Playgroups and classes
Harrogate and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £15 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Discover why there’s no place like Ashville Acorns.
Join us for our new parent and baby group, a weekly opportunity for mums, dads and grandparents to socialise in a warm, secure, comfortable play space.
The Baby Acorns group will meet in the on-site ‘Little Acorns’ cabin between 10am and 11am every Friday morning from 11 February 2022 in term-time.
The group will be run by Little Acorns staff, giving a taste of what our early years provision is like.
Little Acorns is part of Ashville Acorns Pre-Prep, the College’s exciting learning environment for children aged 2 to 5 to play, learn and thrive.
It also comprises Acorns for children aged 3 to 4, and Reception class for ages 4 to 5.
This area of the College is run by highly experienced early years practitioners and teachers, who follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Details of the event:
– An early years nurse will be present to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your baby’s health, development, and wellbeing.
– This is a perfect space for parents with babies, offering a safe, carpeted play area, and easy access for prams. Little Acorns is all on one level, with no steps.
– Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accommodate older siblings.
– Admission will be free, and tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. In the summer months the event may be held outdoors.
We look forward to welcoming you to this group.
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 pre school 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 live at Enchanticas Workshop (just behind M&S on Leeds Road in Harrogate) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays or any day of the week at home via my online ACADEMY subscription options.
You can choose from:
BABY BEATS (0-3years)
Baby 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, materials, music, rhyme and song to bring learning to life. With optional 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.
ABOUT BABY BEATS VIDEO LINK
OR
RISING STARS (2.5-5years)
Rising Stars sing along Yoga and Well-being Classes at Enchantica’s Workshop are for 2.5-5yrs. Sessions include yoga, drama, stories, movement, singing, dance, speech exercises, along with mindfulness and relaxation. The sessions have been designed for grown ups to enjoy along side they little ones and to help children relax, improve their self-esteem, focus, manage their emotions, be imaginative and creative, sleep better and make friends.
ABOUT RISING STARS VIDEO LINK
To subscribe for my home learning ACADEMY follow this link
I hope to see you in class or at one of our magical events very soon.
Kind wishes
Suzie
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After dancing online throughout lockdown, we are so excited to be back in our physical classes and dancing with our little stars again in person. Our preschool dance and ballet syllabus offers four stages of ballet dance classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years.
Tots (6-18mth), Tinies (18mth-3yr), Movers (3-4yr), Groovers (4-6yr)
Mondays – Killinghall
9.45am Tinies
10.30am Movers
11.15am Tots
Tuesdays – Knaresborough
11.00am Movers
11.45am Tinies
12.30pm Tots
Wednesdays – Harrogate
9.45am Movers
10.30am Tinies
11.15am Tots
Fridays – Killinghall
9.45am Tinies
10.30am Movers
Saturdays – Beckwithshaw & Knaresborough
9.30am Tinies
10.15am Movers
11.15am Groovers
You can start classes with babyballet at any time and we offer a three-week introductory trial for £15.00 to trial our magical classes before committing to a term.
Please rest assured all of our classes have Covid secure measures in place and we are practising social ‘dis-DANCING’ at all of our venues.
Visit (https://babyballet.co.uk/babyballet-school/harrogate-knaresborough-ripon/) for more details and to book a trial. You can also email Miss Kim at harrogateknaresboroughripon@babyballet.co.uk or call/text 07873 443595
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!
Parent and Baby Sessions
We are delighted to have been awarded some funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund) which has enabled us to provide sessions exclusively for parents with babies. Sessions will take place on Mondays at The Toy Library and will run from 9.30am – 10.30am. We hope to provide an opportunity for parents to socialise and share experiences plus some sensory exploration for the babies with a selection of our toys available to use. Parents will be served with a drink & biscuits and our staff will be around for chat and information.
There are a few safety precautions to have a read of before attending…
Sanitiser will be available and we will require everyone to use it when entering the session.
Drinks will be served by our team, there will be no access to the kitchen facilities. You will need to bring your own mug or reusable cup for your drink though as we won’t have access to any.
Unfortunately, this session is only open to pre-crawling babies and we can’t accommodate older siblings at this time.
Finally and most importantly, please do not attend if you or anyone in your household has displayed symptoms of Covid-19 in the past 14 days. We ask that you follow relevant Government advice on quarantining before attending.
Please book here.
Hartbeeps is a music and movement class for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. A magical,musical soundtrack comes to life through puppetry, props and fun allowing your child to be at the centre of their own adventure and creates a sound journey down the rabbit hole into a childhood world of imagination.
