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.
Experience the ultimate fun-filled adventure at Bouncing Mad Scarborough!
Join us for our stay & play sessions every week (during term time only):
Our venue is packed with excitement including:
We’ve hidden surprises at every turn, ensuring smiles and laughter for all.
Admission is just £3 per child, with an additional family child for only £2.
Don’t miss out on the joy—reserve your spot now!
Join us for a day of unforgettable fun and laughter!
For inquiries and reservations
Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW
Telephone: 0172 337 7500
Monday: 09:00 – 09:50, 11:00 – 11:50, 14:00 – 14:50
Tuesday: 12:00 – 12:50
Wednesday: 09:00 – 09:50, 11:00 – 11:50
Friday: 10:00 – 10:50, 12:00 – 12:50
Saturday: 14:00 – 14:50, 16:00 – 16:50
Sunday: 10:00 – 10:50, 12:00 – 12:50, 14:00 – 14:50
Sensory Swim Sessions are designed for families to build water confidence in a calm environment with unique ambience created by coloured lighting effects and sounds/music. This activity ideal for those looking to enjoy a sensory experience based around visual, hearing and touch sense. Children under 5 years old swim for free.
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 lessons, adult and child lessons or junior lessons. Students work towards badges and certificates, collecting them at each stage.
Why choose Everyone Active lessons?
For more details about swimming lessons in Scarborough, please contact one of your local centres below:
Telephone: 0172 337 7500
Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/scarborough-sports-village/
Telephone: 0194 760 4640
Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/whitby-leisure-centre/
Join Kathy for a session of musical fun perfect for babies and children up to 4 years of age.
You can choose between Baby Fun Music for babies up to 14 months OR Family Fun Music for both toddlers and babies up to 4 years old.
Fun Music sessions last around 50 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!
All sessions are weekly during term time with the exception of the Wednesday session at Little Lambs.
Just click on your chosen class and date below to book your place!
NB. If you book 6 classes at once, you will only be charged for 5 – this discount is applied automatically
Book HERE
Photograph Credit: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Lego Church is starting on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5.15pm in term time at Westborough Methodist Church.
It is open for all ages – children must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry is free and includes hot food.
At Lego church we encourage play, learn some of the greatest stories of all time and share food together.
More details are on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LegoChurchatWestborough
Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1TS
Any parents are welcome to join us for the opportunity to meet new friends whilst getting out for a walk around our wonderful town!
Children are welcome, with or without a pram, but please read the route and see if the length of each walk is suitable for your little one to manage on foot.
Alternate weeks the walk will be kept around the Marine Drive to try and keep central for those who don’t drive or can’t access walks further away, the in between weeks will be walks in the surrounding area of Scarborough, somewhere different every week to discover new areas and keep it fresh for the children! All walks will be pushchair friendly 😊
Keep an eye on the Facebook Page here
Discover an amazing underwater world.
Parent & Toddler Ticket – £16
There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:
Annual passes available for £40.
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP
Waiting list in operation – Like pre-Covid – all kinds of great things available for our under 5’s and their carers. Start time 9.15am – 10.45am, Wednesday’s during term time.
Please do book a space via stjohnsbabyandtoddlers@gmail.com
Parent and child swimming classes for babies from 12 weeks up to 4 years
Braeburn School at Eastfield
Tuesday 9.30 – 8 weeks to 18 months
Tuesday 10am – 18 months to 4 years
Wednesday 9.30- 8 weeks old – 18 months
Wednesday 10am – 18 months old – 4 years (FULLY BOOKED)
Saturday 12pm – 8 weeks to 18 months
Saturday 12pm – 18 months to 4 years
The Flower of May Holiday Park
Thursday – 11am- 18 months to 4 years
Thursday – 11.30 – 8 weeks to 18 months
Friday – 10.30 – 18 months to 4 years (FULLY BOOKED)
Friday – 11am – 8 weeks to 18 months (FULLY BOOKED)
GROUP AGES – Babies from 8 weeks old/12lb in weight to 18 months.
18 months – 4 Years old
PRICE – £95 for a 10 week course. To be paid in full at the start or option to pay in 2 parts.
CONTACT – Claire on 07837 472428 for more information
1 to 1s, 1 to 2s and aqua fit at the Endless Pool at our home address 38 Gladstone Rd, Scarborough YO12 7BL
1 to 1 is £25 for 30 minutes
1 to 2 is £40 for 30 minutes
1 to 1 for 1 hour is £40
Call Claire on 07837472428
Wednesdays 10.30am (0-15 months) and 12.45pm (0-7 months), for mums and babies.
Please message Nicola Carpenter to reserve a place for the half term: 07837128873 – booking essential
Cost: works out £2.50 per session when block booking.
