Playgroups and classes
Wakefield and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of local playgroups and classes throughout the week. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
NEW FOR 2019!
We bring you award winning ARTS, CRAFTS and CREATIVE PLAY sessions, to Wakefield, Dewsbury and Batley.
At ARTventurers our mission is simple – to INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE children of all ages and their parents and carers to have lots of COLOURFUL, CREATIVE FUN.
We are passionate about children getting involved in art activities from an early age and our weekly baby classes start from just 6 months old! Each week we have a different theme from Exploring Space to Animal Jungle Fun. There’s SINGING, DANCING and best of all, the little ARTISTS make CREATIVE MASTERPIECES, which the get to take home. Not to mention the amazing MEMORIES they will create.
All our activities for our preschool sessions are carefully planned to support Early Learning Goals and in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The benefits of getting children involved in art are numerous in terms of coordination, motor skills development, social interaction and creative development.
Local Classes
Tuesdays – Batley, WF17 5AG
09:45 – 10:45 Family ARTventurers (6 months – 4 years)
Thursdays – Wakefield, WF2 0JS
09:45 – 10:30 Baby ARTventurers (6 months – 18 months)
11:00 – 12:00 Little ARTventurers (18 months – 4 years)
We also offer PARTIES, holiday WORKSHOPS for older children and holiday sessions for the whole FAMILY to enjoy. (Please see Facebook for updates)
TO JOIN THE MOST COLOURFUL CLASS IN TOWN, PLEASE CONTACT:
Hafiza: 07702 884447
EMAIL: hafiza@artventurers.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.artventurers.co.uk/dewsbury
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARTventurersDewsbury/
New for 2019!
Relax and Sing Baby Massage and Yoga is a wonderful combination of massage, yoga, acupressure as well as music. There are so many benefits to baby massage that include::
Class sizes are kept small – maximum of 8 – in order to create a nurturing and safe space for you and your little one. A place where you can enhance the natural bonding between yourself and baby, create and build new friendships with other parents, and enjoy a hot drink and a biscuit/cake!
Groups are a supportive environment where parents can share their experiences and offer emotional support where needed. A space where we help each other / and also have loads of fun.
We look forward to seeing you and your little one – come and complete a FREE trial class and see what you think.
Local classes
Classes are held at Crofton Community Centre, Middle Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1LD
Mondays 9:30am
Tuesdays 9:30am
Contact
For more information call Vanessa 07850 972567
Email: littlelegslifestyles@hotmail.co.uk
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Tuesdays and Fridays
Baby Can Dance the award winning ultimate pre school activity. The class is a dance and movement to music pre school activity for children age 12m – 3 1/2 years. We dance to fantastic music, a great atmosphere and importantly pay attention to detail with our child development key stages offering a FREE award system for continuous monitored development.
This session is amazing, you will enjoy this class as a family. We love the positive learning experience that the children will have each week with music we all love.
Local classes
For up to date class information click here to visit the website
Classes are payable in 5 week blocks in order to reserve your child’s place.
Contact
For more information call Sam Owen-Smith on 07495 856 993 or email sam.mbcd@gmail.com
We want every child to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully.
That’s why our standards are the highest and our approach is unique.
At Puddle Ducks, our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability.
Our lessons are taught in specially selected pools with limited class sizes.
Classes incorporate rhyme (our bespoke songs have been written by professional musicians) and movement based on extensive child development research.
Our programmes and teacher training are continuously developed in the latest techniques, ensuring our teaching standards remain the highest.
Our Swimming Programmes
We run three core swimming programmes. Each is tailor-made to give your child confidence in the water and to teach them the technique to grow and become strong swimmers.
Baby & Pre-school (for babies and children aged 0-4 years)
Swim Academy (for children aged 4-10 years)
Aquanatal (for mums-to-be)
Offer
£20 off by quoting mumbler on your first booking for new customers (not valid for aquanatal classes)
Local classes
Classes run on every day of the week in 7 local pools
Contact
For more info call Faye and her team on 01924 826238, visit the Website or Facebook or email wakefield@puddleducks.com
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’ve been running Rhythm Time classes since September 2008. Prior to this, I was a Primary teacher specialising in Early Years.
