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
Oodles of singing, dancing, sensory and arty activities to ignite your little ones imagination and introduce them to art!
From £7.50 per session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @ARTventurersNewcastle
Baby: from 6 months | Little: from 18 months | Family: mixed ages
📅 Tuesdays, 10 – 11.15am
📌 Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB
5th Sep-12th Dec 2023, term time only
Discover the gallery with your little ones, and support their early development in a fun and relaxed way. There’ll be stories, songs, treasure hunts around the gallery and fun creative activities. At each session you’ll make something to take home, using a wide range of art materials. Afterwards, families are welcome to enjoy a packed lunch in the gallery.
👉 £3 per participant (includes 1 adult place, additional adult tickets available to book).
For more info, visit @shipleyartgallery
Ages 2-5 years
– Pre-booking recommended, walk up places subject to availability. Sessions only run if enough people have pre-booked.
📅 Tues, Thurs & Friday, 10am – 12pm
📌 Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1ND
From 16th June 2023
A creative and warm Parent & Child Group held in the Wild Woods, a wonderful setting where children and carers can explore, connect with nature through loose parts play, learn new skills, join in with nature crafts and become part of a very special community. As well as Forest School sessions for pre-school and ages 4+, the outdoor kindergarten childcare provision is rated outstanding by OFSTED.
👉 From £7.50 per session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info visit @conkerslife
All ages welcome
📅 Saturday, 10am – 12pm
📌 Dukes Hagg Wood, Prudhoe, NE42 5PA
Monthly ‘Family Fun’ session, including stories, woodland crafts, campfire snacks and songs.
👉 £6 pp, PAYG
For more info visit @forestschoolnortheast
Suitable from toddler age, up to the age of 6
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!
👉 From £6.75 per session, booked termly (sibling discount & single classes also available).
For more info, visit @splatgateshead
6 months-5 years
Cooking fun for your little one! Your little one can make, bake and create as they release their inner chef. Ingredients and cooking tools supplied, along with a story, craft activity and cuppas for grown ups!
From £9.25 per session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @TinyTastersNewcastleGateshead
Toddler to pre-school
Cooking fun for your little one! Welcome to Tiny Tasters where your little one can make, bake and create as they release their inner chef. Ingredients and cooking tools supplied, along with a story, craft activity and cuppas for grown ups!
From £9.25 per session, booked termly (sibling discounts available).
For more info, visit @TinyTastersTyneValley
Toddler to pre-school | Top Tasters 4 years+
📅 Wednesdays, 1-2pm
📌 Whinnies Community Garden, Sunniside, NE16 5LG
Autumn term from 4th Sep 2023
An outdoor pre-school nature and craft group, with nature inspired arts and crafts to inspire and encourage children to be creative. The perfect eco conscious setting for your little one to connect with nature. Older siblings are welcome to join in during the school holidays.
👉 £4.50 per session. For more info, visit @forgetmenotartx
