Playgroups (including FREE and low cost playgroups), Stay & Plays, Mum and Baby Groups and Drop in sessions for babies, infants, toddlers and pre-school children in North Leeds & Wetherby.

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Story & Rhyme Times at Leeds Libraries 

Monday, 10:30-11:30 – Dewsbury Road, Headingley, Pudsey

Monday, 13:30-14:30 – Oakwood, Holt Park (Bounce and Rhyme session)

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 – Beeston, Halton, Hunslet, Moor Allerton, Morley, Otley

Tuesday, 13:30-14:30 – Bramley

Wednesday,10:30-11:30 – Ardsley and Tingley, Calverley,  Chapeltown, Garforth, Guiseley, Rothwell, Horsforth

Wednesday, 13:30-14:30 – Kippax, Wetherby

Thursday, 10:30-11:30 – Armley, Central, Chapel Allerton, Middleton, Seacroft, Yeadon, Holt Park

Friday, 10:30-11:30 – Compton Road, Crossgates

Friday, 13:30-14:30 – Farsley

Free event for under 5s and their grown ups, just turn up.

Ready Steady Readers: Ready Steady Readers challenge is available in any library in Leeds for children under 5. There are six gold stars to collect inside a friendly and accessible reading booklet, along with lots of helpful tips about enjoying books and reading as a family. Stars are collected by coming to the library, whether you stay to explore books, attend a Story & Rhyme or just pop in to borrow a book. Once they have all six stars they will receive a certificate celebrating their achievement. Families are welcome to complete the challenge multiple times.

Adel & Cookridge Playgroups

Playgroups and drop- in sessions in Adel, Bramhope, Cookridge and Ireland Wood.

Tuesday Playgroups in Adel & Cookridge

  • Baby Stay & Play at Ireland Wood Children’s Centre. 10-11am. Ages 0-12months. £1.50 per family. No booking required- first come first served.

Wednesday Playgroups in Adel & Cookridge

  • St Paul’s Tots on Wednesday mornings from 9.15 for tea & toast, stories and songs. St Paul’s Church Hall LS16 6BS. Facebook group here.
  • Tinshill Tots club at Tinshill Free Church 1:15-2:45pm. Ages 0-5. Free of charge. Stay and play, snack and story, music and singing. Term time only. For more info tinshilltotsclub@gmail.com.
  • CATS Playgroup, St Giles Church Hall, Church Hill Bramhope 9-11:30am. We are a friendly meeting point for all carers with under 5s. Entry is £3 per family and includes refreshments and snacks. No booking neccessary. Contact us at hello@stgilesbramhope.org.uk. Term time only.

Friday Playgroups in Adel & Cookridge

  • Stay & Play at Ireland Wood Children’s Centre. 9.30-11am. Ages 0-4yrs. £1.50 per family. No booking required- first come first served.
  • Little Snappers at Cookridge Village Hall. 1-3pm Free of charge. Term-time only.

Alwoodley & Moortown Playgroups

Playgroups and drop- in sessions in Alwoodley and Moortown.

Monday Playgroups in Alwoodley and Moortown

  • Tots and Tinies at Moortown Children’s Centre.Tots and Tinies is a group for babies 0 – 1 years. We will have a range of exciting activities for your babies to experience as well as providing an opportunity for families to meet and offer some peer support. If you prefer you could even bring your own toys.Sessions cost £1. Book a place on 0113 212 1413
  • LJWB Stay and Play every Monday. For children ages 0-5 years. Booking Required. Call or Email Korin (07590862505 – korin.worby@ljwb.co.uk) or call reception on 0113 268 4211. 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds, LS17 6AZ.
  • Barnabees meet every Monday morning during term time from 10am in the church building: St Barnabas Alwoodley.  £1 per family. More information here.

