Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre schooler children in Hull, on a Friday.
Discover a world of curiosity and imagination at Adventure Play Town, located at the K3 business park on Clough Road, Hull.
Our vibrant and engaging children’s role play centre is designed to spark creativity and bring dreams to life. With a magical town filled with themed play areas, little adventurers can become fearless astronauts, daring firefighters, brilliant chefs, and much more. We also have a large, spacious cafe area serving great value, high quality drinks and snacks.
Recommended age is babies up to age 7. Open 7 days a week during school holidays, open 6 days a week term time (closed Wednesdays). Play sessions are bookable in 90 minute slots – mid week at 9.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm, Friday to Sunday at 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Large, free car park directly outside the building.
They also hold children’s parties and run special events.
Booking in advance online is preferred, walk-in’s can be accommodated if there is space left in the session. Find out more on their website here, or follow them on facebook here. Or email info@adventureplaytown.co.uk, call 07727947470.
Unit 12, k3 Business Park, 200 Clough Road, Hull, HU5 1SN
We endeavour to keep these listings as up to date as possible but please contact all class providers before attending anything. Some are pre-book in advance. The providers will have the very latest class information. Thank you.
Play cafe in Anlaby Common. Play sessions are fabulously fun, interactive play for children under 5 years old, including messy/sensory play, imaginative play, crafty play and open play. Regular play sessions run Mondays to Saturdays at various times, with special events throughout the week and in school holidays.
For older children 5+ they have crafts and activities. For families they have Games Night and Family Nights on Fridays.
NEW for mums – Mums lunch club. Thursdays at 11.30am. A hot buffet and chance to chat to other mums.
Please book all sessions in advance on their website here. Call 07398 149182, email info@crafty-cat-events.com. or follow them on facebook.
272 Hull Road, Anlaby, HU4 7RR.
Flex Dance run classes in street dance and musical theatre for ages 4-11 across Hull and West Hull villages. NEW for younger children is Flex Tots! For ages 2 -4 years:
Book your FREE TRIAL now. For more info and bookings text Sam on 07921 222710, visit their website here or follow them on facebook here.
Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am-2pm: Arts, crafts, colouring, messy play, tuff trays and more.
£3 per child, adults free. Includes a limited time in the soft play and the activities.
Email info@active-plus.uk or call 01482 447766. Visit their website here.
Little Monkeys, Active+, Harpings Road, off National Avenue, Hull, HU5 4JF.
Louise Dell Performing Arts have been a dance school in Hull for 25 years. We follow the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) syllabus, with lots of opportunities for taking part in exams and shows. Louise has 30 years experience as a dance teacher, with a 100% pass rate for exams and many ex pupils now working within the trade.Ballet, Tap, Street dance, Freestyle, Ballroom & Latin, Musical Theatre – from age 3 years to 18. Classes in West Hull and Hessle at All Saints Church Hall, Hessle Scout Hut (behind All Saints Church Hall) St Joseph’s Church Hall, Boothferry Rd, Eastfield Pre-School and Primary School.
NEW classes in contemporary modern jazz! From age 6, at St James Centre, First Lane Hessle.
For more information please contact Louise on 07876 547282, email ldpahull@gmail.com, or please visit their website here or facebook page here.
Puddle Ducks are award winning providers of swimming lessons to babies, toddlers, pre-school and school age children. Our classes are designed to promote bonding, water confidence and water safety in a fun and loving environment. We take your little ones through a structured programme designed to develop their natural affinity with the water and encourage them to learn to swim independently. Our approach ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled – never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.
Our baby and pre-school programme is offered through five levels:
Floaties (0-6 months), Splashers (6-15 months), Kickers (15 months – 2.5 years), Little Dippers (2-5 years) and Dippers (2-5 years)
We run classes 7 days a week at the following locations in Hull and the East Riding:
NEW! Swim Academy for school age children.
For more info call 07825 269146 (Monday to Friday 9am-1pm), email hull@puddleducks.com or visit their website here or facebook page here.
Swimming lessons suitable for school age children and above, taught by Janet and Emma.
For more info call 07749 569422 or email janet.whincup@hotmail.co.uk.
British Gymnastics registered Club, offering Gymnastics and Trampolining for:
There are sessions running every day of the week, please email admin.support@aspiregymnasticsclub.org or call 01482 374808 for further details.
Unit 8 St Johns Business Park, St Johns Grove, Hull, HU9 3RL
Sensory-rich development classes designed to support you and your baby from birth. Regular exposure to an incredible range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage all help rapidly develop the brain in your baby’s first year. For babies from 0-13 months:
Swimming classes taught by local, independent instructor Chris, £10 per lesson.
