Classes, activities and groups for babies, toddlers and pre school children in the East Riding of Yorkshire, on a Wednesday.
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).
Water Babies is the world’s leading Baby and Toddler swim school, swimming over 50,000 babies per week.
We’ll teach you to teach your little one to swim, from lesson one we’ll get your little one used to the sensation of water, developing their natural instincts and transforming these into core aquatic skills. Throughout our programme we use lots of song, games, toys and sensory activities suitable to each child’s stage of development, ensuring both you and your little one are having lots of fun whilst having precious time together and developing new skills. Swimming offers precious one to one time for you and your little one, whilst also offering the opportunity to meet lots of other parents and children in a relaxed and friendly environment. By the end of our programme your little one will be swimming freely using different strokes and be able to keep themselves safe in and around water.
We work closely with Swim England, the governing body and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. So you’ll be simply amazed at the progress your little one makes. And not only will they be able to swim independently and have learnt a skill for life – they will have grown in confidence too. Classes:
If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up just get in touch. Call 01423 457000 or email littlefish@waterbabies.co.uk. Check out their website or facebook page here for more information. Happy splashing!
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.
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:
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.
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.
Swimming classes taught by local, independent instructor Chris, £10 per lesson.
Now swimming at Stamford Bridge pool:
Residential Pool on Beverley Road, Hull:
For more info call 07900 930802 or email chris@cbswimmingschool.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.
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 –
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.
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.
10am. Fun nursery rhymes and storytime for preschool children. Book your place by calling or visiting the Hedon Centre or by email to: CSCHedon@eastriding.gov.uk
31 Augustine’s Gate, Hedon, HU12 8EX
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.
We are a fully equipped gymnastics club, based in Beverley, with lots of sessions for pre-school and school age children, from beginners upwards.
Preschool classes run on a Wednesday and Friday.
We have a full sized sprung floor, vault, beams, A bars and high bar, trampettes and an airtrack. Whether you are a total beginner or done gymnastics before, come along and try us out. We also run extra sessions over the school holidays. Members and non-members all welcome for school holiday sessions.
For more information, please call/text 07940485263, email meridiangymnasticsltd@yahoo.co.uk.
Unit C1, Grovehill Industrial Estate, Beck View Road, Beverley, HU17 0GJ
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.
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.
Wednesdays 9.15-9.45am, term time only. This is a small library, therefore please contact the branch to book a place on 01482 634896.
Swanland Village Hall, Main Street, Swanland, HU14 3QR.
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
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
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.
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
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
Toddler group at Waters’ Edge Nature Reserve visitor centre. Runs every other Wednesday 10-11.30am.
£3 per child, need to book a place. Contact them for dates and bookings on 01652 631500 or email waters.edge@northlincs.gov.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
Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers all welcome with their grown-ups. Friendly group, includes arts and crafts, snacks, stories, songs, toys and more. £1.50 per family. No need to pre book, just turn up.
Contact Mandy for more information mandy.andrews@methodistyouth.org.uk.
Willerby Methodist Church, Carr Lane, Willerby, HU10 6JP
