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Playgroups, Stay & Plays, Mum & Baby Groups and Drop in sessions for babies, infants, toddlers and pre-school children.

Playgroups in Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Ossett, Horbury, Wrenthorpe, Sandal, Crofton, Ackworth, Altofts, Featherstone, Crigglestone, South Elmsall, Hemsworth, Knottingley

 

 

“Play, Explore and More” is a self-led drop in playgroup for like-minded adults and their under 4’s to come together, have fun and relax whilst visiting Aspire @ The Park

 

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

 

Come along every Thursday (Term time)

Thursday 10:30 – 12:15pm

 

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

These sessions are free. If you cannot attend please do cancel your place, so someone else can attend

 

Aspire@ Park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4RA


50things@wakefield.gov.uk
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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]

50things@wakefield.gov.uk
More info about 50 Things – Stay and Play
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West Wakefield Methodist Church

Fridays

Weigh & Play – Bring your little one (up to 12 months) – 9:30am-10:30am

 

West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR

Contact

Anne-Marie 07956 266144

 

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FREE Playgroups

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.

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Jiggles and Jive Stay, Play & Music Group

Local group with , with free play time, snack time and finish with some singing and dancing. for newborn to pre-schoolers.

 

Local classes

Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am, £2 per session, additional children £1

West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR

 

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Outwood Playgroup

A fun and friendly playgroup for 0 – 4.5 year olds with parents/grandparents/carers/childminders

Cost £2.50 for 1 adult + up to 2 children (extra child 50p) includes coffee/tea +juice and biscuit. Toast extra for 50p
Weekly raffle

Local classes

Monday 09:30am-11am (term time only)

Outwood Memorial Hall WF1 2NE

Contact

Dee, 07835201482

outwoodplaytime@hotmail.com

 

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Playgroups in Ackworth

Thursday Playgroups in Ackworth

  • Little Friends Baby & Toddler Group, All Saint’s Church, Wakefield Rd, Ackworth, WF7 7DF. 1:30 – 3:00 (1st and 3rd thursdays). Little Friends Baby and Toddler play and social sessions with other children. Crafts and singing time. Refreshments available. Jackie Fox – 01977 613834

Friday Playgroups in Ackworth

  • Messy Playgroup, Low Ackworth Community Centre, 128A Station Rd, Ackworth, WF7 7HH 9:15 – 10:30. £6. Booking is required via Facebook Kidspace by Lydia.
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Playgroups in Belle Vue, Agbrigg & Sandal

Monday Playgroups in Belle Vue, Agbrigg & Sandal

  • Sandal Toddler Group, Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Rd, Wakefield, WF1 5NU. 9:15 – 11:15 (Term Time). Activities for the under 5’s and time for mums, dads, grandparents or carers to relax and have a chat. Light refreshments served. No need to book. Katherine Vautrey 01924 379284
  • Parent and Child Morning, The Bridge Inn, Bridge Street, Wakefield. 11:00 – 12:30 (Term Time). Free. Use of baby toys and a chance to meet up in a safe space for new parents. (Previously known as the Ruddy Duck)

Wednesday Playgroups in Belle Vue, Agbrigg & Sandal

  • Acorns, Wakefield Baptist Church, Barnsley Road, WF1 5JY. 9:30 – 11:15 (Term Time). A parent/carer and toddler group for tots and carers run by the church. A chance to have fun, play, drink/snack, relax, and make new friends. Contact Centre Office on 01924 923197
  • Portobello Toddler Group, Portobello Community Centre, 20 Portobello Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7JJ. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time). Free.

Thursday Playgroups in Belle Vue, Agbrigg & Sandal

  • Castle Stay and Play, The Castle Childrens Centre, 255 Barnsley Rd, Wakefield WF1 5NU. 1:30 – 3:00 (Term Time). Free
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Playgroups in Castleford

Monday Playgroups in Castleford

  • Stay and Play Castleford, Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Powell Street, Castleford, WF10 1EL. 1:00 – 2:30 (Term Time). Free.