We offer 3 types of classes for you and your little one to enjoy:
Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
Baby Beeps: sitting to walking confidently babies
Baby Bells: Newborn to sitting confidently babies
Knaresborough
HG5 8JA
Mondays
9:15am Happy House (toddlers to preschoolers)
10:10am Happy House (toddlers to preschoolers)
11:00am Baby Beeps (sitting to walking)
St James’ Church
Church Street
Wetherby
LS22 6LP
Tuesdays
9:30am Happy House (toddlers to preschoolers)
10:30am Baby Beeps (sitting to walking)
11:30am Baby Bells (Newborn to sitting)
Harrogate Gymnastics
Wednesdays
Unit 7, The Zone
Hornbeam Park
Harrogate
HG2 8QT
9:30am Happy House (toddlers to preschoolers)
10:30am Baby Beeps (sitting to walking)
11:30am Baby Bells (Newborn to sitting)
Classes must be booked in advanced per termly booking at www.bookeo.com/hartbeepsharrogate
Weekend classes are held once a month at Pannal village hall (Pannal village hall, Station Rd, Pannal, Harrogate HG3 1JG) please email emily.s@hartbeeps.com for more information.
We also do parties for 1-4 year olds 🙂 We will make your little’s birthday magical!
Tel:07789192342
Email: Emily.s@hartbeeps.com
Website: www.hartbeeps.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HartbeepsHarrogateKnaresboroughWetherby
Please ‘like’ our page for updates about our sessions.
We would love to see you at Hartbeeps soon.
Jump into swimming lessons with our Learn to Swim programme. Children can learn to swim at the Hydro, Starbeck Baths and Knaresborough pool. Lessons are taught by our friendly and fully-qualified instructors and we follow the Swim England learn-to-swim framework. They run seven days a week, all year round (including school holidays, but not over Christmas and New Year).
We help your child improve their skills in the water and use different colour bands (red to gold) to represent increasing ability levels. These combine stroke technique, water safety and stamina.
We also run one of the most successful disability swimming programmes in the UK. Swimming lessons for children with special educational needs, disabilities or who find mainstream provision too challenging run at the Hydro every Sunday. They can progress through our star scheme into our hot shot swim squad, and in partnership with Harrogate District Swimming Club are able to take part in a range of competitive opportunities.
For more information please visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/swimminglessons or email swimminglessons@harrogate.gov.uk
Alternatively speak to our staff at your preferred pool
• The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP | 01423 556768 | hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
• Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB | 01423 860011 | knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
• Starbeck Baths, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF | 01423 883155 | starbeck_pool@harrogate.gov.uk
Swimming lessons for stages 4 to 10 are being offered at the Hydro in Harrogate and at Nidderdale leisure centre. These are open to existing customers.
We hope to be able to offer pre-school and stages 1 to 3 lessons as lockdown restrictions ease further, and open all lessons to new customers as resources and capacity allow.
Unfortunately, we are unable to add new customers to our pre-school or beginner lessons.
Please visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/covid19 for more information and updates.
Your little one will gain water confidence, have fun and play in our Rain Drops and Rain Tots lessons at the Hydro, Starbeck Baths and Knaresborough Pool.
Open to children aged from six months to three years old, the lessons include structured play, songs and an introduction to basic swimming.
You join your child in the water to help provide support.
For more details about our Learn to Swim lessons visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/swimminglessons
For lesson times and class availability please contact our swimming pools directly:
· The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP Tel: 01423 556768 Email: hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
· Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB Tel: 01423 860011 Email: knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
· Starbeck Baths, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF Tel: 01423 883155 Email: starbeck_pool@harrogate.gov.uk
Fun, high energy and educational! Classes for 3 months – 4 year olds written by early years specialists and presented by a fully qualified, experienced primary teacher to introduce the world of letters and sounds to your little ones through play.
Each session is full of games, music, dance and much more to teach your children in exciting and interactive ways.
As well as an early introduction to the world of literacy we also help your little one develop their fine and gross motor skills, turn taking skills, speech, confidence and social skills.
Find the right class for your little one:
Babies Class (3 months – walking) An early introduction to the world of literacy through nursery rhymes using a multisensory approach. If you have had a baby in lockdown this class will be a lovely way to meet other mums in a safe, indoor environment.
Minis’ Class (age 1- 2 years) A great class to help develop your toddlers speech and language skills through songs, rhymes, role play whilst also introducing them to letters and sounds.
Preschool Class (age 3 – 4 years). My preschool classes are fun and energetic so your little ones won’t even realise they are learning.
We work on oral blending and segmenting to help with early sound recognition. We learn letter sounds and develop our fine and gross motor skills through dance and play.
These classes will give both you as parents and your children confidence in early Phonics before starting school.
Come along with your little one this Summer and find out for yourself!
Wednesday
Calcutt and Forestmoor Village Hall HG5 8JG
10:00 – 10:45am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
11:00 – 11:45 Phonics with Robot Reg Minis
Pannal Village Hall HG3 1JJ
1:15 – 2 pm Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
Thursday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 – 10:30am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
10:45 – 11:30 Minis Phonics with Robot Reg
Friday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 – 10:30am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD WINNING music classes.
Your little one’s confidence, creativity and coordination will flourish with our fun, quality music sessions.
“The best music class in town” as quoted by our mums! 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, balance, concentration, listening skills and language which in turn help with reading, writing, maths, coordination and socialising.
