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 – 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.
👉 £5-£6 per session, book here (50% discount for siblings)
Babies: birth to confidently walking | Toddlers: confidently walking to 5 years old.
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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
📅 Wednesdays, 12pm (Baby Yoga) & 1pm (Toddler Yoga)
📌 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.
👉 £7 per session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @KalmaLifeGateshead
Massage: 6 weeks-6 months. Yoga: 6 weeks-sitting | crawling-3 years
📅 Mondays, 9.45 – 11.45am
📌 Raven Valley Gym Club, Metrocentre
📅 Tuesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
📌 Ryton Community Centre
📅 Wednesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
📌 Raven Valley Gym Club
📅 Thursdays, 9.45am – 12.30pm
📌 Raven Valley Gym Club
📅 Fridays, 9.45 – 11.45am
📌 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.
👉 From £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
📆 Wednesdays, 9.40 – 11.30am
📌 Valley Farm (Farmhouse Inns), Team Valley, NE11 0NU
From 4th Sep 2023
Baby Yoga helps to attune to your baby’s needs and to calm or stimulate them as appropriate with a sense of security and wellbeing. Toddler Yoga involves themed or adventure based classes to promote strength, flexibility, balance, confidence and independence
👉 From £6 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @YogaPupzGateshead
Baby Yoga: from 6 weeks old | Toddler Yoga: from 14 months (or walking)
From 4th Sep 2023
Basketball-themed sessions focussing on developing the fundamental skills of balance, coordination, agility, movement and many more. Classes are led by experienced PE teachers with different activities every week.
👉 From £6 per session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @littleballersnewcastle
Suitable for confident walkers up to age 5
📆 Tuesdays, 10-10:45am (🐝Busy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (🐛Caterpillar Club)
📌 Dunston Activity Centre, NE11 9SS
📅 Wednesdays, 10-10:45am (🐝Busy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (🐛Caterpillar Club)
📌 Chowdene Family Hub, NE9 7TU
📆 Fridays, 10-10:45am (🐝Busy Bees) & 11:15am-12pm (🐛Caterpillar Club)
📌 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.
👉 From £7 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @bloomgatesheadcentralandsouth
Caterpillars: 6 weeks-6 months | Busy Bees: 6-14 months
📅 Wednesdays, 9.45 – 11.45am
📌 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 💚💜 and a new theme each week for cute photos📸
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.
👉 £7 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info visit @bloombabyclassesnewcastle
Caterpillars: 6 weeks-6 months | Busy Bees: 6-14 months
📆 Thursdays, 4.45-5.30pm
📌 The Whitehills Centre, Whitehills, NE10 8XU
The Mini Warriors group isn’t as challenging or intense as senior or junior boxers. Fun fitness and team building activities educating children to take instructions, with a focus on balance, co-ordination, early stage self-protection and the fundamentals of rough play.
👉 £3 per session. For more info, visit @Felling Warriors
Age 4+
📅 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.
📆 Fridays, 9.30 – 11.30am
📆 Saturdays, 9 – 11.05am
📌 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.
👉 £7 per 30/35 min class, booked termly (3 week trial available for £20).
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
📌 Buzz Dance Company, Birtley, DH3 1HQ
Preschool dancers can come along from the day they can walk to parent & child Dance Stars classes, moving on to independent Popsteps and Ballet classes from age 2.5 years, then Acrobatic Arts, Musical Theatre and more.
👉 £15.55/£17.30 per month, 30/45 min classes (free trial class)
For more info, visit @buzztheatrearts
Discount of 5% for pupils attending more than one different class.
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.
👉 £16.50 for 3 week trial, then half termly booking available.
For more info, visit @tappytoesgateshead
From 4th Sep 2023
Fun and funky dance classes for boys and girls, covering 16 dance styles from Hip Hop to Bollywood, Rave to Charleston and many more! Above all it’s about having lots of fun!
👉 From £5 per 45 min session, booked termly (selected trial/PAYG sessions available).
For more info, visit @diddidancesunderland
Approx 18 months (when steady on feet) – 5 years
📆 Tuesdays, 4pm: Leap ’N Learn
📌 Marron Theatre Arts Centre, Blaydon, NE21 5AJ
Leap ’N Learn class for 18 months to 3 years with lots of music, props and fun. Range of classes for older dancers also available, including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Greek, National Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama. Dancers can take part in shows and IDTA exams.
