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.
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19, some businesses remain closed whilst others have the go ahead to open. Social distancing restrictions remain in place. For any of the listings on here please check with the venue if it is open or closed before attending.
I am endeavouring to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please check with venues first, thanks for your understanding at this crazy time, Team Mumbler.
Fun Music sessions last around 50/60 minutes during which time there will be nursery rhymes, new and traditional songs, dancing and movement to music, often with props and scarves, and there’s always a chance to play on different percussion instruments.
As a special treat, Kathy always plays her flute, piccolo or saxophone in the sessions, either for jamming along to or for listening time. The children love hearing and seeing these wind instruments, and so the Fun Music sessions just fly by!
Whilst the emphasis of Fun Music is of course, fun, we hope the children will be learning and developing in all sorts of ways, along with your support!
Singing, rhythmic and listening skills
Creativity and imagination
Growing in confidence
Awareness of others
Learning to take turns
Following simple instructions
Introducing new concepts like –
Loud and soft
Slow and fast
Start and stop
‘Family Fun Music’ classes for all ages birth to 5 so siblings can attend together.
‘Baby Fun Music’ classes aimed at babies under 14 months.
Desapline Martial Arts hall on Barry’s Lane, Scarborough
Mondays 11am Family Fun Music
Mondays 1pm Baby Fun Music
Thursdays 11am Baby Fun Music
Thursdays 1pm Family Fun Music
The family price per class is now £7 to include all siblings, but only one adult due to COVID restrictions.
Pay as you go
Facebook or Call 01723 354891
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
Facebook Page
Facebook Group
On hold due to COVID-19
We start babies from 8 weeks up to 4 years in our specialist parent and child classes.
Tuesday 9am – 11am
Thursday 9am – 11am
held at the Alpamare, Burniston Road, Scarborough.
for babies 8 Weeks old up to toddlers 4 years old.
We will have full use of the wave pool & parents will be able to view from the sunloungers around the sides of the pool. You will be provided with a wristband for your locker and also if you want to purchase teas, coffees and breakfast items, ie bacon/sausage baps.
Finally Alpamare will also give a 20% off entry fee voucher to anyone who books swimming lessons at the waterpark too.
10 week courses.
Claire Prior-Mckie 07837 472428
Connect with your baby whilst immersing yourself in nature in this 90 minute class. Experience forest bathing, mindfulness, nature art and gentle meditation practices whilst wearing your baby. Get yourself out in nature for a sensory experience for both parent and baby.
£30 for 4 weeks
Raincliffe Gate Carpark, Raincliffe Woods, Scarborough
Classes restarting in person April 2021
Classes as follows:
Thursday and Saturday mornings in Scarborough
Wednesday in East Ayton
Friday in Filey
Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet via the Facebook page
07759 289525
SESSIONS restarting April 2021
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.
Forest School sessions for parents/ carers with their pre-school child/ren.
Term time only. No need for a Dalby Pass as we will give you a code
Dalby Forest Courtyard, Dalby Forest Drive, YO18 7LT
Book via the Dalby Diddys Facebook page, Hidden Horizons Facebook page or 01723 817017
Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 10.45am
£2.50 per family (under 4s)
Nestled between Northstead, Newby and Barrowcliff off the cinder track.
Refreshments included and snacks for little ones.
01723 378102 / 07508 954244
Online pre-recorded tummy time workshops from birth to 5/6 months on the Love and Learn with Leah website for anyone to access now.
On Facebook too!
Fun Music and Storytime
Thursday 10am and 11am – 2 groups
Book half term blocks: £2.75
The Street, Wrea Lane, Off Dean Road, YO12 7PL
Contact Nicola on 07837128873
Restarting 30th September 2021
Thursday Mornings 9.15-11.15
£1.50
Seamer Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, YO12 4QD
07747 777236
St. Marks Parent and Toddler group meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, term time only, starting at 10am and finishing at 11.30. 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 Celia Hare on 07707 999644
Classes due to restart in person in April 2021
Tiny Dancers (for 2 to 4 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.
Thursday and Saturday mornings in Scarborough
Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet via the Facebook page
07759 289525
This is a toddlers dance class that will rotate through different dance styles, for example the children will get the opportunity to try ballet, cheerleading and freestyle!
Thursday morning 9.30-10.00 and Saturday morning from 9.00-9.30.
This class is open to all genders, ages from 2-4.
Benson Stage Academy, Commercial Street Scarborough
07749 377598
Music, Movement and games including stay and play activities for both parent and child.
Three separate rooms filled with lots of activities:
Zone 1: Music and Movement
Zone 2: Messy play and Create
Zone 3: Stay and Play
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10am-11.30 am from birth to 5 years old
£4 per child, adults are free.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Twilight Productions
Roscoe Studios, Roscoe Street, Scarborough Yo12 7BY
07538 728766
Thursdays 4-5pm ages 4-6years
Twilight Productions
Roscoe Studios, Roscoe Street, Scarborough Yo12 7BY
07538 728766
