FRIDAY PLAYGROUPS & CLASSES IN THE EAST RIDING. For other days use the left navigation panel.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups, classes, activities and clinics across this area (Beverley, Cottingham, West Hull Villages to Brough). Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here
Baby Sensory sessions running across the Hull and East Riding Area for babies from 0-13 months. Award-winning, 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. We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun.
For more information about any of these classes, call 07885941077 or email beverley@babysensory.co.uk. You can also book online by visiting their webpage here, or follow them on Facebook.
Beverley Racecourse.
Music classes for little ones with singing and musical instruments. Jolly Babies is suitable for 0-1 years, Music with Mummy for 1-3 years and three Four Time for 3-4 years.
For more info visit their website here or facebook page. Classes are £4 each, call Kelly Webster on 07787 172825 to book.
Also on Monday and Wednesday at Molescroft Pavilion and Tuesday at David Lloyd Kingswood.
Mermaid Mama, 60 Welton Road, Brough, HU15 1BH.
Daisy Tinies – A weekly postnatal class for mum and baby in the ‘fourth trimester’ to
help you learn how to use baby massage and movement to aid calming, soothing and connection with your baby.When it comes to the new days and weeks of motherhood, any number of emotions can overwhelm us: Joy, anxiety, delight, fatigue, happiness, uncertainty, isolation or perhaps even low mood or challenging feelings. Daisy Baby Tinies helps new mums enjoy a safe and supported first few
months with baby. Each class includes:
Daisy Baby Tinies classes are for postnatal mums and their baby only, are suitable to attend from around 6 weeks after birth and are adapted to suit all postnatal related conditions, multiples and individual needs with ease. Our unique fourth trimester mum and baby class draws on elements of baby massage, baby yoga, postnatal movement and baby care education to create one very powerful combination. From easing infant ailments, aiding their development, adapting to your postnatal body and easing in to your new role amongst friends.
Daisy Wrigglers – A weekly class for mum and baby to help you learn how to use a variety
of tools such as: baby massage, baby yoga, rhythm, rhyme, story and (baby) sensory experiences to aid your baby’s development, your connection and have fun together!When it comes to settling in to motherhood, once the early postnatal phase has passed it can be overwhelming as baby seems to develop so fast! Daisy Baby Wrigglers helps mum and baby (or baby’s other carer)
enjoy a relaxed, fun and safe journey together at this exciting time in their development. Each class includes:
Daisy Baby Wrigglers classes are for mum (or other care provider) and baby, are suitable to attend from around 4/5 months and are adapted to suit multiples and individual needs with ease.
For more information please contact Danielle on danielle-smith@thedaisyfoundation.com, 07469 756819 or visit their website here or check out their facebook page here.
Dancing with the Emphasis on FUN! Dancestars is a fun, energetic dance class that will see your little one wiggle and giggle, move and groove to all the latest songs! Aimed at boys and girls with classes catering from walking up to 7 years. We provide the funky tunes…the children do the rest!
Classes are: MINIS – walking to 4 years, JUNIORS – 3 and a half to 7 years. They run weekly at –
And once a month – Friday, 2-3pm (Inter-generational Class): Priory Care Residential Home, Cottingham. £2 per family.
Classes are pay as you dance. We work with nurseries, schools and provide holiday clubs and parties too!
For more info contact Clare on 07943 112262, email info@dancestars.co.uk, visit their website here or follow them on facebook here.
Musical theatre and street dance classes for children aged 4 to 11 years, plus Youth Classes too. Fun, non-competitive classes with 2 optional performances each year. Classes in East Hull at:
Book your FREE TRIAL now. For more info and bookings text Sam on 07921 222710, or visit their website here or follow them on facebook here.
York Way, Willerby (next to Aldi, behind Stor-More).
Gymnastics, trampolining, street dance, musical theatre, karate, Parkour and fitness for girls, boys and adults! Classes on every day of the week term time. Also:
Also a great cafe upstairs, The Grind, all welcome to pop in to anytime.
For more info please check out their website here, call Caroline on 01482 656438 or email hello@Goldstaractive.co.uk
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.
My Baby Can Dance (for children 1-4 years) and My Newborn Can Dance (for birth to walking) is an award winning movement to music, pre school activity with early years education. Your little ones 1st steps to learning! In a weekly session we combine movement to music with activities, singing and musical instruments, numbers, colours, phonics and shapes also looking at topics such as the world around us and health & hygiene and road safety for children.
Contact them for times and ages. For Brough classes call Sam on 07495856993. For all other venues contact Vanessa on 07974631162, email vanessahmbcd@gmail.com, visit their website, or find them on Facebook here.
Classes also run in Hull, find them here.
