Kids' Clubs, Classes & Activities in Islington
1,000+ activities from 86 local providers, for ages 0–21
The most popular activities for children in Islington are swimming, dance and cookery, with 86 local providers.
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Activities for children in Islington, by number of local listings.
- Swimming· 471
- Dance· 81
- Cookery· 57
- Gymnastics· 46
- Tennis· 46
- Performing Arts· 39
- Cricket· 37
- Martial Arts & Self-Defence· 29
- Life Skills· 28
- Football· 24
- Music· 24
- Sports & Fitness· 18
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Activities near you in Islington
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.
Street Dance L2 L3 Archway
ClubHub UK
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STREET DANCE 60 MINS • FAST-PACE & FREESTYLE A fusion of commercial, hip hop and house style dance moves, aiming to develop rhythm, body coordination and choreography skills. Street dance encourages freestyle, individuality and develops stamina and strength.
Kentish Town City Farm: Pet Club
London City Farms
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Kentish Town City Farm's Pet Club gives children the chance to learn about caring for small animals. Handle and care for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets. Learn about animal welfare, feeding, housing, and health. Build confidence and responsibility through regular animal care sessions. Schedule: Saturday Location: 1 Cressfield Close, Kentish Town, NW5 4BN
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
The Children's Society
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
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We are a national charity working to transform the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect. We listen. We support. We act. Because no child should feel alone. There are plenty of useful blogs and news items on our website, including a section for Helping Parents of Teenagers. Is there a charge to use this service? Depends - Contact for details Can anyone use this service? Anyone can contact us directly. Service details for this family support services Lan. Phone: 0300 303 7000. Email: supportercare@childrenssociety.org.uk. Website: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
Yellow/Green Stage 12 - 16 year olds - Parliament Hill Fields Tennis Courts
LTA Youth Tennis
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Junior tennis coaching at Parliament Hill Fields Tennis Courts, Middlesex. Thursdays 17:00-18:00. 6 sessions. Thursday, 11th June 2026 to Thursday, 16th July 2026. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Improver. Group size: 8.
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.
Kings Camps – Rookie Academy Leadership Programme (Ages 15–17, UK-wide)
Kings Camps
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Kings Camps: Rookie Academy sports coaching and leadership programme for ages 15–17 at 45+ venues across England, Scotland and Wales. Three progressive levels; minimum 2 weeks per level across school holidays. Develops active sports coaching, session planning, health & safety, behaviour management and performance analysis skills. Level 3 endorsed by 1st4sport — Diploma Certificate on completion (useful for CVs/HE). Graduates can progress to paid Red Top coaching roles at 18+. Not-for-profit; sub
16F (Wood Green & Hornsey)
RAF Air Cadets
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Air Cadets - Cadet life is all about challenge, excitement and adventure. Cadets have many opportunities including UK and overseas camps, leadership courses, air experience flights and pilot training. The focus is always on enjoying yourself while improving your skills.
Little Kickers Football Club (Hilldrop Community Centre)
Check a Club
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Little Kickers Football Club (Hilldrop Community Centre) — children's club/activity listed on Check a Club, the UK's premier children's club directory.
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.
Christmas holiday clubs in Islington 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
Kings Camps – Rookie Academy Leadership Programme (Ages 15–17, UK-wide)
Kings Camps
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Kings Camps: Rookie Academy sports coaching and leadership programme for ages 15–17 at 45+ venues across England, Scotland and Wales. Three progressive levels; minimum 2 weeks per level across school holidays. Develops active sports coaching, session planning, health & safety, behaviour management and performance analysis skills. Level 3 endorsed by 1st4sport — Diploma Certificate on completion (useful for CVs/HE). Graduates can progress to paid Red Top coaching roles at 18+. Not-for-profit; sub
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
Kentish Town City Farm: Holiday Hub
London City Farms
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Kentish Town City Farm's Holiday Hub offers fun-filled holiday activities for children. Spend the school holidays on the farm with animal care, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, and outdoor adventures. A safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and make friends. Location: 1 Cressfield Close, Kentish Town, NW5 4BN
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
Featured providers in Islington
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Swimming · Basketball · Dance
555 activities at 13 venues in Islington
ClubHub UK
Dance · Acting · Ballet
44 activities at 37 venues in Islington
En Cuisine Cooking School
Cookery
36 activities at 1 venue in Islington
England and Wales Cricket Board
Cricket
36 activities at 29 venues in Islington
LTA Youth Tennis
Tennis
36 activities at 5 venues in Islington
Monkey Music
Music
14 activities at 3 venues in Islington
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Questions about kids' activities in Islington
How many children's activities are there in Islington?
BusyKids lists 1,004 children's activities in Islington from 86 local providers. The biggest categories are swimming, dance and cookery.
What are the most popular kids' activities in Islington?
By number of listings, the most popular activities in Islington are Swimming (471), Dance (81), Cookery (57), Gymnastics (46) and Tennis (46).
Are there holiday clubs in Islington?
Yes. There are 47 holiday clubs and camps listed in Islington. The next school break is the Christmas holiday 2026.
Are there activities for toddlers and teenagers in Islington?
Yes. 416 activities in Islington are open to babies and toddlers aged 0–4, and 492 to teenagers aged 12–16.
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