👉 Free trial lesson available. For more info, visit @marrontheatrearts
18 months+
📆 Mondays, 10am: Jitterbugs
📆 Wednesdays, 10am: Jitterbugs
📆 Fridays, 4.30 – 5pm: Diddi Dancers
📌 Rowlands Gill Scout Hut, NE39 2PD
📆 Wednesdays, 5.15 – 5.45pm: Diddi Dancers
📌 Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub, Gateshead
Parent & child dance sessions – Diddi Dancers: introduction to ballet, and Jitterbugs: songs and sensory props, including singing, dancing, hoops, pom poms, bean bags, instruments and more. Finishing with a fruit snack before playing with beams, tunnels, trampets and bubbles!
👉 From £4.50 per class. Contact 07534 667 913 to book.
Jitterbugs: toddlers. Diddi Dancers: 3-5 years
📆 Mondays, 4.15-5pm (Nursery Dance)
📆 Tuesdays, 4.15-5pm (Acro, Age 4+)
📆 Saturdays, 9-10am (Nursery Dance)
📌 Happy Feet Studios, High Heworth, NE10 9AJ
Nursery Dance Classes for ages 2.5 – 5 years, with a range of classes from 4+ and older children including Street, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre and Cheerleading. Our PAY AS YOU GO CLASSES are a great way to start your child’s dance passion!
👉 No need to book. Pay on the Day, no termly fees (free trial available)
For more info, visit @happyfeetdancene
📆 Saturdays
📌 Hazel Rayson Theatre Dance Studio, Crawcrook, NE40 4TX
Offers all ages and abilities the chance to dance, with a mixture of tap, ballet and theatre craft in one class. I.D.T.A Exams in Theatre subjects plus panto, competitions and other performance opportunities.
👉 From £3.50 per 45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @HazelRaysonTheatreDanceStudio
Ages 2+
📅 Wednesdays, 4.30-5pm: Infant Gymnastics (age 4-8)
📅 Thursdays, 5.30-6.30pm: Infant Tutus / Infant Tappers
📌 Cromer Avenue Church, Low Fell, NE9 6UL
Infant sessions for younger pupils, moving on to a range of junior and senior classes in ballet, lyrical, tap, commercial, freestyle, acro, modern and musical theatre. With the chance to take part in musical theatre shows and exams.
👉 From £3 per 30 min session. For more info, visit @LBPAA
Ages 2+
📆 Thursdays, 4 – 4.45pm
📌 Gateshead Cleveland Hall CA, Low Fell, NE9 6TA
Classes for girls and boys, with Tiny Toes Ballet helping to build confidence, co-ordination and to make new friends, moving on to classes for older children including Ballet, Theatre craft, Freestyle and Street. Working towards IDTA Exams and Showtime Performances.
👉 £4.50 per class (1st class FREE then 4 week trial payable weekly, followed by monthly payments).
For more info, visit @dancefuse.dancefitness
Ages 3+
📆 Saturdays, 9-9.45am & 1.30-2.15pm
📌 Eve Trew School of Dance, Saltwell Business Park, NE9 5BG
Beginner’s Ballet classes for 3-5 years are fun, interactive sessions ideally suited to boys and girls who enjoy music and movement. Range of classes for older dancers including: Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Lyrical, Streetboyz and CATS theatre school – with the opportunity for children to perform on stage.
👉 For more info, visit @Evetrewdance
Age 3+
📅 Wednesdays
📌 Felling Community Centre, NE10 0NF
Dance classes for children from 3 years, including beginner freestyle, flexibility and fitness classes, with the chance to take part in competitions. Get fit, make new friends and gain confidence!
👉 Free taster session! For more info, visit @Studio2000KLX
Age 3+
📌 Clayton House, Felling, NE10 0AT
Catering for all levels in a variety of subjects from ballet to acro, hip hop, contemporary modern jazz, tap and musical theatre, with a 100% success rate in IDTA exams. Plus children’s theatrical agency, with optional professional opportunities including TV, film and theatre roles, voice-overs and modelling.
