Playgroups and classes
Scarborough & Whitby and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on for 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.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Hunmanby Community Centre.
Play group sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
It’s £2 per child plus £1 additional child. Sessions must be pre-booked and paid in advance.
Contact 07533 741937
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Parent and child swimming classes for babies from 12 weeks up to 4 years
Alpamare Water Park. Burniston Road, Scarborough YO11 3NU: Tuesday to Thursday mornings between 9 and 10am. New course starts Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday 16th June and a 10 week course costs £90.
Call Claire on 07837472428
Term Time Only
Monday 9.15 – 11am – Musical Mondays with Mickey Mouse!
Tuesday 9.50am – 12.10pm – Baby & Toddler Sensory sessions
Wednesday 9.15 – 11am – Wild Wednesdays – Toddler activities, Parachute games, Bubbles & more! Includes play in our indoor park, toast & juice snack & free cuppa for grown ups!
Thursday 9.50am – Baby Messy Play
Friday 9.15 – 11am – Fairytale Fridays – Storytime with creative activities
The Secret Realm, 5-8 Newchase Court, Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough, YO11 3YS
01723 583788
Dance classes for girls and boys from beginners to advances, starting at 2 years old:
Benson Stage Academy, Commercial Street Scarborough
07749 377598
Thursday
Hartbeeps sessions are interactive, musical and fun.
10am – Happy House – Children confidently walking to preschool age
11am – Baby Beeps – Babies from confidently sitting to crawling
12pm – Baby Bells – Babies from birth to sitting
WHISH HUB WhitbySt Hilda’s Business Centre , Whitby, YO22 4ET
Call Anna Watson on 07403 797796
Fun Music and Storytime for children 0-4 years. Thursdays, 2 groups 10am and 11am, booked in half term blocks: £2.75 per session.
The Street, Wrea Lane, Off Dean Road, YO12 7PL
Contact Nicola on 07837128873
The centre offers swimming lessons from 19 months old, 4 years+, 7 years+, and then adult lessons. These all take place across multiple days and times
Ashburn Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW
Phone Number: 01723 377500
Tots group for families with children 0-5 years, play, chat and coffee on Thursdays 9.15-11.15am. £1.50.
Seamer Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, YO12 4QD
07747 777236
Soft play sessions including bouncy castles, ball pools, skuttle bugs and more, suitable for babies and toddlers, aged 0-5 years. Sessions are drop in and are during term time only:
Kickboxing programs from the ages of 2 years+ up to adults, and 1-1 are available on request. Classes include, Mini Cub’s (2-4 years), Cub’s (5-7), Juniors (7-12) and Adults (13+).
Payment is by monthly Direct Debit, contact Fabian for information on prices, and free trials sessions.
Compass Health & Fitness, Barry’s Ln, Scarborough YO12 4HA (address is due to change to Manor Road, details to follow)
Contact Fabian Burdett on 07790 815764
Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am, term time only.
Lots of toys, crafts and songs. All welcome for kids aged 0-4 years. Call to book a place.
Sleights Village Hall, 53 Coach Rd, Sleights, Whitby YO22 5BT
07731 521072
St. Marks Parent and Toddler group meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 – 11.30am, term time only. We offer lots of opportunities to learn through play. We serve refreshments at 10.30am and finish with a song time. £2.
St Marks, Coldyhill Lane, Newby, YO12 6HT
Contact 01723 376834
Lessons in Freestyle, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Disco, Commercial, Street, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, Drama, Acro & Show Work. Private Tuition is also available. Ages start at 18months.
35 Durham St, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7PT
07967 375534
Two tots sessions at Gallows Close Centre (term time only):
Refreshments included and snacks for little ones. £2.50 per family (under 4s)
Gallows Close Centre, Nestled between Northstead, Newby and Barrowcliff off the cinder track. 01723 378102 / 07508 954244
Kid’s sessions at The Secret Realm:
The Secret Realm, 5-8 Newchase Court, Scarborough YO11 3YS
01723 583788
Clubs (both £4 each):
Classes:
Twilight Productions Roscoe Studios, Roscoe Street, Scarborough Yo12 7BY
07538 728766
Tiny Dancers (for 3 to 5 year olds) are first steps towards ballet. Parents / Grandparents / Carers are encouraged to support, explore, discover and encourage dance, musicality, co-ordination, balance, motor skills. Classes are 45 minutes long.
They also cater for primary school children with Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. Annual exams with Association of Russian Ballet and Theatre Arts. Boys are welcome in all classes.
Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet via the Facebook page
07759 289525
