Kids' Clubs, Classes & Activities in Hackney
1,000+ activities from 92 local providers, for ages 0–21
The most popular activities for children in Hackney are swimming, cricket and cookery, with 92 local providers.
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Activities for children in Hackney, by number of local listings.
- Swimming· 527
- Cricket· 64
- Cookery· 57
- Performing Arts· 40
- Dance· 37
- Sports & Fitness· 32
- Martial Arts & Self-Defence· 31
- Football· 29
- Life Skills· 27
- Winter Sports· 25
- Tennis· 24
- Music· 21
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Swim School - Foundation ( 4 years and over)
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Swim School - Foundation ( 4 years and over) at Britannia Leisure Centre. Schedule: Weekly from 08 October 2026, 17:00 - 17:30. Teacher: Elle C.. Class size: 44 places. Venue: Britannia Leisure Centre, N1 5JU. Phone: 020 7729 4485. Email: britannia@gll.org. Book online at betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk
Mini chefs October camp (26-30/10)
En Cuisine Cooking School
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October & December culinary camps and exclusive weekend classes are now open for booking. Calling all little food explorers! In this fun, hands-on workshop, our Mini Chefs (ages 3–5) will roll up their sleeves, put on their aprons, and discover the joy of cooking while making a delicious dishes and desserts during the week.
After School Wraparound Care - West Ham Church Primary School
Premier Education
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At Premier Education, we provide fun, safe, and reliable childcare before and after school. Every session takes place on the school premises, with stimulating and creative activities which support the school ethos and deliver the highest standards of care. Rounding off the school day! A later pickup time for you, and an extra chance for fun with friends after school for your child. Our after-school childcare offers a flexible approach – meaning your children can choose to get active and raise their heart rate with one of our physical activities or use our relaxing areas to unwind and have a ‘pause point’ toconclude the school day. Every session offers something for each child, whatever their interests. Our team uphold the school’s ethos and maintain a focus daily on children having choice and being in control of their own experiences. Note – Each wraparound care experience is based on the principles set out, but activities on the day may differ due to the requests of the school and the
Guildhall Young Artists King’s Cross
ClubHub UK
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Unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment with Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) King’s Cross, a Saturday performing arts centre offering a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5–18 year-olds in music and drama. With no auditions and no previous experience needed, GYA King’s Cross gives children and young people access to world-class training from expert Guildhall School tutors, while they make new friends, build their confidence and have lots of fun. Applications can
Water Babies Early Years Swimming — South Harringay Junior School
Water Babies
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Water Babies Early Years Swimming classes (Age 3-4, Team Sculli). Children refine their swimming techniques, build endurance and gain confidence in the water. They develop stronger strokes and safety awareness, preparing them for swimming independently. Maximum 10 children per class. 30-minute weekly lessons. Venue: Mattison Road, London, N4 1BD. waterbabies.co.uk
Monkey Music Rock'n'roll - St Peter De Beauvoir Town
Monkey Music
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Baby music class for babies from 3 months. Gentle songs, fascinating sounds, and real percussion instruments create a wonderful bonding experience through music. Babies explore rhythm, sound, and movement in a nurturing group setting.
Kip McGrath Leyton
Kip McGrath
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Kip McGrath Leyton provides personalised tutoring for children aged 5–18. Services: In-Centre Tutoring, Online Tutoring. Contact: Subreena Kazmi.
Mini Red - Finsbury Park
LTA Youth Tennis
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Junior tennis coaching at Finsbury Park, Middlesex. Wednesdays 16:00-17:00. 6 sessions. Wednesday, 10th June 2026 to Wednesday, 15th July 2026. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Improver. Group size: 12.
Ministry of Stories — After-School Writing Lab (Primary)
Ministry of Stories
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Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Community Writing Labs are free weekly sessions for young people in Hackney — a safe, creative space to write, imagine, and grow in confidence. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby. All sessions take place at the Ministry's writing centre on Kingsland Road, Hackney.
Army Cadets — City of london and north east sector acf, City of london and north east sector acf
Army Cadets
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The Army Cadet Force offers young people aged 12-18 adventure training, fieldcraft, and personal development. County/Battalion: City of london and north east sector acf. Address: 22 Cadet Det 7-10 Weston Walk Hackney London E8 3RG.
Baby Sensory - N4 4QA
WOW World Group
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Baby Sensory®, the multi-award winning sensory classes for babies from birth to 13 months. Why attend one of our award-winning Baby Sensory® classes?