👉 For more info, visit @ReavleyTheatreSchool
Age 3+
📆 Wednesdays, 4 – 4.30pm: Mini Stars Ballroom & Latin
📌 Springwell Village Community Venue, NE9 7RP
Teaching the basics of Classical Sequence, Ballroom and Latin in a fun and relaxed environment, with a mixture of song, dance and movement activities. Children have the opportunity to participate in nursery awards, shows and competitions.
👉 For more info, visit @romeroschoolofdance
Mini Stars: age 3-5 | Little Stars: age 6-9 | Dancing Stars: 9+ years
📌 JLJSTUDIOS, Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3RS
We have classes for all, starting from around age 4. From youth dance classes for kids and teens, to fitness and dance classes for adults and parents and a competition parents team!
👉 Monthly Kids Pass for unlimited classes available 💜FREE first class tasters available for all under 18s!
For more info, visit @JLJSTUDIOS
Beginner Lyrical/Ballet: under 5 years
📆 Saturdays, 9am & 10am
📌 Marley Hill Community Centre, NE16 5DW
Mini Performers classes for ages 3+ years, to introduce music, singing, movement and drama activities with a focus on building confidence and having fun! A packed timetable of classes for older children includes: Tap, Commercial/Modern Dance, Drama/Acting, Acro Gymnastics and Private Tuition, with lots of opportunity to perform on stage without the pressure of exams or competitions.
👉 FREE taster class available.
For more info, visit @niceswanacad
Ages 3+
📆 Saturdays, 10 – 11.30am (Ages 3-6)
📌 Ryton Community Centre, NE40 3QP
Drama classes with a fun theme each week, using drama, dance and more to help your children’s confidence flourish.
👉 £7 per 90 min session, booked termly (FREE taster class & sibling discounts available)
For more info, visit @bravoperformancenortheast
Pre-school: 18 months+ | 3-6 years | 7-14 years
📅 Saturdays, 9-10am (5-7 years) & 10:15-11am (18months+)
📌 All New Teams Life Centre, NE8 2PW
Autumn term from 9th Sep 2023
Football activities for kids developing physical literacy/motor skills.
👉 £18 a month, 1st session free!
For more info, visit @Buchanan’s Football For All Ltd
📅 Sundays, 9.10am – 12.40pm
📌 Fell Dyke Community Primary School, Wrekenton, NE9 7AA
A top-rated parent & toddler football class, to engage, encourage & inspire every child, every time, through age-specific, fun & structured football classes, with the ethos ‘Development Beyond Football.’
👉 £29.99 per month. Free trial!
*£29.99 joining fee, includes kit, football, water bottle, backpack, sticker chart & delivery.
DIDS: 18m-2.5yrs | MIDS: 2.5-3.5yrs | BIGS: 3.5-5yrs
📆 Tuesdays
📌 9.30 – 11.05am @Springwell Village Hall, NE9 7RP
📌 5 – 5.45pm @Dunston Activity Centre, NE11 9SS
📆 Wednesdays
📌 9.30 – 10.15am @Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, NE21 5LU
📌 4.45 – 6.30pm @Whickham School, NE16 5AR
📆 Fridays
📌 4 – 5.35pm @Barley Mow Community Centre, Birtley, DH3 2AJ
📆 Saturdays
📌 9am – 12.15pm @Blaydon Youth and Community Centre, NE21 5LU
📌 9am – 12.20pm @Emmanuel College, Lobley Hill, NE11 0AN
📆 Sundays
📌 9am – 12.30pm @Cardinal Hume School, NE9 6RZ
📌 9am – 12.30pm @Whickham School, NE16 5AR
Teaching football in a fun, pressure-free environment, to give children a positive introduction to sport as a whole so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout life.
👉 £27.99 per month, 45 min sessions (plus £24 registration fee, inc shirt & shorts).
For more info, visit @LittleKickersNorthEast
Little Kicks: 1½ to 2½ years | Junior: 2½ to 3½ | Mighty: 3½ years to 5th birthday | Mega: 5 years to 8th birthday
📅 Sundays, 9am
📌 Eslington Park, Teams, NE8 2TQ
Mini Reds fun football development programme for boys and girls, held on the 3g pitch. These players then form the future Under 7s teams every season so it’s a great way to start out in grassroots football.