Tuesday Alwoodley & Moortown playgroups

  • Stepping Stones Parents/ Carers & Tots Group. Starting 13th September. 10am-11.30am at Moortown Baptist Church. LS17 6AA. 0113 269 3750

Wednesday Alwoodley & Moortown playgroups

  • Starting 17th January 2024 The Little Gym Baby Hub Coffee Mornings 9.45am-11.15am Please check times out of term time. Parents & babies  – come along and join our community, have social interaction for you and your little one, enjoy sensory toys and more in our warm and nurturing environment! Starting with coffee mornings, as part of our “Baby Hub” we will also be running an exciting schedule of special events, talks, and more in 2024 – all aimed at parents of babies aged 0-12 months. Free to attend, no booking necessary – Open to babies aged 0-12 months and their grown-ups!
    Stay and Play at Alwoodley Chlidren’s CentreAlwoodley Children’s Centre welcomes families with children 0 – 5 years to our Stay and Play Group. You will have access to a range of activities that your children can access to support and enhance their, play, learning and development. Sessions cost £1. Places can be booked by calling 0113 212 1413.
  • Alwoodley Park Playgroup 9.30-11.30 am (Term Time) Play, activities, refreshments, stories and singing for preschool children accompanied by family/carers. Friendly and welcoming group meeting term time Wednesdays at Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane.  For more information, please contact Esther Sykes: 07527390363 or Rob Garlick 07908891777.  £2.00 per adult and £1.00 per child

Friday Alwoodley & Moortown playgroups

  • Little Monsterz Stay & Play 9.30- 11am at Primley Wood Primary school. We ask for a small donation of £1.50 for the first child and only 50p for any others. We provide snack, teas and coffees and lots of fun! For more information call Gareth on 07504519968 or check out their Facebook page for updates.

Local Story & Rhyme Time sessions at Leeds Libraries here.

Farsley and Rodley Playgroups

Playgroups, drop in sessions and play and stays in Farsley and Rodley.

Monday Playgroup sessions

  • Honey Bees Parents and Tots Group (0m-4yrs).10-11.30 at The Bee Hub, based next to the lift cafe. To book a place please use the online booking system. £4 for adult and child.
  • Messy Play (6m-2yr). £5 per child at The Bee Hub. Come join us for a fun-filled messy play session. This a free play session for your child to come get messy as possible (without the worry of having to tidy it up after). Use the online booking system.

Tuesday Playgroup sessions

  • Rodley Young Ones. Re-starting 9th September. 9am for 2 hours. Open all year round including school holidays. Join the Facebook group for updates.

Wednesday Playgroup sessions

  • Honey Bees Parents and Tots Group (0m-4yrs).10-11.30 at The Bee Hub, based next to the lift cafe. To book a place please use the online booking system. £4 for adult and child.

Thursday Playgroups sessions

  • Honey Bees Parents and Tots Group (0m-4yrs).10-11.30 at The Bee Hub, based next to the lift cafe. To book a place please use the online booking system. £4 for adult and child.
  • Rodley Young Ones. Re-starting 9th September. 9am for 2 hours. Open all year round including school holidays. Join the Facebook group for updates.

Friday Playgroup sessions

  • Messy Play (6m-2yr). £5 per child at The Bee Hub. Come join us for a fun-filled messy play session. This a free play session for your child to come get messy as possible (without the worry of having to tidy it up after). Use the online booking system.
  • Truman Books Storytime 9:30-10am. Truman Books, 95 Town Street, Farsley. A weekly storytime in the children’s section of Farsley’s independent bookstore Truman Books with 30 mins of stories and songs for under 5s. We’ll also be open for browsing, cakes and hot drinks. For more information contact info@trumanbooks.co.uk.

     

Harehills and Potternewton playgroups and drop-in sessions

Monday playgroups in Harehills and Potternewton

  • Sparks! Story and Rhyme Time sessions every term time Monday morning at 10.30am for under 5’s of families who live in Harehills at Thackray Museum of Medicine. Sessions include storytelling, nursery rhymes, and sensory play; followed by time to explore our under 5’s soft play area. One parent/carer per child. No booking is required.Families can enjoy Story and Rhyme Time on any of the following days: 6th, 13th , 27th November/ 4th and 11th December
    Please note there will be no Story and Rhyme Time session on Monday 20th November.

Tuesday playgroups in Harehills & Potternewton

  • Harehills Playgroup: Singing at Harehills Lane Baptist Church. 10-11.30am. Suggested donation £2.50 per family. Everyone welcome, no booking required.

