Playgroups and classes
Ryedale and Thirsk and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
Family owned swim school.
Structured fun swimming lessons, using toys, floats and games to teach water safety and self-rescue skills.
Stimulating lessons to develop co-ordination, strength and stamina.
Sensitive to parent and child’s individual needs.
All children will be working towards awards throughout their time with us.
Baby and Preschool Swimming on Monday 10-11am, Friday 3pm – 4pm and Saturday morning 8.30-11.30am at Stamford Bridge Junior School, 5 Church Road, Stamford Bridge, YO41 1BP.
School Age Beginners to Pre Competition Tuesday and Friday 4 – 6pm and Saturdays 8.30am – 11.30am details HERE at Stamford Bridge Junior School, 5 Church Road, Stamford Bridge, YO41 1BP
Monday 2pm and 2.30pm at New Earswick Swimming Pool, Hawthorn Terrace, York YO32 4AQ.
ALISON TURNER
Our multi-award winning classes will introduce your baby to a world of sensory exploration. Where the two of you can relax, have fun and share in each other’s delight. For ours is magical world, full of glowing balls, light shows, puppets, bubbles, rainbows, petals, massage, signing and songs. The sessions are designed specifically from birth so we’d encourage you to join as soon as you feel able. We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun.
Thursday: Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, West Gate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR
0945 0-13 months, 1100 0-13 months
Friday: The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP
0945 0-13 months, 1100 0-6 months,
With Gemma
Our Mini Classes are back!
Places are strictly limited, please email [email protected] for more info and to book your place
Gym Beans – Monday 9:30am – 10:15am approx age 2-4 (parent/toddler session) £4.50/session An action packed Parent/Toddler class to start a wonderful Gymnastics journey. Fantastic for Balance, Coordination, Strength but best of all lots of fun too.
Mini Movers with Miss Anna Monday 10:30am – 11:15am approx age 18 months – 3yrs (parent/toddler session) £4.50/session Our fun filled parent/toddler class, we’ll be moving and grooving to your favourite songs, a wonderful introduction to dance, music and movement. Great for coordination, balance and building confidence
Preschool Ballet with Miss Lucy Tuesday 9:30am – 10:15am approx age 2-4 (parent/toddler session) £4.50/session A fantastic introduction to ballet, we’ll be teaching your child beginners ballet technique but most of all having lots of fun as we explore this beautiful classic style of dance
Mini Gymnastics Thursday 4:30pm – 5pm approx age 3-5 A wonderful start to your Gymnastics journey. Working on Gymnastics technique, fantastic for Balance, Coordination, Strength but best of all lots of fun too.
Mini Movers with Miss Lucy Friday 2:00pm – 2:45pm approx age 18 months – 3yrs (parent/toddler session) £4.50/session Our fun filled parent/toddler class, we’ll be moving and grooving to your favourite songs, a wonderful introduction to dance, music and movement. Great for coordination, balance and building confidence
Mini Ballet Saturday 9am – 10am approx age 3-5 £5.75/session A fantastic introduction to ballet, we’ll be teaching your child beginners ballet technique but most of all having lots of fun as we explore this beautiful classic style of dance
DE Movers Saturday 9am – 10am approx age 3-5 £5.75/session This exciting, action packed class gives you the chance to try lots of fun new styles and skills, over the term they’ll be Street, Jazz, Ballet, Gymnastics, Drama, Musical Theatre and much more!
DE Movers Saturday 10am – 11am approx age 5-6 £5.75/session This exciting, action packed class gives you the chance to try lots of fun new styles and skills, over the term they’ll be Street, Jazz, Ballet, Gymnastics, Drama, Musical Theatre and much more!
Mini Musical Theatre Saturday 10am – 11am approx. age 3-5
Dance Expression. Ryedale Indoor Bowling Club, Bowling Lane, Scarborough Rd, Norton, Malton, YO17 8EG
Phone 01653 691102 or 07849 865736
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach them independence, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening situations, and allows them to get active while enjoying themselves.
Everyone Active’s swimming lessons start for children as young as 4 months old and are available for all ages. Choose from private one-to-one lessons, adult and child lessons, junior lessons or adult lessons. Students work towards badges and certificates, collecting them at each stage.
Why choose Everyone Active lessons?
