We’ve put together this handy reference guide to local kids classes and activities that take place from September until the Christmas holidays – baby classes, toddler classes, and classes for older children. And when we say local, we mean local, with all the classes featured here available in Richmond, Ham & Kew (plus a couple others of note!).
There’s a lot here, so the listings are split into four sections to help you find what you’re looking for: 1) Creative Craft & Forest School; 2) Drama, Dance & Singing; 3) Music & Developmental; and 4) Sport & Movement.
As always, if there’s anything you’d like to see added, just let us know. NB We have included pricing information here, but please check direct with the classes as most offer a free trial and lots offer sibling discounts, but some also charge a membership fee. Most classes that charge by the term will also allow you to join mid-term – if there is space – for a reduced rate.
1) Creative, Craft & Forest School
Art Clubs, Orleans House Gallery
- Twickenham
- For children from 5 to 17 years old.
- Exciting weekly workshops offer budding young artists the opportunity to explore a broad range of artistic media and practice with experienced gallery artists; also includes the Octagon Club for children with additional needs. Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from w/c 18th September. Classes cost £126.00 for the term (£10.50 per class), with the Octagon Club costing £5.00 per week.
- Ham, Hampton, Hampton Hill, Teddington, Whitton
- For babies and children from birth to 4 years old.
- Story telling, craft, music and drama, helping to develop the imagination and creativity of young children by ‘bringing stories to life’. Classes take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, on a drop-in basis from w/c 11th September. Prices vary according to the venue (most are free!) – see their website for details.
- Ham, Twickenham
- For babies and children from 6 months to 5 years old.
- Creative activities that are great for confidence, hand & eye co-ordination, social skills, wellbeing and much more. Being imaginative and getting involved in creative arts and crafts activities is also great fun! Classes take place on Wednesdays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £68.00 for ten, £24.00 for three, or £8.50 on an individual basis (£6.80-£8.50 per class).
- Twickenham
- For children aged 3 to 5 years old.
- Children visit Marble Hill Park for adventures in the great outdoors, enhanced by games, stories, crafts, dressing up and other play elements to maximise the fun. Classes take place on Mondays from w/c 18th September. Classes cost £80.00 for the half-term (£16.00 per class) or £17.50 per class on a drop-in basis (please check availability).
- East Sheen, Teddington
- For children from 2 to 4 years old.
- An exciting programme which opens up a whole new world of scientific adventure to pre-school children. Sessions are packed full of experiments, singing, and stories, making science fun and enjoyable. Classes take place on Wednesdays & Thursdays from w/c 6th November. Classes cost £63.00 for the half-term (£9.00 per class).
See Saw, Orleans House Gallery
- Twickenham
- For children under 5 years old.
- Multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. Sessions include music, play materials, soft play, creative activities, stories and rhyme time in a relaxed informal environment. Classes take place on Fridays throughout the year (check website for details). Classes cost £6.00 per session, or £3.00 for siblings.
- Barnes, Kew, Twickenham
- For pre-school children (after-school clubs also available through certain schools).
- Forest school activities encouraging child-led learning and allowing children time to play, reconnect with their environment, learn to take risks and have their own adventures. Classes take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £156.00 for the term (£12.00 per class).
2) Dance, Drama & Singing
- St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 2.5 to 18 years old.
- A community dance school with emphasis on the three fundamentals of theatre dance – ballet, tap and modern. Classes improve posture and poise and boost confidence and self esteem, helping to create new friendships and build social skills as well as giving all round training in dance. Classes take place on Mondays to Saturdays from w/c 11th September. Class costs vary; for example Primary Ballet & Tap classes cost £117.00 for the term (£9.00 per class). Some classes are by invitation only.
- Barnes, East Sheen, Kew, Mortlake, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 4 to 12 years old.
- A unique mix of drama, dance and singing specially formulated to guide, inspire and encourage every child’s true potential… focusing on individual development rather than the ability to learn words and moves. Classes take place on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 2nd September. Classes are bought in blocks of ten, with weekday classes costing £171.10 (£17.11 per class), and the slightly longer weekend classes costing £241.80 (£24.18 per class).
- Kew, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 4 to 18 years old.
- Teaching children and teenagers creative courage… how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. Classes take place on Fridays & Saturdays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £165.00-£330.00 for the term, depending on the length of the class (£13.75-£27.50 per class).
- Hampton Hill, Twickenham
- For children from 3 to 21 years old.
