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Basking Babies Ripon, Thirsk & Northallerton

Early wellbeing opportunities can have a huge impact on a child’s emotional health long into later life, so set aside time to create an environment where your little one can be in a kind and nurturing environment and bond with the people who love them the most. Meet other families and share your experiences in an informal, friendly and safe setting where you can learn and see the benefits of baby massage, baby reflexology, and baby yoga for yourselves. Choose from Baby Massage & Mama Circle on Tuesdays at 12.30 pm at Pannal Village Hall, Baby Yoga & Baby Massage on Wednesdays at St. Wilfred’s Community Centre in Ripon at 12.20 pm and 1.20 pm, or Mama & Baby Circle with Yoga and Massage on Thursdays at 11.00 am at The Potting Shed, Northallerton.

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AMP Little Notes Music Sessions

Weekly music sessions where parents and carers can bond with their child, develop new skills and confidence and make new friends! These sessions help young children develop their musical, communication and social skills in a safe, fun environment. Children and their adults are involved in singing, playing with a variety of instruments and sensory activities. Sessions are available at Ripon Library, Catterick Library, Bentham Library, Harrogate Library, and Selby Library. Contact Little Notes for more information.

Baby Rhyme Time, Knaresborough

Baby rhyme time sessions are held every Friday from 2.15 pm to 2.45 pm at Knaresborough Library. The sessions are free with no booking required. Contact the library for more information.

Baby Swimmers Yorkshire

Baby Swimmers is a family-run award-winning baby & toddler swim school that teaches babies from 6 weeks across North & West Yorkshire. Our Swimmers Academy for older children follows the STA International Award Scheme. Email info@babyswimmers.co.uk for more information.

Bloom Baby Classes, Boroughbridge

Classes encourage fine and gross motor skills, teach body awareness, and stimulate your baby’s perception of sounds through a fun range of songs and activities. During theme time, your baby can explore bright props and exciting heuristic treasure baskets, while developing social skills alongside fellow Bloom babies. They also introduce Makaton signing in Busy Bees. Classes take place on Mondays, 10.00 – 10.45 am at The Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge. £8.50 per class booked in half terms. Contact Bloom Baby Classes for more information.

Born of the Forest, Harrogate

Popular provider of forest school sessions. Offering adult and child preschooler forest school sessions (0-5 years), age 5-11+ forest school classes, and therapeutic forest school sessions for additional needs. Also offers parties. Contact Born of the Forest for more information.

Chevin Forest School, Otley

Offers school away days, parties, and Saturday morning preschool sessions in Chevin Forest. For more information, get in touch with this forest school provider.

Children’s Church (Mustard Seeds), Ripon

A group for 0-6 year olds and their families that involves singing, storytelling, and crafts. Meetings are held in Ripon Cathedral Library after the first hymn on Sundays. Contact Ripon Cathedral for more information.

Crayke Baby & Toddler Group, Near Easingwold

Crayke Baby & Toddler Group offers plenty of space for little ones to play as well as a good gang of adults for a cuppa and chat. Playgroup sessions are held on Mondays, 9.30 am – 11.00 am at Crayke Sports Club & Village Hall.

Forest Church, Lower Dunsforth

On the second Sunday of every month at 4.00 pm, there is a free forest school activity session followed by outside worship at St Mary’s Church, Lower Dunsforth. This is currently not running but is hoping to return when the church vacancy has been filled. Contact Boroughbridge Churches for more information.

Grass Roots Muddy Boots, Boroughbridge

Offering preschool forest school sessions for 0-5 years at Yolk Farm in Minskip, Boroughbridge on Thursday mornings at 9.00 am and 10.30 am. Also offers 5-12

Helperby Baby and Toddler Group, Near Boroughbridge

Helperby Village Hall has a toddler group on Tuesday mornings, 10.00 am – 11.45 am during term time. There is a suggested donation of £1.50 for Under 1’s, £3.00 for ages 1-5 years, and £1.00 per sibling. Coffee and tea is provided for the adults and snacks are provided for the children. Get in touch with Helperby Playgroup for further details.