Wednesday playgroups;

  • Harehills Playgroup: Move and Play at Harehills Lane Baptist Church. 10-11.0am. Suggested donation £2.50 per family. Everyone welcome, no booking required.
  • Stay & Play at the Old Fire Station Gipton Under 3s Stay and Play. Wednesday Mornings 10am to 11.30am (term-time only)£1 per child, snack included

Thursday Playgroups:

  • Harehills Playgroup: Move and Play Time to connect, interact and create together through fun music and movement games. For 4-8 year olds and their adults. Just turn up. £2.50 suggested donation. Harehills Lane Baptist Church.

Headingley, Kirkstall, Burley and West Park Playgroups

Playgroups and Stay and Plays in Headingley, Burley, Kirkstall and West Park.

MONDAY playgroups and Stay and Plays;

  • Toddler Takeover at Left Bank Leeds- Join us for our Monday meet up for anyone recovering from lockdown with babies and toddlers! Come and have fun in our weekly dedicated space for parents and carers and little ones to hang out, have a cuppa and play! Your weekly hosts are Kielly and Eryn (she’s a little one!) so there will always be someone to chat to as well as lots of toys, books and a brand new colourful soft play for lots of adventures. Our cafe will be open for drinks and food and lots of cake of course! Free to attend but booking required. Click here.
  • Wrangthorn Toddlers. 10-11.30. Term-time. Hyde Park Terrace, LS6 1BJ. £2 per adult

TUESDAY playgroups and Stay and Plays:

  • Baby Stay & Play at St. Columba United Reform Church, Headingley Lane 1pm-2pm. Ages 0-12months. £1.50 per family. No need to book- first come first served.
  • Kirkstall Valley Explorer Tots @ St Stephen’s Church Hall, Norman Street, LS5 3JD. 10am to 12pm. Aimed at crawling up to 5 years. £4 per child. Refreshments available. Children and their carers can enjoy a range of activities including crafts, stories, music, sensory and messy play. More information and to book, people can visit: https://bookwhen.com/kvdt.
  • Cafe Tots, Greenhouse Cafe at Cornerstone Baptist Church 10am-12pm. Part of the Green House Café will be sectioned off to provide a relaxed drop-in with table activities, a small play area and the chance to order a drink and a snack. Adult and children’s menus will be available. At 11am families will then move to the foyer for music-time.
  • Stay ‘N Play at North Church, Kirkstall Road 10am-11.30am (Term Time only). If you are a family with children under 4 you are welcome to join us to stay n play with some snacks, songs & an opportunity to meet other families! Great parking outside, changing facilities & a welcoming space to come to.

WEDNESDAY playgroups and Stay and Plays;

  • St Matts Tots, St Matthias Church centre. Wednesdays 9.45am-11:15am term time. A friendly group for parents/carers and children under 5yrs, run by St Matts church. We have toys, craft and story/song time as well as snacks. The group is currently full, however if you would like to join our waiting list please email the church office: office@stmattsleeds.co.uk web address: www.stmattsleeds.co.uk
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church Under 5s Toddler Groups, Headingley. 10-11.30am Pre-booking currently required. Contact tots@cbcl.org.uk Kirkstall Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 3LF

THURSDAY playgroups and stay & plays;

  • Stay and Play at St. Columba United Reform Church, Headingley Lane. 9.30-11am. 0-4yrs. £1.50 per family. No booking needed- first come first served.
  • Wrangthorn Toddlers. 10-11.30. Term-time. Hyde Park Terrace, LS6 1BJ. £2 per adult
  • St Chad’s Tots, St Chad’s Parish Centre. 10-11:30am. 0-5yrs. Play, story and songs – and a hot cup of tea! £1 per child/£2 per adult. Starts 3rd November 2022.
  • Babble & Books 10-10:30am (TTO). 0-5yrs. Bringing books to life with Headingley Children’s Centre. Join us for stories, singing, puppets, sign, musical instruments and lots of fun! FREE. Held at Headingley Community Hub and Library, North Lane, Leeds LS6 3HG. For more info, message on Facebook @Headingley, Horsforth and Ireland Wood Children’s Centre or call: 0113 2591786

FRDAY playgroups and stay & plays:

  • Kirkstall Valley Explorer Tots @ St Stephen’s Church Hall, Norman Street, LS5 3JD. 10am to 12pm. Aimed at crawling up to 5 years. £3 per child. Refreshments available. Children and their carers can enjoy a range of activities including crafts, stories, music, sensory and messy play. More information and to book, people can visit: https://bookwhen.com/kvdt.