For more details about swimming lessons in Ryedale, please contact one of your local centres below:
Telephone: 01653 693 407
Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/derwent-swim-and-fitness-centre/
Telephone: 01751473351
Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/ryedale-swim-and-fitness-centre/
Yes?! Then come to Harminis!
A fabulous music, movement and sensory class for preschoolers, babies and toddlers in North Yorkshire, you’ll meet new people, have a magical time and become part of a group that you both want to come back to week after week.
Harminis classes are the perfect way to spend quality time with your child, using music and movement as a fantastic learning vehicle.
Written and delivered by qualified Early Years Music practitioner Kate Tyson who has over 17yrs experience, each class focuses on your child’s early years development without them or you even knowing!
Harminis classes are structured, yet relaxed and are perfectly balanced for your child to learn and also explore their creativity.
Check out our 5 star reviews on google if you need convincing to try Harminis for you and your child!
Wednesday 9.30am & 10.45am at Be Amazing Arts Studio, Unit 2 Malton Enterprise Park, 11 Cherry Farm Close, Malton. YO17 6DU
Friday 10am and 11.15am at Helmsley Arts Centre
Scarborough classes listed on Scarborough Mumbler here
Kate Tyson – do contact via Facebook
Book your place now at www.harminis.com/whats-on
FREE drop-in session open to anyone in the community which will be starting on Friday 9.30-11 am at Flaxton weekly. Perfect opportunity to weigh your new baby, meet other new parents and gain support from our experienced team.
Please book in by emailing [email protected] or phoning the nursery 01904 566740.
Draft Farm, Flaxton, YO60 7QP
Restarts Friday 10th January 2025
If you have any queries, please email: [email protected]
FREE Forest School Fun, for pre-schoolers in our magical woods. Every Friday 9.30am – 10.30am during term time.
Places are limited and must be pre-booked. We kindly ask that only one parent/carer attends per child.
Terrington Hall School, Terrington, YO60 6PR
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.
Mondays: 10.00 – 12.00 Delta@The Marriott, Tadcaster Road, YO24 1QQ
Tuesdays: 10:00 – 12:00 Delta@ Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1QQ
Tuesdays: 14:00 – 16:00 Principal Hotel, Station Road, York Y024 1AA
Tuesdays: 9:00 – 13:30 The Pheasant Hotel, Harome, Helmsley, YO62 5JG
Tuesdays: 9:30 – 12:00 Birdforth Hall, Easingwold YO61 4NW
Tuesday: 10:00 – 12:00 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Wednesdays: 10.00 – 12:00 The Mount, Malton YO17 7ND
Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Thursdays: 9:30 – 12:00 Birdforth Hall, Easingwold YO61 4NW
Fridays: 10:00 – 13:30 The Pheasant Hotel, Harome, Helmsley, YO62 5JG
Friday: 10:00 – 12:00 Delta@ Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ
Fridays: 15:00 – 17:00 Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, YO24 1AA
Saturdays: 8:30am – 12:30 Energise, Cornland Road, Acomb, YO24 3DX
Sunday: 8:30 – 13:00 Energise, Cornlands Road, Acomb. YO24 3DX
Sundays: 9:00-12.00 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Baby Grooves & Music class for you and your little one
Fridays 09:45 – 10.30am starting 28th June 2024
£6 per class
Thirsk Town Hall
Contact Jo 07800794216
Tuesdays – New Earswick & Roko
Wednesday – Roko & Pocklington School (West Green, Pocklington YO42 2NJ) – after school for 4 years plus
Thursdays – New Earswick & Stamford Bridge (Stamford Bridge Junior School, 5 Church Road, Stamford Bridge YO41 1BP) – after school for 4 years plus
Fridays – Roko
Saturdays – Pocklington, Stamford Bridge & Robert Wilkinson, Strensall – all ages at each venue
0808 1 33 44 55 (Landline Free phone) 0333 8008 345 (Mobile Friendly)
Barton-le- Willows playgroup is a group for children age 0 – 5 years based at Barton-le-Willows village hall, Barton-le-Willows, York, YO60 7PD. Sessions are every Friday morning during term time at 9.30am-11.30am.
We are a friendly group with lots of fun, age appropriate toys, crafts and singing in a welcoming environment. We also have a lovely outdoor area for suitable weather.
Come along and join in with our sessions! They are a great place for children and parents/carers to socialise and meet others from the local area. Tea and coffee are provided for adults and there is a snack time for children.
Please contact Emma on 07734 756 734.
