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.
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.
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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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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
Come and play the Scandinavian way, outdoors, in the fresh air. Give your child the opportunity to connect with nature and learn through exploration.
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
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
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!
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
The Little Explorers is a messy play class for babies and toddlers. We are the only class that caters for allergies.
Our classes put the fun back into learning with a new theme and activities every week.
Messy play is crucial to a child’s development.
Come Join us for lots of fun!
Tuesday’s – CALSA, Collingham – 9.45am / 11:30am
Thursday’s – Crimple, Harrogate – 9.45am / 11.30an
07885 431194
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
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.
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
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