I’m a mum of three boys and that’s how I discovered Rhythm Time. I saw how much my children enjoyed the well structured, fun sessions, gaining confidence, listening skills and sense of rhythm as they went. I also enjoyed them as a parent. As a result, I was inspired to have a career change, working with two things I love; children and music.
These days I have a number of classes throughout Wakefield and South Leeds supported by excellent teachers.
I’m not the only one who loves Rhythm Time classes, our families are always telling us how much they enjoy Rhythm Time
‘Rhythm time has been absolutely amazing for both me and my daughter. We have been going since she was 12 weeks and she is now 17months! I have met wonderful friends and it allows my daughter to come out of her shell (she’s a little shy!) in a kind and nurturing environment. Cannot recommend it enough and hope to be doing it for many more months!’ Thanks Lauren and Michelle.
Offer
£5 off when you buy £25 of Rhythm Time Vouchers. Email Lauren and quote ‘Wakefield Mumbler offer’ to claim
Local classes
Monday from 10:10am – Lofthouse, WF3 3NE
Tuesday from 10:15am – Glasshoughton, WF10 4PF
Thursday from 9:45am – Mirfield, WF14 8AB
Thursday from 9:30am – Tingley, WF3 1BD
Friday from 9:30am – Wakefield, WF1 3RZ
Contact
For more information contact Lauren, 07725 574 900 or rhythmtime.lauren@gmail.com
Alternatively, visit my page on the Rhythm Time website or my Facebook page
Amanda’s Baby Classes teach Baby Massage and Baby Yoga to parents/carers and their babies.
Baby Massage is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch in a relaxed environment. Baby Yoga provides physical and mental stimulation for your baby through gentle exercise and movement.
Local classes
Tuesday’s at Shake, Rattle and Roll, Pontefract, WF8 2LN
Wednesday’s at Oulton Institute, Leeds, LS26 8SX
Baby Massage is at 10am followed by Baby Yoga at 11am at both venues
Contact
07709 007 048
Aquastar swimming school is a local family run business, we are an ASA swim school member.
We provide a calm and relaxed environment where your child can learn to swim or improve their technique. All our swimming instructors are qualified to ASA level 2 standard with over 100 years combined teaching experience.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that they are in safe hands and learning from the experts
Local classes
St Wilfred’s Catholic High School, WF7 6BD
Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday 12:30 – 3:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 11:30am
Ossett Academy, WF5 0DG
Monday 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Contact
Scott 07990538516
Attending a class at our Ballerina School, whether Mummy & Me or Nursery Dance, you are guaranteed a magical time! Twirl like a Princess, fly like a Fairy, march like a Soldier and much, much more….through our unique programmes, together you’ll enjoy the health, physical and social benefits of the basic fundamentals of ballet and dance in a nurturing, safe, positive environment.
Local Classes
West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre, Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Friday mornings 10:15am – 11:00am
Saturday’s 8:45am – 9:30am and 10:00am – 10:45am
Contact
For more information call 01924 266 374
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Welcome to Cloud9 – your local voluntary run community Playgroup in Ossett. Cloud9 aims to provide a fun, safe, stimulating and homely environment for all the family. It is run by a group of Early Years Practioners who have qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6 in childcare. Whether you need an hour out of the house with the little ones, or looking for a local mums & tots group or even somewhere to celebrate a special birthday, Cloud9 can help!
We love meeting new families so come and pop in for a cuppa and even some home made baked goodies.
Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am – midday (craft session) and 1:00pm – 2:30pm (baby session, under 16 months only)
£3 per child (£2 for additional siblings) Discounts for childminders
Weekends private bookings and parties only
Shop and drop is 90mins for £4.50 we can do it any day and time as long as we have preferably 1 weeks notice.