Unit 27 (Level 2 – Access via lift)
The Street, off Wrea Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 7PW
Dance classes for girls and boys from beginners to advances, starting at 2 years old:
Benson Stage Academy, Commercial Street Scarborough
07749 377598
Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. An hour of unstructured free play with craft activities, then a healthy drink and snack followed by a story and singing. Everyone with pre-school children are more than welcome. Free.
Burniston Methodist Church, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 0HJ
To book, message Andrea Smith on 07935 959239
Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm (2nd and 4th of month).
Chatty Play is a friendly group for Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers to bring along children under school age to have a drink and chat while the children play.
Main Street, East Ayton, YO13 9HL
07862 713430
Wednesdays, 1.45-2.45pm. Happy hour is a friendly session at the library for under 5s and their grown ups. Come along to meet other families and share stories, songs and crafts. £1 per session.
No need to book
3 Pickering Road, West Ayton, Scarborough YO13 9JE
01723 863052
Martial Arts Classes in Whitby.
Lil Ninjas: Age 4 – 6 years Mon & Wed, 4.00 to 4.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 10am
Combat Kids: Age 6 – 9 years Mon & Wed 4.45 to 5.30pm, Sat 10.15 to 11am
Combat Kids: Age 9 – 14 years Mon & Wed 5.40 to 6.30pm, Sat 10.15 to 11am
Green Lane Centre, Green Lane, Whitby, YO22 4EH
Contact James 07889 797147
Wednesday 9.30am – 11am
0 – 4 years
£2
Hinderwell Village Hall, 7 Runswick Lane, Hinderwell. TS13 5HP
Cycling coaching for children and adults in basic cycling, mountain biking, cyclocross and track. Weekly sessions at Cayton Primary School:
For more information contact Jay on 07966 925711
Wednesday 11am – 12.15pm
Post-Natal Pilates and bring your baby!
Using gentle movements, activate your core, encourage that pelvic floor and build on strength focusing on the individual and your needs.
Booking required – Places will be limited to allow enough space for everyone
Seamer and Irton Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer YO12 4PS
Wednesdays in Term Time
4pm – 5.15pm
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Westborough Methodist Church
Wednesday 10.30am – 12pm. We are a relaxed and friendly tots group for Eastfield, all welcome! If you are a carer or childminder you are very welcome to bring your tots. Suggested donation £1 per group. Free refreshments.
Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield, Scarborough.
Wednesday 10am – 11.30am
FREE
Loftus Library, Duncan Place, Loftus. TS13 4PR
Diddy Dance for children from 2.5 yrs
These creative movement and storytelling classes are designed for pre-school children and teach basic dance and storytelling skills along with social, emotional and educational skills.
For more information contact Su on 07968 273468
Monday 10.30am – 11.15am
Wednesday 9.30am – 10.15am
FREE
Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre, Whitby
07588 692449
Every Wednesday during term time, 10am – 12pm
8 St Michael’s Lane, Scarborough
Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Story orientated play, refreshments, changing facilities
£6 per session, £2 per additional child
St Michael’s Lane, Scarborough YO11 3AB
Book via their Facebook page.
Weekly free sessions for children under 5 during term time only:
450 Scalby Rd, Scarborough YO12 6EE
01609 534059
If you had a baby in lockdown, come along and meet with others in the same boat! We’ve got baby toys, high chairs, and simple snacks. Maybe you or someone you know might be interested in coming with their baby to the Drop in? Open Wednesdays from 10-11.30am starting 29th September 2021.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Colombus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7QZ
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
Weekly sessions for children at Scarborough Library
They also hold a Breastfeeding group on Fridays 9.30 – 10.45am.
Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough. YO11 2NN
01609 536602
Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am
Age 0-4. Term time only
Donation and all money goes back into the group.
St Martin’s Church Room – It is in the building opposite St Martin’s Church, Seamer. There is a sign on the door confirming you are in the correct place.
Wendy Haslam- 07463 844538
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
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
I cover all aspects of baby massage from head to toe, including handy tips on dealing with colic and teething, courses are over 6 weeks and cost £55.
Our venues are:
The Street, Lower Clarke St, Scarborough – Mondays 10am-11am
The Legacy, Ashmead Sq, Eastfield – Wednesdays 1pm-2pm
Samantha Griffiths – 07743952433
Wednesday 10am – 11am
Baby and parent group. Sessions will have a different activity and will also provide parents with a chance to seek support from each other.
No booking required
FREE
Green Lane Centre, Whitby
The Little Play Company Seamer is a Role Play Centre for Children, with ten play areas packed with props and costumes, allowing children to act out adult jobs and scenarios, whilst having tonnes of fun too.
Book online or give them a call on 01723 313243
59 Main St, Seamer, Scarborough YO12 4QD
Kid’s sessions at The Secret Realm:
The Secret Realm, 5-8 Newchase Court, Scarborough YO11 3YS
01723 583788
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