Kids' Clubs, Classes & Activities in North East England
2,000+ activities from 600+ local providers, for ages 0–21
The most popular activities for children in North East England are swimming, cricket and football, with 624 local providers.
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Activities for children in North East England, by number of local listings.
- Swimming· 884
- Cricket· 431
- Football· 250
- Uniformed Groups· 157
- Martial Arts & Self-Defence· 148
- Visual Arts & Design· 125
- Tennis· 111
- Performing Arts· 110
- Sports & Fitness· 73
- Snooker & Pool· 61
- Dance· 55
- Life Skills· 55
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Activities near you in North East England
Group Swimming Lessons - Stage 6
Places Leisure
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Group Swimming Lessons - Stage 6 at Prudhoe Waterworld. Schedule: Weekly from 03 October 2026, 10:00 - 10:30. Teacher: Hannah D.. Class size: 12 places. Venue: Prudhoe Waterworld, NE42 5DQ. Book online at placesleisurenew.courseprogress.co.uk
8th Hartlepool - Company Section
The Boys' Brigade
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The Boys' Brigade Company Section for ages 11-14. The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organisation that helps young people develop skills, confidence and faith through fun activities, sports, and community service.
Mini Red Tennis 6-9 Years old - Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club
LTA Youth Tennis
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Junior tennis coaching at Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club, Northumberland. Saturdays 09:30-10:30. 3 sessions. Saturday, 30th May 2026 to Saturday, 20th June 2026. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate. Group size: 12.
Newcastle Medics HC
England Hockey
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Regular Club. Open / Men / Boys, Women / Girls. Ages: Adult, Teen Contact: nclmedicshockey@gmail.com | 7875257268
Army Cadets — Cleveland acf, Cleveland 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: Cleveland acf. Address: Cadet Centre Kirklevington Yarm Cleveland TS15 9LW.
Swim School - Development (15 metres plus, under 16 yrs)
Better
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Swim School - Development (15 metres plus, under 16 yrs) at Blaydon Leisure Centre. Schedule: Weekly from 03 October 2026, 10:00 - 10:30. Teacher: Lead T.. Class size: 33 places. Venue: Blaydon Leisure Centre, NE21 5NW. Email: blaydonlc@gll.org. Book online at betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk
Skiing - 4-15y level 2
Everyone Active
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Skiing - 4-15y level 2 at Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope. Saturday at 12:00. Venue: Silksworth Sports Complex, Silksworth Lane SR3 1PD. Phone: 0191 528 5101. Email: SilksworthSCInfo@everyoneactive.com. Book at joinonline.everyoneactive.com/lessons
Barnard Castle Band
Brass Bands England
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We are a non-competing band and our main objective is to make music and have fun in a friendly and supportive environment. Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals (which are open to visitors) are normally held 6.30-8.30pm on a Sunday eveningin the Concert room of theGlaxo Smith Kline Sports and Social ClubHarmire Road.Barnard CastleDL12 8DTOn the first Sunday of the month rehearsals are at an alternative venue please phone the secretary for details. National Area: North
All Stars Cricket - Corbridge CC
ECB All Stars Cricket
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All Stars Cricket provides non-stop fun for all children aged 5-8 years old. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment. Sessions run on Fridays at 17:15 - 18:00. Course dates: Fri, 15 May - Fri, 3 Jul 2026. Coach: John Maude. Contact: johnmaude100@gmail.com, 07791 590814.
Make and Muse: Family Crafting Tour (7-12 year olds)
North East Museums
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Families take a tour of the Laing Art Gallery collections and do some hands-on crafting inspired by the artworks. Schedule: Half-term dates Location: North East Museums (various venues across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)
Diddikicks Benfield
Check a Club
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Diddikicks Benfield — children's club/activity listed on Check a Club, the UK's premier children's club directory.
ARTventurers Newcastle - Saturday Baby Artventurers (6m - 24m)
ARTventurers
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Saturday Baby Artventurers (6m - 24m) Sat 17th Oct class - Halloween Schedule: Saturday 9:20AM (50 minutes) Term: Autumn 2026 Venue: Great Park Community Centre NE13 9BD Price: £7.85 per class
Christmas holiday clubs in North East England 2026
Free Family Crafts
North East Museums
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Every Tuesday during school holidays at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. Free creative activities for families. Schedule: Tuesdays in holidays Location: North East Museums (various venues across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)
Intensive Swimming Lessons - 1:1
Places Leisure
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Intensive Swimming Lessons - 1:1 at Ashington Leisure Centre. Schedule: Daily Mon, 26 October 2026 - Fri, 30 October 2026, 11:00 - 11:30. Teacher: Emily S.. Class size: 1 places. Venue: Ashington Leisure Centre, NE63 9JY. Book online at placesleisurenew.courseprogress.co.uk
Dynamos Cricket - Durham Cricket Foundation CCB
ECB All Stars Cricket
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Dynamos Holiday Camps are an exciting way for 8-11 year olds to play, learn cricket skills and make new friends. The camp provides lots of opportunity to play Countdown Cricket so newly acquired skills can be put to the test right away - jam-packed with content from the weekly sessions but condensed into a shorter timeframe. Coach: David Selby. Contact: david.selby@durhamcricket.co.uk, 07903 681189.
School Break Workshops (Ages 5-14) - Gosforth
Turpentyne
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School break art workshops at Turpentyne's Gosforth studio for ages 5-14. Half-day sessions (3 hours, am or pm). Students can stay through lunch if enrolled in both sessions. 30 minutes early/late drop-off available. Childcare vouchers accepted. 10% sibling discount available. Schedule: School holidays (half-term, summer) Price: £32 per half day (3 hours) Location: Gosforth, Newcastle
GCT Gaming Summer Slam — Ages 6–11 (Gosforth)
Gosforth Civic Theatre
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Holiday gaming intensive for children aged 6–11 at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle. A full day of supervised gaming from 10am–3pm. £35 per child per day. Book via Ticketsolve.
Halloween - Spooky biscuits
Cook Stars
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Cook Stars cooking class at Langdon Square Community Centre, 1 Langdon Square, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TF. Workshops. Fridays at 2:00 PM. 120 minutes. £20.00 per session. All ingredients and equipment provided — take home what you cook.
Featured providers in North East England
Places Leisure
Swimming · Gymnastics
505 activities at 7 venues in North East England
England and Wales Cricket Board
Cricket
252 activities at 217 venues in North East England
LTA Youth Tennis
Tennis
82 activities at 7 venues in North East England
The Boys' Brigade
Uniformed Groups
71 activities at 19 venues in North East England
ARTventurers
Visual Arts & Design
55 activities at 7 venues in North East England
Everyone Active
Winter Sports · Tennis
43 activities at 2 venues in North East England
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Questions about kids' activities in North East England
How many children's activities are there in North East England?
BusyKids lists 2,775 children's activities in North East England from 624 local providers. The biggest categories are swimming, cricket and football.
What are the most popular kids' activities in North East England?
By number of listings, the most popular activities in North East England are Swimming (884), Cricket (431), Football (250), Uniformed Groups (157) and Martial Arts & Self-Defence (148).
Are there holiday clubs in North East England?
Yes. There are 31 holiday clubs and camps listed in North East England. The next school break is the Christmas holiday 2026.
Are there activities for toddlers and teenagers in North East England?
Yes. 838 activities in North East England are open to babies and toddlers aged 0–4, and 1,221 to teenagers aged 12–16.
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