Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre schooler children in Hull, on a Monday.
These listings are in alphabetical order, A-Z. We endeavour to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please contact all providers/venues before attending anything, they will have the very latest information. Some are pre-book in advance only. If one of your favourites is missing, drop us a line here to add it. Thank you.
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.
NEW for babies: Play & Weigh sessions, for 0-12 months to weigh your baby and stay for a play. Contact them for next dates.
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 [email protected], call 07727947470.
Unit 12, k3 Business Park, 200 Clough Road, Hull, HU5 1SN
Swimming lessons for babies up to school age children through to competition level:
All half hour lessons. All DBS checked instructors and fully insured and accredited swim school. Small groups. We offer a free first lesson which can be taken at any time during a block.
For more information please call 07854 725211, email [email protected], or message their facebook page here.
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.
Say hello to Glow Bambino Hull! Glow Bambino is launching in Hull and The East Riding September 2024. For babies age 6 weeks to 14 months.
Come and join woo woo on his magical adventure sessions. Award winning classes for your bambinos incorporating theatrical techniques and lighting with story telling music colour therapy plenty of fun and a whole load of GLOW. Classes are all 9.30 and 10.45 at the following venues –
Booking is now open, book here.
For more information contact Mandi on 07977 343203, email [email protected], follow them on facebook here, or visit the website here.
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, for baby and toddlers and parents. Weekly activities include baby massage, sensory, music session and playgroups.
There are 12 across the city, find the timetable for your local one here. Or call them/pop in –
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 [email protected], or please visit their website here or facebook page here.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9.30-12.00.
Ready for a tiny adventure? Introducing “Toddler Climb and Play” — the perfect outing for pint-sized climbers! Your little ones can spend the first hour exploring our colourful climbing arena, then enjoy unlimited fun in our soft play zone for the full two hours. Climb, play, and repeat — the choice to mix it up is theirs!
Book Your Adventure: Spots are limited, so head online to snag your slot – Book here.
Also at Rock Up for ages 3+, join the Rockstars NICAS Wild Climbers toddler club. Our playful, game-based approach makes climbing safe and fun! They’ll develop movement skills, confidence, and social abilities. Inclusive and accessible, it aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring every child feels valued. 6 week course starting on 16th Sept 2024 at 11:30am. Join Us! Visit our website to book a session.
Rock Up, St Stephens Centre, Ferensway, Hull.
Water Babies is the world’s leading Baby and Toddler swim school.
We’ll teach you to teach your little one to swim; from lesson one we’ll get your little one used to the sensation of water, developing their natural instincts and transforming these into core aquatic skills. Throughout our programme we use lots of song, games, toys and sensory activities suitable to each child’s stage of development, ensuring both you and your little one are having lots of fun whilst having precious time together and developing new skills. Swimming offers precious one to one time for you and your little one, whilst also offering the opportunity to meet lots of other parents and children in a relaxed and friendly environment. By the end of our programme your little one will be swimming freely using different strokes and be able to keep themselves safe in and around water.
We work closely with Swim England, the governing body and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. Classes are at:
For more info and booking call 01423 457000 or email [email protected]. Check out their website or facebook page here. Happy splashing!
This is the page for MONDAYS groups and classes. To change day click the links on the menu.
Swimming lessons suitable for school age children and above, taught by Janet and Emma.
For more info call 07749 569422 or email [email protected].
British Gymnastics registered Club, offering Gymnastics and Trampolining for:
There are sessions running every day of the week, please email [email protected] or call 01482 374808 for further details.
Unit 8 St Johns Business Park, St Johns Grove, Hull, HU9 3RL
Hull – Child Health Clinics are a drop in service, no need to book just turn up. Latest clinic timetable (June 2024):
East Riding – The ISPHNS team run child health clinics at the children’s centre’s in Anlaby, Brough, Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Driffield, Goole, Hessle, Hedon, Hornsea, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Withernsea. All are by appointment only – please call 01482 689689.
Parent Line – a free text service for any questions or advice about your child’s health (ages 0-5 years), answered by a Health Visitor in your area. If you live in Hull text 07312 263206. If you live in the East Riding text 07312 277070.
Clifton Richardson Academy of Dance is an East Hull based Dance and Performing Arts academy. Classes run Monday to Thursday and are held in St James Church Hall Sutton Village, and in St Andrews Community Centre Sutton Park. We offer a variety of children’s classes from age 3+ years, for all abilities and levels. Subjects include: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Acro, Lyrical and Musical Theatre.
Please contact us on [email protected] or 07702072827 (Rosalind – Principal)
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
HENRY a FREE 8 week parenting course, open and free to Hull residents. There are 2 courses to choose from:
It covers topics such as positive meals times, supporting children as they grow older and managing behaviour. The course is delivered online and in groups – for more information contact [email protected]. For latest days and venues and to book a free place contact your Family Hub (previously known as children’s centres) direct.
For latest days and venues and to book a free place (or contact your Family Hub direct), or go to www.henry.org.uk.
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.