Hampstead & Westminster HC
England Hockey
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Regular Club. Open / Men / Boys, Women / Girls. Sessions: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, Club Training, Summer League, Masters, Mixed Ages: Adult, Teen, Junior Contact: hwhcyouth@hotmail.com
Christmas holiday clubs in Hackney 2026
Swim School Short Courses - Junior Development Top Up - 15 Metres plus
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Swim School Short Courses - Junior Development Top Up - 15 Metres plus at Clissold Leisure Centre. Schedule: Daily Mon, 26 October 2026 - Fri, 30 October 2026, 10:00 - 11:00. Teacher: Chelache C.. Class size: 10 places. Venue: Clissold Leisure Centre, N16 9EX. Phone: 0207 254 5574. Email: clissold@gll.org. Book online at betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk
Mother Nature Science – STEAM Science Half-Term Camp (Ages 5–12, London & Herts)
Mother Nature Science Camp
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Mother Nature Science Camp: curriculum-linked STEAM science school holiday day camp for ages 5–12 at school venues across London and Hertfordshire. Available every half term: February, May, October and Christmas/December. 4 hands-on science sessions per day across chemistry, biology and physics; 3 outdoor activity breaks. Take-home experiments and daily parent handout. 9:00am–3:30pm (extended 8:30am–4:00pm available). 30+ years of experience; 500,000+ children inspired. Hoop Awards winner "Best
The Henry Smith Charity - Holiday grants for children
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
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The Henry Smith Charity aims to bring about lasting change to people’s lives, helping them to benefit from and contribute to society. We achieve this by funding organisations that work with people to reduce social and economic disadvantage. We want to help people for whom other sources of support have failed, been inappropriate or are simply not available. To achieve this we aim to make grants that work towards one or more of our key values. The purpose of the Holiday Grants programme is to pr. Phone: 020 7264 4970. Website: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holiday-grants-for-children-overview
Secret Garden Theatre Project
The Garden Classroom
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A unique holiday activity for anyone aged 8 to 16 with an interest in being creative outdoors, open-air theatre, design and performance. Each summer Amy and Viv from The Garden Classroom mount an open-air performance of a play in just one week with a dedicated group of young performers! Previous productions include A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. Performers get involved in creating the world of the play with prop and costume making and performing Shakespeare's text in an exciting performance in the garden! Dates for 2026: Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 2026, 10am-3pm each day. Cost: £150 per child. Sibling discount 10% with oldest child at full price. A limited number of subsidised places are available. Venue: King Henry's Walk Garden, N1 4NX
Hackney Summer Choral Course (Ages 8–18, July 2026, Hackney N16)
Hackney Choral
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Hackney Summer Choral Course for ages 8–18. Mon 27 July – Fri 31 July 2026 at St Paul's West Hackney Church Hall, N16 7UY. A week of singing, musical activities and games in a fun, supportive environment. Music from 19th-century Paris to 21st-century London. Culminates in a concert or performance. Led by professional musicians. Free to join. Contact: choralpartnerships@stpaulscathedral.org.uk. Supported by St Paul's Cathedral and the Young Londoners Fund. St Paul's West Hackney, Stoke Newington
Summer Safari Cake Kids Holiday Bake — London (East/Haggerston)
The Big Bakes
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Summer Safari Cake Kids Holiday Bake — London (East/Haggerston) at The Big Bakes London East, Arch 333 Acton Mews, Haggerston, London. Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Summer Safari-themed holiday baking workshop for children (aged 4–12) accompanied by an adult. Create and decorate safari animal cakes and treats — all equipment, ingredients, and tuition provided. Adults and children bake as a pair. Part of The Big Bakes summer holiday pop-up series running across the UK throughout August. Tickets via DesignMyNight.
Featured providers in Hackney
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Swimming · Basketball · Football
573 activities at 11 venues in Hackney
England and Wales Cricket Board
Cricket
63 activities at 53 venues in Hackney
En Cuisine Cooking School
Cookery
36 activities at 1 venue in Hackney
ClubHub UK
Life Skills · Dance · Performing Arts
33 activities at 29 venues in Hackney
Premier Education
Sports & Fitness
29 activities at 3 venues in Hackney
LTA Youth Tennis
Tennis
22 activities at 4 venues in Hackney
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Questions about kids' activities in Hackney
How many children's activities are there in Hackney?
BusyKids lists 1,038 children's activities in Hackney from 92 local providers. The biggest categories are swimming, cricket and cookery.
What are the most popular kids' activities in Hackney?
By number of listings, the most popular activities in Hackney are Swimming (527), Cricket (64), Cookery (57), Performing Arts (40) and Dance (37).
Are there holiday clubs in Hackney?
Yes. There are 47 holiday clubs and camps listed in Hackney. The next school break is the Christmas holiday 2026.
Are there activities for toddlers and teenagers in Hackney?
Yes. 446 activities in Hackney are open to babies and toddlers aged 0–4, and 534 to teenagers aged 12–16.
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