👉 For more info, visit @gateshead.redheugh
4-6 years
📆 Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
📌 Whickham School, NE16 5AR
Twinkle Stars toddler football classes are fun and interactive for both parents and children, designed to help develop social and motor skills then to move onto more active independent interaction. Bright Stars classes involve FUN and ENERGETIC football with an engaging theme each week, incorporating exciting activities to improve fundamental football skills.
👉 £29 per month, 45 min sessions.
For more info, visit @soccerstarsacademynewcastle
Twinkle Stars: 18 months – 3 years | Bright Stars: 3-4 years | Shooting Stars: 5-6 years | Super Stars: 7-9 years
📆 Saturdays
📌 Beggarswood Park, Lobley Hill, NE11 0HH
Fun filled football on a 3G pitch, giving kids a chance to get used to the footballs at their feet. Once the children turn 6 years old they may move onto the U7’s where they can play matches too.
👉 For more info, visit @rutherfordfootyclub
Age 4-6
📌 Birtley Town Sports Complex, Birtley, DH3 2TB
Soccertots sessions for age 4-5 and Mini Hoops sessions for age 5-6, designed with an emphasis on development and fun!
👉 £3 per session (free taster session)
For more info, visit @Birtley Town Juniors F.C Development Centre
Ages 4+
📆 Thursdays, 5-6pm (4-6 years old)
📌 Blaydon Community Centre, NE21 5LU
📆 Sundays, 11:30am-12:15pm (2-3 years old)
📌 St Albans Centre, Windy Nook, NE10 9SU
Various sessions delivered across Tyneside for a range of ages and skill levels, with the core principal of instilling a love of sport to increase the chances of lifelong participation and all the benefits this brings.
👉 For more info, visit @tynesidefutsal1
Ages 2+
📅 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
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:
🔹Sensory Rooms 🔹Stay and Play 🔹Soft Play 🔹Baby Time 🔹Toddler Time 🔹Trike Time 🔹Well Child Clinics 🔹External Baby & Toddler Class Providers 🔹Holiday Events
A range of services and health advice is available:
🔸Breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety advice 🔸Breast pump hire 🔸Antenatal and postnatal advice 🔸Parenting & family support and advice 🔸Affordable childcare and support to access funding 🔸Toy Library
Services are delivered in centres across Gateshead, in:
🔹Birtley 🔹Blaydon Winlaton 🔹Chopwell 🔹Chowdene 🔹Deckham 🔹Felling 🔹Leam Lane 🔹Teams 🔹Wrekenton
👉 For more info, visit @GatesheadFamilyHubs
📅 Tues-Thurs & Sat-Sun
📌 Dauntless Fitness Blaydon, NE21 5NJ
A range of gymnastics classes and fitness classes from 18 months-18 years, including Toddlers Parent & Child gymnastics class with themes, songs, apparatus and bubbles. Moving on to Pre-School classes for children ready to attend without an adult, with a similar structure to the Toddlers class.
👉 From £7, booked monthly (trial session available).
For more info, visit @dauntlessgymnastics
Toddlers: 18 mths – 4yrs | Pre-School: 3 – 4yrs
*More info on casual unstructured Dauntless pre-school sessions can be found under Playgroups here
📆 Wednesdays, 2 – 2.45pm
📆 Fridays, 10 – 10.45am & 2 – 2.45pm
📆 Sundays, 12.15 – 1pm
📌 Station Lane, Birtley, DH3 1QT
Structured sessions starting with a warm up then onto the apparatus learning basic skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, etc, followed by free play exploring larger equipment. Finishing with parachute play and bubbles.
👉 £5 per session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre
Under 5 years
*More info on unstructured pre-school Stay & Play sessions can be found under Playgroups here
📌 Raven Valley Gym Club, Metro Riverside Park, NE11 9DJ
Gymnastics classes for children of all ages, including Mini Ravens parent & child sessions and Independent Minis structured coach-led pre-school gymnastics classes. Themed sessions incorporating music and play and introducing children to gymnastics equipment, with the chance to achieve badges.
👉 £24.17 per month.
For more info, visit @RavenValleyGymclub
Mini Ravens: 18 months – 4 years | Independent Minis: 3 – 4 years
*More info on casual unstructured sessions Raven Rascals/Soft Play can be found under Playgroups here
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.