Now swimming at Stamford Bridge pool:
Residential Pool on Beverley Road, Hull:
For more info call 07900 930802 or email chris@cbswimmingschool.com
Hull – Child Health Clinics are a drop in service, no need to book just turn up. Or you can text their Parent Line for for info about the clinics or any questions about your child’s health on 07312 263206. Latest clinic timetable (December 2023):
East Riding – The ISPHNS team run child health clinics at the children’s centre’s in Anlaby, Brough, Beverley, Cottingham, Driffield, Goole, Hessle, Hedon, Hornsea, Pocklington. All are by appointment only – please contact the children’s centre your Health Visitor to book.
Explorative play, crafts, creative stations, embedding colours and shapes and educational songs. Suitable from walking to 4 years. Children go home with handmade crafts and painting each week.
Priced per family of two. To be booked in a term block, please email Lindsay on lindsay@creativeexplorers.co.uk.
Baby Massage: a 5 week course consisting of massage, reflexology, play and love. You will be taught different techniques to help with constipation, congestion, teething, colic, reflux and tummy time. Also:
Daydream Baby, 939 Spring Bank West, Hull, HU5 5BE
A fantastic group offering support and confidence to new mums in Hull, which is part of the Goodwin Trust. They offer video support and messenger support through their Facebook page, or via the helpline 07980 731013 (staffed 8am-10pm daily). They also go into hospital to offer support on a regular basis.
Their regular weekly groups for mums to drop into for help and support are:
Contact for advice – 01482 487811, or email cscuffam@goodwintrust.org
1 hr sessions just for children under 5 and their parent/carer. Run during term time Monday to Saturday. £6 for the child, and parent goes free. Sessions can be booked online, by phone or just turn up. They also do some 1 hour SEN sessions on selected days.
For more info and bookings call 0330 1595815, email enquiries.hull@gravity-uk.com. St Stephens Shopping Centre, Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LN
Hull City Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team deliver a programme of early years physical activity sessions across the city, free of £1 per session. For children aged 2 to 5 years in venues around Hull. Sessions include: Parent & Tots Dance, Tots Football, Mini Rugby, Tots Tumble, Mini Sports.
All sessions are just turn up. For more information email healthylifestylesteam@hullcc.gov.uk.
Family Hubs provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for you and your family in Hull to access information, advice and support. Each hub provides a wide range of services to support you during pregnancy and for baby and toddlers. Weekly activities include baby massage, sensory, music session and playgroups. There are 12 across the city, find your local one and what’s on here.
Free, term time sessions for the under 5s across Hull Libraries:
Spaces are limited so please make sure you book your place, call 01482 210000, or link here.
10.00-11:30 – Songs, craft and games in Hull Minster. Term time only. Free for all but a recommended donation of £1 for children attending. Refreshments provided. For more information email office@hullminster.org or call 01482 224460.
Hull Minster, Trinity Square, Hull, HU1 1RR
Thursdays & Fridays at 10am. Jo’s Tiny Signers is a baby and toddler sing and Makaton sign group recommended for children aged 0-3 years and their families. It is an inclusive fun filled class of activities alongside learning the skill of sign. Places must be pre-booked. Contact Jo on 07740291672 or email jostinysigners@gmail.com.
The Club house Community Centre Hull, James Reckitt Room, Elm Ave, Garden Village, Hull HU8 8PZ
Gymnastics and Trampolining classes in West Hull for children aged 18 months and upwards. Classes include trampolining, gymnastics, pre-school classes, and bounceability.
For more information call 01482 327332 or email info@launchpadacademy.co.uk.
Unit 5 Trackside Business Park, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull, HU3 5EN
9.30 – 11.00am Parent and child group run during term time in the Christ Church Centre. During the morning there will be a craft activity, a children’s story and snack time, a singing time and a short Bible story. No need to pre-book, just turn up. For more information call or text 07776983783
Christ Church Centre, 552 Beverley Road, Hull, HU6 7LG
A variety of classes in Dance and Musical Theatre, for ages 2-18 years, running from Monday to Saturday (excluding Wednesday)
For more information contact Sammy on 07415 888611. 159 Southcoates Avenue, Hull, HU93HF
Messy Bambinos holds messy play sessions for ages 6 month – 3 years old, specialising in themed messy play with the cutest photo opportunity too!
Sessions are held at Daydream Baby (Spring Bank West, Hull), Anlaby Studios (Wilson Street, Anlaby), Sabatino Dance Academy (Saffrondale, Anlaby) and also classes in Doncaster and Market Weighton. Please follow @messybambinos on socials for updates.
