Playgroups and classes
Doncaster and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on for pre school aged children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ‘Featured’ listings are £15 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Monday
- Mini Farmers Parent & baby group 10-11am
- Tiny Farmers Parent & baby group 11.30am-12.30pm
- Little Farmers Toddler group 1.30 – 2.30pm
Thursday
- Little Farmers Toddler group 10.30 – 11.30am
- Mini Farmers Parent & baby group 1-2pm
- Big Farmers After school group 4.30pm-5.30pm
All of the above playgroups and classes need to be prebooked via the Boston Park Farm website and are term time only.
Click here to check availability and make your booking.
Boston park Farm, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6DS


We have an exciting and varied timetable of classes from Monday to Saturday. Download our latest timetable on our website and grab one of our limited places in group or your very own one to one sessions.
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Oak Tree Lodge, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Rd, Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Come along and join us at our sensory, play-based music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers (newborn to 6 years of age) in Doncaster.
Mondays at Kilham Hall in Branton: 9:30 & 10:30 (Mixed Age)/11:30 (Babies)
Tuesdays at St Paul’s Catholic Church Hall in Cantley: 9:30 & 10:30 (Mixed Age)
Fridays at Kilham Hall in Branton: 9:30 & 10:30 (Mixed Age)/ 11:30 (Babies)
Contact Anna to book your place
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The play area provides an enjoyable playtime experience for children aged 0-12 years old with a dedicated toddler soft play area. There is a cafe here too offering a variety of hot and cold dishes.
- Two Tier Soft Play Area
- Slides and Ball Pool
- Interactive Games
- Giant Piano Mat
- Tower Crawl
- Onsite Cafe
- Accessible Changing Facilities
- Dedicated party Area

Two hour play sessions are available throughout the day from £1.50 (Under 1’s and adults) and £4.50 (1-12 years), 7 days a week. Tickets are available at a lower price if pre-booked online.
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster DN4 7PD
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Toddler Sense Doncaster opened its doors in April last year. An award winning multi-sensory adventure toddler class for children aged 13 months to 5 years old, Toddler Sense is a whole new world of sensory stimulation, play, fun adventures and learning for your children.
Monday – 9.30am- 10.30am (13 months- 2 years) & 11.15am- 12.15pm (13 months- 4 years)
Wednesday – 9.30- 10.30am (13 months- 2 years) & 11.15am- 12.15pm (13 months- 4 years)
Thursday & Friday – 9.30am- 10.30am (13 months- 4 years)
Our award-winning classes are delivered in our purpose equipped location on Woodfield Rd, Balby (Not far from Baby Sensory Doncaster).
Individual classes are £8 and places are booked and paid for in advance via block bookings. Blocks run in line with Doncaster school term times. A 10% sibling discount is also available.
To book a class please visit our website
To find out more information please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Please check our website for the most recent class timetable www.totsplay.co.uk/doncaster
Tots Play Doncaster East are voted Doncaster’s favourite class for under 5’s for a reason!
With our unique mix of all your favourite baby and toddler activities carefully planned to support each stage of your baby’s development, they really are EVERY CLASS YOU NEED IN ONE
Our Baby Development and Baby Tranquil sessions are perfect for parents and babies up to months old
DiscoveryTots is the ideal mix of baby yoga, music, baby signing, sensory play, exploratory play and smiles. Suitable from 10 weeks to confident crawling.
Social Tots classes wear out those who are on the move! Our qualified early years teachers carefully bring together yoga, music, movement, physical development and learning activites to deliver the perfect toddler session for active crawlers up to 3+ years.
Classes are held five days a week at our private dedicated baby and toddler play and education centre in Kirk Sandall
So what are you waiting for? Come and find out why parents recommend us and children love us!
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Facebook @totsplaydoncastereast
Here in Doncaster you can take advantage of the award winning baby/toddler and pre-school lessons provided by Water Babies. Teaching babies here for over 11 years in various locations across the town and wider county.
We’ll teach you to teach your baby to swim. From lesson one, we’ll get your little one used to the sensation of the water, developing their natural instincts and transforming these into core aquatic skills. By the end of our programme, your little one will be swimming freely using different strokes and be able to keep themselves safe in and around the water. We use carefully considered swim positions and activities to help your baby gain their confidence in the water from the get-go.
We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our fun filled programme, you will be simply amazed at the progress they make.
We currently hold classes at Heatherwood School, Quest Park and Rossington Hall so pop along to our website to find your nearest class and to get in touch!
