Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in Hull, on a Tuesday.
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.
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.
Dance at Freesoles Dance! Classes built on creativity, individuality and self-expression. Join a dance school with a difference and become part of our fabulous Freesoles community.
At Freesoles Dance we don’t just teach dance fabulously, we teach many different dance styles, allowing you to find your style and excel where you find enjoyment. Freesoles dance is a school for those who want to learn to be brave, experimental, creative and develop not just a new skill but a passion for dance. Join us at:
Find out more on the website here or drop us a line Freesolesdance@outlook.com. Follow us on Facebook here.
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, book on to avoid disappointment. 1 adult can supervise 2 children during the session, this can be 2 children participating or 1 child participating and 1 child in a car seat or sling*
* Please note a parent/carer is fully responsible for supervision of their child/children during the session.
Sessions are held at:
Find full details and booking links on their website 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.
Created by early reading experts, Reading Fairy classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children lay the foundation for learning to read and loving books for life. We believe in learning through play and our action-packed classes across the UK and online include: fun phonics and word games; sensory and performance storytelling; interactive songs and nursery rhymes; speaking and listening activities; picture book time and more!
Classes starting September 2023, book now! :
For more information and booking contact Emma on beverley@readingfairy.com, 07355 355935, 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.
Anlaby Park Community Library event, Tuesdays 9.30-10.15.
A baby bounce session for under 4’s. Nursery rhymes, bubbles and a library book reading. for £2.50 per child.
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.
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 cliftonrichardsonacademy@gmail.com or 07702072827 (Rosalind – Principal)
Fun cooking classes, at Alf Marshall Community Centre, Goodhart Road. Tuesdays 10am & 4pm (every other week) for children 2-17yrs. All ingredients included. Prepare a recipe together, crafts while it cooks. £5 per session.
Also do an online class on Thursdays at 5.30pm.
For more information and to book please call Sarah on 07555 575605 or email sarah.pittaway@cookstars.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
Pre-school children are welcome on the farm every Tuesday and Thursday (term time only) from 9.30am to 10.30am. There is a small fee of £2 per child, payable on the day. We have 12 spaces, so it’s essential to book via Michelle@ehcfarm.org. It’s a great opportunity for families in the area to participate in the farm.
East Hull Community Farm, Barham Road, Bilton Grange, Hull, HU9 4EE
Edens – Yoga, Massage & Sensory Play
For more information or to book a place, message Nicola on 07749951168.
Fun, friendly dance classes in freestyle disco and street dance for children.
(Also adult classes on both days at 7pm)
For more info contact Laura on laura@empiredancehull.co.uk
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.
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.
First Steps toddler groups are ideal for babies and pre school children and their parents/carers. Groups run weekly (term time) and are a place for play, crafts, stories and songs. No need to book, just turn up.
For more information contact Rachel Fryer on info@notdull.org or call 01482 328196
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
Little Scrappers! Drop in art workshop and play session at Scrapstore, Dairycoates Avenue, Hull aimed at children aged 2-8 years and their families. We get creative, messy and silly!
Tuesdays, every other week, contact direct for dates. £5 entry, please bring cash with you. All materials are provided. No need to book, just turn up. Call for info – o1482 328750.
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
Every Tuesday 10am-12noon in school term time. Play and stay group. Free entry and parking , refreshments, play, music, snacks and fun. Suitable for ages 0 – 5 years. No need to book, just turn up.
Bourne Street, Elim Church, Hull, HU2 8AE. 01482 225443.
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
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)
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
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 Happy Baby Hive offers inclusive parent and baby classes. Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga all provide a wonderful bonding experience for parent and baby. The massage course is aimed at babies from 6 weeks until crawling, baby yoga is aimed at babies 12 weeks till walking and toddler yoga is from walking/18 months till approximately 3 years.
All courses run for 5 weeks, baby massage and yoga running for 1 hour and toddler yoga for 45 minutes, each session includes added extras for mums as well as drinks and biscuits. Classes are Tuesday’s in Hull at The Goodfellowship Inn on Cottingham Road Hull and Fridays at Brough Community Centre.
To book email Natalie at thehappybabyhive@gmail.com
Award-winning, sensory-rich toddler development programme, suitable for ages 13 mths to 4 yrs.
For more info contact Heather on beverley@toddlersense.co.uk
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.
Street, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Cheerleading:
For more info call Vicky on 07742 339000
