Hastings & St Leonards

Find activities for your kids

Discover baby groups, after-school clubs and weekend events from pregnancy to age 11

All Filters

Information is shared by the community and from public sources. Please always check details and booking directly with the organiser. All activities are run by independent providers.

Today's events

All ages · Today

EVENT Weekly

Weds Wearing Walks

Every Wednesday (15 Jul - 29 Jul) · 09:00

📍 Alexandra Park Bandstand 👶 Ages 0-3 💰 FREE

An informal weekly sling walk meeting at the Alexandra Park bandstand on Wednesday mornings. Free to join, with quick sling fit tweaks available, and buggies and toddling babies welcome too. Weather depending. A lovely way to get out for a walk and chat with other parents. Join the whatsapp group to hear updates and learn more.

Visit Chat.Whatsapp for more information

More info
EVENT Booking Required summer

Hastings Mega Bounce

Wed 29 Jul · 09:30 - 17:00

📍 The Hastings Centre 👶 Ages 0-11 💰 £8.00

An indoor pop up play event in the Main Hall at The Hastings Centre, with a selection of bouncy castles, slides, an assault course and soft play. Each session lasts up to an hour and a half. Sessions on this day run 9:30am to 11:00am for toddlers aged 0 to 4 only, then 11:30am to 1:00pm, 1:30pm to 3:00pm and 3:30pm to 5:00pm for ages 0 to 11. Tickets are £8 per child and adults attend free. Every child using the equipment needs a ticket, though sleeping babies not using the equipment do not. The event runs for a limited time and booking ahead is recommended.

Visit Sosoftplay.Co for more information

More info
EVENT

Cool Kids Creative Club: Summer Craft Morning

Wed 29 Jul · 10:00 - 11:30

📍 The Crown 👶 Ages 3-16 💰 £5.00

A drop-in craft morning for children aged 3 and over with three creative stations: ice cream bunting, bracelets and key rings. Additional crafting activities are available for a small extra charge. Children must be supervised at all times. Card and cash payments accepted on the day.

Visit Instagram page for more information

More info
EVENT Booking Required summer

Pizza Making & Play

Wed 29 Jul · 11:15 - 12:45

📍 My Tiny Town 👶 Ages 0-8 💰 £12.00

A play session with a tasty twist at My Tiny Town, where little ones create their own pizza using their favourite toppings, then enjoy eating their delicious creation before the end of the session. A fun combination of imaginative play, creativity and lunch. Sibling tickets are available at a reduced rate when purchased alongside a full-price ticket.

Visit Mytinytown.Co for more information

More info
EVENT summer

Family Street Sports @ Gensing Gardens

Wed 29 Jul · 13:30 - 15:30

📍 Gensing Gardens Play Space 👶 Ages 0-18 💰 FREE

Free family sports day with football, tennis, rounders, archery, fitness, garden games and crafts, run by Active Hastings. Free soft drinks and snacks provided, with dietary requirements to be advised at booking. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place outdoors, so bring a drink, hat and sun cream.

Book via Eequ

More info
EVENT Booking Required summer

Storybuilding with Su Austin

Wed 29 Jul · 14:00 - 14:45

📍 Hastings Castle 👶 All Ages 💰 £5.80

An interactive 45-minute storytelling session at Hastings Castle where Su and the audience create stories together from found objects and audience ideas, complete with silly voices and sound effects. Bring along weird knick knacks, trinkets or favourite rocks to join in. Included with normal castle entry, £5.80 for children, £7.30 for adults, under 5s free.

Visit Hastingscastle.Org for more information

More info
CLASS Weekly

Beach Explorers

Every Wednesday (29 Apr - 26 Aug) · 09:30 - 11:00

📍 Beach Hut 47 👶 Ages 0-4 💰 £3.00

A weekly outdoor play session for preschoolers at Beach Hut 47 on West Marina beach in St Leonards. Drop in and explore the beach environment with your little one. £3 per family, cash only. No booking required.