- An independent, award-winning, performing arts school and youth theatre, who offers a huge range of acting, music, dance and musical theatre classes, as well as performance opportunities. Classes take place on Mondays to Saturdays from w/c 17th April. Their classes range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, and they have an award-winning auditioned youth theatre who perform several times a year.
- East Sheen
- For children from 4 to 11 years old.
- Competition-winning musical theatre after-school club – perfect if your child loves to sing, dance and act. Classes take place on Wednesdays from w/c 30th October. Classes cost £35.00-£56.00 for the half-term depending on age / length of class (£5.00-£8.00 per class).
- Twickenham
- For children from 2 to 11 years old.
- A small, independent drama company who believes in offering high quality, affordable access to the arts to all children. They teach children to use their own imaginations and experiences to create fun and exciting drama. Classes take place on Tuesdays & Fridays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £78.00-£91.00 for the term depending on age (£6.00-£7.00 per class).
3) Music & Developmental
Hampton, Richmond
For babies and children from birth to 3 years old.
A unique, award winning, early years physical development, sound and sensory programme based on the latest neurological research into how babies and toddlers grow and develop. Classes take place on Mondays & Tuesdays from w/c 2nd October. Classes cost £54.00 for a block of six (£9.00 per class), and you can join at any time.
- Barnes, Isleworth, Richmond, Teddington, Whitton
- For babies from birth to 13 months old.
- Baby development activities to develop early communication skills, using a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to stimulate the senses and delight your baby. Classes take place on Tuesdays & Wednesdays (Isleworth/Whitton) from w/c 11th September, and on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (Barnes/Richmond/Teddington) from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £59.50-£80.00 for the term, depending on the length of the term (£8.00-£8.50 per class)
- St Margarets
- For babies from 6 weeks old to crawling.
- An inspiring and relaxed class to help develop your baby’s senses and introduce play elements into their routine. A mixture of reflexology and head massage, fun and playful movements to music, and multi-sensory activities. Classes take place on Thursdays from w/c 30th October. Membership to Busylizzy costs £45.00 per month (4 classes) to £108.00 per month (unlimited classes). Membership packages include baby classes and fitness classes for mums.
- Richmond
- For babies from 3 weeks old to walking.
- An interactive, baby music class with lots of stimulating melodies and jangly percussion to sing and play along to. Babies learn to clap, bounce in time to the music and discover new sounds by touching and experimenting. Classes take place on Fridays from w/c 30th October. Membership to Busylizzy costs £45.00 per month (4 classes) to £108.00 per month (unlimited classes). Membership packages include baby classes and fitness classes for mums.
- Richmond
- For babies from 3 months old to walking
- Each week you cover a different theme which incorporates puppetry, songs and gestures all wrapped up in a supportive environment with lots of opportunity for questions, answers and a chance to recap where needed. Classes take place on Fridays from w/c 30th October. Membership to Busylizzy costs £45.00 per month (4 classes) to £108.00 per month (unlimited classes). Membership packages include baby classes and fitness classes for mums.
- Hampton, Isleworth, St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham
- For toddlers and children from 18 months to 4.5 years old.
- Little ones can get down and boogie at these classes that are packed with fun, energy and enthusiasm, and with a different theme each half-term – the second half of the autumn term is jive! Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 30th October. Classes cost £56.00 for the half-term (£8.00 per class).
- Putney, St Margarets
- For babies and children from birth to 5 years old.
- A fantastic range of fun classes that encourage development and learning through play, art and music. Classes take place on Mondays to Saturdays throughout the year. Classes cost £58.50-£68.00 per month depending on the class (£14.50-£17.00 per class), and this also gives you access to open gym sessions.
- Hampton, St Margarets, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 6 weeks to 4 years old.
- Educational, interactive and fun classes that grown-ups can enjoy together with their little ones. Classes have been designed by child development experts and combine music, dramatic play, story telling, creative movement and baby signing. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 30th October. Classes cost £56.00 for a half-term (£8.00 per class), or £11.00 per class on a drop-in basis.
- St Margarets
- For babies and children from birth to 4 years old.
- A weekly music and movement class for pre-school children, based on the Kodály principles of teaching musicianship. With an emphasis on live music making, participants sing, play, listen, and move to music. Classes take place on Sundays from 24th September. Classes cost £77.00 for the term (£7.00 per class) or £8.00 per class on a drop-in basis.
- Barnes, Kew, Teddington, Twickenham
- For babies and children from 3 months to 4 years old.
- A fun, stimulating and inspirational way to enjoy the wonders of music with your child – classes designed to nurture a lifetime of music. Using a unique blend of songs, little ones use actions, explore musical sound play and engage with colourful props and percussion instruments. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £110.50-£143.00 for the term, depending on location (£8.50-£11.00 per class).
