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Term-time weekly classes & clubs in North West London
Build your weekly routine: swimming, football, dance, music, and more.
A day-by-day grid of regular term-time classes and clubs across Willesden Green, Queen's Park, Kensal Rise, Kilburn, and nearby. Swimming, gymnastics, football, dance, music, martial arts, art — find the right activity for every day of the week.
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Term-time schedule
Most classes run during school terms (check with providers for half-term and inset days). Morning classes typically 9:30–11:30, afternoons 13:30–15:30, after-school from 15:45.
Colour key: Babies (0–12m) Toddlers (1–2) Preschool (3–4) School age (5+) All ages / mixed
Monday
Monkey Music — Rock'n'RollBaby music with live instruments. Book
Baby Ballet — TotsGentle intro to dance & movement. Book
Little Kickers — JuniorFootball fun for toddlers. Book
Swiss Cottage — family swimQuiet weekday family swim session. Better UK
Tuesday
Monkey Music — Heigh-HoToddler music, singing & percussion. Book
Willesden Gymnastics — PreschoolBalance, coordination & fun. Find club
Little Kickers — MightyFootball with skill development. Book
Brent Libraries — Rhyme TimeFree nursery rhymes & stories. Drop-in.
Wednesday
Baby Ballet — TiniesBallet basics with stories & props. Book
Little Artists ClubAfterschool art: paint, clay, collage. Contact
Swiss Cottage — family swimPirate ship pool open for families. Better UK
Thursday
Monkey Music — Jiggety-JigMusic, dancing & instrument play. Book
Little Kickers — MegaAfterschool football for older kids. Book
Karate Kids — beginnersShotokan karate: discipline & confidence. Find dojo
Brent Libraries — StorytimeFree interactive story session. Drop-in.
Friday
Little Critters Stay 'n' PlayCommunity drop-in at Our Yard. Our Yard
Kids Garden ClubWeekly gardening at Clitterhouse Farm. Our Yard
Monkey Music — Ding-DongPre-school music & rhythm. Book
Willesden Gymnastics — RecreationalAfter-school gymnastics squad. Find club
Saturday
Capoeira for KidsMusic, movement & martial arts. Book
Forest School — Queen's ParkNature play, den building, mud kitchen. Queen's Park
Kids' Club at Everyman CinemaFamily films, sofa seats, low volume. Everyman
Queen's Park Tennis — coachingJunior tennis coaching sessions. Queen's Park
Sunday
SEND-friendly swimmingQuiet session, warmer water, pool hoist. Better UK
Swiss Cottage — family swimWeekend family swim with pirate ship. Better UK
Queen's Park Tennis — free playFree public courts, no booking needed. Bring rackets.
London Transport MuseumGreat Sunday trip — Tube 20 mins. LTM
School term dates 2026–27 (Brent)
Autumn term
Thu 3 Sep – Fri 18 Dec 2026
Thu 3 Sep – Fri 18 Dec 2026
Half term
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Christmas break
Mon 21 Dec – Fri 1 Jan 2027
Mon 21 Dec – Fri 1 Jan 2027
Spring term
Mon 4 Jan – Thu 1 Apr 2027
Mon 4 Jan – Thu 1 Apr 2027
Half term
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027
Easter break
Fri 2 – Fri 16 Apr 2027
Fri 2 – Fri 16 Apr 2027
Summer term
Mon 19 Apr – Wed 21 Jul 2027
Mon 19 Apr – Wed 21 Jul 2027
Half term
Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun 2027
Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun 2027
Inset days: Tue 1 & Wed 2 Sep 2026. Check your school for additional inset dates. Brent Council term dates →
All providers by type
These providers all run classes in NW London. Times and venues vary by term — check their websites for the latest schedule and to book a free taster.
👶 Baby (0–12 months)
Baby Sensory 0–13m · ££
Award-winning sensory development classes. West Hampstead, Abbey Road, Primrose Hill. Find a class →
Award-winning sensory development classes. West Hampstead, Abbey Road, Primrose Hill. Find a class →
Baby Massage / Yoga 0–6m · £
Local instructors run small-group sessions through children's centres and privately. Search Happity or Hoop for NW London listings.
Local instructors run small-group sessions through children's centres and privately. Search Happity or Hoop for NW London listings.