The Hive Early Years, Boroughbridge

Calm, child-led play and discovery sessions that support early learning. Each 60-minute session provides sensory fun, soft play, age-appropriate activities, and gentle weekly themes all within a relaxed and sociable environment. Parents can enjoy friendly chat over hot drinks. Classes are held on term-time Fridays for ages 0-5 years. Siblings welcome. £8 per child, pay-as-you-go. Contact Alex at The Hive for further information or to book your space.

Imagine and Play, Knaresborough

Imagine and Play is a fun session for under 5’s and their carers. Sessions are held on Tuesdays between 2:15 pm to 3.00 pm at Knaresborough Library. Contact the library for more information.

Kidslingo in Ripon, Knaresborough, Wetherby & More

Fun Spanish classes for little ones age 0 – 11 years in Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby. Classes for 0-4 years available at Chain Lane Community Hub on Thursdays from 9.15 am. Contact Kidslingo Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby for more information.

Kirk Hammerton Baby and Toddler Group, Near Boroughbridge

Kirk Hammerton Nursery School run a ‘stay and play’ baby and toddler group at Kirk Hammerton Village Hall every Wednesday from 9.45 am to 11.15 am during term time. Sessions are designed for babies and children up to three years old and cost £1.00 per child. The calm environment has natural resources for the children and each session is finished with a singing session. Tea and coffee is provided including a healthy snack and drink for the children. This is a drop in session open to parents, grandparents and anyone who cares for a child. Just come along!

Little Birds Forest School, Hovingham

A home based Early Years setting offering year round, full time Forest School childcare as well as classes for ages 2-11 years and a summer holiday camp. Contact Little Birds for more information.

Little Lambs, Near Easingwold

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group offers fortnightly sessions at Ampleforth Village Hall. These Friday morning sessions from 9.30 am – 11.00 am include crafting, playtime, a Bible story, and a snack. There is a voluntary suggested donation of £3.00 per family. Contact Little Lambs for more information.

Little Nest in Ripon, Ouseburn & Boroughbridge

Provides pop-up soft play sessions as well as events such as mummy and baby brunches. Popular event locations include Little Ouseburn Village Hall and The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge.

The Log Circle, Wharfedale

Offering forest school sessions for babies, toddlers, children, teens, families, and adults from a forest location in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire. Contact the forest school for more details.

Make Time for Music, Boroughbridge

Every term-time Thursday at 9.30 am, there is a mini music makers class for 0-5 year olds held at St. James’ Church, Boroughbridge. This pre-school group is donation-only and has social time with tea, coffee, and refreshments from 10.00 am. No need to book. Visit Boroughbridge Churches on Facebook for more information.

Mini Swimmers

We offer baby and toddler swimming classes from birth to age 5 years at The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, on Thursday and Saturday Mornings. Contact info@miniswimmers.co.uk for more information.

Minskip Minis Playgroup, Boroughbridge

Minskip Minis Playgroup happens on a Monday morning, 9.30 am – 11.00 am at Minskip Village Hall. Drinks are provided for the grown-ups and snacks for the kids. There is also plenty of play equipment and Love Bug colouring fun. Come along for a relaxed morning of play and chats – everyone is welcome. Contact Minskip Minis for more information.

Please note: This group is temporarily closed until new leadership takes over.

Moo Music in Ripon, Thirsk & Boroughbridge

Preschool music classes for 0-5 years held across Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk and Boroughbridge. Contact Moo Music for more information.

The Mum Club, Harrogate

A community of women connecting locally who just happen to be mums. Become a member to meet, laugh, learn, support, build genuine friendships, and have fun at coffee dates, brunches, baby-friendly events. Find out more on The Mum Club’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

Phonics with Robot Reg in in Boroughbridge, Easingwold & More

Opening children and their parents to a world of literacy, Phonics with Robot Reg run classes for 0-4 years in Boroughbridge, Ripon, Thirsk, Easingwold, Harrogate, Northallerton, Wetherby, and York. Contact Phonics with Robot Reg Central North Yorkshire for more details.

Puddle Ducks Yorkshire

The perfect inDUCKtion to swimming for ages 0-10 years. We offer classes throughout Yorkshire. For more information, visit the Puddle Ducks Yorkshire website.

Pure Swim Yorkshire 

PureSwim Yorkshire are proud to provide gentle and fun swimming lessons for little ones aged approximately 8 weeks to 11 years. Our baby and pre-school lessons focus on water confidence, parent and child bonding and important water safety skills in small groups. Visit Pure Swim Yorkshire’s website to find out more.