Visit Facebook page for more information

More info
CLASS summer SEND Friendly

Bright Stars (Summer Schedule)

Wed 29 Jul · 10:00 - 11:30

📍 East Hastings Family Hub 👶 Ages 0-5 💰 FREE

Summer holiday session of the free SEND playgroup for 0-5 year olds, run by Hastings and St Leonards Family Hubs. Elder siblings up to age 8 are welcome over the summer, though activities are aimed at 0-5s. Part of the revised summer schedule running 29 July to 28 August.

Visit Facebook page for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required postnatal Weekly

Wise Mamas - Postnatal Programme

Every Wednesday · 10:30

📍 Wise Mamas 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 PAID

Wise Mamas' unique midwife-supported 12-week postnatal programme is designed to help you get to know your postnatal body, work on pelvic floor and core rehab, and begin your motherhood journey feeling strong and confident. Also runs on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am. 50% off your 1st months membership if you sign up in July or August. Join for as little as £17.50 per month.

Visit Wisemamas.Co for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required summer Weekly

Wise Mamas - Mama Fitness

Every Wednesday · 12:00

📍 Wise Mamas 👶 All Ages 💰 PAID

Your child is welcome to join while you work out! Mama Fitness is a feel-good fitness class for mums, with an enclosed play area for little ones and a cafe and seating area for older children — classes also run at 6:30pm on Wednesdays. 50% off your 1st months membership if you sign up in July or August. Join for as little as £17.50 per month.

Visit Wisemamas.Co for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required postnatal Weekly

MumPower Strength & Cardio (Baby-Friendly)

Every Wednesday · 12:30 - 13:30

📍 Observer Building - CrossFit 1066 Gym 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 £15.00

Coach-led sessions mixing strength and cardio with personalised coaching on safe lifting technique. Workouts may be done in pairs, with progress tracked over time. Baby-friendly environment with a playpen, space for prams, and baby-changing facilities; feeding, changing, and settling are expected and supported.

Visit Mumpower for more information

More info
CLASS Weekly

Splash Tots

Every Wednesday · 12:30 - 13:30

📍 Summerfields Leisure Centre 👶 Ages 0-4 💰 PAID

A parent-led water session for under 5s at Summerfields Leisure Centre. A selection of toys is provided to make it a playful and supportive experience. Entry is free for preschool children; accompanying adults pay normal admission. No booking required, just turn up.

Visit Freedom Leisure.Co for more information

More info
CLASS summer

0-2 Stay and Play (Summer Schedule)

Wed 29 Jul · 13:00 - 14:30

📍 Hastings Town Family Hub 👶 Ages 0-2 💰 FREE

Summer holiday session of the free playgroup for 0-2 year olds, run by Hastings and St Leonards Family Hubs. Elder siblings up to age 8 are welcome over the summer, though activities are aimed at the younger ones. Part of the revised summer schedule running 29 July to 28 August.

Visit Facebook page for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required summer

SGC Summer Gymnastics Workshop: Walkovers and Flics

Wed 29 Jul · 13:00 - 15:00

📍 Summerfields Gymnastics Club 👶 Ages 4-16 💰 £25.00

A gymnastics workshop at Summerfields Gymnastics Club focused on learning walkovers and flics with experienced coaches. Open to members and non-members, all abilities welcome, from school age 4 and up. Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.

Visit Instagram page for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required Weekly

Yoga for the Mums - bring your baby to class

Every Wednesday · 13:45

📍 Lior Wellness Studio 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 PAID

Six-week yoga course for mothers attending with their baby, led by two experienced doulas. Suitable for babies aged 0–1 who are pre-crawling; participants must have had their 6-week postnatal check, feel physically ready to practise yoga, and bring baby in a sling as there is no space for pushchairs. Check website for fees and availability.

Visit App.Arketa for more information

More info
CLASS Booking Required pregnancy Weekly

Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation

Every Wednesday · 18:30 - 19:45

📍 The Wellington Centre 👶 Age 0 💰 £15.00

Weekly pregnancy yoga class covering movement, breathing techniques and relaxation to support physical comfort and preparation for birth. Runs Wednesdays 6.30–7.45pm at The Wellington Centre, 44 Wellington Square, Hastings. Suitable from around 15 weeks of pregnancy and up to birth. £13 paid monthly in advance or £15 drop-in. Concessions available.

Visit Maedewsbery.Co for more information

More info

Still want more ideas? Explore day out spots nearby

See all family places →