👉 From £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
📆 Saturdays, 9 – 10am
📌 Dunston Activity Centre, NE11 9SS
Shotokan Karate classes for all ages, with an emphasis on self-defence, control, respect and discipline. Kaizen Kids is a fun class incorporating karate techniques with games and exercise to promote physical and mental skills in a safe secure environment, with 30 min sessions for Stage 1 (Beginners) and Stage 2 (Graded).
👉 For more info, visit @GatesheadKaizenKarateClub
Kaizen Kids: Stage 1 (4-6yrs), Stage 2 Graded (5-7yrs)
📆 Tuesdays, 6 – 7pm
📌 Hertfordshire House Community Centre, Pelaw, NE10 0QY
Shotokan Karate class to improve self confidence, become fitter, learn self defence and meet new friends. Fully insured, licensed and DBS certified instructors with years of martial arts experience.
👉 £4. For more info, visit @SenseiJackKarate
Age 4+
📆 Mondays, 5-6pm
📌 St John’s Church, Low Fell, NE95RD
📆 Wednesdays & Fridays, 5-6pm
📌 Gateshead International Stadium, NE10 0EF
All ages welcome, children and adults. Goju-Kai Karate classes taught by Sensei Blane Stamps, 2nd Dan Black belt. Club affiliated to the IKGA, EKF and WKF.
👉 £5 per class (first lesson free, and free Gi on joining club!).
For more info, visit @tyneandweargojukai
4+ years
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.
👉 From £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
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.
👉 From £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
Baby Love
📆 Thursdays, 11.45am
📆 Fridays, 1.15pm
The Kids Are Alright!
📆 Thursdays, 9.45am & 1.15pm
📆 Fridays, 9.45am & 11.15am
📌 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.
👉 £5 per 1h 15min session PAYG (£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
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.
👉 From £6.75 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
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
📅 Thursdays, 10 – 11am
📌 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.
👉 £3 per family.
For more info, visit @mainlymusicSheriffHill
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.
👉 From £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)
Rhymetime
📆 Mondays, 10am @Pelaw Library
📆 Tuesdays, 10am & 11am @Birtley Library
📆 Tuesdays, 2pm @Blaydon Library
📆 Wednesdays, 9.30am @Wrekenton Hub
📆 Fridays, 9.30am & 11am @Central Library*
📆 Fridays, 10.30am @Leam Lane Library
Storytime
📆 Wednesdays, 9.30am @Blaydon Library
📆 Wednesdays, 10.30am @Leam Lane Library*
📆 Wednesdays, 10.30am @Central Library
📆 Fridays, 10am @Pelaw Library*
📆 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.
👉 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
📆 Sundays, 9 – 11am
📌 Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, NE21 5LT
Fun, structured play sessions taking children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
👉 £7.50* per 30/45 min session, booked termly.
For more info, visit @RugbytotsNorthEast
*Plus £29.99 welcome pack with kit.
Age 2 – 3.5 years | 3.5 – 5 years | 5 – 7 years
📆 Sundays, 9am
📌 Saltwell Park, Gateshead, NE9 5AX
Junior parkrun is a free, timed 2k event for children. Children can walk, skip, hop, jog or run.
👉 Free, registration required online.
For more info, visit @saltwelljuniorparkrun
Ages 4-14
📅 Fridays, 10.15am (Toddler Folk) & 11.30am (Baby Folk)
📌 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.
👉 From £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+
📆 Saturdays, 11-11.45am
📌 3d Health & Fitness, Cardinal Hume School, Gateshead
ITF KIDS martial arts classes (*International Taekwon-Do Federation). Learn new skills, improve fitness, gain confidence and make new friends.
👉 For more info, visit @Master Cook Schools of Taekwon-Do
Ages 4-7 / 7+
📆 Saturdays, 1pm
📌 Whitehall Road Methodist Church, Bensham, NE8 4LH
📆 Saturdays, 4.30pm
📌 Barley Mow Community Centre, Birtley, DH3 2AJ
A fun and safe fitness training programme loosely based on martial arts, with a mixture of simple training exercises and games to assist in physical development whilst building confidence and self-esteem.
👉 Free trial lesson available.
For more info, visit @UKTC North East Taekwon-Do with Mr William McElhone VI
3-5 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