Messy Play 0 – 5 years – Hungate Centre, Pickering
Last Friday of the month 10am – 12pm
Pop along and meet us, stock up on your baby needs, chat and play
Toys and books, baby essentials
Juice & fruit available.
£2.50 entry
Contact Dianne on 07701 098606
Friday mornings (during term time) 9.45am – 11.15am
Carers & under 5s welcome
Snack provided
FREE to all
For more information phone 01653 619928
Pregnancy, baby & toddler hub based in Pocklington
Classes and workshops for babies and toddlers. Pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, baby yoga and massage.
Introductory sessions at Be Amazing Arts, Malton, YO17 6DU
Wednesday 28th May 9.30-10.30
Saturday 31st May 9.30-10.30
Have you got curious little ones? Do you want to be part of their learning while having fun?
At Little Ickle Dots, we will explore with all our senses in exciting, usually messy trays, to learn about the world around us, using our imaginations and creativity.
Fridays in term time are 11.30am – 12.30am
£8.50 per child (sibling available for £5.00) Book online
Ashley – 07960 828884
Katie – 07852 905880
PastelPlay offers engaging, interactive & fun messy play for children 0-under 4’s!
4 trays set up all with different themes to explore. Active play section with wooden climbing frames, balance beams, stepping stones & more!
Tuesday & Fridays 9:30-10:15 at Norton Trinity Church
See their Facebook page to book
Monday 10.30am – Baby Bounce and Rhyme Session
Energetic, fun and engaging half hour musical session suitable from birth onwards.
Tuesday 1.30pm – Pickering Breastfeeding Group for new and expectant parents.
Under 5’s Storytime Every Friday 10.30am – 11am
Saturday 10.30am – Lego Club
Please book your FREE place by calling us on 01609 533624
Pickering Library, The Ropery, Pickering
Baby and pre-school programme from 0 – 5 years.
Classes 7 days a week including the Goosewood Holiday Park (Goose Lane, Sutton on the Forest) on Wednesdays and Fridays. Palms Leisure Club (Main Street, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ) where classes take place on Saturday mornings, New Earswick (White Rose Avenue, New Earswick, York. YO32 4AG) on Thursdays and Fridays, ROKO Health Club (Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York. YO30 4TU) on Mondays and Tuesdays and Archbishop Holgate’s School (Hull Road, York. YO10 5ZA) on Saturdays.
Aquanatal classes- details HERE
Your little ones can also continue their journey once they have gone to school – details HERE
Call Puddle Ducks on 07825 269146
Weekly classes, every Friday in term-time, 10am – 10.45am
Sing nursery rhymes and explore sensory toys in a relaxed, inclusive environment.
£5 includes a drink
Must be pre-booked 01609 760330
Friday 10.50am – Adventures for All
Wilberfoss Community Centre
Multi-sensory storytelling classes from 6mths to 5yrs. Rhymes, puppets, props, sensory items, instruments and of course a story, all combine to make each session an exciting experience.
Created and led by experienced teacher Nicola.
T: 07843881152
Baby & Toddler Swimming Classes
It’s time to get back in the water with your babe!! Lessons are now running on Mondays, Thursday and Friday mornings. Yipeee Come & have a splash with Swimming with Linzi at Carr Junior School, York from 2 month – preschool
Contact Linzi on: 07583 936246
The Sensory Den are running a pop-up sensory room available for both 1:1 sessions and preschool/babies Stay & Play sessions. Perfect for children and adults of all ages, particularly those with SEN/autism and ADHD. Immerse yourself in a beautiful, colourful and calming safe space and explore at your own pace.
Find on Facebook
Tel: 07817599471
Baby Massage (Monday to Friday) courses are offered in the comfort of your own home or within a class environment in beautiful hired venues. This wonderful mobile baby massage service covers Thirsk, Easingwold, York and surrounding villages.
Music and Movement classes for under 5s. Activities are aimed at 12 months+ but younger stompers are always welcome.
Timetables can be found on Tiny Stompers FB or Instagram page.
Contact Becky for more details 07739 960910
NEW Thornton-le-Dale baby and toddler group starting on 7th February 2025. We are a friendly group of local volunteers who have set up the group to help fill the gap in provision for pre-school age children in Thornton-le-Dale.
Fridays 09.30 – 11.30 in the Village Hall, Pickering Road YO18 7LG
£2 for one child, £1 per extra child, babies under 9 months free