Relaxed Storytime, Knaresborough

A children’s relaxed storytime is held every Friday from 10.30 am to 11.00 am at Knaresborough Library. The sessions are free with no need to book. Contact the library for more information.

Rhythm Time in Ripon, Boroughbridge, Masham & More

Offering preschool music classes for 0-5 years across the area, with c lasses on Mondays and Tuesdays for Ripon, Wednesdays in Boroughbridge, and Thursdays in Masham. There are also classes in Knaresborough, Wetherby, Rufforth, New Earswick, York, Harrogate, and more. Contact Rhythm Time via their website for more information.

Songbugs, Boroughbridge

Their Bumble Bops music classes are designed for the smallest of SongBugs, newborns to new movers. As well as their original SongBugs songs, these ‘learning through music’ sessions include some well known nursery rhymes too! Classes are on Thursdays at 11.00 am at The Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge. Contact Songbugs for more information.

Staveley Baby and Toddler Group, Near Boroughbridge

Staveley Baby and Toddler group is run from Staveley & Copgrove Village hall every Wednesday From 9.30 am – 11.00 am during term time. It costs £2.00 per child, plus £1.00 for each additional sibling. A welcoming parent and baby group. Contact Staveley Playgroup for more information.

Story and Rhyme Time, Ripon

Ripon Library hosts ‘story and rhyme time’ sessions on Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11.00 am and on Fridays from 10:30 am to 11.00 am during term-time. The free, drop-in sessions are aimed children 0-5 years and are delivered by a library volunteer. Contact Ripon Library for more information.

Storytime at Bedale Library        

Storytime sessions for pre-school children (0-5 years) happens every Friday afternoon from 2.15 pm – 2.45 pm. Contact Bedale Library for more information.

Storytime at Boroughbridge Library

Join us on Wednesday mornings 10.15 am – 10.45 am for interactive storytelling and singing. For all children aged under 5 and their carers. It’s free with no need to book. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more information.

Storytime at Easingwold Library

Easingwold Library hosts a free preschool storytime session on Thursday mornings 10.15 am – 11.00 am. It caters for all children aged under 5 and their carers. No need to book. Contact Easingwold Library for more information.

Storytime at Knaresborough Library

A storytime for children under five is held every Monday from 10:30 am to 11.00 am at Knaresborough Library. Attendance is free and no booking is required. Contact the library for further details.

Studio 3 Dance Workshop, Knaresborough

Offering classes for 0-18 years in ballet, jazz, riverdance, tap, lyrical, commercial, street, and musical theatre from the Studio 3 Dance Workshop. Contact Studio 3 Dance Workshop to find out more.

Swim Tots

From first kicks through to confident strokes, Swim Tot classes provide a pathway for aquatic learning to develop from birth. Our classes not only provide the teaching of a valuable life skill, but also ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled to empower them to navigate the water with confidence. Email sophie@swimtots.org for details of our Harrogate area baby and toddler swimming lessons.

Tiny Stompers Music Makers & Baby Massage, Thirsk, Easingwold & York

Tiny Stompers offers small, private Music and Movement Classes for Early Years settings across Thirsk, Easingwold & north of York. They also offer mobile baby massage services and four week baby massage courses. Contact Tiny Stompers for more information.

Whixley Playgroup, Near Boroughbridge

Whixley Playgroup offer fun parent, baby and toddler sessions on Thursdays, 10.00 – 11.30 am during term time at Whixley Village Hall. The cost is £2.50 per child per session and it includes a snack. Babies are just £1.00 per session. Hot drinks for the adults are included. Contact Sarah at Whixley Playgroup for more information.

Early Explorers, Harrogate

Offers baby sensory, mark making and maths classes for 0-4 years at David Lloyd Harrogate and other venues. Contact Early Explorers for more information.

Little Acorns Playgroup, Boroughbridge

Little Acorns Playgroup sessions happen on a Tuesday mornings, 9.30 am – 11.00 am at the Boroughbridge Methodist Church Hall. Drinks are provided for parents and there are snacks for the kids. There is a great selection of toys and crafts for ages 0-5 years to explore. Contact Little Acorns Playgroup for more information.

Please note: This group is temporarily closed until new leadership takes over.