Details are subject to change, please check directly with class providers for the latest updates, further info and booking requirements. There may be a waiting list for some activities.

From 11th Sep 2023

Grow + Play is a new baby and toddler playgroup inspired by the Montessori method for early education, with carefully planned activities to create a calm, engaging and child-centred environment.

Sessions are fun and engaging, encouraging children to investigate, experiment and learn through play, with educational activities, songs and stories to promote natural development. Sessions have a relaxed start, so it’s no problem to arrive after the start time. Children are given the freedom to decide which activities they want to try, and the adults take a hands-off observer/supporter role as they explore โ€“ and can enjoy unlimited free tea and coffee!

There are two stages in Grow + Play, with a group for Babies and for Toddlers. Younger siblings are also very welcome in the toddler group.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ5-ยฃ6 per session, book hereย (50% discount for siblings)
Babies: birth to confidently walking | Toddlers: confidently walking to 5 years old.

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ARTventurers (ARTventurers Newcastle and Gateshead)

From 11th Sep 2023

Oodles of singing, dancing, sensory and arty activities to ignite your little ones imagination and introduce them to art!

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ7.50 per session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @ARTventurersNewcastle
Baby: from 6 months | Little: from 18 months | Family: mixed ages

Baby Massage & Baby-Toddler Yoga (Kalma Life Gateshead)

๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 12pm (Baby Yoga) & 1pm (Toddler Yoga)
๐Ÿ“Œ Chowdene Family Hub
From 11th Sep 2023

Baby & Toddler yoga stretches for developing little one’s all round strength, focusing on core, legs and arms imperative for reaching those all important milestones. Baby Developmental Massage to bond, connect, soothe and relax, teaching techniques to aid in the relief of common ailments such as sleeplessness, colic, constipation and digestion.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ7 per session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @KalmaLifeGateshead
Massage: 6 weeks-6 months. Yoga: 6 weeks-sitting | crawling-3 years

Baby & Mini M+Ms (The Baby Hub Gateshead)

๐Ÿ“… Mondays, 9.45 – 11.45am
๐Ÿ“Œ Raven Valley Gym Club, Metrocentre
๐Ÿ“… Tuesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
๐Ÿ“Œ Ryton Community Centre
๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
๐Ÿ“Œ Raven Valley Gym Club
๐Ÿ“… Thursdays, 9.45am – 12.30pm
๐Ÿ“Œ Raven Valley Gym Club
๐Ÿ“… Fridays, 9.45 – 11.45am
๐Ÿ“Œ Ryton Community Centre
From 4th Sep 2023

A movement, music and sensory play class focusing on learning through play โ€“ with sing-a-long songs, props, activities and music. There will be bubbles, ribbons, sensory materials, mirrors, musical instruments, play parachutes and much more! Babies welcome with older siblings in the MINI age classes.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6.50 per 45 min session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @thebabyhubgateshead
Baby M+Ms: 6 weeks – 1 year/walking | Mini M+Ms: 1 year/walking – preschool

Baby Sensory (Baby Sensory Gateshead)

From 11th Sep 2023

Multi-award winning classes with you and your baby’s needs and development in mind, packed with a variety of sounds, sights, music, dance, singing and more. Meet new parents and share ideas, experiences and memories together.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 1h sessions, booked termly.
For more info, visit @babysensorygateshead
Birth – 13 months

Baby & Toddler Yoga (YogaPupz Gateshead)

๐Ÿ“† Wednesdays, 9.40 – 11.30am
๐Ÿ“Œ Valley Farm (Farmhouse Inns), Team Valley, NE11 0NU
From 4th Sep 2023

Baby Yoga helps to attune to your babyโ€™s needs and to calm or stimulate them as appropriate with a sense of security and wellbeing.ย  Toddler Yoga involves themed or adventure based classes to promote strength, flexibility, balance, confidence and independence

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @YogaPupzGateshead
Baby Yoga: from 6 weeks old | Toddler Yoga: from 14 months (or walking)

Bloom Baby Classes (Bloom Gateshead Central & South)

๐Ÿ“† Tuesdays, 10-10:45am (๐ŸBusy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (๐Ÿ›Caterpillar Club)
๐Ÿ“Œ Dunston Activity Centre, NE11 9SS

๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 10-10:45am (๐ŸBusy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (๐Ÿ›Caterpillar Club)
๐Ÿ“Œ Chowdene Family Hub, NE9 7TU

๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 10-10:45am (๐ŸBusy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (๐Ÿ›Caterpillar Club)
๐Ÿ“Œ Fellside Methodist Church, Whickham, NE16 5BJ
From 4th Sep 2023