Tuesday Playgroups in Castleford

  • Busybodies Playgroup & Toddler Group, Five Towns Christian Fellowship, 2 Love Lane, Castleford, WF10 5RR. 9:30 – 10:30 and 10:45 – 11:45 (Term Time). Cost is £3 per session. Places are limited so please enquire if you would like to attend. Busybodies Toddler group is for children aged from birth. A wide variety of activities and a drink and snack are provided.
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Playgroups in Eastmoor & College Grove

Tuesday Playgroups in Eastmoor & College Grove

  • Busy Bees Stay and Play, St Swithuns Community Centre, WF1 4RR. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time). £1.50 per family

Thursday Playgroups in Eastmoor & College Grove

  • Sticky Fingers Toddler Group, Destiny Church, Tuke Grove, Wakefield, WF1 4AF. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time). £2 per adult (includes hot drink and cake), £1 per child (includes healthy snack and crafts). Sticky fingers is a welcoming and friendly group which caters for children aged 0-5. Each week there we have a baby area, a good selection of toys and activities, as well as a themed craft activity. Contact the church office 01924 382162
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Playgroups in Hemsworth & South Elmsall

Tuesday Playgroups in Hemsworth & South Elmsall

  • Tinker Tots, 22 Harewood lane, Upton, WF9 1JB. 9:15 – 11:15 (Term Time). 1 adult & 1 child £4.50, additional children £2, additional adults £1.50. Running twice a week, we recommend joining the Facebook group for updates on play sessions.

Wednesday Playgroups in Hemsworth & South Elmsall

  • Small Fry’s, Little Fishes Soft Play, Hemsworth Methodist Church, 49 Westfield Rd, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QG. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time).

Thursday Playgroups in Hemsworth & South Elmsall

  • Mums and New Babies, Little Fishes Soft Play, Hemsworth Methodist Church, 49 Westfield Rd, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QG. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time).

Friday Playgroups in Hemsworth & South Elmsall

  • Tinker Tots, 22 Harewood lane, Upton, WF9 1JB. 9:15 – 11:15 (Term Time). 1 adult & 1 child £4.50, additional children £2, additional adults £1.50. Also run on Tuesdays.
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Playgroups in Horbury

Monday Playgroups in Horbury

  • Little Lambs Playgroup, Parish Centre, St Mary’s Church, Horbury. 12:50pm – 2:50pm. Lots of toys to play with for all preschool children, snack time and singing.

Tuesday Playgroups in Horbury

  • Toddler Group, Parish St John’s Church, Horbury Bridge. 9am – 11am. Contact Katherine 07899955013

Wednesday Playgroups in Horbury

  • Toddler Group, St Peter’s Church, Horbury. 9.30 – 11.00. A fun & welcoming toddler play group for under 5’s. (Term time only). Contact Katherine 07899955013.

 

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Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

Monday Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

  • Busy Bees, South Featherstone Gospel Hall, 87A Station Ln, Featherstone, Pontefract WF7 5BJ. 9:30 – 11:00. Donations welcome. Juice and Toast for children.
  • Salvation Army Parent and Toddlers, The Salvation Army, Maud’s Yard, Southgate, Pontefract WF8 1AQ. 9:30 – 11.30 (Term Time)

Tuesday Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

  • Stay and Play Pontefract, Pontefract Methodist Church Tanshelf, Tanshelf Drive, WF8 1NB. 1:00 – 2:30 (Term Time), Free.
  • Oakhill Group, Oakhill Children’s Centre Hardwick Rd, Featherstone, Pontefract WF7 5JB. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time). Free with a drink and snack. For little ones aged 0-4.
  • Rovers Tots Parent, Family and Toddler Group, Community Classroom, Millennium Stadium, Post Office Rd, Featherstone, West Yorkshire WF7 5EN. 10:00 – 11:30. A great, safe space for children to play, explore, make crafts and enjoy song time. Drinks and snacks available for children and refreshments available for adults. (Runs on Fridays also)
  • Wild Tots Stay and Play 0-5yrs, The Old Quarry Adventure Playground, 93 Sycamore Ave, Knottingley WF11 0PJ. 10:00 – 11:30. £3 per child (0-5months free, 6-12 £1). Help your child get them rosy cheeks glowing in our exciting playground. Please book and pay online. Also runs Wednesday and Friday.

