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**
Bookstart Rhymetime
Cockerton Library, Darlington
Two sessions- 0-1 year olds and 1-4 year olds
Free, but must be booked (Darlington Library sessions on other days don’t require booking).
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)
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/BookstartInDarlington
Playgroup with Stacey
Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre, DL17 8TB
10am-11:30am
£2.50 per child
No need to book, just pop along.
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/ferryhillsportandeducationcentre
Baby Playgroup with Stacey
Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre, DL17 8TB
12:30-2pm
£1.50 per child
No need to book, just pop along.
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/ferryhillsportandeducationcentre
Little Monkeys
Rof 59 Climbing Centre, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XN
2.5-5 year olds
10:30-11:30am
£7 per child
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/ROF59ClimbingCentre
Book at www.rof59climbingcentre.com
Gym Mad
Parent and Toddler Gymnastics
Preston Farm Industrial Estate, TS18 3TD
10:30-11:15
£5 pay as you go. Pay on arrival
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/GymMadGymnasticsAcademy
Busy Feet
Red Hall Community Centre, Darlington
9:30am-10:30am
For 18 months to 4 year olds
Free, just drop in
For updates follow
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
£5.75 per child, no prebooking required just drop in.
Follow their page for updates https://www.facebook.com/HealthyDarlington
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
£4 per child (includes booking fee).
Booking required via the link below
🌈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**
Music Bugs
Beckfields Community Hall, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS170YL
Various times and classes for birth to 4 years
Taster ticket £7, sibling taster ticket £4
Discounts on block bookings. Siblings go half price on block bookings too.
Follow for updates at
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
£9 taster session.
Discount when paying per term.
For more info and updates go to https://www.facebook.com/hartbeepsdarlingtonandaycliffe
Baby Sensory UK
WOW Centre, Darlington Arena, DL21DL
Various sessions and times Tuesdays to Thursdays
From birth to 13 months
Adventure Babies
At Noah and Maeve, Bedale
And Northallerton town hall
Sessions for 0-4 year olds (split in two sessions)
£8 per session when paid per term
Pay as you go sessions sometimes available
Follow for updates at https://www.facebook.com/adventurebabiesdarlington
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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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