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.
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.
Indulge in Darkwoods ethically sourced coffee and savour high-quality food at our cafe. Don’t forget to browse our baby boutique for locally sourced gifts. We can’t wait to meet you and your brood. Coffee, crayons, classes, and conversation await! ☕👨👩👧👦🎨🍽️
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.
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
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.
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 10.30am.
All sessions are free
Busy Bee Nursery, Hookstone Road
Call Helen on 01423 815990
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
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.
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
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
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.