Visit the Water Babies website
Water Babies South Yorkshire 01909 776660
Professional Instructor Team running classes at various locations in Doncaster. Our Children’s Program Multi Skilled Martial Arts is one of the most unique and diverse Martial Arts Children’s programmes available in the UK. It’s a blend of Tae Kwon Do, Self Defence, Kick Boxing, Weapons Training, Wrestling, Ju-Jitsu and Kenpo Karate.
Call 01302 858335
Parent & Toddler sessions for 0-5 years
Not only are our toddler sessions loads of fun for both the parents and toddlers, but they’re great for learning motor skills, adventure and increasing both social skills and confidence. Plus the Haus is safe and full of soft landings. £5 per child (2 adults go free).
Mon- Fri 10:00-12:00*
Weekend 9:00-10:00
*Subject to change during school holidays.
Air Haus, Meadowhall, Sheffield, S9 1EW
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays during term time.
10am- 11:30am Toddler Time
Lots of fun and play for your little one.
£4.50 per child which includes a tea or coffee for the adults and a snack & juice for the little ones. £3.50 for additional children. 0-11 months only £1.
0- 4 years
Ali Bongo’s at Pastures Lodge, Pastures Road, S64 0JJ
Monday- Friday (term time only) from 9:30am- 12:30pm
Additional activities for little ones included in your usual admission price e.g. craft activities, messy play, games and dancing.
Mondays 10am- Biscuit decorating & playdoh
Wednesdays 10am- Dino picnic
No booking required.
Unit 6, Crompton Road Business Park, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN2 4PA
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club is a monthly club for young people who have autism, or who are on the pathway for diagnosis. If you enjoy playing D&D then come along and meet new friends at this new club run by Doncaster Autism Service (DAS). Age Range: 14+ years.
🕚 Runs Alternate Mondays* 4.30pm-6.30pm
📍 Doncaster Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, South Parade, DN1 2EE
* 3rd February 2025, 17th February 2025 (2pm – 4pm half term time), 3rd March 2025 and so on…
Baby Beatz boogie and dance is a parent and baby sensory dance session suitable from birth.
Choose ‘Boogie‘ for babies, Groovers for toddlers, Dance Starz and Ballet Starz for 18 months onwards and Dance 4 Fun for 3-7 year olds. Mixed Beatz classes are suitable for babies and toddlers.
Classes available from Monday- Saturday.
Neon Academy of Dance, Victoria Road, Adwick, DN6 7AZ
Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Bouncing Buggies, Balance Bike classes throughout the week.
Contact: Nichola Caughey
Tel: 07748 668634

I am a qualified nurse and a certified infant massage instructor offering baby massage courses that can be tailored to you.
I also offer private sessions in your own home or these sessions can be shared with your friends and their babies at your house.
Contact Sara for more information on 07956 683912
Multi-award winning learning and development classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a magical world of sensory delights, where you can have lots of fun, spend quality time together and enjoy meeting other parents. Classes available Monday- Friday.
Contact Alison on 07896 313382 for more details.
Sorrel Lodge, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8FD

Mondays & Fridays from 9:15- 11am
A safe, friendly environment to bring your toddler and make new friends over a cuppa.
Barnburgh Village Hall, Barnburgh Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, DN5 7HN
Buzz and Roar – Mess, Play, Explore
We begin each session with singing and signing then invite children to explore the uniquely themed edible and non edible messy play. Suitable from 6 months to 5 years old plus. Based at Adwick Methodist Church.
Every other Monday at Adwick Methodist Church & every other Thursday at Sprotbrough Community Library.
Community Fund Toddler Group
Mondays at Norton Community Hall from 9:30- 11:30.
Fridays at Campsall Village Hall from 9:30- 11:30
Term Time Only
Sessions are free but if you can manage a £1 voluntary donation for refreshments that would be helpful.
Age range is any child below school age.
Our carefully planned classes include multi-sensory props, puppets, instruments and engaging themes ensuring that each session has the “wow factor” along with lots of lovely surprises to enchant and excite. There really is something for everyone in our 40-minute classes.
Classes currently based in Retford & Gainsborough.
Contact Penny on 07523 435345
Dance School based in Central Doncaster with 70 years of experience, providing classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Singing and more, from ages 2+.
Classes on a Saturday, Monday and Thursdays
Tel Miss Karen on 07903608142
Monday’s from 5:30- 7pm
For children over the age of 11 including those with SEND and Learning & Sensory needs.
An assessment is needed before attending so please be sure to call in advance to secure your child’s place.
01302 887222
£12.50 per session. Pay cash/ card on arrival.
