Everyone can book a FREE TASTER CLASS to see why it has been voted the nation’s preferred pre-school music class.
Monkey Music is passionate at introducing music to little ones right from the start. Babies enrol to absorb the magical sounds and sensory activities, whilst as they progress children learn to read music and learn all about orchestral instruments. Above all, children’s social, motor, speech and language development is supported through the multi-award winning classes that become the highlight of their week. Parents love how their child’s confidence is also boosted and everybody loves making new friends with like-minded people.
Rock ‘n’ Roll – The adventure starts with ‘Rock ‘n Roll’ classes for children from aged 3 months. Babies are very receptive to musical learning, able to remember musical sequences and detect changes in pitch, melody and rhythm. We build on those abilities while using bonding and sensory techniques to strengthen the relationship between baby and carer.
Heigh-Ho – From 12 months toddlers join ‘Heigh-Ho’ where Monkey Music tunes get parents and children dancing and catchy songs help with language development.
Jiggety-Jig – The musical journey continues for 2 & 3 year olds in ‘Jiggety-Jig’ as teachers help parents and toddlers explore rhythm and pitch. At this age children are excited to get to know one another and monkey’s playful songs and activities develop both social skills and imagination.
Ding-Dong – By age 3 or 4 our children have a foundation in rhythm, pitch, tempo and melody and in ‘Ding-Dong’ they learn to read music. The moment they make the connection between the music they hear and read is a huge milestone, similarly when they volunteer to sing solos and lead the Monkey Music band!
Monkey Music is currently running classes in Winton, Wimborne, Parkstone, Southbourne Christchurch and Poole check out the timetable here.
Trainmaster Dorset is an award-winning, train-themed children’s events business covering Dorset and the Hampshire border. We offer exciting stay-and-play sessions for children!
Locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, New Milton, Ringwood & Dorchester, with more to be added soon!
Trainmaster visits local community halls and fills the room with a giant track layout, loads of motorised trains, ride on trains, a play tent, fancy dress and much more!
There’s no age limit for our events but they are most enjoyed by children aged 18 months to 6 years.
We always offer quiet (less busy) sessions which are also open to everyone and are popular with SEND families, younger children and anyone who prefers to play in a more relaxed environment.
Locations in New Milton, Wimborne, Christchurch & Ringwood.
We now offer exciting term-time weekday stay-and-play sessions for active babies and preschool children so the all the younger train fans can enjoy some fun too!
There’s no age limit for our TOTS events but they are most enjoyed by children aged 18 months to 4 years (or 6 years for home-schooled children). Our weekday sessions are always limited to just 15 spaces for a relaxed environment in which to play.
Both the Tots & Weekend sessions are £8 (for 1 adult+1 child) and sibling discount is added automatically for the purchase of 2 more child tickets.
TRAINMASTER PARTIES🚂 Love trains? Then book a Trainmaster party! 🥳
With miles of hands-on track, motorised trains, a train slide, track to build & even a ride on train!
Email Tammy to find out more about our Trainmaster Party packages.
Pelhams Community Centre
Mondays (term time)
10.15am to 11.00am 3-24 Months
11.15am to 12.00pm 2-4 Years
Sensory Play, Story & Exploration Session designed to support those with additional needs SEN. Inclusive to ALL, a fun and friendly atmosphere.
£5 Per Session – 1st Session FREE! Book via 07971 822041.
Various times, Mondays & Fridays.
Community Learning & Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EB.
St Mary’s Longfleet Church Centre, Kingston Road, Poole, BH15 2JD.
Welcome to Amy Moody’s Baby Sensory classes for babies from Birth – 13 Months. Specifically designed from birth, to aid your child’s development, the classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more.
For further information contact Amy Moody on 07971 574565.
Carlton Hotel, East Overcliff, Grove Road, Boscombe BH1 3DN.
Mondays & Tuesdays from 3.45pm onwards.
Swimming Lessons for children aged 3+. All abilities welcome – max. 4 children per class.
Please contact 07891 859375 for more info and to book.
The Family Hub’s (formerly Children’s Centres) offer a range of support to families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. By working alongside local communities, with other professionals and the voluntary sector, they aim to provide the right help at the right time for you and your family. They provide help from pregnancy onwards and support families with children aged 0 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities).
The timetable offers a variety of activities at some of our family hubs and and we advise you to call them to register your interest or book your place:
Boscombe Family Hub
22 Ashley Close, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4PE. T. 01202 096699
Christchurch Family Hub
Draper Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3AS. T. 01202 093500
Kinson and West Howe Family Hub
Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth BH11 8AU. T. 01202 096700
Poole Old Town Family Hub
Green Road, Poole BH15 1QB. T. 01202 817772
Rossmore Family Hub
Herbert Avenue, Poole BH12 4HR. T. 01202 817771
Somerford Family Hub
Draper Road, Christchurch BH23 3AS. T. 01202 093500
Turlin Moor Family Hub
Turlin Road, Turlin Moor, Poole BH16 5AH. T. 01202 817770
Queen’s Park Outreach Centre
East Way, Queen’s Park, Bournemouth BH8 9PU. T. 01202 519727
Townsend Family Hub
Jewell Road, Townsend, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT. T. 01202 720472
Branksome Outreach Centre
350 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1AW. T. 01202 817773
For more information on the timetables click here.
Various times, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Various Locations around Wimborne.
We offer sensory and movement sessions for babies, and creative dance classes for toddlers and early years children. We deliver contemporary dance classes for all ages and adults, alongside parties and workshops for community settings.
Please contact 07759 949 478 for more information.
Various Times, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Location at the Church of the Transfiguration in Canford Cliffs & The Spire, Poole.
