TUESDAY 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
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19, many of our local baby and children’s classes and activities are currently not running, or have moved to online classes. For any of the listings on here please check with the organiser if it is on or off before attending.
I am endeavouring to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please check with organisers first, thanks for your understanding.
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.
Play With Phonics is a new and exciting class launched 7th January 2020! Phonics is an important skill for children to learn, to help them to speak, read and write, all of which are encouraged in the class. 2 sessions: Toddlers (1 year – 2.5 years) and Pre-schoolers (2.5 years – 5).
I follow the Letters and Sounds Curriculum. The Babies will learn phase 1 phonics, and Toddlers and Pre-school will learn phase 1 and 2. This is done through lots of fun ways; stories, action songs, doh-disco, action games, sensory equipment, sound lotto, parachute, musical instruments, creative activities, role play and so much more! Each session is varied and focused on a phoneme (letter sound) each week, with most activities based around that. Term time only. Current classes:
I will be going to other areas soon – please express your interest for other areas.
Booking essential. For more info and bookings contact Karen on 07736053838, email playwithphonics@outlook.com or follow her on facebook here.
Sling fit mama is a class combining fitness, toning and strength, it will help to strengthen all the muscles weakened by pregnancy and childbirth. The classes are carefully structured to have your baby in a sling throughout the duration, so it is great for bonding with baby and stealing a quick kiss.
There are obviously no nursery fees or guilt of leaving your baby… you can actually do something for YOU that benefits you both. Your teacher is also a baby wearing peer support worker, so is on hand to help with any sling needs.
Classes are held at:
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.
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.
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!
Enjoy sharing stories, songs and rhymes with your pre-school children in a group setting. Suitable for children aged 0-3 years. However older pre-school children may attend. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesdays & Fridays 9.30-10.00am, free to attend, call to book 01482 393939
Haltemprice Library, 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.
10.00. Anlaby Park Community Library, Anlaby Common.
Mini Moppets is a new playgroup in our area. Class includes singing, signing, story telling, games, treasure basket, sensory, toys and parachute. Suitable for babies and toddlers under 3.
Run by Helen who is also a breastfeeding peer supporter for the Goodwin trust so it is a breastfeeding friendly group. She can also sign throughout the class so deaf families can attend.
£4 per family, pay on the day no block payments. Booking only. For more information email Helen on minimoppets@outlook.com.
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.
A stimulating environment encouraging child development and movement, whilst maximising play and enjoyment.
£27.30 for a 7 week course, 1 hour sessions, term time only. For more information call 01482 393980
Haltemprice Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ.
Anlaby Studios is an in-house performing arts centre. 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.
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.
Beeford Childrens Centre, Beeford C Of E School, Beeford, YO25 8AY 01262 481699
9.00-11.00am. Play and Learn for parents and carers of children who are confident movers to toddlers and upwards. Imaginative and messy play, stories and singing. Younger siblings welcome.
Beeford Children’s Centre, Beeford C Of E School, Beeford, YO25 8AY 01262 481699
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
9.45 – 11.15am. Activities for the children and a storytime. £1.
Latimer Church, Grovehill Road, Beverley, HU17 0JD. 01482 867992
Little Bunny Bakers is a cookery school, suitable for children aged 2 1/2 upwards! We run weekly classes, holiday workshops, birthday parties and special events. During the weekly classes, children develop key cookery skills, learn essential life skills of listening, interacting with others and taking turns and make a sweet or savoury dish to take home and share at the end of the class based on the theme for the term. We stop for a drink and snack and then we take part in a fun activity from ‘The Magic Box’ which might be a craft or game. We come together to cook and have fun around the kitchen table! All equipment, aprons and ingredients for the session is provided, as well as a take-home box to re-use and a weekly recipe card.
Come along for a trial to see what it all about! Classes held in Molescroft, Beverley for Little Bakers (2 1/2 to 5 years old) and (4 – 11 years old), on:
Spaces must be booked in advance. Little Bakers will need to have a handy adult helper with them whilst Bigger Bakers are welcome to have a go by themselves.
Also Party Bunnies for children aged 5-11, find more details on the Mumbler Kids Party page here.
Find out more by emailing Saskia on littlebunnybakers@gmail.com.
Parish Hall, Beverley Minster, 38 Highgate, Beverley, HU17 0DP, Call Ben on 01482 868 540 or email ben@beverleyminster.org.uk
Both groups are run during term time only and cost £2 per session, for more info call Cathy 07913 378148.