Stonecross House, Kirk Sandall, DN3 1QS
Mondays 9:30am- 10:45am
Join our exclusive mum & baby club on a Monday morning at 9:30am.
This session is for babies between 0-6 months, It includes sensory mood lighting, soothing music & a hot drink, all in a warm, cosy, relaxing environment.
Tickets available at www.diddlytots.com
Cavendish Court, South parade, Doncaster DN1 2DJ
Subscription based classes at the cycling Track at Doncaster Dome.
Classes available from 18 months – 16 years of age.
The North Family Hub includes Bentley, Askern, Adwick, Carcroft, Highfields, Scawsby and Sprotbrough.
The Family Hubs provide a range of free/ low cost activities for little ones. Please see their latest timetable below.
Bentley Family Hub, The Avenue, Bentley, DN5 0NP, 01302 737350
Adwick Family Hub, Central Avenue, Woodlands, DN6 7RU 01302 737717
Askern Family Hub, Spa Pool Road, Askern, DN6 0HZ 01302 737099
Here is the up to date North Locality Family Hub Timetable:
North Family Hub Timetable for January/ February
The South Family Hubs include Denaby, Conisbrough & Edlington, Mexborough and Rossington
The Central Family Hub includes Central Doncaster, Balby, Wheatley, Cantley, Bessacarr, Intake and Belle Vue.
The Family Hubs offer a range of free/ low cost activities for little ones. Please see their latest timetable below.
Wheatley Family Hub – 01302 737790
Central Family Hub – 01302 737995
Balby Family Hub 0 01302 736880
Central Family Hub Timetable for January/ February
The East Family Hub includes Stainforth, Moorends, Armthorpe, Duscroft, Hatfield, Barnby Dun, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall and Thorne. They offer a range of free/ low cost activities for little ones.
East Family Hub Timetable for January/ February
Classes every day of the week (except Sundays), from 4 to 13 years old
Unit C1/C2 Railway Court,
Sandal Stones Road,
Doncaster
Call 07971 562834
Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club offers coaching all year round for all ages and abilities.
LTA accredited coaches, DBS checked and first aid trained.
Private lessons are also available.
DLTC, Saxton Avenue, DN4 7AY
01302 536134
We teach Muay Thai, Grappling BJJ and the Russian Jacket Wrestling sport of Sambo to both children and adults. There are so many benefits to kids training in martial arts, plus it’s fun, in a positive environment.
Doncaster Sambo, 61a Carr House Road, Top Floor, Doncaster, DN1 2BY
Telephone 07847 438675
Club Doncaster Titans aim to provide access to football for either male or female adult & junior players with any disability, learning or physical by offering regular coaching sessions in a fun safe environment.
🕚 Monday, 7pm – 8pm
📍 Club Doncaster Academy (Red Corner of the Stadium), Club Doncaster Sports Village, Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
🎟 £4 per session. Age Range: 5+
East West Martial Arts teaches an exciting and fun curriculum incorporating self defence, performance and body combat whilst massively promoting life skills, character building and self esteem.
Age 4+ with classes available Monday- Saturday
52 Mill Street, Armthorpe, DN9 2ET
01302 300000
Elmfield Gymnastics Club provide good quality, fun, gymnastics lessons to children aged 18 months – 18 years.
Classes available Monday- Saturday.
Unit 16, Oakleaf Industrial Estate, Bankwood Lane, New Rossington, DN11 0PS
FREE sports clubs, no need to book. Just turn up!
Stainforth
Mondays 5:30- 6:30
Peacock Park, East Lane
Dunscroft/ Hatfield
Thursdays from 5:30- 6:30pm
Jubilee Fields, DN7 6HN
Non-competitive football for girls aged 5- 11 who want to give it a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age.
Sessions available across multiple days of the week across the Doncaster area. See the website below to find a class near you:
www.englandfootball.com/play/youth-football/weetabix-wildcats
Frog Phonics is a fun, multi-sensory approach to learning letter sounds. It is suitable for children from 2 years old. We sing, dance, play games and listen to stories.
Contact Jayne 07788 414318
Monday- Friday during term-time
Take your youngsters along to Toddler sessions where they can take part in all of the activities that the park has to offer.
Go Bounce SEND Sessions also run term time.
Contact 01302 965465
Unit 13, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, Doncaster, DN2 4SQ
Little Fishies runs on Mondays during term time from 9:30- 11am.
There will be crafts, refreshments, stories & songs.
The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School, Auckley, Doncaster,DN9 3NB
Telephone: 01302 775160
This group is free of charge and everyone is welcome but please call the Church Office to book a place on 07706 034936.
