Classes and Playgroups
Leeds is a fantastic place to raise a family. We’ve listed loads of great local classes and activities that you can try. Please contact the organisers directly to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of other great classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us.
Baby Sensory is an award-winning, sensory development programme specifically designed for babies from birth to 13 months. We have a vast range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, movement, baby signing and singing to help with baby’s brain development. We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun…!
Based in the incredible dedicated WOW Centre a stone’s throw from the heart of Leeds, the centre is purpose designed to ensure we get the best impact with our activities and a truly magical experience for you and your baby.
Classes are currently running on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at a variety of times to suit you. With free off and on street parking available nearby.
Monday: 12:30-1:30
Tuesday: 11.30-12.30; 1-2
Wednesday: 11.30-12.30
Thursday: 10-11
Visit our website to book, or contact Caroline directly on southleeds@babysensory.co.uk or give me a call on 07903 660116.
1st floor, 93 Wellington Road, Leeds LS12 1DZ
Water confidence builds life confidence.
Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little one’s first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. You’ll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.
And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but we’ll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.
You can be safe in the knowledge that you’re learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim England’s Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And they’re the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little one’s journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident they’ll be out of it too.
So what are you waiting for? When they’re ready, we’re ready.
BumbleKidswithGabby 🐝✨ Classes are 45 minutes of exploring, playing, lights, bubbles, toys, instruments and lots more along with me and my Bee Puppet Bumbles who all the Babies and Toddlers LOVE 😍 singing our original BumbleKids songs 🎶
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤! ✨
Classes are a huge play session that helps with little ones development and teaches them important life lessons.
Classes: Mondays in Horsforth / Wednesdays in Guiseley
Contact me to get booked on today! 🐝✨
Our popular First Touch sessions are split into age groups for toddlers, preschoolers and children in reception.
Sessions give children the chance to take their first steps into football in a supportive, entertaining environment that focuses on their progression.
The Foot-Tech First Touch curriculum helps children develop:
Fundamental movement so they have the right foundation for now and the future
The Key football skills that they ACTUALLY need to improve (not just a kickaround)
Listening skills because, let’s face it, we all want our little ones to listen more!
All delivered by welcoming football coaches who are experts in engaging children of this age…and, of course, experts in shoe-lace tying!
The sessions are 30 minutes long and run at the following times and venues:
Free events for under 5s and their grown ups, just turn up. Singing and rhymes, stories and music!
Monday, 10:30-11:30 – Dewsbury Road, Headingley, Pudsey
Monday, 13:30-14:30 – Oakwood
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 – Beeston, Halton, Hunslet, Moor Allerton, Morley, Otley
Tuesday, 13:30-14:30 – Bramley
Wednesday,10:30-11:30 – Ardsley and Tingley, Calverley, Chapeltown, Garforth, Guiseley, Rothwell
Wednesday, 13:30-14:30 – Horsforth, Kippax, Wetherby
Thursday, 10:30-11:30 – Armley, Central, Chapel Allerton, Middleton, Seacroft, Yeadon
Thursday, 13:30-14:30 – Holt Park
Friday, 10:30-11:30 – Compton Road, Crossgates
Friday, 13:30-14:30 – Farsley
Get ready for a new level of fun and learning at Kidzplay! We’re excited to host a lineup of fantastic groups and classes for your little one!
Mind-Engaging Classes: Try out our mind-engaging classes! From interactive storytelling to creative arts and crafts, our experienced instructors make learning a blast.
Creative Workshops: Nurture your child’s imagination with our creative workshops! Dive into the world of colors, textures, and self-expression, creating their own little masterpieces!
Active Play Groups: Join our active play groups! Designed for little movers and shakers, these sessions keep your kids active while enjoying the fun!
Secure your spot now! Visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/littlebeesleeds to see our schedule and reserve your place today!
Little movers is an award winning, exciting dance and movement programme for children under school age
Baby Movers
Suitable from birth to crawling/wobbly walking
Relaxed and friendly classes where babies and adults socialise and meet new friends. We sing, dance and play and have lots of fun and laughter.
There are so many benefits to coming along to Baby Movers which includes;
We provide a great opportunity to develop social skills and make new friends.
