Under-5s classes

We have worked hard to ensure your safety, so you can swim, have fun & enjoy a coffee.

All lessons will take place as normal with the following safety in place, as detailed on our Safety at First Strokes page.

Our first bespoke purpose built teaching facility. First Strokes Stanway was opened in 2003 by the Lord Mayor of Colchester. Since opening with 700 students the... Read more

Our award winning business has created unique Sensory Adventure sessions that are designed to be a wonderful immersive experience. We use unique lighting and sensory toys, theatre techniques, puppets, storytelling, music and rhythm to travel to imaginary worlds .


While you and your baby play, you'll be supporting their early development - building on their social, language and... Read more

We welcome you to join us on a journey down the rabbit hole into babyland! Our classes are magical, multi sensory, storytelling sessions for you and your little ones. Suitable for 0-4's we have so much for you to see and do. Hartbeeps classes are unique and unlike any other class around. We are no ordinary music class!

Here you will find all of the information about our classes and events.... Read more

Iceni Gymnastic Club offers a range of gymnastic sessions for ages 0-16+ this include Baby Gym and Parent & Toddler sessions.

There are various class times for the different levels

The venue is also available for party bookings.

DANCE, ACT & SING, theatre school classes for ages 3-18years every Saturday at The Gilberd School Colchester, New Rickstones Academy Witham. Thursday evening theatre school at Manningtree High School.

Impresario produce an annual show and throughout the year encourage students to take part in competitions and local events.

Free Trial class available!!

Jo Jingles offers fun, interactive music, singing and movement classes for preschool children...

With the help of our cheery mascot doll 'Jo' our specially trained and experienced class teachers run the most popular and established music and movement classes across the UK, Ireland and now Australia!

Lasting 30 to 45 minutes, our structured and interactive music and movement... Read more

LeapAlong is a family run business based in the UK.

We understand that teaching techniques change all of the time and end up being confusing. With much love and devotion, time and dedication we have been able put together a programme like no other.

Our unique classes are for children with their grownups and will promise to bring lots of excitement and fun into learning... Read more

Hi and welcome to Little City North Essex our award winning mobile role play experiance for Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Im Chiara, i live in the lovley village of Rowhedge with my husband, my little girl Bella and our 2 dogs. I came across Little City a few years ago when i was a private nanny and i just fell in love with it, the children i cared for loved our sessions at the local branch... Read more

Little Kickers is more than just football - we focus on fun and development. Coached the right way with a focus on stimulating imagination and aiding early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, social development, following instructions and playing as a team. It's the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life.
Not only that, it's great... Read more

Little Learners is an award-winning messy play and mark making (early writing skills) class designed for children aged 5months to 5years.

Each week your child will be introduced to a new mark and given opportunities to practise this in a range of play trays.

These could include cereals, slime, playdough, paint, spaghetti and more! All allergies catered for. ... Read more