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).
All sessions need booking in advance via the link provided unless stated otherwise.
đSPORTS SESSIONSâ˝ď¸
Toddler Bootcamp
St Marys Community Hall, Cockerton
Sundays (not every week check their page)
10:30-11:15am
18 months to 5 years
Non-stop fun with football, rugby, basketball, running, and plenty of music.
ÂŁ5.50 per child.
Rugrats Rugby
Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR
Saturdays and Sundays
Various times
2-7 year olds
ÂŁ22 per month
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/RugratsRugbyDarlington
Little Kickers
Abbey School
126 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL38JA
Saturdays-5 to 8 year olds
Sundays-various classes from From 18 months to 8 year olds
ÂŁ27.99 per month plus one off registration fee of ÂŁ24 which includes child's kit
Get more info and register at https://www.littlekickers.co.uk
Follow their page at https://www.facebook.com/LittleKickersNorthEast
Darlington Gymnastics Club
Faverdale Industrial Estate, Darlington
Preschool ages 2-4-Sundays various times
More info and register your interest at https://darlingtongymnastics.co.uk/sessions/
Athena Sports Academy
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre
Pre-school - Suitable for ages 3+ (up to school)
Saturdays 9:15-10am or 10am-10:45am
ÂŁ15 per month
Book a free taster session or find out more at https://www.athenasportsacademy.co.uk/preschool
đŻDANCE/DRAMA/PERFORMING ARTSđ¤
Darlington Academy of Performing Arts
Baby Dance
55 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Saturdays
10-10:30am and 10:45-11:15am
2-4 year olds
Pay as you go or pay monthly available with a small discount
More info at https://dapaonline.co.uk/classes/2-4-years-1
Follow their page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/DarlingtonAcademyofPerformingArts
South Durham Gymnastics Spennymoor, 10 High Street
-Baby & Toddler Gym
-Suitable for children aged 0 - 7 years*
-Book online in advance, or drop in on the day
-Sunday 8:15-9:15 (*children up to the age of 7 are welcome on Sunday sessions, during the week it's 0-4 years)
(This is on other days of the week too. Check individual guides)
Follow their page for any updates at
đSENSORY/MUSIC SESSIONSđ
Sunshine Sensory UK
Hurworth Grange Community Centre, Hurworth Place, DL2 2BN
1st Sunday of each month
10:30am-11:10am
ÂŁ6.50 per child, ÂŁ2.50 for siblings
For updates follow https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
Sensory Babbling Babies
Thornaby Family Hub
5 Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9J For non walking babies. Includes sensory light room, soft play and ball pool alongside the group set up.
First Saturday of every month
10am-11:30am
Free, no need to book
For more info and updates follow https://www.facebook.com/SOTfamilyhubs
đ¤ŞJUST FOR FUN PLAY SESSIONSđ¤Ş
Toddler Time on Sundays
The Bounce House, Unit 6&7 Enterprise City, Spennymoor
10-11am
ÂŁ6 per person. Under 5s must be accompanied by an adult
No Booking necessary
More info and updates follow https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083187225937
Physique Crèche and Softplay
Softplay sessions on Saturdays (Walk in-no need to prebook)
And Sundays (must be prebooked as only open with minimum amount booked)
8:45am-1pm
Small play frame and baby section so suitable for babies, toddlers and young children.
For more info and to book in message their page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049256897098
Monthly Playgroup at Tunstall Village Hall
90 minutes session.
Runs once a month on a Sunday.
Listen to a sensory story, followed by free play on the softplay, books, instruments and messy play trays.
Free tea and coffee for parents
đď¸Book online at
happity.co.uk/sunshine-sensory-ltd or book in class
ÂŁ10 per child / ÂŁ3 per sibling (Over 5s welcome and free)
đ˛ Follow their social page for updates and times for the next session at https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
Theatre Hullabaloo
Borough Road, Darlington, DL11SG
Open Saturdays 10am-2pm (and during the week)
A theatre venue that offers a cafe with play/reading corner, creative play installations (changes seasonally) and theatre shows for young audiences as well as other activities/workshops. Free to visit (charges for shows/ extra activities)There is also a small outdoor play area. A great place to visit with preschoolers and young children.
No need to book. Some neurodiverse sessions are offered on occasion for shows and creative play and are to be prebooked. Shows and events are to be prebooked.
To check out future events go to https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/
For more info and updates follow their page https://www.facebook.com/TheatreHullabaloo
OUTDOOR SESSIONS
Step into Storytime Sessions (Formerley known as Toddler Tales and Trails) at Hardwick Park, Stockton on Tees
1.5 hours of woodland play in their enclosed learning area. Storytelling, crafts, sensory experiences and more. Different themes each week.
For under 5s
ÂŁ6 per child per session. These run twice monthly and the weeks will vary.
These sessions also run on Wednesdays.
During term times.
One off special sessions run occasionally and in school holidays to include school aged children.
Prebooking required. Go to https://events.durham.gov.uk/1/Home/List?
Follow their page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/HardwickParkDurham
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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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