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 childrenās 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. āFeaturedā listings are Ā£15 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Hello my name is Suzie Fairy Enchantica and Iām 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 BEATSĀ (0-3years)Ā
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
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RISING STARSĀ (2.5-5years)Ā
Rising Stars sing along Yoga and Well-being Classes at Enchantica’s Workshop are for 2.5-5yrs.Ā Sessions include yoga, drama, stories, movement, singing, dance, speech exercises, along with mindfulness and relaxation.Ā 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 VIDEOĀ 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.Ā 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.
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Tots (6-18mth), Tinies (18mth-3yr), Movers (3-4yr), Groovers (4-6yr)
Mondays – Killinghall
9.45am Tinies
10.30am Movers
11.15am Tots
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Tuesdays – Knaresborough
11.00am Movers
11.45am Tinies
12.30pm Tots
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Wednesdays – Harrogate
9.45am Movers
10.30am Tinies
11.15am Tots
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Fridays – Killinghall
9.45am Tinies
10.30am Movers
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Saturdays – Beckwithshaw & Knaresborough
9.30am Tinies
10.15am Movers
11.15am Groovers
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You can start classes with babyballet at any time and we offer a three-week introductory trial for Ā£15.00 to trial our magical classes before committing to a term.Ā
Please rest assured all of our classes have Covid secure measures in place and we are practising social ādis-DANCINGā at all of our venues.
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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.ukĀ or call/text 07873 443595
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:Ā 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 Jamesā Church
Church Street
Wetherby
LS22 6LP
Tuesdays
9:30am Happy HouseĀ (toddlers to preschoolers)
10:30am Baby BeepsĀ (sitting to walking)
11:30am Baby BellsĀ (Newborn to sitting)
Harrogate GymnasticsĀ
Wednesdays
Unit 7, The Zone
Hornbeam Park
Harrogate
HG2 8QT
9:30am Happy HouseĀ (toddlers to preschoolers)
10:30am Baby BeepsĀ (sitting to walking)
11:30am Baby BellsĀ (Newborn to sitting)
ClassesĀ mustĀ be booked in advanced per termly booking atĀ www.bookeo.com/hartbeepsharrogate
Weekend classes Ā are held once a month at Pannal village hall (Pannal village hall, Station Rd, Pannal, Harrogate HG3 1JG)Ā please email emily.s@hartbeeps.com for more information.
We also doĀ partiesĀ for 1-4 year olds š We will make yourĀ little’s birthday magical!
Tel:07789192342
Email: Emily.s@hartbeeps.com
Website: www.hartbeeps.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HartbeepsHarrogateKnaresboroughWetherby
Please ālikeā our page for updates about our sessions.
We would love to see you at Hartbeeps soon.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update April 2021
Our swimming pools at the Hydro in Harrogate and at Nidderdale leisure centre are openĀ for lane swimming and family sessions.
Our Brimhams fitness centres at The Hydro, Nidderdale leisure centre and Ripon leisure centreĀ are also open toĀ members only.
To swim, or to use the gym, you must pre-book in advance.
Everybody aged 12 years old and over, who enters any of our leisure centres, or swimming pools, will need to wear a face covering in the communal areas.
Click here to pre-book & find out more
Swimming lessons for stages 4 to 10 are being offered at the Hydro in Harrogate and at Nidderdale leisure centre.Ā 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 visitĀ www.harrogate.gov.uk/covid19Ā for more information and updates.
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
ā¢ The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP | 01423 556768 | hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
ā¢ Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB | 01423 860011 | knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
ā¢ 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.Ā 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 visitĀ www.harrogate.gov.uk/covid19Ā 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/swimminglessonsĀ
For lesson times and class availability please contact our swimming pools directly:
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RPĀ Tel: 01423 556768Ā Email: hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EBĀ Tel: 01423 860011 Ā Email: knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Starbeck Baths, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JFĀ Tel: 01423 883155Ā Email: starbeck_pool@harrogate.gov.uk
Fun, high energy and educational! Classes for 3 months ā 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 ā 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.
Minisā 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 ā 4 years). My preschool classes are fun and energetic so your little ones wonāt 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 ā 10:45am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
11:00 ā 11:45 Phonics with Robot Reg Minis
Pannal Village Hall HG3 1JJ
1:15 ā 2 pm Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
Thursday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 ā 10:30am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
10:45 ā 11:30 Minis Phonics with Robot Reg
Friday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 ā 10:30am Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD WINNING music classes.
Fun, fun, fun and high energy! Classes for 1 ā 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:
Minisā Class (age 1- 2.5 years)
Preschool Class (age 2.5 ā 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 ā 10:30am Preschool Sounds Right Phonics class
10:45 ā 11:30 Minis Sounds Right class
Thursday
Clifton Village Hall, Otley LS21 2ES
9:45 ā 10:30am Preschool Sounds Right Phonics class
10:45 ā 11:30 Minis Sounds Right class
Friday
Kidzplay Centre, Harrogate HG2 8DS
9:45 ā 10:30am Minis Sounds Right class
10:45 ā 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.
Thereās lots of exciting things going on to entertain your little one including toys, bikes, bouncy castle and games.
Everyone is welcome. It costs just Ā£2.50 per child and Ā£1 for each additional child (includes snack and drink).
Stay and Play at Jennyfield Styan Community Centre
Fridays 9.30am ā 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
Stay and Play at Knaresborough Community Centre
Mondays 9.15am ā 11.15am (term time only)
Tel 01423 862702
Email knaresboroughcc@harrogate.gov.uk
Find us on Stockwell Avenue, Knaresborough, HG5 OLG
CLASSES, PARTIES AND CAMPS
For every stage of your childās development ā from 4 months to 12 years ā 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:Ā 01423 701560Ā or email:Ā 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 inĀ 2 dedicated studios as well as additional classes at Harrogate Gymnastics at Hornbeam park withĀ 8 qualified teachers teaching over 500 studentsĀ (Girls, boys & ladies)
Classes start from 18 months upwardsĀ (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!Ā 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 onĀ 01765 620374 orĀ 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 Ā£6 per child, and more information can be found on our website: Ā 01423Ā 874793
Magic Hours are available every weekend. If your little one is itching to get onto 2 wheels be it balancing and or pedaling, nowās 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!
Ā£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. ā 11.45 a.m. – currently on Zoom during lockdown, resumingĀ at Gracious Street Methodist Church soon.
Cost is Ā£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. Ā£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.Ā As the UKās 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
