We are so lucky to live in a place where FREE PLAYGROUPS are a thing! It is so wonderful that we can take our kids out during the day without having to think twice about having to grab our purses and wallets.
If you’re looking for FREE PLAYGROUPS near you, we have found as many as groups and classes in the area as we could and collated them below. If you know of anymore, please tell us about them on Facebook so we can share these with parents and carers across Wakefield. There a lots of classes and groups, so keep scrolling to find one in your area.
Playgroups are amazing places for your little ones to climb, explore, play, make friends, craft, snack, run, jump, dance, sing, read, dress up, explore their senses, engage and bond. So many wonderful things for babies, toddler and children.
But Playgroups are awesome to parents too! They are perfect to get out of the house, chat to other parents, often have someone make you a cup of tea and offer your a biscuit, gets support or signposting and find out more about your local area.
- Stay and Play Castleford
💜Play!
🧡Meet other families
💜Share ideas
🧡Find support
💜Have a healthy snack
Mondays 1.00 – 2:30pm
Trinity Methodist, Church, Castleford, WF10 1EL
- Stay and Play Alverthorpe
Monday 9.15am – 10.45am
💜Play and Childrens Activities
💛Meet other families
💜Find Support
💛Healthy Snack
Phoenix Centre, Alverthorpe, WF2 0AJ
- Stay and Play Pontefract
Tuesday 1.00 – 2.30pm
💜Play!
🧡Meet other families
💜Share ideas
🧡Find support
💜Have a healthy snack
Pontefract Methodist Church Tanshelf, Tanshelf Drive, WF8 1NB
- Twins and Multiples Playgroup, Sharleston
💜Meet other families with twins and multiples
💙Share experiences and stories
💜Term Time Sessions
Thursday 9.45am – 11.15am
Sharleston Community Centre, WF4 1DB
- Play, Explore and More, Pontefract
Free sessions based out of Aspire @ The Park, Pontefract. Booking Essential.
❤️️ Self-led drop in playgroup for like-minded adults and their under 4’s to come together, have fun and relax.
💙These open access sessions, provide a space to interact with your little ones through activities such as; Sensory den, Soft play equipment, Books, Ride on bikes, Massage tools, Building, Rhyme hands…and so much more!
❤️️Our sessions are for under 4’s only (pre school and below) and adults should ensure they supervise their children whilst using the facility (childminders welcome) Booking is now essential and bookings will be open 6 days prior to a session (From 6.30am on Fridays) and can be made in the facility or over the phone 01977 722188
Thursday 10.30am – 12.15pm
Aspire @ The Park, Pontefract, WF8 4RA, 01977 722188
- Portobello Toddler Group💙Run by Sandal Magna Kids
🧡Plenty of activities and toys and a craft every week.
💙Refreshments for little ones and grown ups with hot and cold drinks, crumpets and fruit. (Childminders welcome)
Wednesday 9.30 – 11.00am
Portobello Community Centre, WF2 7JJ
9. Stay and Play
FREE Stay and Play Sessions [For walkers to Pre-Schoolers]
Join us for our fun, free stay & play sessions for you and your little one.
Explore different movement, hop, skip, jump, run, throw & so much more. Laugh and move together. Make time to play together.
Parental engagement and supervision at all times.
Drop in sessions, no booking required, term time only.
Mondays 10.15am to 12.00noon Featherstone Sports Centre, indoor play [Starts 15th May]
Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.00am, Ferrybridge Park [Starts 2nd May]
Wednesday 2.00pm to 3.15pm, Haw Hill Park [Starts 3rd May]
10. Baby Weigh & Play
FREE Weigh & Play Sessions with Anne-Marie at West Wakefield Methodist Church
Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am (term time only)
We hope you have the best time at your local playgroup. You can find more Groups and Classes in your area HERE.
