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**
Physique Crèche Softplay and Party Zone
Thursday Playgroup
Unit 2, Banks Road, Darlington, DL1 1YB
9:30am-11:30am
£1 per child
Bookstart Rhymetime
Cockerton Library and Darlington Library, Darlington
Various sessions 0-4 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.
**From 4th November, bookings running up until Christmas 2024 will be available to book in advance (this is a trial and will go back to the above as of January)
For more info and updates follow
Little Wellies Playgroup
The Well Methodist Church, 164 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL
1-2:30pm
£1 per child, 50p for any additional child
Includes refreshments for adults, snacks for children
Giggle and Tots
Coleridge Centre, Sure Start Room, Darlington , DL1 AJ
10am-12pm
0-5 year olds
£2 a session
First Words Together
Firthmoor Community Centre, 56 Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU
Free Session
The group is for a block of 5 sessions, and must be booked for all 5 sessions. Spaces are limited. Please follow their page for updates on when the next set of sessions start and how to put your name down.
Willow Road Toddler Group
Willow Road, Darlington, DL3 6PZ
Term Time Only
1:30pm-3pm
£1.75 first child 25p any extra child
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.
Mini Movers at Athena Sports Academy, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre
1:30pm-2:15pm
£4 per session
0-5 year olds
Follow their page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/gymnasticsatathena
The following are bit further away from Darlington (but still within a 30 minutes drive)...
Toddler Time
The Bounce House
Unit 6&7 Enterprise City, Spennymoor, DL16 6JF
10am until 2pm
£5 entry or £10 with meal deal
No need to book, just drop in.
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
Stainsby Gymnastics Stay and Play, Stockton on Tees
From walking to full time school!
🔹Tuesday’s 9.30-11.00am
🔹Thursday’s 9.30-11.00am
Booking required via the link below
Barton Village Hall Playgroup, DL106JH
10am-12pm
0-5 year olds
Different themes/activities each week
£2 per child, £1 per sibling. Pay on arrival
Refreshments included.
Join their group for updates https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4gm6ZDkAgzisT2m4/?mibextid=K35XfP
🌈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**
Rhythm Time Sessions at Wolviston Village Community Centre, TS22 5LA
Toddlers sessions (1-3 years)
Older babies (recommended from 7months-1 year but can join from 3 months)
£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
Hartbeeps
The Happy House, Queen Street Shopping Centre, Darlington, DL3 6SH
Also on at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre
Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 4HT
Various times for ages 0-5 years
£8.50 trial class
£40 per term (5 sessions)
For more info and updates go to https://www.facebook.com/hartbeepsdarlingtonandaycliffe
Toddler Sense, Darlington,
WOW Centre, DL21DL
Various sessions for 13m-4yrs
Credit; My friends image
Baby Sensory UK
WOW Centre, Darlington Arena, DL21DL
Various sessions and times Tuesdays to Thursdays
From birth to 13 months
Sunshine Sensory UK
Bowen Road Community Hall, Darlington, DL30TH
Sensory Story Class
10-10:40am
Birth-5 years
Book via www.sunshinesensory.co.uk
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
Sunshine Sensory UK
Bowen Road Community Hall, Darlington, DL30TH
Story Massage
11:15-11:55
Booked in 4 weekly blocks
2 weeks-crawling
Book the above via www.sunshinesensory.co.uk
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
Little Movers at Neville Community Centre, Newton Aycliffe
Birth to Crawling (Baby Movers)
Walking to 5 years (Little Movers)
£6 per session booked per term.
For up to date session times and to book go to https://www.thinksmartsoftwareuk.com/ocr/single_class_listings_view.php?c
Follow their page at https://www.facebook.com/LittleMoversDarlington
Music with Mummy
The Forum Music Centre, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Various Classes 0-4 years
£31.50 per term, approximately as depends on term length (this price is based on a 6 week term)
£5.50 trial session when available
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/musicwithmummynorthyorkshire
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