Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre school children in the East Riding of Yorkshire, on a Thursday.
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.
Gymnastics, trampolining and much more at Goldstar! Purpose built gymnastics studios in Willerby. Little Stars are fun, pre-school gymnastics classes for age 2-5 years. They run daily Monday to Saturday. Little Stars sessions (with parents) –
Goldstar also run gymnastics and trampolining classes for ages 4+, Parkour sessions, home education sessions and school holiday camps during school holidays. For more info and bookings call them on 01482 656438, email hello@goldstaractive.co.uk or visit their website here.
York Way, Willerby, HU10 6HD (next to Aldi, behind Store More).
A warm, welcoming wellbeing space in the heart of Beverley. We offer all types of yoga sessions, specifically for pregnant and new mums are:
For more information visit their website here, call 07894 647746 or email info@karinyayoga.co.uk, or follow them on facebook here.
Karinya Yoga Studio, Unit 3, Crown Works, Lairgate, Beverley, HU17 8EX
Mumbler Award winning 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. At:
Prices are currently £5.50 per class for Jolly Babies and Music with Mummy and £6.50 per class for Three four Time. Payment for the term is required in advance.
Call Kelly Webster on 07787 172825 to book. For more info visit their website here or facebook page.
Anlaby Studios is an in-house performing arts centre.
For other age groups 4-18 years, classes run throughout the week in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Acrobatics, Flexibility/Stretch, Street, Musical Theatre and Drama.
For more info contact email contact@anlabystudios.com.
Anlaby Studios, 18-22 Wilson Street, Anlaby, HU10 7AN.
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. Fully insured and DBS cleared for all instructors. We offer a free first lesson which can be taken at any time during a block.
For more information please call 07854 725211, email askaquastars@gmail.com.
9.30 – 11.00am. Parent and toddler group with free play, crafts, songs, stories and fun. All leaders and helpers are DBS checked. Term time only. £2 per session. Just turn up.
Kings Church, off Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0JX
Multi award winning development classes are for babies from 0 – 15 months old.
All activities have been researched in line with EYFS to engage your little ones, while promoting the bond between parent and baby. Each week is also a different theme so no class is ever the same! Limited spaces available so please contact Josie to book – 07896651198, josie@bloombabyclasses.com.
Thursdays 9.15-11.00am. A time for pre-school children and their parents/carers to meet and play. Suitable for 0 to 5 years. No need to book, just turn up. £2 donation per family.
St Michael’s Centre, Cherry Burton, HU17 7RF. Contact Beverley Children’s Centre for more details.
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.
Clark’s Cosy Club is a parent and baby group with unlimited refreshments and sensory play. The session is £3. Held at Driffield Community Centre on Thursday mornings 9.30-11am.
Please book in advance, details on their facebook page or email Clarkscosyclub@yahoo.com
10 – 10.30am. Songs, nursery rhymes and a short story to finish. Term time only. No need to book, just turn up.
Cottingham Centre, Market Green, Cottingham, HU16 5QG. 01482 393939
Dance classes include ballet, tap, modern, street, musical theatre, contemporary and acrobatic arts. Annual performances, shows, exams and competitions. For age 2 and upwards.
Please contact office@danceforce.co.uk for class details and times.
South Hunsley School, Welton, North Ferriby HU14 3HS
The DL Kids Personal Development Programme will teach your child how to protect themselves against bullies, build confidence, improve fitness, and many other amazing attributes!
Thursdays, 5pm – 3-7 years, 6pm – 8-13 year olds.
The Springhead, Wolfreton Road, Willerby, HU10 6SD For more information call 0800 772 0854.
Fantastic Gymnastics for girls and boys 4 years upwards. A British Gymnastics registered club with fully qualified British Gymnastics coaches who care about what they teach. Gymnasts of all abilities and levels welcome and our motto at every level is Be the best gymnast you can be!
We have sessions at Bishop Burton College Sports Facility:
For more information please email dexteritygymnasticsacademy@gmail.com.
The Children’s Centres in the East Riding run lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. They also have parenting classes and a range of other free support services. Call your nearest for info and latest timetable, or find it here. East Riding Children’s Centres are located at –
Martial arts are a great way of improving fitness, flexibility, strength and self confidence. East Riding Kickboxing Club gives you all this in a family-friendly environment. Classes are at venues in Leven, Hedon, Tickton & Coniston. They have a mixture of advanced and beginner classes, suitable from age 3 and upwards.
Call Joy on 07752 208922 for more information.
Soft play sessions at East Riding Leisure centres:
Suitable for under 5’s. Please contact your local leisure centre to book a place.
