The Netmums guide to baby activities in York

The city of York may be renowned for its culture, but that doesn’t make it incompatible with family life. In fact, there are loads of great things happening for babies and toddlers in the area, and we’ve rounded up the best baby activities in York to give you inspiration.

Looking to stimulate your baby’s senses and give their development a boost?

Search our listings for details of interactive classes for tiny tots, from baby sensory to signing and messy play.

Or maybe you’re looking for a friendly group where you can dip in and out without needing to commit.

We’ve got that covered, too, with details of the many drop-in baby and toddler groups in the area: perfect if you want to meet new mums and dads in your neighbourhood.

Whatever your baby’s age and stage, you’ll find great activity ideas in our guide.

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Mama's Got Moves Baby-wearing Dance class

York

A baby-wearing dance class for all parents/carers (BUMPS WELCOME TOO!) 8+ week vaginal birth/12+ week C-section -until you are comfortable carrying them (suggestion around...

NCT Baby Massage course

York

Enhance communication and bonding with your baby in these fun and small interactive sessions run by friendly, trained facilitators.These classes can help with your baby's d...

FOOTBALL TOTS - YORK

York

Football tots in a pre-school class for boys and girls. The classes are great fun to enjoy together with your pre-schooler. There are lots of activities and games based aro...

Toddler Sense - York

York

Following on from the award winning Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense introduces a whole new world of adventure for toddlers and children up to the age of three years. Great musi...

Karen mayes Baby massage courses

York

Baby massage a lovely way to calm, soothe and enjoy time with your baby! The groups are small and friendly so are a great way to meet other mums! Baby massage is great for ...

Toy Library

York

Did you know you can borrow toys from us too? We have items that you can borrow ranging from ride on toys to building bricks to puppets and more. If you would like to us...

Bumps, Babies and Toddlers

York

A group for parents, grandparents or carers with young children. An opportunity to meet with others and have a cup of fresh coffee and a chat in a relaxed setting. We pro...

Messy Church

York

Everyone is welcome to attend, although Messy Church is geared towards households with children at school or nursery. Children should bring an adult with them. Messy Church...

Parents and Tots Learn to Meditate

York

Every Friday Morning, we have an informal short guided meditation for Parents and Tots in our beautiful Meditation room to learn how to cultivate peace and calm in a busy w...

Clifton Pre-Preparatory School

York

Nursery within independent school

Tatty Bumpkin Yoga Activity Classes - Award Winning

York

Yoga Inspired Activity Classes for children from 2 - 6 years with their parent/carers . Lots of movement, animal yoga postures, stretching, activity, fun, music and relaxa...

Marygate Pre-school Playgroup

York

Ofsted Registered Childcare from 2 years + Rated 'Good ' (Level 2) We are a community group, run by a committee of parents who employ professional staff to run the sessi...

St T's Toddlers

York

Based in The Groves, St T's Toddlers is a friendly group open to all preschool children and their parents/carers. It runs every Friday from 9.30-11.15am at St Thomas' Churc...

Tregelles

Nursery witin independent school taking children from 3 years

Southlands Toddler Group

York

A popular parent and toddler group with no waiting list (just pop in). We have toys and crafts followed by fruit and drinks and ending with a singing session. There ...

Tennis Tots

York

Tennis Tots is the UK's leading tennis play and coaching programme for children from 2-6 years of age. We follow the early years curriculum and help develop your child's s...

Kidslingo Spanish for Toddlers & Preschoolers (18mths-5yrs)

York

Award Winning FUN Spanish for little ones 18mths+ and your first class is FREE! Kidslingo offers fun, interactive & multi-sensory French & Spanish classes for children 0...

Kidslingo Spanish for Toddlers & Preschoolers (18mths-5yrs)

York

Award Winning FUN Spanish for little ones 18mths+ and your first class is FREE! Kidslingo offers fun, interactive & multi-sensory French & Spanish classes for children 0...

Kidslingo Spanish for Toddlers & Preschoolers (18mths-5yrs)

York

Award Winning FUN Spanish for little ones 18mths+ and your first class is FREE! Kidslingo offers fun, interactive & multi-sensory French & Spanish classes for children 0...

Mama's Got Movz-baby-wearing dance class for parents and carers

York

A baby-wearing dance class for all parents/carers with baby in baby carrier. 8+ week old baby/12+ week if delivered with C-section, up until 20kg toddler (roughly 2-3 y...