Toll Gavel Methodist Church Room, Toll Gavel, Beverley, HU17 9AA
Bridlington has 2 Children’s Centres with 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.
Bridlington Childrens Centre Butts Close, Bridlington, YO16 7BS 01262 409596
Bridlington Family Centre, Shaftesbury Road, Bridlington, YO15 3PP 01482 395470
Play and Learn is for parents or carers of children up to 5 years, join us for imaginative and messy play, stories and singing:
These are weekly sessions running in term time only. For more information contact the Bridlington Children’s Centres on 01262 409596 or 01262 395470
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.
9.15 – 11.00am. Suitable for 0 to 5 years. Includes soft play once a month, contact Beverley Children’s Centre for more details on soft play dates.
St Michael’s Centre, Cherry Burton, HU17 7RF. 01964 550780
9.30 – 11.30am. Playful, fun time for babies 0 – 12 months, with toys and songs at the end. Also feeding advice and guidance.
Bacon Garth Primary School, Bacon Garth, Cottingham HU16 5BP 01482 845636
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.
Pre-school gymnastics class that enables children to grasp the basic skills required to perform movements and actions associated with gymnastics. Various time slots throughout the week for children who are walking up to 5 years. To book call 01482 840290 or email info@cottinghamsportscentre.co.uk
Cottingham Sports Centre, King George V Playing Fields, Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QW
Come and join us as we bring our world of Debutots stories and play to a venue near you…….
Baby Story Play (6 Months—2 Years): Dipping tiny toes into our world of stories, words and sounds, our unique sessions are a multisensory blend of Storytelling, puppets, bubbles and movement to music. Each week we will explore a brand new story, unique to Debutots, through sounds, actions and imagination!
Early Years Drama (2-4 Years): Debutots interactive storytelling and dramatic play classes nurture creativity, stretch imagination and grow confidence whilst promoting communication, language and literacy skills. Each week we will explore a brand new story, unique to Debutots. The children’s creative responses are then facilitated by a skilled Debutots practitioner into an imaginative group retelling.
£5 per week pre-booked or single classes and trial classes available. Email Emma at emma@debutots.co.uk.
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!
Class times in both locations are:
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. 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.
1.30-2.45pm. Play and Learn is for children from 0 to 5 years. Take part in a wide range of play activities including crafts and messy play. Requires booking, call Driffield Children’s Centre 01377 240782.
Driffield Childrens Centre, Beckside, Driffield, YO25 6QN
Sportsability Swim School is run from a private pool in Dunswell. Pre-school swimming lessons are available throughout the day, Monday to Saturday. For children ages 2.5 years and upwards, with 2 highly experienced and qualified instructors and only 6 children in the pool. SEN specialists.
The cost is £40 per month for weekly 30 minute group lessons. Please contact their friendly swim team on 01482 229676 or sportsabilityswim@gmail.com for more information and to book a place.
Primary school classes are available weekdays after school and Saturdays. Adults and Private lessons also available. Ideal setting for SEN children. Non-intimidating environment in a beautiful facility.
Ings Lane, Dunswell, HU6 0AL.
Dance class for children from walking up to 3 years:
They also have a full weekly programme of dance classes, musical theatre, and acrobatic arts for older children.
For more information email fleur@fleurelizabethacademy.co.uk or call 01964 550996.
10.30am -12.00pm. Suitable for children from walking to 4/5yrs. Sessions give young children a chance to get hands on & learn about ponies in a safe & controlled environment, with a varied programme of riding, grooming, crafts & other activities. The morning includes two 10 minute riding sessions. £10. No need to book. Any queries contact 07961104690.
Oxmardyke Equestrian Centre HU15 2UY
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
Play and Learn caters for all children under 5 with a wide range of toys and activities to encourage learning through play. Weekly term time only. Call Hedon Children’s Centre for more information on 01482 899962.
Hedon Childrens Centre 19 George Street, Hedon, HU12 8JH
Weekly music classes – Jolly Babies 0 to 15 months and Music with Mummy 15 months to 3 yrs.
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
For more info or to book call Lucy on 07866 791972 or email musicwithmummyhedon@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.