Weekly Activities for little ones at William’s Den:
Tree-mendous Tots: adventure in the Woodland! Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.00. Different theme with lots of fun activities and a yummy biscuit treat for all the children. From fairies of the woodland to minibeast hunts there’s lots of adventures to be had! £2.50 upgrade on admission to join in, suitable for ages 2+. Babies under 12 months and adults are free of charge.
Please note Tree-mendous Tots does not run in the Winter, occasional sessions through Spring, starts weekly from Summer. Please call to check it’s on before going
Storytelling Club: Every weekday during term time at 1.30. With a variety of stories being told, it’s the perfect afternoon outing for you and your little ones! Storytelling Club is included with admission to William’s Den.
For more info about Williams Den and to pre book tickets check out their website here. Contact the team for more information 01430 472230 or hello@williamsden.co.uk.
Baby and Toddler swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. As the UK’s leading swim school, not only do we teach vital lifesaving skills but we always incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising, so you can be sure that a Water Baby is a happy one! Our number one priority is to make sure you feel both happy and safe in the water. We offer classes across the area for little one from birth through to school age.
Market Weighton: Weighton Wold, YO43 4NE – Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Willerby:
Bridlington: Palms Leisure Club, Ferns Farm, Main Street, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ – Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday Mornings.
Classes available in Hull at Winifred Holtby School, from birth to school age.
Water Babies now offer monthly payment options for our classes, allowing you to spread the cost of your little ones swimming journey!
Check out their website or facebook page here or contact 01904 607110 or littlefish@waterbabies.co.uk for more information. Happy splashing!
Mercure Hotel, Grange Park Road, Willerby, HU6 6EA
Lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Fun and structured lessons taught by the best instructors within the swimming industry! Each lesson is progressive and builds on a range of surface and underwater skills together with water confidence and safety.
FREE taster classes available. Classes run 5 days a week at the Mercure Willerby (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays), Frederick Holmes School Hull (Sundays) and DW Fitness Hull (Mondays, Wednesdays).
For more info contact Jennie on 07854827707 or eastyorkshire@turtletots.com, or visit their website.
Daily Monday to Saturday, various times. Booked in 10 wk blocks. Suitable from 4 months. Call 01482 652501 for times, availability and to book.
Haltemprice, 120 Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Anlaby Children’s Centre, Anlaby Primary School, First Lane, Anlaby, HU10 6UE. 01482 565560.
Monday and Friday 10am-12pm, Wednesday 1-3pm.
£3.30 per session. Just turn up.
The East Riding Leisure Centre, Haltemprice, 120 Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ. 01482 652501.
9.30 – 10.00. Anlaby Library at Haltemprice, Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ. 01482 652501
Free. For children aged 0-3. Term time only. Need to book a place via the library or Anlaby Children’s Centre.
Anlaby Studios is an in-house performing arts centre with studios to hire. Children’s timetable:
For other age groups (4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-9 yrs, 10-13 yrs, 14-16 yrs) classes run throughout the week in:
Also Boys Only Dance for ages 8+ – Ballet Monday at 6pm, Contemporary Thursday at 6pm.
For more info contact Chloe on 07414 444685, email contact@anlabystudios.com.
Anlaby Studios, 18-22 Wilson Street, Anlaby, HU10 7AN.
9.30 – 10.15. Calvella School of Performing Arts, Pryme Street, Anlaby.
Would your little one like to wiggle like Iggle Piggle or bounce a ball like Upsy Daisy? Toddler Dance at Calvella is all about you and your little one having fun together whilst developing your toddlers balance, coordination and agility. Using music, rhyme and movement we endeavour for everyone to leave with a smile on their face.
From 18 months/confident walking to pre school age. £5 per class. Contact Sam on 07973 142966 to reserve a place.
9.30 – 11.00. St Mary’s Parish Hall, Beverley.
Adults, babies and toddler group, term time only. Suggested donation £2. Everyone welcome. For more info please contact the church office on 01482 869137.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Beverley Children’s Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley, HU17 9LP. 01482 880066.
Toddler & Preschool Gymnastics suitable from 15months to 5 years.
Classes run from Monday to Friday between 9.30am-3pm. Class sizes are limited so for more information and to book a place call – 01482 880091.
They also run after school G Force gymnastics for school age children (5-16yrs).
Mega Fun, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF
Norwood Methodist Church, Beverley.
Baby signing is an amazing way to help your baby tell you what they want without tears! Baby signing encourages speech development and also helps to reduce toddler tantrums. At Little Signers Club we teach British Sign Language signs in relaxed and fun classes using songs and stories. And there’s always bubbles!