Little Movers
Suitable from confident walking to 5 years
Exciting, fun action packed classes! Both adult and child will have an amazing time. We sing, play games, use colourful props and toys and we get that imagination going to go on some amazing adventures!
We are experts at engaging both adult and child and our classes are designed to support families to work together.
Our class leaders will encourage every child to help them to have fun, feel confident and develop new skills which will help them when they start school.
Moo Music Leeds run interactive, multisensory, music sessions for babies and children under 5 with their parents, grandparents or carers too. The children sing, dance, play, learn and have fun. Music is an essential part of every child’s development and each week we explore the music with sensory activities, signing, props and instruments to a new and exciting theme.
With 125+ original, upbeat, fun and educational Moo Music songs, written by a professional songwriter, we guarantee you’ll be singing along all week! The interactive sessions will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way. It’s a great way to make new friends – both for the children and the adults too!
The newest addition to our line-up, Baby Massage is all about nurturing a wonderful bond with your newborn. Designed for babies not yet crawling, our qualified Farmers will show you how to massage your baby confidently so that you can continue with it at home.
Age Range:
*Read Mumblers review of Moo Music here*
For more information, please get in touch with ‘Farmer Caroline’ caroline@moo-music.co.uk or 07932501904
Classes available at: Outlon, Menston, Swillington, Alwoodley and their very own premises, The Calf Shed, on Otley Road.
Puddle Ducks Wakefield runs classes in pools across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford & South Leeds, and we have just celebrated our 15th year in business!
Our Baby & Pre-School programme (0-4 years) provides a wonderful bonding experience and our progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and love of swimming. Our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability, all whilst having lots of fun.
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is offered through six levels:
Floaties (0-9 months),
Splashers (6-15 months),
Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years),
Little Dippers (2-5 years) and
Dippers and Dabblers (2-5 years ability related classes)
For older children, whether they have come from a pre-school class or never been in the water before, Swim Academy (4-10 years) will take your child from ‘getting their faces wet’ to being an independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.
Teaching independent swimming from birth. That’s the Puddle Ducks difference.
Classes run on every day of the week in local pools, find your nearest pool here
Amanda’s Baby Classes teach Baby Massage and Baby Yoga. There is also a Stay & Play and Messy Play session!
Baby massage is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch in a relaxed environment. Baby yoga provides physical and mental stimulation for your baby through gentle exercise and movement.
Baby Message and Baby Yoga: Wednesdays – Oulton Institute, Leeds
Stay & Play and Messy Play: Thursdays – Outlon Institute, Leeds
Contact us on Facebook, via the website or 07709 007048
Anahata Yoga Leeds is a large rustic studio space based in an old mill at the heart of Farsley in Leeds. Founded by myself (Sarah), a resident here in the village, my aim is to create an open, inclusive and welcoming space for EVERYONE to enjoy yoga.
Insta is the best way to get me on socials: anahata_yoga_leeds
AVT Youth Academy primarily focuses on offering Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids, both of which are incredibly technical sports that require a huge amount of application and discipline. Suitable for ages 4+. Call 07453 311972 for more info.
Based at Trident Fitness Gym, Howley Park Rd, Morley LS27 0QT.
Bringing the magic of Babyballet to children in the East Leeds area.
Classes run in Colton, Sherburn in Elmet, Rothwell, Garforth, Tadcaster, Swillington.
Contact Miss Lea to enquire on 07856560252
**Register your interest for Great Preston Village Hall classes returning September 2021**
Multi-award winning baby sensory classes that introduce your baby to a world of sensory exploration. With glowing balls, light shows, puppets, bubbles, rainbows, petals, massage, signing and songs. Suitable from birth upwards.
Colton Methodist Church (Tuesdays)
**Great Preston Village Hall (Wednesdays – returning September 2021)**
Monk Fryston Community Centre (Fridays)
Contact Jayne on 07725 178559.
Why not bring your little one swimming! Baby Swimmers & Swimmers Academy runs classes from 6 weeks old up to 14 years old, with classes in Leeds every day. Through fun and games see your little one progress to a confident little swimmer! For older kids we develop stamina and technique. Call 0333 8008 345 for details.
