Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre schooler children in Hull, on a Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Do you have a newborn, young baby or toddler? Tots Play offers award winning classes where your child gets the opportunity to experience a range of activities all in one friendly class: Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Baby Sign, Sensory Play, Music, Movement, Bubbles, Fine/Gross Motor Skills Development, Communication and Social Skills, all set to fun songs in a warm and welcoming group. With classes suitable from birth to approx 3 years, there really is something for everyone.
Wednesdays at Wyke Rugby Clubhouse, Bricknell Playing Fields, Cropton Road, HU5 4LN: Social Tots 9.30am, Social Tots Crawlers 10.30am, Baby Development Course 1.20pm, Baby Tranquil 2.15pm
Thursdays at St Andrews Community Centre, Ennerdale, HU7 6EA: Social Tots 9.30am, Social Tots Crawlers 10.40am, Discovery Tots: 12noon
Book at on their website here, or email angharadh@totsplay.co.uk, or follow them on facebook 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
Parent and toddler playgroup on Wednesday 1.00 – 2.30pm and Thursday 9.00 – 11.00am. £1 per family. For more info email nichola.hullfamilies@outlook.com.
Bransholme Methodist Church, next to North Point Shopping Centre, Hull, HU7 4DW
FREE baby and toddler group every Wednesday: Babies (0-18 months) 10am – 11am, Toddlers (18 months+) 11.30am – 12.30pm.
Our sessions are super sensory, we’ll sing songs and tell stories and play games in a very relaxed space. They’ll be space to have a chat and a drink in the sessions.
To book a place direct message Bransholme Chat or email Jennifer.Halliwell@backtoours.co.uk, or just turn up! Or email ruby@theherdtheatre.co.uk. Bransholme Chat, in North Point Shopping Centre, Hull.
10am-12pm. Open to any pre-schoolers and their parent or carer. £1 per child. No booking required, just turn up.
The Pennine, Pennine Way, Hull, HU7 5EF
Wednesday mornings. Includes drink and snack, crafts, play, singing, baby changing, bottle warming, car park, breastfeeding friendly and generally an all round super friendly group in a warm, clean hall with safe clean toys. Please book and pay in advance, contact them through their Facebook page Bricknell Busy Bees Baby and Toddler Group.
Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church, 227 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4TJ. 01482 842074
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)
Little Smilers Baby and Toddler Group on Wednesdays 9.15 to 11.00am. Pop in and play, free play with craft tables and a snack of toast and drink for both children and parents, suitable from birth to school age. Term time only. Also run themed family fun days every Wednesday during school holidays suitable from birth upwards. No need to book, just turn up. £1 per family.
For more info email them on Clowes-familyworker@outlook.com.
Clowes Methodist Church, Greenwood Avenue (corner of Greenwood Avenue and 1st Avenue), Hull, HU6 9NA
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.
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 healthylifstylesteam@hullcc.gov.uk. 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.
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.
Stay + Play is a group for under 5s and their caregivers. Every Wednesday 10.00-11.30am (term time only)
It’s a fabulous time of playing, craft, singing, storytime and snacks. Come along, invite your family, friends and neighbours. We would love to see you! Stick around after the Family Café from 11.30am – 2.00pm serving lunch for adults and children (at a small cost) and a play area for the children.
We have lots of free onsite parking. For more info call 01482 343333 or email hello@hullvineyard.co.uk.
Hull Vineyard Church, The Vineyard Centre, Vulcan Street, Hull, HU6 7PS
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.
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 office@revivechurch.co.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
Crafts, stories, and songs, with a different theme each week, refreshments also available. Term time only.
For children 0-5 yrs, £2 per child and £1.50 for additional siblings. For more information and details on how to book call 07312091160.
Anlaby Park Methodist Church, 256 Hull Road, Anlaby Common, HU4 7RR
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.
Wednesday 10am – 11.45am (term time only). Toddler Group at Kingston Evangelical Church for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers. Voluntary contributions. For more information call 07812 895997 or email info@kingstonevangelicalchurch.co.uk
Park Grove, (off Princes Avenue). Hull, HU5 2UR (please use side entrance).
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
Wednesday mornings. REA Tots & Babies is a super fun class designed to enable your little ones to explore their imaginations, whilst engaging with class friends and parents, your child will learn with sound, movement and acting. Suitable from birth up to 3 years.
Taster class available. For more details and bookings please call Rose on 07414826669, email roseelliottacademy@gmail.com.
Sutton Village Methodist Church Hall, Hull
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.
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.
Magical, creative Performing Arts classes for little people across Yorkshire:
The Little Yorkshire Dance Academy run 40 minute magical classes for both parent/carer and child. Focusing on fun, gaining confidence and developing strength through balance and coordination. Encouraging imagination and a love for dance using a variety of music and props.
There are classes suitable for children from just walking/moving about, up to preschool age.
Contact Joanna for more details on Hello@thelittleyorkshiredanceacademy.co.uk, 07969 205806. Or find us on Facebook and Instagram @thelittleyorkshiredanceacademy
Wednesdays, 5.15-6.00pm. Dance and baton twirling group for 3-15 year olds. For more info call 07469077579
St Marks Church Hall, Anlaby Common, Hull, HU4 7RY
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.
