Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre schooler children in Hull, on a Saturday.
AB School of Dance provides a fun and positive environment that allows your child to develop confidence and skill. Classes run at Winifred Holtby School, Bilton Village Hall and Jubilee Central Hull. We offer dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Street, Musical Theatre and Contemporary for ages 3+ so there is something for everyone. Working towards exciting shows and BBO Dance Examinations we run weekly classes at different venues. We usually hold dance shows at The Middleton Hall as well as offering different performance opportunities and trips and activities for our students.
NEW for 2024: Stardust Adult & Baby. Classes are for 6 months+ and they include dancing, singing, sensory games and stories, with different themes each month –
NEW for 2024: Adult Classes. Wednesday’s at Jubilee Central –
Your first class is FREE, so why not try all the styles to see which you enjoy. Come and be a part of our dance family! For more information please visit our website or contact us by email abschoolofdance@outlook.com, Text/Ring/WhatsApp 07724870302, or follow us on facebook or Instagram @abschoolofdanceltd.
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.
Every Saturday, from 24th February to 11th May 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Humber Street Gallery, Hull.Arty Bods is a new and exciting set of Saturday morning art workshops at Humber Street Gallery, designed for kids aged 5-11 years old.
Running for 12 weeks, each workshop will be led by artist and art instructor Lucy Brooke. Together, your child will get to grips with a range of art materials and techniques, and explore their creativity in an art gallery setting.
Using the current exhibitions as inspiration, young artists will be able to develop their skills from week-to-week, or if you’re not sure, simply drop in to a session or two to see if it’s for them. Expect lots of fun, colour and mess (and no cleaning up)!
(Children must be accompanied by an adult, who can relax during sessions with coffee and cake from our café bar). Find more info and book tickets on their website here.
Image credit James Mulkeen.
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.
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.
On stage. Backstage. Whatever stage you’re at.
From the moment your child steps through our doors, we are on a continuous journey of getting to know them, nurturing them and supporting them as a unique individual. When you come to a PQA session, you’ll get more than just musical theatre. You’ll have a chance to explore a whole world of performing arts from TV and film to comedy and drama.
Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun new challenges, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes. From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA offer an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities, allowing your children to create their own work, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.
Our academies are a safe and inclusive place for your young people to discover their strengths, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. At PQA, we celebrate the individual and pride ourselves on helping your child discover and develop their amazing self.
PQA Hull is enrolling now. We offer everyone aged 4-18 the chance to try a full PQA session for free. Visit our website to discover more about PQA and book your free session.
PQA Hull runs all-day Saturday at Tranby School, Anlaby, HU10 7EH.
Contact Principal James on 07753179070, email james@pqacademy.com, or find out more on their website 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.
Start your child’s sporting journey with our high energy, fun packed classes that use the fundamentals of Rugby to develop core ability and build confidence. These structured play sessions take boys and girls on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
All classes are – 9.00 (2-3.5 years), 9.40 (3.5-5 years) and 10.35 (5-7 years).
For more information call Rob at Rugby Tots York, East & Humber on 0345 313 6716 or email york@rugbytots.co.uk. Or you can book on their website here or follow them on facebook here.
Sarah Spence Football Academy provides football-related physical development activities for young children aged from walking to 6 years. Children attend regular sessions with other children of a similar age, where they master both motor and social skills under the watchful eye of highly qualified coaches. Active participation of parents in the sessions is also a key feature.
Sessions run from Active+ (Little Monkeys), National Avenue, Hull, on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays at various times.
FIRST CLASS FREE! And first class includes a FREE play in Little Monkeys after!!
For more info and to book email Sarah on Sarahspencefootballacademy@gmail.com, message her facebook page here or visit her website 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
Cheertots is a cheerleading inspired program for tots and pre-schoolers. Runs from Chamberlain Road Business Park Hull for ages 3.5 to 5 years.
For more details please contact Jillian on 07455 063664, info@cheertots.co.uk.
E1 Chamberlain Business Park, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8HL
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
Hessle Sporting Club Development Centre provide Saturday football training on Saturdays:
We attempt to progress boys & girls into 5 a side teams (its wholly dependant on people volunteering), and we are trying to get girls into girls teams too. £2.50/session. For more information please ring Sue on 07943 479853.
The ‘Recca’ (King George V playing fields, Hessle Sporting hub), in the winter they move to Hessle High and indoors.
Hull’s Ice Arena has lots of different skating sessions including:
Kingston Park, Kingston Street, Hull, HU1 2DZ. Call them for latest times and prices on 01482 325252.
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 info@jbsportsdance.co.uk.
Unit E1, Chamberlain Business Park, Chamberlain Road, Hull, Hu8 8hL.
Kixx is a football based academy specifically designed for children aged between 2-8. We aim to provide a fun and friendly environment in which children can not only develop their football skills but also their confidence, social skills and physical ability. Come join the team.
At venues across Hull, Beverley and West Hull Villages. For info and booking email admin@kixx.org.uk.
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
Sessions are Saturday mornings at Thorngumbald Playing Field, find them on Facebook for up to date info:
For more information call Dave Aitcheson Smith – 07762 774536
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.
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
Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle dance classes for children starting from age 3 and upwards. Come along just for fun or to do exams and competitions.
Rhythm and Dreams also run Baby Ballroom for under 3s on Thursdays at 9.30am
For more info and to book call 01482 448347 / 07876 455394 or email buildingdancers@aol.com..
Rhythm & Dreams Dancing Centre, 833-839 Hessle Road, Hull, HU4 6QF
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.
Soccer Kings coaching academy has been designed to ensure everyone involved has fun. Our program helps young people to develop their social skills, football skills and decision make processes. It builds confidence and we believe this is fundamental to a child’s development.
Call now to book and for info – 01482 822848 or email info@soccer-kings.co.uk.
Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0YN.
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 sportsabilityswim@gmail.com 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 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.
The Tigers Trust deliver Football Centres for children aged 2-13 years on Saturday mornings at Tiger’s Trust Area and Beverley Longcroft School. And Mondays at Beverley Leisure Centre for children aged 6-9 years.
Sessions work on a 5 week block booking, but participants can join within the block if places are available. For more info and email alex.ellerington@tigerstrust.co.uk for enquiries.
Tigers Trust Arena, West Park, Hull, HU3 6GA