Local classes at:
Preschool dance classes for children aged 18 months to 6 years – fun and informal dance classes, teaching the basics of ballet. Including ballet and tap for boys and girls; babies, tots, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school starters.
Classes are Monday-Saturday in Morley, Middleton, Pudsey, Kirkstall, Yeadon, Alwoodley, Boston Spa, Horsforth, Moortown, Bramhope, Guiseley
Contact Jane or Louise on 07702 965932.
Online Mother & Baby Yoga will take place every Wednesday at 11am. Recommended for babies 6 weeks to crawling age. These classes are designed to provide an ideal opportunity to meet other women and to share the joys and challenges of being a new mother.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/382192456553714/
Active Leeds are offering a range of sessions to women from 12 weeks pregnant to 12 months postpartum. Sessions cost £3 per session and are term time only. Book your place through the Leisure Centre Websites.
Scott Hall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Tuesday 1-1:45pm
Fearnville Leisure Centre – Chair based exercise, Wednesday 1-2pm
Kirkstall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Thursday 9:15-10am
Armley Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 5-6pm
Middleton Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 6:30-7:30pm
We have trampoline lessons for all abilities! Participants are taught the basic shapes and somersaults, and recreational lessons follow the British Gymnastics reward scheme recording achievements with certificates, badges and medals. Recreational classes from age 3 years, available every day. Contact us to book a free taster session.
Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Centre, 6 Gelderd Trading Estate, LS12 6BD. 0113 243 3881
Mums and Tots group: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.30am
Cranmore & Raylands Community Centre, Middleton
If you would like further information or would like to secure your place please call 07305167629 or 07432702911 or email amy.hallam@healthforall.org.uk
DAZL – Dance Action Zone Leeds offer safe, fun, energetic and affordable dance classes daily Mon-Sat at venues across South Leeds. DAZL has a focus on participation and reducing inequalities for children and young people across the city of Leeds. Activity is based in venues at the heart of the communities.
Contact 0113 270 6903 (ext 182) or 07519 018675.
Fun and friendly classes in ballet, tap, modern, cheerleading, street and musical theatre. RAD and IDTA. Sibling discounts.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday at East Ardsley Community Centre.
Call 0780 3504207 for details.
Dream Time Baby Massage helps develop your baby’s senses through strong loving touch, song, gentle movement and social time. Building strong bonds and lasting memories between mum and baby. Our massage sessions involve singing, bubbles, yoga, soft gymnastics and a full baby massage every week with our special blend of Dream Time oils.
Little Wigglers (6m+) is an active, busy class for older babies who are interested in the world around them.These sessions involve advanced baby gymnastics, bonding through rough and tumble, singing, baby sign, and story time
Classes available in Horbury and Woodlesford.
Contact Fiona at fiona.dreamtime@gmail.com
An award-winning pre-school program enjoyed by children of all pre-school ages. Every week we enjoy, Rhythm, Rhyme, Movement and introduce a new letter and sound through play; FUN games, crafts and Multi-Sensory activities.
Classes run on Mondays in Garforth; Monday and Wednesdays in Pudsey; Tuesdays in Tinshill, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Crossgates.
Find online or call Claire for info 07845 454585.
When: Wednesdays 5:15pm-6pm (3-6 year olds), 6pm-7pm (6-11 year olds)
Where: Lock Lane Sports Centre – Castleford
The session will be a fun, engaging and social environment to help develop movement and co-ordination through games and Futsal.
This development session is £25 per month and there is sibling discount available if you wish to bring more than one child.
If you are interested in these sessions please email lizzie.patterson@thefutsalpartnership.com and we’ll put you on the list.
Training Wednesday nights 6:00pm-7-30pm with fully qualified ECB coaches. Assistance with travel for away matches is always available.
U15 matches Monday 6:00pm
U13 matches Thursday 6:00pm
U11 matches Friday 6:00pm
Contact Peter Dawson for more information on 07580 789162.
Garforth Cricket Club, Church Lane, Garforth. LS25 1PE.
The Hunslet Club provides a wide ranging evening and weekend programme of youth based activities including football, drama, boxing, Irish dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, street dance and other leisure activities for hundreds of young people every week to help them reach their full potential and enjoy themselves. New members are always welcome.
