday during term time. Ride-ons, slide, toys, colouring & refreshments.
0-5 yrs old £1 first child, 50p additional child/ren
St James Church, Church Lane, Boroughbridge YO51 9BA
The Little Yorkshire Dance Academy is an award-winning performing arts school founded in 2019, offering magical, creative dance classes and events for preschool children and their families across Yorkshire.
07519 004457
We are a local family shop on Chapel Street, Knaresborough, selling
local school uniform and dance clothing to local families. I pride myself on service,
quality and making sure your little one leaves my shop happy, confident and comfortable.
The easiest way to make contact with me is through Facebook. See you soon, Julie
Sing beautiful songs and lullabies from around the globe in a friendly community of mamas. Includes bottomless brews and bickies. All voices are welcome, whether you think you can’t sing or if you have the voice of an angel. Thursday mornings 10.30-11.30 at Knaresborough Methodist Church Centre on Gracious Street. First taster class is free. Thereafter £7 per session Text Jenny to book on 07971200801
Mondays and Wednesday mornings, fortnightly during term-time, 10am-11.30am, St. Mark’s Church, Harrogate. A group for children 0-4 years and their parent/carers. Songs, games, crafts and a bible story, followed by free-play and refreshments. Email to find our more or to register: [email protected]
9.30-11am Wednesdays (term time) Tots and Toys Toddler Group at Mowbray Community Church Westmoreland Street Harrogate HG1 5AT
Trinity Teddies at Holy Trinity Church Knaresborough
We run every Thursday morning in term time from 10am-11.30am and cost £2. This is a playgroup for children up to school age and every week includes crafts, toys and a snack.
Trinity Tots at Trinity Methodist Church.
Fridays in termtime, 10am-12pm, starting 24th September 2021. £1, which includes refreshments.
5 week course of mother and baby yoga for postnatal mothers and their babies aged from 8 week to pre crawling. Yoga for mother’s to strengthen and restore core muscles, yoga for baby to assist with development, sleep and strategies to assist with the relief of colic. Refreshments available
ZEN Sensory and Wellness Centre offering sensory play therapy and holistic treatments in the Wellness Suite for all ages and abilities.
ZEN Sensory Ltd, Skipton Rd, Harrogate HG3 2LP