- Brentford
- For children from 0 to 4 years old.
- Sing songs and play simple percussion instruments with your children in a fun and lively workshop, which is a brilliant way to introduce music to your children, teaching the basics including rhythm, rhyme and simple games. Classes take place on Wednesdays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £5.00 per session on a drop-in basis.
- Barnes, East Sheen
- For all pre-school children.
- Lively pre-school music and movement classes that help children develop their abilities, skills and confidence by unlocking their natural love of music. Sessions are interactive and fun for you and your child. Classes take place on Mondays & Fridays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £7.00 per class on a drop-in basis.
- St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham
- For babies and children from 6 months to 4 years old.
- The amazing world of signs through songs, rhymes, stories and games. Classes take place on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from w/c 18th September. Classes cost £85.00 per family for the term (£8.50 per class).
- Twickenham
- For babies and children from 3 months to 4 years old.
- A truly unique series of interactive classes and concerts for little ones. Each 40 minute class is jam packed with live music, singing, dancing, stories, bubbles, puppets and playing musical instruments all aimed to help your little ones develop their social skills, communication, and movement whilst having fun! Classes take place on Mondays & Fridays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £45.00 for a block of five or £90.00 for a block of ten (£9.00 per class), which can be used over a six-month period.
- Twickenham, Whitton
- For babies and children from birth to 3 years old.
- Fun, interactive baby signing classes. Develop your child’s early communication skills and enhance their motor skills through the use of songs, sign and music, and then enjoy some toy time and the chance for a cup of tea and a chat! Classes take place on Wednesdays & Fridays from w/c 30th October. Classes cost £56.00 for the half-term per family (£8.00 per class).
- Richmond, St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham, Whitton
- For children from 3 months to 5 years old.
- Pay-as-you-go music and dance classes, promoting critical listening skills, language and literacy, creativity and coordination in the future. Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from w/c 4th September, with some running throughout the holidays. Classes cost £5.00 per class on a drop-in basis.
4) Sport & Movement
- Barnes, East Sheen, Ham, Hampton, Richmond, Teddington
- For children aged 3 to 16 years old.
- Best Tennis makes tennis accessible for all the family, which is an excellent way to get fit, make new friends and this fantastic sport inside or out. Classes take place on Mondays to Sundays from w/c 30th October. Classes cost £64.00-£108.00 for the half-term, depending on location (£8.00-£14.00 per class). Some locations cost less with a Richmond Leisure Card.
- Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 2 to 6 years old.
- An early years sport company providing effective, fun and educational classes. The sessions are designed to teach children the values of rugby union, enabling them to develop their confidence, physical and social skills. Classes take place on Saturdays & Sundays from 9th September. Classes cost £120.00 for a 15-session pass (£8.00/class), £90.00 for a 10-session pass (£9.00/class), £50.00 for a 5-session pass (£10.00/class) or you can pay-as-you-go for £10.00/class.
- East Sheen, Twickenham
- For toddlers and children from 18 months to 7 years old.
- Unique, fun learning techniques to develop real football and other sports skills in a safe and creative environment. Classes take place on Thursdays & Sundays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £124.80 for the term (£9.60 per class).
- Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 3 to 11 years old.
- Fun sports coaching sessions to develop your child’s sporting skills in a safe, fun environment. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £108.00-£117.00 depending on age and length of the term (£8.30-£9.00 per class).
- Chiswick, Hampton Hill
- For babies and children from 4 months to 12 years old.
- Seriously fun gymnastics classes for little ones, in a safe, nurturing and non-competitive environment. These exceptional classes take place every day of the week in Chiswick (which has recently undergone expansion, and has lots of new classes available) and Hampton Hill, with two semesters per year starting in September and February. Classes cost £483.00 for the first semester in Chiswick (c£24.00 per class) or £440.00 in Hampton Hill (c£22.00 per class), with discounts and instalment plans also available.
- Ham, Hampton, Kew, Mortlake, Petersham, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For toddlers and children from 18 months to 7 years old.
- Football classes which act as a fun forum to instil children with a little extra confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie. Classes take place every day of the week from w/c 4th September. Classes are bought in blocks of six for £52.00 (£8.67 per class) or 12 for £98.00 (£8.17 per class).
- Barnes, Hampton, Richmond, St Margarets, Teddington
- For children from 2 to 4 years old.