An established dance school offering lessons in Freestyle, Street, Rock & Roll and Slowdance. Baby Freestyle for ages 3-5; Beginner Flex & Arco for ages 4+ and Beginner Freestyle for ages 6+. Every champion was once a beginner.
Mondays in Middleton and Tuesday/Wednesdays in Rothwell. First lesson is FREE.
Message Cassie.Ferguson@Anderselite.com for more information or checkout their Facebook page.
COVID Update: numbers are restricted, and chairs and tables have been incorporated to enable parents to watch from a seated area.
Junior Kitchen teach, make, bake and decorate with children to create fun but educational cooking workshops.
Junior Kitchen is Open for Bookings: Parties, Tots, One on One, Weekend Baking, Schools, Clubs, Team Building, Cooking Lessons, Baking Lessons. Or Pop in midweek for a Coffee & Cake at the new Bakery and cake stand.
All bookings can be made via website: www.juniorkitchen.co.uk
1D Albion Street, Morley, LS27 8DT. 0113 253 7161
Leeds Children’s Circus is a charity based organisation that aim to teach circus skills to people of all ages, sizes and backgrounds (everybody is welcome). Join in with classes for kids, families or adults learning balance, co-ordination, unicycle, trapeze and more. Visit us online to find out more or call 0754 504 4480
Harehills Lane Baptist Church, 13 Hilton Place, Leeds, LS8 4HE.
With something to suit everyone, Leeds Gymnastics Club is home to a wide range of pre-school classes. Our highly qualified and experienced British Gymnastics coaches will help your little one to develop fundamental movement patterns, along with the basics of gymnastics skills and shapes. Our outstanding facility includes trampolines, foam pits, bars and beams, in which your little gymnast will be able to explore throughout our open play or structured classes.
With the use of songs, fun themes and exploration, our classes are built on the development of movement skills, such as balance, co-ordination and agility.
Daily gymnastics, tumbling and trampolining classes in South Leeds, suitable for age 3+.
Gymnastics promotes co-ordination, balance, flexibility and strength, as well as offering children the opportunity to make friends and have fun whilst working their way through British Gymnastics awards in order to gain badges, medals and certificates! Contact 0113 243 3881 for more info.
Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Centre, 6 Gelderd Trading Estate, LS12 6BD.
Mini Maestros offers creative music classes for babies as young as 3 months, toddlers and pre school children. Each session creates a relaxed environment for building confidence, social and basic music skills. We use a variety of simple percussion instruments, visual aids, action songs, nursery rhymes, games and more.
Classes run in;
A preschool class aimed at children ages 3-4 who love learning about worldly topics such as animals, space, seasons, dinosaurs and so many more! Exploring through sensory play and learning important skills such as phonics and number is a key part of the preschool class I offer.
Classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Horsforth.
Contact: ruth@miniplay2learn.co.uk
We sing, dance, play, learn, explore and have lots of MOOsical fun! Moo Music is great fun for babies, toddlers and parents/carers too.
Our interactive, multi-sensory, music and movement sessions will help your child gain confidence, develop memory and language and coordination skills.
See Facebook page or website for class details
Tel: 07415 383843
A fun, relaxed ensemble aimed at children and young people but open to all. We play a wide range of pop and concert band music, arranging parts to your ability and style. A great opportunity to try something new, learn with like minded people & perform at local events.
Wednesday evening rehearsals. Contact Sophie on 07545603954.
Your child + number train = confidence in Maths! Climb aboard the Number Train as it takes your preschool child on a different journey of discovery each week – space travel, silly supermarket shopping, pirates, dinosaurs, zoo and more – all with an underlying focus on maths!
Classes run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Horsforth; Thursday and Friday in Oakwood. Contact Annette 07852 989523.
Mondays, Wednesdays & alternate Saturdays. 3-5pm
Creative activities, sports and games. Pop in and play! Open to all ages.
Rein Park / Kentmere Community Centre
Here at our family run club the teaching of karate & kick boxing is a full time passion for us, our instructors are martial arts qualified and have been teaching for many years. Check out our fully fitted centre.