Wednesday Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

  • Teddy Toddlers, Pontefract Congregational Church Hall, Finkle Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HE. 9:30 – 11:00. Voluntary donation of 50p. Play, Crafts, Refreshments, Stories, Singing and lots more!

Thursday Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

  • New Ferrybridge Playgroup, Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8PQ. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time), £2.50 per child and £1.50 for siblings. Lots of Toys, a weekly craft activity, snacks & juice. Everyone is welcome, please book in advance. Tea / Coffee/ Cake for the Grown Ups! Message to book on the Facebook page.
  • Play, Explore and More, Pontefract, Aspire @ The Park, Park Rd, Pontefract, WF8 4RA. 10:30 – 12:15 (Term Time), Free. Booking Essential 01977 722188

Friday Playgroups in Knottingley & Pontefract

  • Rovers Tots Parent, Family and Toddler Group, Community Classroom, Millennium Stadium, Post Office Rd, Featherstone, West Yorkshire WF7 5EN. 10:00 – 11:30. A great, safe space for children to play, explore, make crafts and enjoy song time. Drinks and snacks available for children and refreshments available for adults. (Runs on Tuesdays also)
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Playgroups in Middlestown and Overton

Monday Playgroups in Netherton

  • Creative Little Ones, Netherton Methodist Church, Netherton La, Wakefield WF4 4HL. 9:00 – 11:00 Term Time. £1 per head. Refreshments, toast and lovely company included.

Tuesday Playgroups in Middlestown and Overton

  • Tiny Tots St Lukes, St Lukes Church Hall, Old Road, Overton. 9am-11am. Adults £1.50, Babies & Toddlers £1. Plenty of fun, crafts, singing and storytime. Unlimited tea/coffee plus juice and snacks for kids too.

Thursday Playgroups in Middlestown and Overton

  • Middlestown Primary Academy Playgroup, Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield WF4 4QE. 9am-10.30am. £2 voluntary donation. For 2 and 3 year olds who haven’t joined the school nursery. All children from all areas are welcome to join. A little difference, once your child is settled after a few weeks, you are able to leave them with the playgroup staff if you would like to. Please email admin@middlestown.accordmat.org to book.
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Playgroups in Normanton & Altofts

Wednesday Playgroups in Normanton & Altofts

  • Baby Group 0-1 Years, Butterflies Family Hub, Newlands Primary School, Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB,  9:00 – 11:30. Free.

Thursday Playgroups in Normanton & Altofts

  • Stay & Play St John the Baptist, St John the Baptist Parish Hall, Newland Ln, Normanton WF6 1BA. 9:00 – 11:00 (Term Time), Playgroup for Parents / Carers with children aged 0 upwards. Meet and socialise – help your child develop new skills while playing. Play included sensory, crafts, stories and songs.
  • Normanton Sports Acro Stay & Play, 152 Castleford Road, Normanton. 9:15 – 11.00. Under 12months £1, Over 12 months £2.

Friday Playgroups in Normanton & Altofts

  • Stay and Play 0-5 years, Butterflies Family Hub, Newlands Primary School, Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB.  1:00 – 2:30. Free.
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Playgroups in Ossett

Tuesday Playgroups in Ossett

  • Trinity Tots and Babies Playgroup, Trinity Church, Church Street, Ossett. 10am-11.30am. £2.50 per household. (Runs again on Thursday)
  • South Parade Primary School Baby & Toddler Group, Main Hall, South Parade School, Ossett. 8:50am – 10:15am. Sensory play, rhymes & activities. Refreshments for adults

Wednesday Playgroups in Ossett

  • Ducklings Baby & Toddler Group, Kingsway Christian Centre, Ossett. 9.30am -11.00am. £2 for 1st adult & child, £1 each additional child. Free tea, coffee and juice. Free fruit and toast will be available at snack time.
  • Jumping Jax Playgroup, 161 Station Road, Ossett (WYTDC). 9.30-11.00am. £2.50. Includes refreshments and snacks.
  • Little Rascals, Parish Centre, Ossett Christ Church, 9am-11am. Kids get juice and biscuits and adults get hot drinks too. Lots of toys & home corner.