Learn to swim at East Riding Leisure Haltemprice! 25m main indoor pool and a learner pool. Baby and Pre-school swimming lessons available daily during the daytime. Primary school age swimming lessons available daily after school and weekends. Children progress through a series of grades collecting badges.
The leisure centre also has a great cafe, large outdoor park and runs various other tots and children’s classes.
For more information and booking call 01482 652501.
Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ.
Fun nursery rhymes and stories for preschool children under the age of 3
Hessle Centre, Southgate, Hessle, HU13 0RB
JP’s Performing Arts runs from Anlaby Studios on Thursdays:
For booking and more information please contact Jayne on jpsperformingarts@gmail.com.
Building confidence, key kitchen skills and friendships…both for your Baker and for you. Classes are one hour and ten minutes long and include a drink, snack and activity from The Magic Box too!
All run from our Little Bunny Bakers Studio, Molescroft Farm, Beverley. Limited spaces still available, email littlebunnybakers@gmail.com.
Pregnancy and baby yoga classes held in Pocklington including Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Baby Massage, Baby Explorers, and Toddler Yoga.
At Hands That Heal Yoga Studio, Pocklington, YO42 1NT. Contact for info and booking – Ellie on 07714878730 or ellie.blanchard@mamababybliss.com
For bouncing babies, tuneful tots and playful pre-schoolers – musician led groups. Beautiful upbeat groups with children and parents making friends while enjoying the engaging songs with props and instruments. Alongside the music, all are encouraged to get involved and flourish.
The main aim of Music Time is to develop social skills and good minds to prepare the children for school/nursery. Parents also get a lot out of the friendly inviting sessions too. Perfect for very young to pre school age children, 0 – 4 years. Groups run in:
For more info – 07947 817556 (best to text if possible)
Weekly music classes – Jolly Babies, 0 to 15 months, Music with Mummy, 15 months to 3 years, and Three Four Time , 3 to 4 years.
For more information and to book call Mun Wah Wong on 01482 627938 or email munwahmusic@icloud.com
Northern Lights Drama is an independent theatre school that runs weekly Acting, Musical Theatre, and LAMDA Classes (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) for ages 4 to 18 years. They have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays in Welton, Beverley and North Ferriby.
For more information or to book a FREE trial class please call 01482 641690 or email info@heynld.co.uk.
A weekly film screening, Saturdays and Sundays at 10.45am, showing a children’s film at just £4 per ticket.
They also do a Parent & Baby Screening, Thursdays at 11am, where you can take your baby along and watch a film.
Check the events calendar for film details. Parkway Cinema, Flemingate, Beverley. Call 01482 968090 or book on their website.
New Phonic parent/preschool classes. Opening up a world of early literacy through songs, dance and games. Learn the sounds in a fun exciting way and help your child prepare for school –
For info and booking email: jojo@robotreg.co.uk.
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.
Surf Swim School hold swim classes at private pools in Brough and Cottingham for children from birth to age 6, in blocks of 10 weeks. Lessons are filled with songs, games, activities and the all important key skills, we follow the Swim England Duckling and Learn to Swim Program throughout all of our classes. Classes run on Mondays and Thursdays in Cottingham and Tuesdays and Fridays in Brough.
For further information please contact us on 07708618406, email surfswimschool@gmail.com
After school and weekend junior squads tennis training for children aged 4-18 yrs in Swanland.
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
Craft and creative sessions for children from 0 to 11 years, at various locations in the Driffield area.
The Creation Station also run parties across the East Riding.
For more information call Kirtsy on 07745 346 391 or email kirstyhickson@thecreationstation.co.uk
TinyTalk Baby Signing classes are suitable from birth through to 24 months (depending on each child and their individual development). We learn useful signs through song, props, and play. NEW Toddler Talking for ages 18 months to pre-school.
Please contact Emma at emmah@tinytalk.co.uk.
Tiny Treasures sessions are a chance to explore museum and art themes, with books, activities, crafts and sensory play – all specially designed for children under 5 and their grown ups. FREE, no need to book in advance – just drop in.
They usually take place at Treasure House Beverley. Whilst it’s closed sessions will be “on tour” at St Nicholas’ Community Centre, 148 Holme Church Lane, Beverley. Monthly sessions in term time on a Thursday 1.30-2.30pm, next dates:
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
Wild at Heart Hideaway is a community play center on the outskirts of Driffield. Anybody can utilise WAH Hideaway through a huge selection of classes, courses, and daily sessions. Come and GLOW – EVERY morning 9am-12pm, plus various afternoon sessions from 1pm
Prices start at just £5 per session, including parking and refreshments. For more information on what the Hideaway has on offer and how to book visit their website, or call 01377 258698, email wildathearthideaway@gmail.com.
Wild at Heart Day Nursery, Four Winds Court, Market Weighton Road, Driffield, YO25 9LH