Pony Club meets on a Monday and Wednesday evening after school, 5:30- 7:30pm during term time. Every session includes an hour of theory and an hours riding lesson.
01427 890802
Grove House Stables, Grovewood Road, Misterton, DN10 4EF
Enjoy super soft play adventures from just £8pp on Mondays and Fridays (during term time) exclusively at Gulliver’s Valley South Yorkshire
- Indoor Toddler Rides
- Appearances from Bing & Flop and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Interactive Play Area
- Gully Town Golf
- YooHoo Playzone
- Gully’s Mini Farm and so much more!
Mansfield Road, Rotherham
Kidz Hub have their own weekly programme of activities and classes so please see their facebook page for more information.
On Tuesday & Wednesday they offer a ‘Midweek Meal Deal’ from 11am- 3pm.
Child entry with a sandwich and a treat for £5.
On Monday- Thursday during term time (from 3pm) they offer entry for £6.75 and you can add a child’s meal for £1.
Kidz Hub, Unit 1 Harworth Business Park, Harworth, DN11 8DB
Bring your little finns for a splash in our award winning interactive play area Barnacle Bay!
All sessions are 90 minutes long and include access to Barnacle Bay and the main leisure pool (no flumes).
Calypso Cove, Barnsley
Every Monday 9am-10:30am @ St Paul’s Church
A lovely weekly (term time) toddler group with time for play, snacks, songs and story. Completely free of charge with free hot drinks for parents/guardians.
Durham Road, Wheatley Park, DN2 4HN
Little Movers is an exciting Preschool Dance and Movement company who offer fun, engaging classes, events, early years PE, Intergeneration classes and parties across Doncaster.
Classes available across the Doncaster area on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Contact Caroline on 07877 525087 for more information.
The first 1001 days of your little one’s life (from conception, to age 2) are SO important for infant development. Through pre-natal support with hypnobirthing, pregnancy relaxation, exercise and nutrition guidance, Little Rosebuds can support expectant parents to feel empowered from pregnancy to birth and beyond. With baby massage, baby yoga, and post-natal nutrition and exercise, Little Rosebuds offers a warm and welcoming space to support both parents and baby through love, connection and nurturing touch.
The following courses are available:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Magical Baby Massage- a 4 week course for babies 6 weeks old+
Magical Baby Yoga- a 4 week course for babies 10- 12 weeks old+
Combined Baby Massage & Yoga- an 8 week course at a discounted rate
Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Nurture Circle- Mummy & Me with biscuits & tea
Mummy & Me as Strong as Can Be- Fitness Classes for new Mum’s and their babies
Wednesday Evenings
Pregnancy Relaxation Classes
Little Rosebuds also offers Hypnobirthing classes and Pre/ Postnatal fitness classes where you can take your little one along.
All courses are delivered in special one to one sessions or intimate small groups in Hannah’s beautiful home based studio in Auckley.
Mondays from 9:30- 10:15am (term time only)
Handle some of our small animals (from bunnies to reptiles), feed the meerkats, make a take home craft and get free child admission onto the farm trail afterwards. Suitable for 1- 4 years.
Pre-book on 0114 2876699
Aston Springs Farm, Mansfield Road, Aston, Rotherham, S26 5PQ
The Kixx programme offers a high energy, fun, creative and age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football for ages 18 months – 10 years.
We have sessions across the Doncaster area and run classes 7 days a week.
Contact 01302 618080
Moo Music is a great fun and interactive regular music class for 0 to 5 year old children and their parents, grandparents or carers too, where the children sing, dance and play. Please see my website for class times and availability.
Contact Lucy on 07583 422252
My Playful World is a children’s imaginative play centre featuring a miniature town with interactive areas including a grocery store, theatre, home area, vets and construction area. All set in a welcoming, clean and relaxing venue.
Unit 25 (Walkers Industrial Estate Main Entrance), Ollerton Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0PQ.
Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:15- 11:15am
We have a brilliant range of activities for preschool children at Wheatley Park Baptist Church. Please come and join us if you are looking after a baby, toddler or preschool child. The cost is £2 per family and free to foster carers.
Winchester Avenue, Wheatley, DN2 4JE
Mondays 9- 11am (except bank holidays)
A variety of activities for the little ones to play & enjoy.
£3 per child (includes a drink and snack for child & adult).
Siblings welcome during school holidays.
Skipwith Gardens Community Hall, Rossington, DN11 0TU
Mondays from 9:15- 11am
A friendly, welcoming cafe environment for parents with babies and pre-school children. Serving hot & cold drinks, cakes, pastries and weaning/ child friendly snacks.