9.30 and 10.30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Minster Parish Rooms, Minster Yard, Beverley, HU17 0DP
The Music Time charity provides interactive music-making classes to introduce basic music, singing and social skills to babies, toddlers and preschoolers along with their parents, carers and childminders. Held in relaxed, educational and stimulating one-hour local playgroups, classes are led by professional musicians and are ideal for babies and children up to 4 years old.
First session FREE. Sessions also in Cottingham on Mondays. Call for info and to book with Dean on 07947 817556 or email info@music-time.org.
Flemingate, Beverley, HU17 0LT. 01482 881190
Sessions throughout the day, call for times and prices. No need to book.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Brough Children’s Centre, Brough Primary School, Springfield Avenue, Brough, HU15 1AE. 01482 669474.
10.30 – 11.30 Fridays. Meet at Fusion Fitness Gym, 42B Station Road, Brough , HU15 1EA
Walking fitness class for mums with prams, mums with children at school also very welcome. 2-3 mile walk around Brough with stop points for light resistance exercises, helping to tone up.
Booking essential. For more info call Steph on 07875 159773
10.00 – 11.45. All Saints Church, Welton Road, Brough, HU15 1DS. 01482 665020
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Cottingham Children’s Centre, Bacon Garth Primary School, The Garth, Cottingham, HU16 5JP. 01482 845636.
10.00 – 12.00. The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields, Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QW. 01482 840290
£3. Sessions for under 5s to play, no need to book just turn up. Also on Wednesday.
9.45 – 11.15. Zion and Newland United Reformed Church, 213 Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BB.
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Fantastic Gymnastics for girls and boys 4 years upwards. We are a gymnastics club that cares about what we teach and how the gymnasts develop and progress. We aim for excellence and longevity in our sport, and for a high work ethic alongside a family, friendly atmosphere in the gym. We hope each gymnast’s life is improved through the challenges and successes they find in themselves and in our programmes.
A British Gymnastics registered club with fully qualified British Gymnastics coaches who care about what they teach. We have sessions at:
Gymnasts of all abilities and levels welcome and our motto at every level is Be the best gymnast you can be! For more information please email dexteritygymnasticsacademy@gmail.com.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Driffield Children’s Centre, Beckside, Driffield, YO25 6QN. 01377 240782.
Driffield Community Centre, Mill Street, Driffield
10.00 Little Explorers (15 months – 5 years), 11.15 Baby Discover (5 – 15 months)
Craft and creative sessions. Call for more info – Kirsten 0844 824 4521. The Creation Station also run parties across the East Riding
Driffield Lawn Tennis Club – behind the Junior School at 8-10 Manorfield Road
Tennis classes run by LTA qualified coaches. Tennis Tots for ages 2-4 on Fridays and Saturdays. Also classes for older children. Also in South Cave.
For more info call Carl on 07813 611149
Run from a private pool in Dunswell.
New programme of swimming lessons from Sportsability, from a lovely private pool with exclusive use. Small class numbers, high quality lessons with highly experienced and qualified ASA Level 2 swim teachers.
Pre-school classes for ages 3-5 years running during the day. Primary school age classes running weekday after school and Saturdays. Intermediate Lessons at Mercure Hotel, Adults and Private lessons also available. Ideal setting for SEN children. Non-intimidating environment, beautiful facility. Adult lessons also available upon request.
Weekly Intensive Lessons during the school holidays: Monday to Friday daily at £45/week.
Cost £40 per month for group lessons. Please contact their friendly swim team on 01482 229676 or info@sportsability.org.uk for more information and to book a place.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Hedon Children’s Centre, George Street , Hedon , HU12 8JH. 01482 899962
Scout Hut, Hedon. 11.15 – 12.15 Fridays (classes also in Patrington on Wednesdays)
Come along for a morning of gentle yoga to create strength, calmness and energy in the body and time to rest and relax with baby. For all levels of yoga, from 6 week check, babies from 6 weeks to crawling. £36 for 6 weeks or £28 for flexi four week pass. Contact Em on 07834 161350 or email em@emyoga.co.uk.
1.00 – 2.00. Hessle Town Hall (upper hall).
Different fitness exercises that can be done with your baby. Can start any time from your 6 week check up. A great way for mums to get fit in a relaxed, safe environment, you are welcome to stop to feed or change! Run by Personal Training by Kimberley…. creating Fitties. £4 per session. For more info contact Kimberley on 07535 327586.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Hessle Children’s Centre, The Hourne, Eastgate, Hessle, HU13 9LJ. 01482 629085
St James Centre, First Lane, Hessle
4 week course. £29 for the 4 weeks, includes a detailed picture booklet of strokes and sequences to take home, use of oil and a certificate.
