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.

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

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

A movement, music and sensory play class focusing on learning through play – 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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£6.50 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.

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

Bloom Baby Classes (Bloom Gateshead Central & South)

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

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

πŸ“† Fridays, 10-10:45am (🐝Busy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (πŸ›Caterpillar Club)
πŸ“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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£7 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)

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

Classes for little ones 6 weeks-walking! Lots of sensory lights, music🎢 and dancing, parachutes with real life rainbows🌈 Perfect for bonding with baby πŸ’šπŸ’œ and a new theme each week for cute photosπŸ“Έ

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.

πŸ‘‰ Β£7 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info visit @bloombabyclassesnewcastle
Caterpillars: 6 weeks-6 months | Busy Bees: 6-14 months

Dance [age 0+] (Tappy Toes Newcastle & Gateshead)

From 4th Sep 2023

Tappy Toes classes are welcoming, sociable, supportive and most importantly so much fun for children and parents! Our 30 minute sessions are suitable for boys and girls, with classes split into three age ranges. Classes follow EYFS guidance to support your child’s early years development, and involve sensory props, catchy tunes, action songs and basic dance movements, finishing with bubbles.

πŸ‘‰ Β£16.50 for 3 week trial, then half termly booking available.
For more info, visit @tappytoesgateshead

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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£6.50 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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£5.50 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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£5 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
πŸ“† Thursdays, 11.45am
πŸ“† Fridays, 1.15pm

The Kids Are Alright!
πŸ“† Thursdays, 9.45am & 1.15pm
πŸ“† Fridays, 9.45am & 11.15am
πŸ“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.

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

Music & Movement (Mainly Music)

πŸ“… Thursdays, 10 – 11am
πŸ“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.

πŸ‘‰ Β£3 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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£19.10 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
πŸ“† Mondays, 10am @
Pelaw Library
πŸ“† Tuesdays, 10am & 11am @Birtley Library
πŸ“† Tuesdays, 2pm @Blaydon Library
πŸ“† Wednesdays, 9.30am @Wrekenton Hub
πŸ“† Fridays, 9.30am & 11am @Central Library*

πŸ“† Fridays, 10.30am @Leam Lane Library

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

πŸ“† 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.

πŸ‘‰ 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)

πŸ“… Fridays, 10.15am (Toddler Folk) & 11.30am (Baby Folk)
πŸ“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.

πŸ‘‰ From Β£6.50 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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