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Horsforth Playgroups and Stay & Plays

Here are the current drop-in playgroups and stay and play sessions running in Horsforth;

MONDAYS

  • Tots @Crag Hill Baptist Church Monday mornings in term-time from 10am – 11.30am, starting Monday, 20th September.
    Tots @ Cragg Hill is for tots aged 0-4 and their parents/carers and includes play, chat, a cuppa, cake, snack, craft, story and music time! The morning costs £2 per family. Booking is required.
    *Pre-booking currently required*. Please email: tots@cbcl.org.uk

WEDNESDAYS

  • Toddler Group at Emmanuel Baptist Church 9.30-10.30 am during term time. Currently this does require pre-booking. More information here.
  • Bumps & Babies at Emmanuel Baptist Church 10.30-11.30. NB This is a half termly sign up, no fee. More information here.
  • Stay & Play at Horsforth Children’s Centre 9.30-11am. Ages 0-4 £1.50 per family. No booking needed- first come first served.
  • Baby Stay & Play at Horsforth Children’s Centre 2pm-3pm. Ages 0-12 months £1.50 per family. No booking needed- first come first served.
  • Tinshill Tots club at Tinshill Free Church 1:15-2:45pm. Ages 0-5. Free of charge. Stay and play, snack and story, music and singing. Term time only. For more info tinshilltotsclub@gmail.com.

SATURDAYS

  • Who Let the Dads Out? First Saturday of each Month. Emmanuel Baptist Church. More information here. This is also prebookable, suggested £1 donation

Chapel Allerton and Meanwood Playgroups

Playgroups and drop- in sessions in Meanwood and Chapel Allerton.

Wednesday Playgroups in Meanwood and Chapel Allerton

  •  Stay & Play at The Starting Point Centre,Chapel Allerton LS7 3PT (Term Time Only) 1st child is £3.00 & siblings £2.00 we are open 9.15am-11.15am. Book tickets here

Friday Playgroups in Meanwood and Chapel Allerton

  • Fox Mums and Babies at Meanwood Community Centre.. 10am-12pm. For babies; mums and mum-to-be’s. £2 per family (free to anyone receiving benefits). No booking required- first come first served. Call 07766890714 for more info.

 

Richmond House School Stay & Play Sessions

Richmond House School are holding free Nursery Stay and Play taster sessions, running every half term. Parents can enjoy light refreshments, chat to staff and meet other parents while your children can enjoy the excellent range of toys and play equipment we have to offer. Each session will include music, craft and fun activities. For children aged 18m – 4 years.

Contact enquiries@rhschool.org or call 0113 275 2670 to find out the next event.

Roundhay & Oakwood Playgroups

Here are a list of drop-in classes and playgroups running in Roundhay and Oakwood.

MONDAYS

  • St Edmund’s Toddler Group. 9-11 am, Lidgett Park Road (LS8 1JN)
  • Parents & Carers Walking Wellbeing Group. 10.30-12 Meeting at the Old Gipton Fire Station, LS9 6NL. A chance to meet others and socialise. Bring snacks/ drinks for little ones. Free tea/ coffee for adults. Register with jessa@space2.org.uk.

TUESDAYS

  • Tuesday Springwood Babies and Toddlers Group at Oakwood Church, Springwood Road, Leeds LS8 2QA. Every Tuesday morning in term time 09.45 – 11.30. Run by volunteers we have a very good range of toys geared for the 0-4 year olds. Warm and spacious church hall. Craft table and sing-song time. £2 per family to include refreshments, biscuits and homemade cake! All welcome. Please contact Jeanette Shipley 0113 2650883

WEDNESDAYS

  • Big Tots & Little Dots Creative Play 9:30-11:30, Brackenwood Community Association. The Highwood Building, Leeds, LS8 1RG. Advanced Booking Advised. £1.50 BCA Members/ £2 Non Members – 1x parent / 1x child. (Additional children £1). Price includes tea/coffee/juice and a kids sandwich lunch.