Contact
07548 498 377 or 07549 278 225
Learn fun, energetic and funky street dance routines ready to perform at local events and selected Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Fixtures from the age of 3 years old
Local classes
Tuesday from 5:00pm Street Dance
Wednesday from 4:45pm Cheerleading
All classes are held in Cat Bar at Wakefield Trinity Stadium, Doncaster Road, WF1 5EY
Contact
Jodie 07702 279 670
Dream Time Baby Massage is all about supporting mums with babies in a safe, secure, welcoming, non-judgemental and inclusive environment.
Local classes
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 14:30
Contact
Faith 07900 678794
Dream Time combines, singing, yoga, massage, soft gymnastics and fun and is the perfect combination of baby time and parent time (often the parent is a mummy but daddies are more than welcome) which leaves everyone feeling relaxed, bonded with baby and open to talk about anything and everything.
Babies need to be 4 weeks old to start and then the classes can continue until you or your baby grows out of it!
Local classes
Tuesday 10am
Wednesday 1pm
Thursday 1pm
Wakefield Central classes are held at Toy Box , 11 Market Street, WF1 1DD
Booking essential
Contact
Sarah 01924 276250 or 07760667689
Parent and Toddler sessions
You and your toddlers have the full use of the park without older kids so they have more space and can play as they learn, building confidence at their own pace. There are other toddlers around too so it’s good to mix.
Toddlers must be over 18 months but under 5 years and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany up to two toddlers
TERM TIMES EVERY: Mon & Wed 10:00 | Tue & Fri 13:00 | Sat 09:00
HOLIDAY TIMES EVERY: Sat 09:00
P&T THEMED SPECIALS: last Friday of every month 10:00 & 13:00 – TERM & HOLIDAYS
Address: Xscape, Castleford WF10 4TA
Contact: 01977 529920
Gym Joeys is exciting, accessible and inclusive promoting an active and healthy lifestyle whilst developing fundamental motor skills in movement and coordination.
The sessions are delivered by fully qualified gym coaches
Local classes
Thornes Park Athletics Stadium, WF2 8TY
Contact
Booking is essential 01924 302385
LiquiDance School of Performing Arts delivers classes to dancers from 18 months old.
We offer sessions in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Freestyle, Musical Theatre and Contemporary Dance.
In all our classes we aim to develop confidence and dance skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Local classes
Monday 3:50pm – 4:30pm Ballet 3 – 5 years
Tuesday 1:30pm – 2:15pm Acrodance Preschool 3 years +
Friday 10:00am – 11:00am Early Years 18 months – 3 years
Classes for ages 4 years + are held Monday – Thursday
All classes held at Factor House, Church Street, Ossett, WF5 9DR
Contact
07944 130 916
Hillside Childcare bring you a messy play group drop in session, 3 months to 3 years
Every Tuesday and Thursday during term time, £4.50 / session
Queen Street, Normanton, WF6 2DQ
Contact
To book call 01924 227629
Mini Maestros offers all children from 3 months upwards the chance to learn and have fun through music.
We have already had over ten years success entertaining little ones within a relaxed creative environment building confidence and basic music skills with the use of simple percussion instruments, visual aids, action songs, nursery rhymes, games and much more. Each week a new educational theme is introduced and children are encouraged to explore this in many different ways. We have always made sure our classes, parties and workshops are affordable and accessible to all giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy making music.