- Action-packed classes that immerse kids in fun, age-appropriate, high quality games and activities, such as ball skills, running, jumping, dodging, balancing and lots more. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £123.50-£126.00 for the term depending on location and length of the term (£9.50-10.50 per class).
- Ham, Hounslow
- For babies and children from birth to 4 years old.
- Puddle Ducks’ baby-led approach ensures your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled – never forcing development, but nurturing confidence and unlocking their potential to swim. Classes take place on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays from 23rd April. Classes cost £128.00-£148.00 for a block of eight classes, depending on location (£16.00-£18.50 per class) and you can join at any point.
Richmond Gymnastics Association
- Kew
- For babies and children from 8 weeks to 4 years old.
- Popular classes where pre-school gymnasts learn early balance, co-ordination and gymnastics skills through a variety of fun activities each week. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £25.00-£125.00 for the term (£1.92-£9.61 per class). NB Classes for school-aged children are also available but a waiting list exists for these.
- East Sheen, Richmond, Roehampton, Twickenham
- For children from 3 to 16 years old.
- A specialised tennis coaching programme for children of all ages – starting with pre-school tots classes which concentrate on developing essential skills whilst having lots of fun, then moving on through mini-red, mini-orange and mini-green tennis which use a gradually bigger court and faster balls as children progress, ending with the usual yellow ball for ages 11 and upwards. Classes take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, mostly from w/c 30th October until February. Classes cost £78.00-£143.00 for the term, depending on age (£6.00-£11.00 per class). Some courses start later in the year and cost less for the term accordingly.
- East Sheen
- For children from 3 to 10 years old.
- A professional, community based coaching service, whose aim is to teach and support children whilst they develop their tennis skills, whether they play for fun, fitness or want to compete at a higher level. Classes take place on every day of the week from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £150.00-£170.00 for the term, depending on age (£7.39-£11.54 per class).
- Twickenham
- For children from 18 months to 7 years old.
- Children are grouped into three age categories – Tots, Kickers and Strikers – and Sport4Kids’ dynamic pathway not only progresses children’s ball skills but also their communication and social skills. They focus on fun and encourage teamwork as children increase in confidence. Classes take place on Sundays throughout the year. Classes cost £33.75 per month (£7.80 per class), with no minimum term.
- Twickenham
- For children from 18 months to 7 years old.
- Children are grouped into three age categories – Tots, Cubs and Lions – and Sports4Kids delivers exciting play-based activities for the youngest children, safely introducing the fundamentals of rugby movement and motor skills which are ingrained as they progress into competition. Classes take place on Sundays throughout the year. Classes cost £33.75 per month (£7.80 per class), with no minimum term.
- Teddington, Twickenham
- For babies and children up to adults.
- A huge variety of classes from Mother & Baby right up to Advanced (for children who can swim 100m plus). Very small groups are taught by professional and caring staff. Classes take place on Mondays to Saturdays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £149.50 for the term (£11.50 per class).
- Richmond
- For children from 4 to 16 years old.
- An exciting and action-packed multi-sports program of 18 different sports a year, comprising three hours per week for 6 to 16 year olds and 90 minutes for 4 & 5 year olds. Every weekend your child will participate in a team sport, an individual sport and a team building challenge. Classes take place on Sundays from 17th September. Classes cost £172.50 or £345.00 for the term (£14.38 or £28.75 per class).
- East Sheen, Kew
- For children from 6 months to 9 years old.
- Parent & baby and children’s swimming lessons, which combine the best aspects of various different approaches to swimming instruction. Swimway specialises in private or semi-private lessons, which allows the instructor to create a specific lesson plan for each student. Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £268.80-£630.00 for the term, depending on the number of pupils in the class (£19.20-£45.00 per class).
- East Sheen, Kew, Richmond, Teddington
- For babies and children from crawling to 5 years old.
- Designed to develop children’s physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, as well as positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem. Classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from w/c 11th September. Classes cost £130.00 for the term (£10.00 per class).
- Ham, Richmond
- For babies and children from 3 months to 4 years old.
- Enthusiastic and experienced ‘in-water’ swimming instructors ensure each child reaches their full potential, expands their natural swimming ability, and gains water confidence and life-saving skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from w/c 4th September. Classes cost £160.00 for the term (£13.33 per class).
- Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham
- For children from 4 to 12 years old.
- Accessible and affordable football training through programmes expertly designed by a network of FA qualified coaches. We Make Footballers focuses on individual skill and technique, teamwork, and most importantly fun! Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from September. Classes cost £70.00-£87.50 for a block of 10, depending on venue (£7.00-£8.75 per class).
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