THURSDAYS

  • St Edmund’s Church Toddlers 10am, LS8 1JN–  Sessions run from 10am on Thursdays during term time. We have song time at 11.30 followed by a simple lunch we provide for anyone wishing to stay and eat. The sessions are £2 per child. Please contact Jo Wright for more information joannewright1401@googlemail.com
  • Stay and Play at Roundhay Children’s Centre 1-2pm – Roundhay Children’s Centre welcomes families with children 0 – 5 years to our Stay and Play Group. You will have access to a range of activities that your children can access to support and enhance their, play, learning and development. We especially like to get messy in this group, so we recommend children come in clothes that are ok to do lots of exploring in! Sessions cost £1. Call 0113 2121413 for further information
  • Roundhay Twin/Multiples Group. 10am – 11.30am. 1st & 3rd Thursday of month – St Andrews United Reformed Church, Shaftsbury Avenue, Roundhay, LS8 1DS. Plenty of toys, snacks for the little ones, newborns – preschoolers. Come whilst pregnant for tips! Siblings welcome. £2 per family. A well-attended, fun group; we can’t wait to meet you. Contact Rachael for more information on rachaelbratley@gmail.com.
  • Lidgett Park Methodist Church Toddler Group, 10-11.30am  (term-time). £3 per family/group. Unlimited tea, coffee, juice and snacks. Free play and songs to finish. We are a small, friendly group who would welcome you to join us. For more information contact Jan Sanders janetsanders2014@outlook.com. Lidgett Place, LS8 1HG

FRIDAYS

  • Big Tots & Little Dots Messy Play 9:30-11:30, Brackenwood Community Association. The Highwood Building, Leeds, LS8 1RG. Advanced Booking Advised. £1.50 BCA Members/ £2 Non Members – 1x parent / 1x child. (Additional children £1). Includes tea/coffee/juice and a kids sandwich lunch.

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Tiny Boo, Headingley

For under 5s, there is an exploratory and imaginative playspace. Somewhere where parents can enjoy a coffee and meet in a safe, fun and relaxed environment. There are lots of opportunities for pretend play and sensory engaging play for babies.

HEART Centre Headingley, LS6 3HN. Tel: 07568 172645.

Wetherby, Collingham & Boston Spa Playgroups

Playgroups, meet-ups and stay & plays for babies and toddlers in the Wetherby area.

TUESDAY PLAYGROUPS IN WETHERBY, COLLINGHAM AND BOSTON SPA:

  • Tockwith Under 5s- an inviting stay and play group who welcome anyone with pre school aged children and babies. 9.30-11.30 during term time at Tockwith Village Hall. More information here.

WEDNESDAY PLAYGROUPS:

  • Bramham Mums and Tots– Quality toys, soft play area, crafts, storytime and music. Fruit snack provided. 10am-11.30am £2 per child 0-4 years. Bramham Village Hall. All enquiries to 07947 356149.
  • Wednesday Toddlers at 9.30-11am at St James Church Centre. A lively time of craft, play, singing, Bible stories and refreshments and their carers. Term time only. For more details speak to Suzannah Giblin 07706 472495 or just come along. £3 per family.

THURSDAY PLAYGROUPS IN WETHERBY, COLLINGHAM AND BOSTON SPA;

  • Little Stars Playgroup at Wetherby Methodist Church. 9.30-11am Thursdays, Term Time only. £3 per family.
  • ‘Play & Pause’ Baby & Toddler Group A time for Mums to get together and have open and supportive chats about the good, bad and everything in between aspects of (bonkers but brilliant!) mum-life. Thursdays, 11am-12.30 in Collingham (Leeds school term time only) Pay as you go. Feel free to bring baby’s lunch. Price included good coffee (or tea) and cake.
    Find out more at Mummy Me Time or email gemma@mummymetime.co.uk
  • East Keswick Playgroup. 10am at the Village Hall. Crafts and Toys for the kids/ babies. Coffee and cake. No need to book.
  • Thorner Playgroup. Sessions are held every Thursday in term time at Thorner Parish Centre between 9.30 to 11.30am.
    Just bring some fruit, £3 and enjoy a fun filled play session with local parents and grandparents in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

FRIDAY PLAYGROUPS:

  • Collingham– Every Friday morning during term time 10-11.30 at the memorial hall. Bacon & sausage sandwiches on the last friday of the month!
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