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.
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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!
In all of our sessions, we use the most incredible and original music which studio recorded and written by a West End writer and producer. This allows us to introduce your little one to high-quality music which stimulates their senses and with our themes, helps them to explore their imaginations.
Baby Moo
Sessions are aimed at babies up to pre-crawling. This is a lively Baby Music and Sensory session just perfect to support key milestones in their development. This class offers amazing props, dress up, gentle lights and wonderful instruments. Every week is carefully planned to provide you with opportunities to bond and connect with your baby.
Where can you do Baby Moo?
Wednesday, 11 am @ St John’s Church Hall, Hall Cliffe, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6ND
Thursday, 10.45 am @ Thackley Methodist Church, Thackley Road, Thackley, BRADFORD BD10 0RH
Mixed Moo
Mixed Moo is a lively, fun music and movement class which is toddler and pre-schooler led. This class will encourage all aspects of your little one’s development as they practise listening, practise communication, socialise, use their gross and fine motor skills and spend the time connecting and bonding with their grown up. This class is suitable for siblings and childminders.
Where can you do Mixed Moo?
Wednesday, 9.30 am @ St John’s Church Hall, Baildon, St John’s Parish Church, Hallcliffe, Baildon, Shipley BD17 6ND, UK
Thursday, 9.30 am @ Thackley Methodist Church, Thackley Road, Thackley, BRADFORD BD10 0RH
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
Learning to communicate with your baby through the art of touch. Gentle movements with songs.
Babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months.
No need to book.
£2.00 per family.
Skipton CC
Restarting 5th November 2021
Fridays at Carleton Village Hall.
For further information email amanda.snowdon@sky.com
Drop in session with Baby Play and foot and handprint art to take home.
No need to book.
Friday 11.00 – 11.45 am
£2.00 per family.
Skipton Children’s Centre
Magical Musical Adventures! Original and highly interactive sessions for babies and young children.
Fridays 1pm – 1.45pm
Classes are included in daily admission charge. £5 per toddler over 6 months, Adult admitted free.
Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton North Yorkshire, BD23 3TS
01282 841148
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
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.
Last Friday of the month
Stay and Play session 10am-11.30am every last Friday of the month starting 28th April 2023. Suitable from birth to pre-school. Come and join us at Grassington Primary pre-school in our wonderful outdoor provision.
Community café, FROM Friday 11th June, 1.30 pm-3 pm.
The Hive, 53-55 Elliott Street, Silsden, West Yorkshire, BD20 0DE
Tel: 07794 366439
(Babies aged 0-1) (Term-Time only) Monday & Friday 1 pm – 2 pm.
An exciting mix of songs, rhymes, instruments, tots actions and dancing.
£1.00 per family
Skipton Children’s Centre.