Thursday Playgroups in Ossett

  • Trinity Tots and Babies Playgroup, Trinity Church, Church Street, Ossett. 10am – 11.30am. £2.50 per household. (Runs again on Thursday)
  • Jelly Babies Toddler Group, The NewSpring Centre, Illingworth Street, Ossett. 9.30-11.00. Warm and friendly toddler group (term time only).

Friday Playgroups in Ossett

  • Cafe Christos, South Ossett Baptist Church, Junction Ln, Ossett WF50HA. 9:00 – 11:00 (Term Time). Our community cafe is open every Friday, come along and enjoy a cuppa, meet other mums and have your baby weighed.
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Playgroups in Stanley & Outwood

Monday Playgroups in Stanley & Outwood

  • Playtime Outwood Playgroup, Outwood Memorial Hall, 1-2 Victoria St, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2NE. 09:30 – 11:00 (Term Time), Cost £2.50 for 1 adult + up to 2 children (extra child 50p). Includes coffee/tea + juice and biscuit. Toast extra for 50p. Weekly raffle. A fun and friendly playgroup for 0 – 4.5 year olds with parents/grandparents/carers/childminders. Contact Dee 07835201482
  • Stanley Stay and Play, Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Rd, Stanley, Wakefield WF3 4HU, 9:30 – 11:30 (Term Time), £2 per adult & 1 child (additional adult/child 50p), Toys and equipment for all ages.

Tuesday Playgroups in Stanley & Outwood

  • Stanley Stay and Play, Stanley Children’s Centre, Long Causeway, Stanley, WF3 4JB. 1:30 – 3:00 (Term Time).

Friday Playgroups in Stanley & Outwood

  • Baby Group, Stanley Children’s Centre, Long Causeway, Stanley, WF3 4JB. 10:00 – 11:30 (Term Time). A welcoming group for you and your baby. This group is aimed for newborns to confident movers. Contact 01924 303181
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Playgroups in Thornes & Lupset

Tuesday Playgroups in Thornes & Lupset

  • Stay and Play, West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR. 1:30 – 2:45 (Term Time). For parents and carers for babies up to Pre-School age. Contact St George’s 01924 369631.

Thursday Playgroups in Thornes & Lupset

  • Sunbeam Stay and Play, Sunbeam Childrens Centre, 9-11 Lupset Cres, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8RH. 9:30 – 11:00 (Term Time).
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Playgroups in Walton & Crofton

Thursday Playgroups in Walton & Crofton

  • Twins and Multiples Playgroup, Sharleston. Sharleston Community Centre, Sharleston, WF4 1DB. 9:45 – 11:15 (Term Time). Free.
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Playgroups in Wrenthorpe

Monday Playgroups in Wrenthorpe

  • Kirkhamgate Toddlers,  Kirkhamgate Village Hall, 6a Brandy Carr Rd, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield WF2 0RS, 9:00 – 11:15 (Term Time). Contact Lorraine 07774052890.
  • St Anne’s Cheeky Cherubs St Anne’s Church, 121 Wrenthorpe Road, WF2 0JS, 10:00 – 11:30 (Term Time). Traditional toddler group (children 0-4 years) with a Christian thread through craft and singing. The idea of the group is to support parents, grandparents and carers and build relationships. We love to chat and are a friendly, informal and relaxed group. Contact Rev Jo 01924 373758
  • Stay and Play Alverthorpe, Phoenix Centre, Phoenix Centre, Flanshaw Ln, Alverthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0AJ, 9:15 – 10:45 (Term Time), Free.
  • Tiny Tots, Balne Lane Community Centre, Balne Lane, WF2 0DP, 9:00 – 10:30 (Term Time), A free new parents and carers group with children aged 0 to 3 years, with refreshments
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