Multi-sensory and multi-award winning classes! Welcoming and friendly sessions perfect for bonding with baby, with lots of sensory lights, music and dancing and explorative and messy play. A new theme each week with EYFS planned activities. Caterpillar Club includes a gentle multi sensory baby development activities and a relaxing massage. Busy Bees is highly interactive with a range of songs, activities and bright props.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ7 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @bloomgatesheadcentralandsouth
Caterpillars: 6 weeks-6 months | Busy Bees: 6-14 months

Bloom Baby Classes (Bloom Newcastle & Gateshead West)

๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
๐Ÿ“Œ Dauntless Gymnastics, Blaydon, NE21 5NJ
From 11th Sep 2023

Classes for little ones 6 weeks-walking! Lots of sensory lights, music๐ŸŽถ and dancing, parachutes with real life rainbows๐ŸŒˆ Perfect for bonding with baby ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’œ and a new theme each week for cute photos๐Ÿ“ธ

The Caterpillar Classes include gentle multi sensory, baby development and massage. Busy Bees is a highly interactive, musical class with a range of songs and activities, bright props and treasure baskets.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ7 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info visit @bloombabyclassesnewcastle
Caterpillars: 6 weeks-6 months | Busy Bees: 6-14 months

Dance [age 0+] (Baby Ballet)

๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 9.30 – 11.30am
๐Ÿ“† Saturdays, 9 – 11.05am
๐Ÿ“Œ Dunston Activity Centre, NE11 9SS
From 4th Sep 2023

We teach award-winning pre-school dance classes to babies, toddlers and children. Our fully trained dance teachers create a fun, friendly environment where every little one is given a chance to shine.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ7 per 30/35 min class, booked termly (3 week trial available for ยฃ20).
For more info, visit @babyballetnorthtyneside
Tots: 6-18 months | Tinies: 18 months – 3 Years | Movers: 3-4 years | Tappers: 3+ years | Groovers: 4.5-6 years

Gateshead Family Hubs

Gateshead Family Hubs provide support, advice and structured activities for families and the wider community, with a packed program of pre-school sessions throughout the week including:

๐Ÿ”นSensory Rooms ๐Ÿ”นStay and Play ๐Ÿ”นSoft Play ๐Ÿ”นBaby Time ๐Ÿ”นToddler Time ๐Ÿ”นTrike Time ๐Ÿ”นWell Child Clinics ๐Ÿ”นExternal Baby & Toddler Class Providers ๐Ÿ”นHoliday Events

A range of services and health advice is available:
๐Ÿ”ธBreastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety advice ๐Ÿ”ธBreast pump hire ๐Ÿ”ธAntenatal and postnatal advice ๐Ÿ”ธParenting & family support and advice ๐Ÿ”ธAffordable childcare and support to access funding ๐Ÿ”ธToy Library

Services are delivered in centres across Gateshead, in:
๐Ÿ”นBirtley ๐Ÿ”นBlaydon Winlaton ๐Ÿ”นChopwell ๐Ÿ”นChowdene ๐Ÿ”นDeckham ๐Ÿ”นFelling ๐Ÿ”นLeam Lane ๐Ÿ”นTeams ๐Ÿ”นWrekenton

๐Ÿ‘‰ For more info, visit @GatesheadFamilyHubs

Hartbeeps (Hartbeeps Co Durham, Gateshead & South Shields)

From 4th Sep 2023

Three stages of classes available from newborn to pre-school. Baby classes focus on bonding and confidence, with friendly puppet characters, props and parachutes and elements of yoga, massage and calming techniques. The fun-filled, highly interactive toddler class involves creative play, dance and movement all set to a soundtrack of remixed nursery rhymes, funky, original kids songs and familiar lullabies.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6.50 per 45 min session, booked termly (trial session also available).
For more info, visit @abbyhartbeeps
Newborn to Sitting | Sitting to Toddling | Walkers to Pre-School

Little Movers (Little Movers Chester Le Street & Durham North)

From 18th Sep 2023

Three stages of classes: introducing little ones to movement through the use of song, play and sensory props, followed by fun classes for walkers with singing, dance and play, then ‘moving on up’ for ages 5+. A great way to meet other parents/carers.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ5.50 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info visit @Little Movers Chester Le Street and Durham North
Birth-crawling | Walking-4 years | 5-7 years

Little Movers (Little Movers Gateshead Central & East)

From 11th Sep 2023

Three stages of classes: introducing little ones to movement through the use of song, play and sensory props, followed by fun classes for walkers with singing, dance and play, then ‘moving on up’ for ages 5+. A great way to meet other parents/carers.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ5 per pre-school session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @LittleMoversGateshead
Baby Movers: pre walkers | Little Movers: walking to 5 years

Make Music Programme (The Glasshouse)

Baby Love
๐Ÿ“† Thursdays, 11.45am
๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 1.15pm

The Kids Are Alright!
๐Ÿ“† Thursdays, 9.45am & 1.15pm
๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 9.45am & 11.15am
๐Ÿ“Œ The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR (previously Sage Gateshead)
From 28th Sep 2023