Rhythm Time also helps stimulate your child’s imagination and also develops specific musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch and listening. It’s the perfect foundation for school and future music making!
Rhythm Time’s baby classes and Young Baby Courses will help the development of your baby from birth. Our Young Baby Courses have been created specifically for very young babies from birth to 6 months. These focus on developmental and multi-sensory activities specifically designed for very young babies and their early development.
Covid measure in place: Well ventilated venues, Face masks optional, hand sanitising stations, cleaning protocols in place, infection control training
Plus you get FREE access to our Facebook Members’ Hub to support your face-to-face classes with more weekly online classes from home!
We are founding members of the Children’s Activities Association which means that you can be confident that our classes are some of the best available for parents and carers.
Elim Pentecostal Church, Harrogate
Mondays:
10.00 – 10.30 Pre-school
10.45 – 11.15 Toddler
11.30 – 12.00 Baby
Tuesdays:
9.45 – 10.15 Pre-school
10.30 – 11.00 Toddler
11.15 – 11.45 Baby
12.05 – 12.45 Baby
St James’ Church, Wetherby
Wednesdays
10.00 – 10.30 Pre-school
10.45 – 11.15 Toddler
11.30 – 12.00 Baby
Chain Lane Community Hub, Knaresborough
Fridays
10.15 – 10.45 Toddler
11.00 – 11.30 Baby
Fun, fun, fun and high energy! Classes for 1 – 4-year-olds written by early years specialists and presented by a fully qualified, experienced teacher to introduce the world of letters and sounds to your little ones through play.
Each session is full of games, music, dance and much more to teach your children in exciting and interactive ways.
As well as an early introduction to the world of literacy we also help your little one develop their speech, confidence and social skills.
Find the right class for your little one:
Minis’ Class (age 1- 2.5 years)
Preschool Class (age 2.5 – 4 years).
Each class focuses on learning through play; together we play, dance, sing and learn.
Come along with your little one this Autumn and find out for yourself!
Wednesday
St Barnabas Church Hall, Alwoodley LS17 7NA
9:45 – 10:30am Preschool Sounds Right Phonics class
10:45 – 11:30 Minis Sounds Right class
Thursday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 – 10:30am Preschool Sounds Right Phonics class
10:45 – 11:30 Minis Sounds Right class
Friday
Kidzplay Centre, Harrogate HG2 8DS
9:45 – 10:30am Minis Sounds Right class
10:45 – 11:30 Preschool Sounds Right Phonics class
Stay and Play is a fun parent and toddler group for preschool children hosted at Jennyfield Styan Community Centre and Knaresborough Community Centre.
There’s lots of exciting things going on to entertain your little one including toys, bikes, bouncy castle and games.
Everyone is welcome. It costs just £2.50 per child and £1 for each additional child (includes snack and drink).
Stay and Play at Jennyfield Styan Community Centre
Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am (term time only)
Tel 01423 521667
Email jennyfieldscommunitycentre@harrogate.gov.uk
Find us at Grantley Drive (next to the Co-op), Harrogate HG3 2XU
CLASSES, PARTIES AND CAMPS
For every stage of your child’s development – from 4 months to 12 years – The Little Gym offers a diverse line up 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.
Tel: 01423 701560 or email: harrogate@thelittlegym.co.uk
1 Cardale Park, Harrogate HG3 1RY
Class Schedule 12th April – 18th July 2021
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
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
CJMAA are a full-time Martial Arts Academy based in Knaresborough. With classes running 6 days a week for both children & adults, Chris and his team of instructors have been teaching in the area, full-time, for nearly 15 years. In 2013, CJMAA were themselves winner of a Mumbler award in recognition of their popular children’s classes.
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.
Fridays 9.30am @ The Green Hut, Harlow Avenue.
A nurturing, relaxed group focused on social and emotional well being of both parent, carer and child! Plus there’s cake!
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
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
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.
Come along from 3pm for toddler disco then PARTY DANCES AND DISCO FUN!
£5.50 entry includes soft play, disco and a kids meal,
Socatots Harrogate, run by Dan Spencer
Thula Mama is a weekly informal singing group for women and their babes in arms where mums learn songs and lullabies from around the world in a-cappella harmony.No experience necessary as everything is taught by ear.
Classes are on Friday mornings from 10.15 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. – currently on Zoom during lockdown, resuming at Gracious Street Methodist Church soon.
Cost is £5 per session
Please call Jenny 07971 200801 to book
Trinity Tots at Trinity Methodist Church.
Fridays in termtime, 10am-12pm, starting 24th September 2021. £1, which includes refreshments.
Currently looking for volunters.
Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. suitable for little ones from birth up to school age. As the UK’s leading swim school, not only do we teach vital lifesaving skills but we always incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising, so you can be sure that a Water Baby is a happy one! Our number one priority is to make sure you feel both happy and safe in the water.
Contact 01904 607110