Local classes
Classes run Monday – Thursday during term time in Wrenthorpe, Horbury, Outwood, Ossett & Stanley
Contact
Call Jo on 07976 154890 if you would like to know more
A fun & welcoming play group for under 5’s at Cluntergate Centre
Local classes
Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00am – 11:00am (term time only)
Cluntergate Centre, Horbury, WF4 5DA
Contact
07873 544948
The stay and play group operates term time only for babies and children between the ages of 0-5 years. The cost is £1.50 for babies and children over 6 months and an additional 50p for each extra sibling. We have fun and games, messy play, circle time with music and dance. Why not come and meet the friendly staff and have a fun filled morning
Tuesdays 9:30-11:15am Term Time Only
New Life Christian Centre, Wf1 1DL
Contact
Lisa/Rachel 01924 375060
Open 7 days a week:- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6:30pm
Elsecar Heritage Centre, S74 8HJ
Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 5:30pm
Mondays Toddler Group and Monday Movers
Tuesdays Teletots Sensory and Play & Eat
Wednesdays Baby Rave
Thursdays Breakfast with … and Play & Eat
Fridays Be our Guest & Play time Friday
Contact
Call 01226 744 344
Sally, hands on babies offers Baby Massage, Yoga, Reflexology and Music classes.
After each class relax with a hot drink and some yummy cake all included in the price all my classes last about 1.5 hours
Local classes
Tuesday 10:00am Massage & Yoga
Tuesday 11:45am Baby Music
All classes held at Iveridge Hall, Oulton, LS26 8EU
Contact
0113 2875 623 or 07872 472 082
A fun and welcoming play group for under 5’s at Stanley Children’s Centre
Local classes
Tuesday 1:15pm – 2:45pm (term time only)
Long Causeway, Stanley, WF3 4JB
Contact
01924 303181
Toddler Time children aged 0-4 Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 (only £1.50 per child)
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pm
Sunday Private Parties Only
Situated in Mapplewell, S75 6BP The Play Village is a unique and exciting children’s play area and café, which offers a variety of exciting activities for children 0-8 years. Relax and enjoy our home-cooked, bistro style menu while the kids have a great time!
Great value birthday parties!
Contact
Call 01226 383 336
A fun & welcoming toddler play group for under 5’s at St Johns Church, Horbury Bridge
Local classes
Tuesdays 9:00am – 11:00am (term time only)
Bridge Road, WF4 5PS
Contact
01924 576745
The soft play centre has two separate areas with fun for young children in a multi level play frame. There is a huge car track with lots of ride on toys as well as role play areas that are set out like a street.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30- 11.30 during term time is toddler time.
£2 per child which includes entry, juice, toast and craft!
Enjoy a relaxing morning getting creative with your little ones, aged 18 months to 4 years, and let us clear up the mess.
£7 for one child with one adult + £2 per additional child/ adult. Free parking for those attending the session
Local classes
First Tuesday of every month 10:30am – 11:45am
The Hepworth Wakefield, WF1 5AW
Contact
The learning team on 01924 247398
Take your little ones to this free fun activity session at Castleford Museum
Toddler Tuesdays is for children aged between 2 and 5 years old and is a fun activity session for younger visitors and their parents/carers.
Hands on crafts for toddlers so please let your kids wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Local classes
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am (term time only)
Carlton Street, WF10 1BB
Contact
01924 302700
Visit their facebook page
MONDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00 – 11:00. £5-6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros session at 10:00, 10:45 & 11:30*
TUESDAY
Christchurch Xscape: 1st Steps Toddler Group, 9:30 – 11:00. Ages 0 – 5. Free stay and play.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00-14:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: My Baby Can Dance sessions at 10:30 & 11:30*/ Tots, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult, pre-school toddler goes free. Term time only.
WEDNESDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00-11:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
THURSDAY
Snozone: Sno-play, 10:15 – 10:45. 1 adult goes free & free drink for child. £4.99. For ages 2+ (May – Sept: 11:15 – 11:45)
Sweatshop: 3K jog/walk group, buggy-friendly route & safe for youngsters. 10:30.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Bunny Hops sessions at 09:30 & 10:30*
FRIDAY
Christchurch Xscape: Coffee Morning, 11:00 – 14:00 / Support Group for Parents of Twins, 11:00 – 13:00.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00 – 14:00. Plus, themed session on the last Friday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 & 13:00 – 14:00. £5 – 6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros sessions at 13:00 & 13:45
Plus, kids can play while you take in the views of the snow slope in Snozone. Find the soft play area in the Snobar on the first floor.