Hessle Children’s Centre, The Hourne, Eastgate, Hessle, HU13 9LJ. 01482 629085
New creative learning and sensory play group in Hessle for children aimed at 0-4 years. Children are encouraged to explore different themed creative play areas, take part in song and parachute play and build on their knowledge of colours and shapes.
Hessle Community Centre, The Hourne, HU13 9LJ
1.30 – 3.00pm. Mums and tots playgroup, suitable for 0 to 5 years. Term time only. Just turn up no need to book, use the door down the right of the building.
St Andrews Memorial Hall, Beverley Road (corner of Redland Drive), Kirkella, HU10 7QA 01482 654713
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.
2.45 – 3.15pm Tuesdays and sometimes Thursdays, call for info. Free stories for pre-schoolers.
11 Church Road, North Ferriby, HU14 3DA. 01482 632227
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 3 to 18 years:
They also run Dance Classes, for ages 6-18 on Saturdays at Welton Memorial Hall.
For more information or to book a FREE trial class please call 01482 641690 or email info@heynld.co.uk.
10.00-11.15 am. Play and Learn is for children aged 0 – 5 years to develop their imaginative, communication and physical skills through play. Messy play clothes advisable. Weekly, term time only, drop in. Contact Pocklington Children’s Centre for more information on 01759 307154
Burnby Hall, 33 The Balk, Pocklington, YO42 2QF
Children’s roller discos at Bridlington Spa 01262 678258 and Beverley Leisure Centre 01482 393980. All ages welcome, age range is based upon skate size, smallest is child size 6J (fits approximately 4 years old) up to an adult size 11. £5 per session. Dates approx once a month in each venue (usually Saturdays in Beverley and Tuesdays at Brid Spa).
For more info call the venues or email roladsco@hotmail.co.uk. 07786 135211
10.30 – 12.00. Playgroup suitable for 0 to 5 years. Suggested donation £2 per family. Term time only
St Barnabas Church Hall, Main Street, Swanland, HU14 3QP. 01482 632941
Weekly musical 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 munwah@onetel.com
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, suitable for ages 13 mths to 4 yrs. Toddler Sense run classes over 4 days in Hull and Beverley, for more info contact Heather on beverley@toddlersense.co.uk :
Also on Friday at Pocklington Cricket Club, Burnby Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1UJ and Tuesday at Low Catton Village Hall, Low Catton, Stamford Bridge. Please contact Steph Pears for more info and booking for Pocklington on eastyork@toddlersense.co.uk.
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 contact the team for more information 01430 472230 or hello@williamsden.co.uk.
9.30 – 11.30am. Baby and toddler group for under 5s and their parents/carers. Also includes soft play once a month, contact Beverley Children’s Centre for dates 01482 880066.
Walkington Village Hall, East End, Walkington, HU17 8RX Call 07803 165895.
Dance classes include ballet, tap, modern, street, musical theatre, contemporary and acrobatic arts. Annual performances, shows, exams and competitions. For age 18 months and upwards.
Please contact dance_force@outlook.com for class details and times.
South Hunsley School, Welton, North Ferriby HU14 3HS
Street, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Cheerleading.
Mondays at Tower Hill Methodist Church Hall, Hessle, HU13 0SP: 4.00 – 5.00 Pop/Street & Musical Theatre 3-7 years, 5.00 – 6.30 Pop/Street, Musical Theatre & Cheerleading 7+ years, 6.30 – 7.30 Commercial 11-16 years.
Tuesdays at Priory Baptiste Church, Hotham Road, HU5 5RN: 4.00 – 4.45 Pop/Street & Musical Theatre 3-7 years, 4.45 – 5.30 Mini Cheerleading 5-7 years, 5.30 – 6.30 Junior Commercial Street & Musical Theatre 7+ years, 6.30 – 7.30 Junior Cheerleading 7+ years, 7.30 – 8.30 Youth Commercial Street & Musical Theatre 11+ years.
For more info call Vicky on 07742 339000 or email vicgregson@hotmail.co.uk
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
9.30 – 10.00am – Stories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers. Free.
58 Main Street, Willerby, HU10 6BZ. 01482 658077
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.
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.
Toddler sessions every Tuesday and Thursday. Paint a piece of pottery, play, have juice and a hot drink for the grown-up, cost £10 per child. Call to book 01482 653611.
Tea & Bisque-It Potter Painting Studio, 155 Kingston Road, Willerby, HU10 6AL.
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.
