May 2021 Update: We are in the process of updating the Weekly Classes and Playgroups pages of the site for the New term. Due to Covid restrictions, this is harder than normal as class providers are still confirming details/venues. Please check all details directly with class/group providers before travelling.
Playgroups and Pre-School classes
Wharfedale & Craven 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.
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.
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!
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes.
Your little one’s confidence, creativity and coordination will flourish with our fun, quality
music sessions.
Rhythm Time Yorkshire North West was recently voted Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler’s favourite class or activity for the under 5s! Our classes will help to nurture and enhance
EVERY child’s development and innate musical ability.
At a critical time in your child’s formative years, Rhythm Time offers a wide variety of activities. These activities help brain development, balance, concentration, listening skills and language which in turn help with reading, writing, maths, coordination and socialising.
Rhythm Time also helps stimulate your child’s imagination and also develops specific musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch and listening. It’s the perfect foundation for school and future music making!
Rhythm Time’s baby classes and Young Baby Courses will help the development of your baby from birth. Our Young Baby Courses have been created specifically for very young babies from birth to 6 months. These focus on developmental and multi-sensory activities specifically designed for very young babies and their early development.
Did you know you get UNLIMITED classes as part of your booking? (Ts & Cs apply) As well as your primary class booking, you are welcome to come to as many classes as you like at any of our venues. You can join us five days a week for the ultimate Rhythm Time fix and MEGA value!
Plus, you get FREE access to our Facebook Members’ Hub to support your face-to-face classes with more weekly online classes from home!
We are founding members of the Children’s Activities Association which means that you can be confident that our classes are some of the best available for parents and carers.
Book your class here Website
Monday
Storytime & Crafts Ingleton (2nd Monday of the month – £2) 2pm
Tuesday
No Events
Wednesday
Storytime South Craven (term time only) 10.15 am
Thursday
Stay and Play Bentham (term time only) 9.30 am-11:30 am
Rhymetime Skipton (term time only) 2 pm
Rhymetime Embsay (1st Thursday of the month) 2:30 pm
Friday
Stay and Play Settle (term time only) 11 am-12:30 pm
Storytime Skipton (term time only) 2 pm
Fisical Toddler Fitness session at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Steeton.
Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30 am
Correct at March 2024
Little Adventures montessori inspired messy play classes based around children’s story books and themes. Everything messy including paint, gloop, water channelling, sensory and more! Led by a level 6 qualified Early Years practitioner. Children 5 months-5 years. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. Classes around Craven area.
Monday – Ingelton
Wednesday – Bradley
Friday – Long Preston
Fortnightly Wednesdays, term time.
1.30 – 3 pm at Dan’s Den at Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9LW.
Everyone is welcome to this FREE under-5s group. Come with or without your little one to meet others in the same boat and share advice and experiences. No booking is required and no diagnosis is needed to come.
Contact Jane on 07938 641700
Silsden Library will be running a Storytime on the first Wednesday of every month 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Silsden Library
Telephone: 07582 102307
Are you a single parent? / or newly single parent? Confused about the future? feeling lonely? come along to chat to other parents in a similar situation.
Support available to help you support your child, think about finances and lots more – Under 5’s
Welcome to come along and play.
Skipton CC
Monday 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Skipton CC
Tuesday 10am – 11am South Craven CC
Wednesday 10.15 – 11.15 am North Craven CC, Settle Site
Relaxed session, Autism friendly.
For more details please contact Skipton Library on
01609 534548.
Wednesday 11 – 11.30 am
Friday 2.00 – 2.45 pm
We are open Monday to Friday 9:15-11:15 during term time, this includes an enriched, quality play experience.
Cost £8 per session and a generous snack.
Telephone 07904010272 or email standrewschurchplaygroup@outlook.com
The Playgroup meets in the smaller Primary Hall during school term times.
Stay & play session at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Steeton.
Wednesday 9.30 am – 10.30 am
£1 per family.
Story Time is for children aged between 2 and 5, held on the first Wednesday of the month. The library opens from 2 pm for children to borrow from the Library. Story Time starts at 2.30 pm and finishes at 3.15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited to 10 children so sign up in the Library or telephone: 07582 102 307
Silsden Community Library, Silsden Town Hall, BD20 0AJ Silsden
For more details please contact Skipton Library on 01609 534548.
Wednesday 2pm
Grassington Town Hall
Baby bee’s stay and play: Age 2 weeks-6 months.
Wednesday and Thursday, 9.45 am-10.45 am.
The Hive, 53-55 Elliott Street, Silsden, West Yorkshire, BD20 0DE
Tel: 07794 366439
Every Wednesday 9.30 am – 11 am
A sensory play session for children from birth to five years. The cost is £3 including coffee and cake for grown-ups, and a drink and fruit snack for the children. Runs most Wednesday’s, even in the holidays.
Barden Tower, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AS
SESSION MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
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