October 2023 – classes temporarily suspended due to maternity leave
Interactive music and movement sessions for 0-5 year olds (Baby Moo – 12 weeks to walkers, Mixed Moo 4 months to 5 years). We sing, we dance, we learn, we play and we have lots of moosical fun. Hull East classes are run by Lucy –
Please book in advance, contact Lucy on moomusicwithlucy@outlook.com or call 07889780855.
Classes also across the East Riding run by Leila, call 07434 146996 or 07914 152072
My Baby Can Dance is an award winning movement to music, pre school activity with early years education. Your little ones 1st steps to learning! Hull classes are run by Janine on Saturdays at The Broadway Scout Hall, Holderness Rd, Hull, HU9 3JJ
Classes are booked in half term blocks. To find out more call Janine on 07738419545 or email janinembcd@gmail.com.
NKH Dance is a friendly and welcoming school that runs lots of classes for children aged 3 – 18 years+ including ballet, street, jazz, musical theatre, tap, lyrical, acro, and singing. Classes run Monday to Saturday, located at ‘The Bank’ on Calvert Lane roundabout.
For more information email Nicola or Adele Nkhschoolofperformingarts@gmail.com
NKH School Of Performing Arts, 2 Willerby Road, Hull, HU5 5JJ
Park Street Performing Arts Centre provide tuition in dance, drama, and performing arts, including classes for SEN children. For more information all 01482 222452.
Park Street (behind St Stephen’s Centre), Hull, HU2 8RR
Fun Climb & Play Sessions for Under 5’s. Let the little ones have a go on our colourful climbing walls encouraged by our friendly & helpful team. Runs weekly Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings from 10.30, Saturday and Sunday from 9.30.
At all other times, soft play is suitable for under 8s, climbing is suitable for over 4s and upwards. Book online.
Rock Up, St Stephens Centre, Ferensway, Hull.
Sportsability Swim School provide swimming lessons for all ages and abilities in small groups. 1-2-1s also available. All lessons are taught by experienced and qualified instructors. SEN sessions are also available.
Classes are held at private pools in Dunswell and Skidby and at Winifred Holtby Hull. All stages of children’s lessons, plus rookie lifeguard and adult lessons.
Please contact their friendly swim team on 01482 229676 or sportsabilityswim@gmail.com for more information and to book a place.
A playgroup for preschool children, toddler and tiny tots with their parents/carers. Toys, stories, refreshments and company. Free, just turn up. It is in the back hall of the church, enter via the church office door.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Orchard Park Road, HU6 9BX
For more information contact Rev. Rachael on 07856768797
State of The Arts Academy deliver professional, inclusive and affordable performing arts training to all ages and abilities from their purpose-built venue in Hull’s Old Town. Their aim is to provide an accessible and friendly environment where students can develop and excel in their chosen avenue of creative performing arts.
Classes run Monday to Saturday and include: Boys Dance, Open Dance, Street Dance, Ballet, Tap Modern, Musical Theatre, Singing, Panto. From ages 2 years to adults, plus specific SEN sessions.
For more info call 07928 077862, email info@stateoftheartsacademy.co.uk. 42-43 High Street, Hull, HU1 1PT.
Swim Pods is a small, friendly Hull based swimming school for children age 3+. Our venues include Frederick Holmes school, the Mercure Hotel, and Hymers college. Classes are limited to 6 children with teachers in the pool.
Currently spaces available at Frederick Holmes. Small, friendly classes in a warm, shallow pool, ideal for learning in.
For more information please contact Peter Lloyd at swimpods@gmail.com or on 07884480013.
Phoenix Wellbeing CIC is a Not for Profit Family Wellbeing Service who proudly deliver both Relax Kids and Tree Babies and Tots.
Tree Babies and Tots is a nature based group for parents and carers with babies and young children. Our focus is YOU and YOUR wellbeing, we aim to provide a safe space for you to relax and reconnect with yourself, your baby and with the world around you. Sessions are unstructured and you can participate in any activities as much or as little as you choose – this is your space and we are here to support you. We encourage you to slow down, mindfully enjoy a drink, explore the garden or woodland space and let go of the pressures of the world.
Fridays 10am at Wilberforce House Museum, 23-25 High St, Hull HU1 1NQ. Email hello@pheonix-wellbeing.net.
Us Mums is a physical activity and well-being programme for pregnant women and new mums in Hull. They run several different sessions to increase physical activity levels and improve women’s emotional well-being during this unique life stage. All free, £1 or £2 oer session.
Please check their facebook page for latest or email them UsMums@hullcc.gov.uk.
Timetable includes: Legs, Bums and Mums, Mama Ts Slingdance, Buggy Walk, Buggy Workout, Pregnancy & Post-natal Yoga, Aqua-natal, Bump and Baby Bootcamp, Boxing Fitness.
