Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre school children in the East Riding of Yorkshire, on a Tuesday.
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.
Come and join Aunty Looby and her puppet friends as they explore stories and exciting characters through songs, dance and role play. A fun playgroup for ages 1+, at
Created by Aunty Looby with experience in theatre and working with children in schools, nurseries and museums. Come and meet Charlie the Monkey, Dino Dave and crazy Jeff, Aunty Looby’s puppet friends with personalities of their own.
The sessions are designed to help build confidence as well as being fun and interactive. The children will be encouraged to join in with singing, dancing and enjoy stories and dress up. Book the full term for a discount or a pay as you go option is available. Get in touch to guarantee a space or just turn up on the day.
Contact us for more info: call 07586175134 or email Expressandexplore@outlook.com
Visit the website here or follow them on facebook here, instagram @expressandexplore
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.
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).
Award winning immersive sensory music classes for little ones with BIG Imaginations! The original musical story tellers and creators of multi-sensory play for babies and children up to 4yrs.
We can’t wait for you to join our magical musical world which resolves around love, support, play & joy, nurturing both child & grown-ups in new movements & development whilst making the most wonderful memories. Term time classes run at:
Book here. Or for more information, please contact jo.altoft@hartbeeps.com. Visit our Facebook page for class updates.
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.
Music and Sensory Classes. Tuesdays at The Potting Shed, Beverley, HU17 0NU.
Parking on site. Breakfast and hot drinks served – a perfect chance to meet up with old or new friends after the class.
For more info and booking email Aimee on Oxbowlake2023@gmail.com, call 07790081271 or visit oxbowlakeperformingarts.com.
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.
Tuesday (term times only) story and playtime sessions for children 0-4 years
£2.50 per child, £1 per sibling. No need to book.
Anlaby Park Community Library, The Greenway, Anlaby High Road.
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.
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:
9.45 – 11.15am. Activities for the children and a story time. £1 entry fee. Term time only
Latimer Church, Grovehill Road, Beverley, HU17 0JD. 01482 867992
Time Out Playgroup on Tuesdays in the Minster Parish Hall, suggested donation of £2 per family (but don’t worry if you can’t manage it, please come along anyway).
Parish Hall, Beverley Minster, 38 Highgate, Beverley, HU17 0DP. Call Ben on 01482 868 540 or email ben@beverleyminster.org.uk
Crafts, messy fun, singing and learning. A fun filled play session for the under 4s at Boynton Primary School, Bridlington. Includes a healthy snack for children and tea/coffee for the adults.
Free, just drop in no booking required. For more info call 01262 677880.
Once a month on a Tuesday 10-11am – 16th April, 21st May, 11th June, 2nd July 2024
Tuesdays 9.15 – 11.15am, and alternate Saturdays 10am -12pm. £2 per family, no need to book at all. Just turn up. They also have a permanent children’s clothes share. For more info email Karen on broughmethodist@gmail.com.
Brough Methodist Church, 54 Welton Rd, Brough HU15 1DL
Bunny Hops – Fantastic gymnastics for the under 5’s, from Dexterity Gymnastics Academy.
We run our pre school gymnastics classes at the Bishop Burton Sports College dance studio. The emphasis of the class is on fun, fitness, social, emotional, communication skills and basic fundamentals of movement and education. Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Bunnies (for walking to age 3), Rabbits (for age 3 – 4 years).
All our coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics and hold valid safeguarding certificates, are DBS checked and a first aid trained member of the team is always present.
For more info and booking email dexteritygymnasticsacademy@gmail.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.
Dancestars is a fun and lively session aimed at boys and girls from walking to 5 years. We dance, wiggle, move and groove. We have lots of props from Pom Poms to hula hoops to keep us all engaged and of course a fabulous playlist to go with our themed term!
We are all about FUN, so join us for a boogie – Tuesdays 1.30-2.10pm at Newbald Village Hall.
We work with nurseries, schools and provide holiday clubs and parties too!
For more info email info@dancestars.co.uk.
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 –
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.
Tuesday’s 9.30-10.30am at Pocklington Cricket Club. Parent & toddler dance classes for boys & girls from established walkers to school age. Classes focus on developing fine and gross motor skills through dancing, singing & play.
Also run street dance at Barmby Moor for ages 3+.
Email info@emergedfitness.co.uk for more information.
Fitness for mums. Includes Boot camp and Buggy fitness walks. Sessions are usually term time and welcome people without little ones too. Current sessions –
No need to book. First 3 sessions free, then annual membership is £36. To find out more, please email admin@fitmums.org.uk
Dinky Dancers for children aged 18 months to 3 years attending with parents/carers/grandparents who will also join in with the class:
Preschool Class for children aged 3-4 years:
Email fleur@fleurelizabethacademy.co.uk or call the Principal, Miss Fleur on 01964 550996 for more info.
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.
Tuesday & Fridays 9.30-10.00am, free to attend, call to book 01482 393939 or email cscanlaby@eastriding.gov.uk
Haltemprice Library, 120 Springfield Way, Anlaby HU10 6QJ
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 call 07894 647746 or email info@karinyayoga.co.uk.
Karinya Yoga Studio, Unit 3, Crown Works, Lairgate, Beverley, HU17 8EX
A stay and play group from birth to school age (0-5s) in St Andrews Memorial Hall. Toys, crafts, singing and a bible story.
Tuesdays 1.30-3pm, term time only. Just turn up no need to book, use the door down the right of the building. Free but suggested donation of £2. For more information contact Sally on 07818211373 or email schoolsworkerstandrewschurch@gmail.com.
St Andrews Memorial Hall, Beverley Road (corner of Redland Drive), Kirkella, HU10 7QA. 01482 654713
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.
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
Story time sessions for pre-schoolers on Tuesdays at 2.45 – 3.15pm. Term time only.
Call in advance before arriving at the library as numbers are limited.
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 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.
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.
Sensory Storytime sessions are run on a Tuesday at 11am in Anlaby Studios. Each session is an hour long and is based on a different book each week. Our activities are then themed around the book, each session will have a craft activity and messy play.
Please DM the facebook page Sensory Storytime Hull to book or contact Laura on 07818 691837.
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
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
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
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.
Street, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Cheerleading:
For more info call Vicky on 07742 339000
Tuesdays, 9.30 – 11.30am, term time only. informal get-togethers for all ages of children up to five years and their parents/grandparents. Sessions cost just £1.50 per child, additional children £1 each.
Walkington Village Hall, East End, Walkington, HU17 8RX
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
9.30 – 10.00am – Stories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers. Free.
58 Main Street, Willerby, HU10 6BZ. 01482 658077