JBCD offers Cheerleading and Tumbling classes from ages 5+ years. We also offer Cheertots classes from ages 2-5 years. We have classes to suit both recreational and competitive athletes. Our athletes have won a number of awards at UKCA Cheerleading Competitions and Cheer City Competitions. We have a 7 Panel Cheerleading floor, air track and a variety of tumble equipment. For more information please contact Jillian – 07496326212 or [email protected].
Unit E1, Chamberlain Business Park, Chamberlain Road, Hull, Hu8 8hL.
Participating in Jumping Jacks, pre-school gymnastics, is a great way for your child to develop their social skills, balance, co-ordination, strength, and flexibility! With support from both parent and our session coaches your child will explore their environment and interact with a series of obstacles and apparatus. Sessions are suitable for 18 months to 5-year-olds. Children need to be supervised by a responsible adult.
Please note: Places are limited, please book in advance. Sessions are held 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am, 1-1.45pm, 2-2.45pm at: Mondays at Ennerdale, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Woodford.
Sessions for 0-5s at the new Kingswood Community Centre, at Kingswood House, Ashcombe Road, Hull, HU7 3DD.
Please message Little Angels Kingswood Facebook page for further info or email [email protected]
Gymnastics and Trampolining classes in West Hull for children aged 18 months and upwards. Classes include trampolining, gymnastics and bounceability.
Pre-school classes: Mondays at 1pm, Tuesdays at 11am, Wednesdays at 11am
For more information call 01482 327332 or email [email protected].
Unit 5 Trackside Business Park, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull, HU3 5EN
Life Skills Hub presents – Little Elves forest school club. Join in den-building, yoga, planting, pond dipping, outdoor games, singalongs, crafts, baby massage and loads more!
Running every Monday 9.15 and 11am at Forest Skills, PATT Foundation, Wyton Road, Preston, HU12 8TY. £5 per child per week, to be in advance termly. Contact [email protected] or 07588333453 for more information.
Soft Play, children’s musical instruments, puzzles & games, tea, coffee & light refreshments with vegan & gluten free options. No need to book, just turn up. For children aged 0-4 years.
Every Monday 9am – 10.30am.
For more information email call 01482 564691
Lonsdale Community Centre, 8 Lonsdale Street, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6PA
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 [email protected] or call 07889780855.
Classes also across the East Riding run by Leila, call 07434 146996 or 07914 152072
Move to Music is our pre-school fun and physical activity session where tots and young children aged 18 months to four years can develop movement and coordination skills essential to a child’s wellbeing through gymnastic activities, fun games, music and dance.
Woodford Leisure Centre (HU8 8JU):
Ennerdale Leisure Centre (HU7 6EA):
£4.45 per child, book online.
For more information call 01482 331332 (Woodford) or 01482 331136 (Ennerdale)
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 [email protected].
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
Mondays 12.45-2.45pm, term time only. A group for parents, grandparents, and carers to come along and meet others while their children play. Crafts, singing, and refreshments. £1 per child. For more info contact Doreen 07805508435 or email [email protected]
Priory Baptist Church, Hotham Road South, HU5 5RN.
Do you know a child who loves to sing and perform? Singing With Zoe offers weekly singing classes and holiday workshops based in Hessle, East Yorkshire for children and young people.
Our Singing Club (8-17yrs) runs every Thursday in term-time 4.45-6.15pm and is perfect for children of all singing abilities. Students improve their vocal techniques through a range of pop and musical theatre style songs.
All of our classes focus on confidence building, giving young people a voice and having lots and lots of fun. Each class works towards small end of term showcases for family and friends and has the opportunity to perform at local events throughout the year.
First class always FREE! For more info and bookings call Zoe on 07512365936.
Football Coaching Sessions:
For older children – Weekly junior leagues for both boys & girls aged 5-12 years. For more information call 01482 706333
Soccer Sensations, Craven Park, Hull, HU9 5DF
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 [email protected] for more information and to book a place.
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 [email protected]. 42-43 High Street, Hull, HU1 1PT.
Swim Pods is a small, friendly Hull based swimming school for children age 3+. Small, friendly classes in a warm, shallow pool, ideal for learning in. Lessons at Frederick Holmes, Hull, Mercure Grange Park Lane Willerby and Hymers Hull. Classes are limited to 6 children with teachers in the pool.
Swimming lessons now available at Frederick Holmes School (near Hull uni) Monday – Saturday. Additional lessons available now at Hymers College on Saturday afternoons.
For more information please contact Peter Lloyd at [email protected] or on 07884480013. Visit their website here or follow them on facebook here.
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 per session. Timetable includes: Legs, Bums and Mums, Buggy Walk, Pregnancy & Post-natal Yoga, Bump and Baby Bootcamp. A
Please check their facebook page for latest or email them [email protected].
Also do aqua natal for expecting mums at Beverley Road Baths, Thursdays at 11am, £2.
Street, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Cheerleading:
For more info call Vicky on 07742 339000
Playgroup with free play, arts and crafts, messy play and musical activities. For children aged 0-5 yrs.
£5 which includes tea and coffee, no need to book just turn up. For more information contact Molly 07793081565
Wawne Village Hall, HU7 5XH
