YOUR GUIDE TO THE TOP MULTI-BIRTH & SIBLING ACTIVITIES
Specialist Groups and Activities That Support or Accommodate Families with Twins, Triplets, or Multiple Young Children
Don’t miss out on the best things to do for families with multiple young children.
Discover the best classes nearby for twins, triplets, and siblings in North Yorkshire, including Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Easingwold, Knaresborough, Bedale, and Masham. Whether you’re looking for baby and toddler groups, music and movement sessions, soft play classes, or early learning activities, there are plenty of fun, inclusive options designed for families with more than one little one. Local community centres, children’s hubs, and family-friendly venues offer supportive environments where twins, triplets, siblings, and parents can socialise, play, and learn together. Many classes focus on sensory play, developmental skills, and social interaction, helping children grow in confidence while parents connect with others who understand the joys of raising twins or siblings close in age. Explore our list of local twin and sibling classes to find nearby sessions that fit your family’s routine, from gentle baby groups to active preschool fun across North Yorkshire.
Bilton Children’s Centre group, Harrogate
This parent-led and volunteer-run group meets weekly on Thursdays, 10.00 am – 11.30 am, during term time at Bilton Children’s Centre. With the support of the Children’s Centre, it has been offered as an alternative group to members of the Harrogate Twins & Multiples Group that no longer exists.
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.
Hartbeeps Knaresborough, Wetherby & Harrogate
Every week we offer a highly engaging, interactive session based around early years childhood development for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each session combines original soundtracks, puppeteering, sensory play, interactive prop play, and baby yoga around a new theme for that week. We happily cater for twins and siblings throughout our classes.
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 Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby
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. We welcome twins and siblings throughout our classes.
Kirk Hammerton Playgroup
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. Each session provides a calm environment full of natural resources for the children and finishes with a very popular singing session. Sessions are designed for 0-3 years old and cost £1 per child which includes free tea and coffee for adults and a free healthy snack and drink for the children. Carers can bring multiple children.
Lego Club, Boroughbridge
Every Saturday at 11.00 am, ages 5+ can come together for free to design and build lego creations. No need to book but children should be library members. Parents can accompany more than one child. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more information.
Little Acorns Baby and Toddler Group, Boroughbridge
Currently not running and looking for volunteers to run this group. If interested, please message on the Facebook group. This weekly social playgroup has an array of toys set up inside the Boroughbridge Methodist Church Hall on Tuesdays from 9.30 am to 11.00 am. Sessions cost £2.00 per family and include snacks for the children and a hot drink for the adults.
Little Stars Baby and Toddler Group, Rainton (Near Thirsk)
A friendly and welcoming play group based in Rainton Village Hall on Tuesdays, 10.00 am till 12.00 pm. From sensory play to messy play and everything inbetween, carers and children can come along, have a chat, and enjoy a drink of tea or coffee while your child or children enjoy playing & learning in this fun ad inviting environment. Cost £1 per adult, £2 per child.
Make Time For Music, Boroughbridge
On Thursdays during term-time we have a music themed preschool group at St James’ Church, Boroughbridge. This runs from 9.30 am – 10.00 am with tea and coffee served afterwards. No need to book. Donations welcome. Parents and care givers are welcome to bring additional children.
Messy Church Art Club, Boroughbridge
This free creative art session happens every third Sunday of each month at 4.00 pm, excluding July and August. It is hosted at St James’ Church, Boroughbridge. Anyone is welcome to attend. Most of the creative art and crafts activities are aimed at children and young people 0-13 years but we always make sure there is something for teenagers and adults too. Free to attend and no need to book. Parents and care givers are welcome to bring additional children.
Minskip Minis Playgroup, Near Boroughbridge
On Mondays between 9.30 am to 11.00 am, there are friendly baby and toddler playgroup sessions held at Minskip Village Hall. Multiple children 0-5 years are welcome. Contact Becky for further information.
MultiTots York
A free stay-and-play group for families with twins, triplets and beyond that meets fortnightly at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby in York. Great for sharing advice, meeting other parents, and letting the children play.
Ready, Set, Learn at Queen Mary’s School, Topcliffe
Free monthly preschool classes to prepare toddlers and preschoolers for school. Covering a wide range of activities, Montessori methods, free play, and social time for both children and parents. Held at Queen Mary’s School near Thirsk. Parents and care givers are welcome to bring additional children. Visit their website for more information.
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. Parents are welcome to bring more than one child under 5 years of age. Contact the library for more information.
Staveley Baby and Toddler Group, Near Knaresborough
A lively and welcoming baby and toddler group that meets on Wednesday mornings at 9.30 am until 11.00 am in the Staveley Village Hall. Multiple children with one or more carers are welcome.
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. Parents and care givers are welcome to bring more than one child under 5 years of age. 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. Parents are welcome to bring more than one child under 5. 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. Parents and care givers can accompany more than one child under 5. 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. Parents are welcome to bring more than one child under 5 years of age. 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. Parents can accompany more than one child under 5 years of age. Contact the library for further details.
Twins & Multiple Birth Association (TAMBA) / Twinline
Twinline is a free national listening & emotional support service for parents of multiples. Visit their website for further details.
Twins Trust
Offers multiple birth groups across the country. Visit the website to find your nearest group.
Water Babies North Yorkshire
Learn a skill for life with the UK’s leading provider of swimming lessons for ages 0 – 12 years. Our immersive baby programme for ages 0-4 years and our ‘Swimvincible’ programme for ages 4-12 years covers not only Swim England stages but also interactive quests where children are taught water polo, snorkelling, paddle sports, and rookie lifeguard skills. We can cater for twins and siblings in our classes – just ask our North Yorkshire office team.
Whixley Playgroup
Whixley Village Hall hosts a sociable parent, baby and toddler playgroup from Whixley Village Hall on Thursdays at 9.30 am. Multiple children are welcoming with one or more carers.
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