For dates/times and more info contact Rachel on 07769 328115 or tuxfordrachel@yahoo.co.uk
Children’s sessions during term time at Hornsea Nursery:
For more info call 01964 534396 or email hornsea.nursery@eastriding.gov.uk
Hornsea Nursery School Community Room, Newbegin, Hornsea, HU18 1PB
10.15 – 11.30. Keyingham Village Hall.
Free, weekly playgroup for under 5’s. For more info call Hedon Children’s Centre on 01482 899962.
Leven Recreational Hall, East Street, Leven.
9.30 Toddler Music, 10.30 Baby Music & Sensory, 2.00 Pre-school Musicianship, 3.45 after school KS1 and KS2
Fun, educational music classes for children run by professional music teacher Miriam. £4.50 per class. Call for info and to book on 07977 988539 or email office@themusicboxclasses.co.uk
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Market Weighton Children’s Centre, Princess Road, YO43 3BY. 01430 874090
Moo Music sessions are weekly interactive music and movement sessions for 0-5 year olds. We sing, we dance, we learn, we play and we have lots of moosical fun. They have lots of classes across the Hull and East Riding Area.
North Cave Village hall, Westgate, North Cave
Wednesdays 2.00 – 3.00 and Fridays 10.30 – 11.30.
Weekly craft session for parents, toddlers and Preschoolers to meet and make friends while participating in various age appropriate craft activities. Cost £2 per child. For more info please email northcavepreschool@hotmail.co.uk.
North Cave Village Hall.
9.30 – 11.30. Patrington Village Hall.
Baby and toddler group run by local volunteers.
£2 per family, all welcome. For more information please call Lizzie 07748 966974.
9.30 – 11.30. Paull Village Hall.
£1.50/child, includes drink and snacks for children and cuppa or juice for parents/carers. Term time only.
9.30 – 11.00. Roos Primary School
Free. Term time play session for babies and toddlers. For more info call Withernsea Children’s Centre on 01964 612618
2.30 – 3.30 (fortnightly). Skirlaugh Primary School, School hall. For dates and more info contact Beeford Children’s Centre on 01262 481699
Free. Suitable for 0-5 years.
Swanland Village Hall, Main Street, Swanland, HU14 3QR
Various times for different ages: mornings Music with Mummy (15 months to 3 years), midday Jolly Babies (0 to 15 months), afternoons Three Four Time (3 to 4 years). Also on Tuesday
Call for info and to book – Mun Wah Wong 01482 627938
After school and weekend junior squads tennis training for children aged 3-18 yrs.
For more info call Teo Arkut on 07890 783807 or email info@teostennis.com
The club also run school holiday programmes and kids parties.
Swanland LTC, Swanland, East Yorkshire, HU14 3NE
Award-winning, sensory-rich toddler development programme, where structured play goes hand in hand with imagination, adventure and the freedom to explore. Each week has a unique theme, with activities carefully constructed to stimulate your child’s brain, co-ordination and physical development. We’ve done the research, so you can both enjoy the fun.
Toddler Sense run classes over 4 days in the Hull and Beverley area:
For more information email beverley@toddlersense.co.uk
10.00 – 11.30. Walkington Methodist Church Schoolroom, Walkington, HU17 8RX.
Stories, music and crafts. £1 per family, suitable for children 0-4 and their families.
They have a facebook page for more info.
Swimming lessons for 3+ years on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturday mornings. Call for info and to book – 0161 9790499 or email info@beckyadlingtonswimstars.com.
Total Fitness Gym, Beverley Road, Willerby, HU10 6ED
Classes taught by Carl Cockcroft, former Great Britain Swimmer and qualified teacher and Head Coach. Suitable for age 3+
Monday 4-6.30, Tuesday 4-6.30, Friday 4-6.00 For more information, call 07947 734213 or 01757 630773, email carlcockcroftswimschool@gmail.com
The Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby.
Swimming classes taught by local, independent instructor Chris. Suitable for 3 years plus, £7 per lesson, don’t need to pay per term and no payment if you’re on holiday.
For more info call 07900 930802 or email chrisboneham@hotmail.co.uk
Willerby Manor Hotel, Well Lane, Willerby, HU10 6ER
6.00 – 7.30. Willerby Methodist Church Hall, Carr Lane, Willerby.
Games, crafts, quizzes, drawing. Make new friends. Also a tuck shop.
For primary age children, drop them off and let them have fun at Friday club. Only 40p per child. No need to book, just turn up. For more info call Barry on -1482 658254.
Olcote Squash Academy is one of the leading centres of junior squash performance in East Yorkshire and hold sessions for children from 3-18 years with free sessions for the under 6s.
For more information contact Kenny Martin on 07751894240.
Lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. Call them for their latest timetable or find it on the East Riding Council website here.
Withernsea High School, Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ. 01964 612618.