Classes run Monday to Saturday – call us today to book your free trial lesson 07557733918
Join us for our Toddler Gym – Wednesdays 11am – an accompanied semi-structured session for one adult and child up to 3.5 years. £7 per week.
Contact rothwellgymnastics@hotmail.co.uk to book
Rothwell Gymnastics, Unit 5 Astley Way, Swillington, LS26 8 XT
SLP Junior Academy offers complete training for children from 2.5 years upwards in all aspects of The Performing Arts, to the highest standard. Acting, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Arco, Tap, Tiny Tots classes. Classes run Monday-Saturday.
Splat messy play is the ‘go to’ provider of messy play classes, parties and events for hundreds of children across the UK. Our weekly classes are designed for children aged six months and upwards, and have been specifically developed to encourage each child to learn, discover, explore, and create.
Wednesdays 10am-11am
Due to high demand, first come first served. No childminding groups (term time only)
Sessions are free
8 Long Close Lane
LS9 2HJ
Striker Tots teaches and develops basic football skills eg dribbling, passing, shooting and heading. Sessions also benefit children’s fitness, balance, co-ordination and social skills. From confident walkers up to 6 years. See www.strikertots.co.uk for more details.
Local classes:
Mondays – Morley
Wednesdays – Morley / Ossett
Thursdays – Cleckheaton / Birstall
Fridays – Morley / Armley
Saturdays – Morley / Wakefield / AberfordCurrently on hold 18.10.20
Sundays – Ossett / Morley / Cleckheaton
The Hunslet Club delivers a range of activities to children and young people aged from 18 months to 25 years. Regular weekly classes include gymnastics, boxing, football, rugby, dance, hip hop, cheer dance, majorettes, drama, ballet and tap.
Open 7 days a week with activities running 4pm–9pm weekdays and 9am-2pm weekends. Call 0113 271 6489 for details.
Tom Ball Live encompasses an Academy in Musical Theatre, Agency and Production Company. Our Academy specialises in dance, singing and drama. Private or group lessons. Combined or individual disciplines. Exams & productions. From 2.5yrs+. Find us online or call for info 0113 273 4843.
Tumble Bees classes are based around the early years FUNdamentals of gymnastics. Action packed fun with songs and skills matching the themes. Learn to roll, balance, count, co-ordinate and socialise.
Monday – Friday at The Hive, Tingley.
Walk-In Wednesdays @ 12:30pm – Play Only sessions where no booking is required. Just turn up with your child up to 5years, pay £5 and supervise them. (siblings under 1 free). A qualified gymnastics coach will be overlooking the session offering assistance/advice as needed.
Tel: 07866 618455 (Jayne Bellwood) Email: tumblebees@hotmail.co.uk
Tumble Tots combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe, caring environment. Designed to develop a child’s agility, balance, co-ordination and strength, as well as fostering positive personality traits such as confidence and self-esteem.
Classes run in Pontefract on Mondays; Oulton on Tuesdays & Fridays; Denhale on Wednesdays; Crofton on Thursdays.
Contact Angela Kuszyk on 07968 041911.
Under 3s Stay and Play at The Old Fire Station Gipton
Wednesday Mornings 10am to 11.30am (term-time only)
£1 per child, snack included
Email laura@theoldfirestationgipton.org.uk for information
Dance school in Garforth offering ballet, tap, modern, singing, gymnastics, national, jazz & hip-hop. With the opportunity to be involed in competitions, shows, galas and events. From age 2. Find our class timetable online or call for details.
Water Babies runs fun, innovative baby swimming classes teaching vital water confidence and safety skills from birth. Our overall aim is to teach you to teach your baby to swim. Find us online or call for info 01943 862 802.
Leeds City Hilton, Neville Road, Leeds, LS1 4BX – Monday & Tuesday
Temple Moor School, Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0PT – Wednesday
We offer classes in ballet, tap, modern jazz, theatre craft, musical theatre, freestyle and cheerleading. School holiday workshops, competitions and shows. Classes run Monday to Saturday, from age 2 years. Find us online or call for information.
Zest Dance Studios, Woodkirk Valley Country Club, WF12 7JL. 07949 148328