Fun, relaxing and high quality music making sessions with welcoming specialist musicians. Musical fun with singing songs, playing instruments, games and developing new musical skills. Sessions have a relaxed start (never worry about running late!) and some social time.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ5 per 1h 15min session PAYG (ยฃ1 for any additional children/adults).
Booking recommended, for more info, visit @sagegateshead
Baby Love: 0-12 months | The Kids Are Alright! 0-5 years

Massage & Yoga (Kalma Life North Durham & Gateshead West)

From 11th Sep 2023

Relaxed fun Yoga sessions for children and parents to practice yoga and mindfulness, with stretches to music, song and rhyme with sensory props, moving on to a mixture of yoga, dance and gymnastic elements. Baby Developmental Massage classes to bond, connect, soothe and relax, using easy massage sequences to aid in the relief of common ailments such as sleeplessness, colic, constipation and digestion.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6.75 per session, booked termly (trial classes also available).
For more info, visit @kalmalifeGheadwest
Massage: 6 weeks-6 months. Yoga: 6 weeks-crawling | crawling-3 years | 3-8 years

Messy Play (Splat Messy Play Gateshead)

From 11th Sep 2023

Babies and toddlers are given the freedom to move around at their own pace, to LEARN, DISCOVER, EXPLORE and CREATE. Messy play is important for development, with exciting sensory experiences that inspire curiosity, enhance learning, language and creativity, and improve fine and gross motor skills, co-ordination, body control and balance. The best part is we clean up the mess!

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6.75 per session, booked termly (sibling discount & single classes also available).
For more info, visit @splatgateshead
6 months-5 years

Music & Movement (Mainly Music)

๐Ÿ“… Thursdays, 10 – 11am
๐Ÿ“Œ Sheriff Hill Methodist Church, Low Fell, NE9 5UQ
From 4th Sep 2023

Sessions include: 30 minutes of interactive music and movement with singing, rhymes, bubbles, biscuit and drink, then play time and toys for 30 minutes. And the best part is the cuppa and cake for the adult! Mainly music has a Christian ethos, and is a safe, fun filled, affirming session where friends are made.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ยฃ3 per family.
For more info, visit @mainlymusicSheriffHill

Music (Rhythm Time Newcastle and Tyne & Wear)

From 11th Sep 2023

Award-winning, multi-sensory and fun music classes for babies and toddlers, to enhance the development of your little one through music. Rhythm Time is the longest established provider of multi-sensory, fun and educational music classes for babies and toddlers. We are passionate about music and the amazing developmental benefits it has on young children.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ19.10 per month.
For more info, visit @RhythmTimeNewcastleTyneandWear
Babies (0 – 12 months) | Toddlers (approx 12 months – 3.5 years) | Family Class (0-3.5 years)

Rhymetimes & Storytimes (Gateshead Libraries)

Rhymetime
๐Ÿ“† Mondays, 10am @
Pelaw Library
๐Ÿ“† Tuesdays, 10am & 11am @Birtley Library
๐Ÿ“† Tuesdays, 2pm @Blaydon Library
๐Ÿ“† Wednesdays, 9.30am @Wrekenton Hub
๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 9.30am & 11am @Central Library*

๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 10.30am @Leam Lane Library

Storytime
๐Ÿ“† Wednesdays, 9.30am @Blaydon Library
๐Ÿ“† Wednesdays, 10.30am @Leam Lane Library*
๐Ÿ“† Wednesdays, 10.30am @Central Library
๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 10am @Pelaw Library*

๐Ÿ“† Fridays, 10.30am @Birtley Library*
From Sep 2023

Rhymetime sessions with songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement, and Storytime sessions with stories and activities for little ones and their grown ups.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Free 30 min sessions. Places are limited, telephone booking recommended for sessions with ‘*’.
For more info, visit @gatesheadlibraries (or pick up a Gateshead Live brochure from your local library)
Suitable for under 5s

Sing & Sign (Little Folk)

๐Ÿ“… Fridays, 10.15am (Toddler Folk) & 11.30am (Baby Folk)
๐Ÿ“Œ Ye Olde Cross, Ryton, NE40 3QP
From 1st Sep 2023

Classes are centred around promoting early speech and language skills through Makaton signing, singing, music and movement, story time and musical instruments. With simple songs that encourage repetition, play and following instructions, using Ready Steady Go games to help speech and language development. Sessions includes a snack time and free tea and coffee, and end with sensory free play, parachute, lights and bubbles.

๐Ÿ‘‰ From ยฃ6.50 per family, 45 min sessions.
Baby Folk booked termly, Toddler Folk PAYG spaces available.
For more info, visit @Little Folk
Baby Folk: 6 weeks-1 year | Toddler Folk: 1 year+

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