At Hartbeeps we put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby, toddler and pre-school classes for children aged 0-5yrs. Plus a dusting of magic
For more information contact Helen Easter via the website.
Hotel Collingwood, BH2 5DF.
Children Swimming Classes with Aqua Sensory teaching. Group and private classes for age 0-5 years plus antenatal. Various days (term time) and weekends.
Contact Helena on 07902925487 for more info.
9.30am-10.15am, Mondays to Saturdays.
Various locations in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne.
Itsy Bitsy builds self-confidence and imagination in classes such as ballet, street dance and tap dance. Our classes are for tiny dancers as young as 18months up to 10 years of age.
Please call 07854 093606 for more information.
Merley Community Centre, BH21 1XE.
Mondays, 10-11am (Starting 17th April) with a FREE SESSION
Art based activities and Messy Play sessions for walkers up to 5 years.
£4.50 | £3 per sibling (non-walker siblings are free).
For questions or queries contact Jen 07973 742866.
Tesco Fleetsbridge Community Room, Waterloo Road, Poole, BH17 7EJ.
Brand new starting October 2022!!!
Helping families connect and understand with their babies as we experience the awesome benefits of baby signing.
Mondays 12.30 – 2pm
Tuesdays 10.30am 12pm
£7.50 per families. Tea,coffee & biscuits.
Contact 07943399851 to book a space.
Mondays – WintonYMCA, BH9 2QD.
Wednesdays – Stourvale Center, BH6 5JB.
A multi sport coaching programme for children aged 18months to 5 years. There are 1000s of sports, why choose one?
Head to Mini Multi Sports on FB for more info.
Mondays to Fridays.
Located in Bournemouth & Broadstone.
Minky Moos ‘Lights, Music and Action’ Sensory sessions allow parents to interact and build positive relationships with their babies. The sessions promote self esteem and help to builds confidence in parents. For Children aged 0-5yrs. Party entertainment also available.
For more information contact 07811 883276.
Mondays 9.30-10.30am (Branksome Community Centre, BH12 2EA)
First 2 Tuesdays of each month – 10.30-11.45am (Moordown Community Centre, BH9 1TW)
Term Time only
Come and join us for an hour filled with soft play, ride-on cars, toys, a dressing-up corner, and our sensory den! 0-4yrs. £5.
Book via Over the Moon FB page.
Various times, Mondays to Sundays.
Classes available in different venues in Wimborne, Ringwood, Ferndown, Corfe Mullen and Poole.
The classes comprise of pre-school football training for under 7’s as well as developing all round ball skills using a variety of sports. We also run parties & summer camps.
For further information contact David on 07885 791368.
Various Times, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
We have classes across Southbourne, Pokesdown and Christchurch and for Babies, Toddlers, Mixed Ages and Pre School Children.
A charming mix of Singing, Dancing, Music, Sensory and Imaginative play for babies and toddlers. £5.50 a week.
Contact 07917034170 for more information.
1pm-2pm Mondays & Wednesdays (term time only).
Monday – Pelhams Park BH10 7LQ. Wednesday – St Clements Church Hall BH15 3PH.
Each class is themed with a mixture of wet and dry activities along with a simple craft. Suitable for ages 6 months onwards. We also do Holiday Sessions & birthday parties.
Please contact Charlotte on 07549144815 for more info.
Locations around BCP.
Musical StoryBox brings stories to life through music and sensory play featuring live musical performances. It is a multi-sensory experience for babies and toddlers from non walkers to 5 years. Pre-booking essential.
Please contact 07742 359292 for more information.
Classes in Branksome (Everlast Gym) and Bournemouth (St. Marks School).
We offer a fun, progressive learn to swim programme for babies and children up to 16 years (plus adult sessions).
For further information contact us on 07946 164878.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday’s, Wimborne & Ferndown.
Let your child’s creativity & imagination run wild & watch their confidence grow with Tappy Toes music and movement classes for toddlers aged 6 months to 5 years and their parents.
Energetic and fun-filled activities help promote confidence, independence, motor and social skills.
For further information contact Zoe on 07957 148960.
Moordown Community Center, 21 Coronation Ave, BH9 1TW.
Mondays 5pm & 6pm
Martial Arts for Kids!
– Focus and attention
– Effective Self Defence
– Life and social skills
– Build Confidence
(Adult Classes available too!)
Please find us on Facebook.
78 Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ.
We pride ourselves in creating a wonderful positive environment where children thrive.We pro vide classes like Little Stars (2.5-5 years) Performing Arts, Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz & Acrobatics for children aged 2.5-18yrs. We also run holiday camps.
Contact us 07951150963 on for more info.
Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays (term time only).
Classes in Colehill, Verwood & Ferndown.
Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.
We offer classes tailored to different ages:
• 6 Months – Walking
• Walking – 2 Years
• 2 – 3 Years
• 3 Years – School Age
Contact 07912 218910 for more information.
9.30am (term time only).
Monday Ferndown – St Mary’s Church, BH22 9EU.
Tuesdays Ringwood – Trinity Church, BH24 1DN
Wednesday in Verwood – Scout Hut, BH31 6PQ.
Singing and dance class for babies, non-walkers and Pre-school children.
Classes are pay as you go, £5 per family no need to book.
Contact Sue on 07752 015897 for any questions.
Mondays – Thursdays & Saturdays, various times (term time only).
Unite Stage Academy, Chapel Ln, Poole BH15 1DF.
We offer classes for children aged 3.5 years upwards in:
Musical Theatre
Singing & Acting
Modern Jazz, Tap, Ballet
Lyrical & Contemporary
Acrobatics
Gymnastics
We also provide Holiday Clubs.
Please contact 07554257903 for more info.
