👶Thursdays-Baby and Toddler Playgroups and Sessions🧒
- FamilyFunDarloMum
- Mar 4, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 11
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**
Darlington;
Bookstart Rhymetime
Cockerton Library and Darlington Library, Darlington
Various sessions 0-4 year olds
Free, but must be pre-booked for Cockerton Library (Darlington Library sessions are drop in).
Prebook via Eventbrite here
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 at Firthmoor Community Centre, 56 Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU
Free drop in Session for 0-18 month olds
Follow the Darlington Family Hub page for any updates
Baby Steps at Mount Pleasant Primary School
Darlington, DL3 9HE
Term Time Only
Free drop in session
For parents and children aged 0-12 months
Follow the Darlington Family Hub page for any updates at https://www.facebook.com/share/18Bkxx51bV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Walk and Talk
Meet at Clock Tower, South Park, Darlington
For 0-4 year olds and parents
Free to join, no need to book
Follow the Darlington Family Hub page for any updates at https://www.facebook.com/share/18Bkxx51bV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Story and Rhymetime at McNay Street Family Hub, Darlington,
Free drop in session
For parents and children aged 18 months-3 years old
Follow the Darlington Family Hub page for any updates at https://www.facebook.com/share/18Bkxx51bV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Baby Playtime at Imagizone, Darlington
10am-11am
Non walkers only
£4 per child
Takes place in the events room. Extra cost to access the main room if wanting to play in there too.
Prebook baby playtime here
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
11:30-12:15pm
£3 per session
0-5 year olds
Follow their page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/gymnasticsatathena
Baby Yoga at HC Vocal and Performance Academy, Aspen House, Chesnut Street, Darlington, DL1 1QL
10am-11am
Suitable for 16 weeks to crawling.
Prebooking required per term. Prebook onto the next course here
Little Stars at HC Vocal and Performance Academy, Aspen House, Chesnut Street, Darlington, DL1 1QL
4:30pm-6pm
Suitable for 2 to 4 year olds
Free taster sessions available. Message their page for a taster session here
Little Stars Ballet at HC Vocal and Performance Academy, Aspen House, Chesnut Street, Darlington, DL1 1QL
11:30am-12:30am and 6pm-6:30pm
Suitable for 2 to 4 year olds
Free taster sessions available. Message their page for a taster session here
Baby Bop at HC Vocal and Performance Academy,
Aspen House, Chesnut Street, Darlington, DL1 1QL
1pm-1:45pm
Suitable from 2 months-4 years old
£6 pay per session
Prebook your child’s place here
Nearby Towns;
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, 92 Bondgate, Darlington
Also at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre
Various times and classes including Happy House, Baby Beeps and Baby Bells
Suitable for ages 0-5 years
£9 single 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
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
Richmond Rugby Club,
Suitable from birth-5 years
10am session (0-5) and 11am session (0-12 months)
Book here
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
Phonics with Robot Reg
Held at Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall
Preschool phonics (2.5-4 years old) and mini phonics (1-2.5 years old)
£7 per class
3 week trials available
More info and booking here
For any updates follow their social page here
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