Kids' Clubs, Classes & Activities in Portsmouth
800+ activities from 200+ local providers, for ages 0–21
The most popular activities for children in Portsmouth are swimming, cricket and football, with 251 local providers.
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Activities for children in Portsmouth, by number of local listings.
- Swimming· 149
- Cricket· 130
- Football· 82
- Martial Arts & Self-Defence· 76
- Dance· 67
- Performing Arts· 66
- Life Skills· 39
- Sports & Fitness· 30
- Gymnastics· 24
- Uniformed Groups· 22
- Tennis· 15
- Music· 14
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Activities near you in Portsmouth

RYA Youth Stage 4
ClubHub UK
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A Stage 4 certificate means that you have the skills to sail a double-handed dinghy as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems whilst afloat. Passing this course is the natural entry point for the advanced courses in the National Sailing Scheme. We advise everyone participating in RYA courses to have their own logbook. This will give you the opportunity to track progress and record your sailing experience. If you do not have a logbook, you will be able to purchase one from the Centre.

After School Archery Club - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Premier Education
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Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen, Merida, Legolas. Everybody has their favourite bow-and-arrow-wielding character. Premier Education’s archery sessions let children follow in their hero’s footsteps by getting them hands on and scoring their very own bullseye! If your child has never tried archery before, don’t worry: Premier Education’s expert coaches are trained make sure that every child has the chance to improve. Our Activity Professionals bring themes and stories to each session to really spark every child’s imagination and help get them engaged. We’ve found that archery can be fun and engaging for everybody who tries it, but it’s most popular for those who aren’t so keen on team sports. It’s non-competitive and requires focus and concentration more than anything else. Our archery sessions are safe, accessible and unlike any other sport we offer. Ages: Year 1 (5/6 Years old) - Year 6 (10/11 Years old). Running Thu 5th November 2026 to Thu 10th December 2026. Times: 15:30 – 16:30. Days:

Group Swimming Lessons - Stage 6
Places Leisure
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Group Swimming Lessons - Stage 6 at Gosport Leisure Centre. Schedule: Weekly from 06 October 2026, 16:30 - 17:00. Teacher: Joanne W.. Class size: 12 places. Venue: Gosport Leisure Centre, PO13 0ZX. Book online at placesleisurenew.courseprogress.co.uk

Portsmouth
Sea Cadets
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Sea Cadets - Join the UK's leading maritime youth charity. Cadets learn nautical skills, take part in water sports, adventure training, and develop leadership abilities. Activities include sailing, rowing, kayaking, power boating, and offshore voyages.

Baby Sensory - PO4 9SU
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?

1st Waterlooville - Anchor Section
The Boys' Brigade
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The Boys' Brigade Anchor Section for ages 5-8. The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organisation that helps young people develop skills, confidence and faith through fun activities, sports, and community service.

babyballet Bognor Regis and Rustington — Groovers
babyballet
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babyballet Groovers classes for children aged 4-6 years. Building on Movers foundations with more complex ballet steps, choreography and performance skills. Children work towards mini shows and develop discipline, grace and a love of dance.. Venue: Felpham Methodist Church Hall,118 Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 8QL. Term: Autumn Term 1 Monday 7th September -Saturday 24th October 2026

All Stars Cricket - Cowes 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 16:30 - 17:15. Course dates: Fri, 8 May - Fri, 26 Jun 2026. Coach: Tina Rowson. Contact: sean@cowescricketclub.co.uk, 07557091688.

Water Babies Baby Swimming — The Whiteley Physio Centre
Water Babies
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Water Babies Baby Swimming classes (Age 0-1, Team Pearl). Your little one builds a brilliant foundation in swimming, learning safety, improving confidence and promoting movement, with special bonding time in the water between you and baby. Maximum 10 babies per class with a parent/carer in the water. 30-minute weekly lessons taught through song, play and repetition. Venue: Gull Coppice, Yew Tree Drive, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LS. waterbabies.co.uk

Gymnastics - British Gymnastics - 8-11y Explore 1-4 60m
Everyone Active
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Gymnastics - British Gymnastics - 8-11y Explore 1-4 60m at Fareham Leisure Centre. Tuesday at 17:00. Venue: Park Lane, Fareham PO16 7JU. Phone: 0132 923 3652. Email: farehaminfo@everyoneactive.com. Book at joinonline.everyoneactive.com/lessons

diddi dance - Emsworth - Discounted Block Booking
diddi dance
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diddi dance class at Emsworth - Discounted Block Booking, Emsworth. Tuesdays at 09:30am (45 mins). Ages: walking - 5 yrs. A different dance style each half term — street dance, ballet, bollywood, disco, salsa, and more! Run by Tilly Burrows. Phone: 07378 508515. Cost: £14.00. 7 Places left.

Unreal Dimensions Gaming Club
BoardGameGeek
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Denmead Community Centre - PO7 6LU. Sundays and Thursday Evenings. We play board games, war games, card games and Role-play games (one shots) on Sundays. Thursdays we have an ever growing community of role-players in a thriving and creative environment! Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrealdimensions/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrealdimensions/, Email: pierre@unrealdimensions.co.uk
Featured providers in Portsmouth

Places Leisure
Swimming · Trampolining
88 activities at 1 venue in Portsmouth

England and Wales Cricket Board
Cricket
81 activities at 73 venues in Portsmouth

ClubHub UK
Life Skills · Ballet · Climbing
38 activities at 18 venues in Portsmouth
Tilly Burrows
Dance
36 activities at 5 venues in Portsmouth

Premier Education
Sports & Fitness · Dance · Football
19 activities at 4 venues in Portsmouth

Football Fun Factory
Football
13 activities at 6 venues in Portsmouth
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Questions about kids' activities in Portsmouth
How many children's activities are there in Portsmouth?
BusyKids lists 811 children's activities in Portsmouth from 251 local providers. The biggest categories are swimming, cricket and football.
What are the most popular kids' activities in Portsmouth?
By number of listings, the most popular activities in Portsmouth are Swimming (149), Cricket (130), Football (82), Martial Arts & Self-Defence (76) and Dance (67).
Are there holiday clubs in Portsmouth?
Yes. There are 1 holiday clubs and camps listed in Portsmouth. The next school break is the Christmas holiday 2026.
Are there activities for toddlers and teenagers in Portsmouth?
Yes. 240 activities in Portsmouth are open to babies and toddlers aged 0–4, and 374 to teenagers aged 12–16.
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