All information is correct at the time of publishing. Please check the individual Facebook pages/website links provided for any updates and to make sure the session is running (particularly in school holidays).
🌈PLAYGROUPS 🌈
**For all playgroups unless stated you don't need to book, just turn up. Sometimes they like an idea of numbers, follow their pages for more info**
Bowen Road Toddler Group
Bowen Road Hall, Darlington, DL3 0TH
9:15-11am
0-4 year olds
£1.50
Learn & Play
McNay Street Family Hub, Darlington, DL3 6SW
10-11:30am
0-4 year olds
Free session
Little Stars Playgroup
The Mustard Tree Cafe, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2HB
9:30-11am
£2 per first child, siblings £1 extra
0-4 year olds welcome
Dolphin Centre Under the Sea Soft Play, Darlington,
Parent and Toddler Session
Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 11:30 (Term Time Only).
-One hour in soft play area
-15 minutes snack time - juice and complimentary healthy snack for child
-15 minutes interactive songs and story time
-No pre-booking required.
Baby & Toddler Gym at South Durham Gymnastics, Spennymoor, 10 High Street,
Suitable for children aged 0 - 4 years
£6.60 per child.
For up to date times, prices and to book go to
You can book in advance or drop in on the day
Follow their page for any updates https://www.facebook.com/southdurhamgym
Bookstart Rhymetime
Cockerton Library and Darlington Library, Darlington
Various sessions 0-4 year olds (Friday session is only for 1-4 year olds)
Free, but must be booked for Cockerton Library (Darlington Library sessions are drop in).
Bookings available 8am on the morning of the session via eventbrite.
Tiny Tots Play Group at All Saints Church
Ravensdale Road, Darlington, DL3 8DT
10am-12pm
£3 per family
No need to book.
More info on their page here https://www.facebook.com/share/1FQk4Qainn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Little Nippers at Hopetown, Darlington
10:15-11:15 or 1:30-2:30pm
Under 5s
A railway-themed real world of role play, messy play, music and movement, construction and make and take away activities. There'll also be storytimes, play and learn experiences at North Road Station Museum and a whole host of multi-sensory indoor and outdoor experiences including interactive trails.Â
£3.50 per child. Book here
Parent and Toddler Group at St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington
9am-11am
🌈SENSORY/MUSIC/OTHER SESSIONS🌈
**These types of sessions usually need booking in advance. Please check the booking links or message their Facebook Page. Links provided below each one**
Sunshine Sensory UK
Hurworth Grange Community Centre, Hurworth Place, DL2 2BN
10-10:40am
£30 per term
£12 per sibling
Mid-term bookings accepted and price will be altered accordingly.
Book via https://www.sunshinesensory.co.uk/
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
Music Bugs
Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Various times and classes for birth to 4 years
Taster ticket £7
Discounts on block bookings. Siblings go half price on block bookings too.
Hartbeeps
The Happy House, 92 Bondgate, Darlington
Various times and classes including Happy House, Baby Beeps and Baby Bells
Suitable for ages 0-5 years
£9 trial class
£42.50 per term (5 sessions)
Discounts available if more than one sibling
For up to date times and to book go to
Follow their social page at https://www.facebook.com/hartbeepsdarlingtonandaycliffe
Rhythm Time Sessions
St Mary's Community Centre, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9EX
Toddlers sessions (1-3 years)
Young babies (0-6 months) and older babies (recommended from 7months-1 year)
£7 trial session
£20.98 per month block booking (£6.98 per class)
Book via https://rhythmtime.net/
For more info and updates go to https://www.facebook.com/rhythmtimestocktondarlington
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The Playgroup Little World Explorers and New World Explorers at Tudhoe Community Centre, Spennymoor
Little Explorers (sitting-walking)
New World Explorers (6 weeks old-sitting)
£4 trial session then £9 per pay as you go session after that of £8.50 per session booked per term.
For session times and to book go to https://bookwhen.com/theplaygroupswdurham?#select=ev-s5ht-20250110094500
Follow their page at https://www.facebook.com/share/156rooM4Bw/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Little Ballerinas Parent & Child Ballet
Held at Langton Business Centre, Newton Aycliffe
10am-10:45am
£20 per month or £7 per lesson
For ages 18 months-3 years old
Trial spaces available (as of January 25)
Message their page to enquire here
Giggle Tots Sensory Session held at Temple Fun, Leeming Bar
For 0-2 year olds
Taster sessions available. Discounts for signing up to a term. Enquire via their socials here
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A bit about me- Mum to 2 boys, Kamron-8 and Leo-2, and stepmum to Damon- 15. Sharing family days out ideas, family venues and events in The Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire as well as Uk breaks and holidays.
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