Helen from Parents Wise and Liz from Liz Fisher Infant Feeding will also be on hand to support.
The Parish Room, Tickhill, DN11 9HZ
School Day Stay and Play
Come and play during the school day and stay as long as you like with no time limits! Collect our school day saver card from reception, stamp your card on four visits and get your fifth visit free!
Play, Eat, Slurp- weekdays after 2pm (term time only)
A play session, meal from the kids menu and a cup of squash for £9.
Book your play online and ask to upgrade to play and eat on arrival.
Unit 1b, Watervole Way, DN4 5JP
Fun climbing for toddlers (up to 5 years) in our colourful arena assisted by our super friendly team.
An hour of climbing followed by fun in our super soft play. Separate baby area available.
Call Rock Up Sheffield to book.
The Atrium, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EP
Scorpion Taekwondo are a group of clubs that provide quality and professional tuition in the martial art of Taekwondo and lessons for all ages and abilities. We teach classes every day of the week at various venues across the Doncaster area.
24-26 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1ES
Thrive SEN dance classes offer children and young people the chance to express themselves through creative physical activity. Age Range: 7+
🕚 Monday, 7.15pm – 8pm
📍 Thrive Dance and Exercise, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0NR
This session is designated for adults or children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents/carers.
🕚 Monday, 2pm – 3.30pm
📍 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
A relaxed, exclusive session just for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
Stomp around this Jurassic adventure with the lights on full and the music and sound effects all turned down low.
🕚 Monday, 4.30pm – 6pm
📍 Uproar! Play Barn, Located inside The Hive at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3QY
🎟 £6 per child per session, 1 carer or 1 adult per child goes free.
A session designated for adults or children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents/carers. We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely. Each SEND customer may have a maximum of 2 carers. Carer proof will need to be shown at site.
🕚 Monday, 10.30am – 11.30m / 5.45pm – 6.45pm
📍 Thorne Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, Haynes Rd, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5HX
An exclusive session for children and young people, aged 4+, who have SEND or who are home schooled. The dedicated sessions offer a quieter experience, with adjusted sound and lighting, ideal for those with special educational needs or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
🕚 Monday, 2pm – 3pm
📍 Unit 13, Ogden Road, Shaw Lane Estate, Doncaster, DN2 4SQ
🎟 £7.95 per child, Carers go free.
Our SEND Youth Group provides a safe place to meet friends, learn new skills and have fun! The activities we currently have on offer include: crafting, sports, cooking, music, colouring, Lego, giant connect four, pool, platform games machine and table tennis. Age Range: 8 – 25 years.
🕚 Monday, 5.30pm – 7.30pm (term-time)
📍 Bentley MyPlace Youth Hub, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0HU
Mondays from 9:30- 11am
Everyone is welcome at our Stay and Play sessions!
Suggested donation £2 per family
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster
Rossington Hall, Doncaster:
Baby/ toddler swimming lessons take place every day except Saturday.
Swimming lessons from 2.5 years of age take place Monday- Saturday.
Super Swimmers of Dinnington
Baby/ toddler sessions take place every day of the week.
Swimming lessons from 2.5 years of age take place Monday- Saturday.
Rossington Hall 01909 561269 / Dinnington 07801 810384
Go Swimstars provides a unique Learn to Swim experience, from birth with small class sizes, state of art family friendly facilities and fun, innovative lessons. We have small classes free of distractions, expert swimming instructors, and a state of the art indoor pool. Every child feels safe and at home as we begin their swimming journey.
Every Monday from 9:30- 11am
Every Monday morning we host a coffee morning for mum’s and their little ones. Enjoy a delicious hot drink while spending quality time with your little munchkins.
It’s the perfect time to meet new mums in the area, share experiences & advice and make new friends.
The Grange, Manor Road, Hatfield
Mondays from 4:30- 6pm
A relaxed, exclusive session just for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
£6 per child per session with parents/ carers FREE.
The Hive, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster
YMCA Doncaster offer a range of FREE classes for children aged between 5 and 17 years:
Monday
Performing Arts (5-8 years and 9-12 years)
Art & Craft (5-8 years/ 9-12 years/ 13- 17 years)
Musical Theatre (9- 13 years)
Tuesday
Musical Theatre (5- 9 years)
Dance (5- 8 years)
Art & Craft (5- 8 years/ 9-12 years)
Motion Animation (9-12 years)
Classes can be booked via our website.
YMCA, 31 Wood Street, DN1 3LH