Hartbeeps 0–5y · ££
Immersive musical storytelling with props, puppets & sensory play. hartbeeps.com →
Immersive musical storytelling with props, puppets & sensory play. hartbeeps.com →
🎵 Music & singing
Monkey Music 3m–4y · ££
Award-winning classes in Queen's Park with live instruments. monkeymusic.co.uk →
Award-winning classes in Queen's Park with live instruments. monkeymusic.co.uk →
Jo Jingles 3m–5y · ££
Music, singing & movement with instruments. NW London franchises. jojingles.com →
Music, singing & movement with instruments. NW London franchises. jojingles.com →
Bach to Baby 0–5y · £
Classical music concerts for babies & toddlers. Local venues include churches & halls. bachtobaby.com →
Classical music concerts for babies & toddlers. Local venues include churches & halls. bachtobaby.com →
Caterpillar Music 0–4y · ££
Sensory music sessions with puppets, instruments & movement. caterpillarmusic.com →
Sensory music sessions with puppets, instruments & movement. caterpillarmusic.com →
The Strings Club 4–11y · ££
Group music lessons — ukulele, guitar, violin. Term-time & holiday camps. thestringsclub.org →
Group music lessons — ukulele, guitar, violin. Term-time & holiday camps. thestringsclub.org →
💃 Dance & movement
Toddler Sense 13m–3y · ££
Adventure play & movement from Baby Sensory team. West Hampstead, Abbey Road. WOW World Group →
Adventure play & movement from Baby Sensory team. West Hampstead, Abbey Road. WOW World Group →
🤸 Gymnastics & physical
The Little Gym 4m–12y · ££
Gymnastics-based developmental programme. West Hampstead & nearby. thelittlegym.co.uk →
Gymnastics-based developmental programme. West Hampstead & nearby. thelittlegym.co.uk →
MG Gymstars 3–16y · ££
Gymnastics at Willesden Sports Centre. Recreational & competitive. mggymstars.co.uk →
Gymnastics at Willesden Sports Centre. Recreational & competitive. mggymstars.co.uk →
🏊 Swimming
Puddle Ducks 0–4y · ££
Baby & toddler swimming with qualified teachers. NW London pools. puddleducks.com →
Baby & toddler swimming with qualified teachers. NW London pools. puddleducks.com →
🎭 Drama & performing arts
Stagecoach — Mini Stages 2–4y · ££
Intro to performing arts. Finchley Central, Sun mornings. stagecoach.co.uk →
Intro to performing arts. Finchley Central, Sun mornings. stagecoach.co.uk →
Stagecoach — Early Stages 4–6y · ££
Singing, dance & drama. Queen's Park (Fri/Sat), Primrose Hill (Fri/Sat/Sun). stagecoach.co.uk →
Singing, dance & drama. Queen's Park (Fri/Sat), Primrose Hill (Fri/Sat/Sun). stagecoach.co.uk →
Stagecoach — Main Stages 6–18y · ££
Full performing arts training. Queen's Park & Primrose Hill venues. stagecoach.co.uk →
Full performing arts training. Queen's Park & Primrose Hill venues. stagecoach.co.uk →
Perform Drama 4–12y · ££
Confidence-building drama classes. Camden, Bayswater & Archway venues. perform.org.uk →
Confidence-building drama classes. Camden, Bayswater & Archway venues. perform.org.uk →
🔬 STEM & learning
Mini Professors 2–5y · ££
Hands-on science experiments for preschoolers. West Hampstead & Abbey Road. WOW World Group →
Hands-on science experiments for preschoolers. West Hampstead & Abbey Road. WOW World Group →
Code Kids Robotics 6–14y · ££
Coding & robotics clubs. Highgate Primary School (Sat). codekids.org.uk →
Coding & robotics clubs. Highgate Primary School (Sat). codekids.org.uk →
🗣️ Languages
Peques Anglo-Spanish 0–11y · ££
Spanish immersion playgroups & classes. North London. peques-anglo-spanish.com →
Spanish immersion playgroups & classes. North London. peques-anglo-spanish.com →
🌿 Outdoor & forest school
Forest School at Queen's Park 2–8y · ££
Nature play, den building, mud kitchen. Sat mornings. Queen's Park →
Nature play, den building, mud kitchen. Sat mornings. Queen's Park →
Little Forest Folk 2–8y · ££
Full outdoor immersion forest school. Various London locations. littleforestfolk.com →
Full outdoor immersion forest school. Various London locations. littleforestfolk.com →
Kids Garden Club all ages · Free
Weekly gardening at Our Yard, Clitterhouse Farm. Fri 16:00. Our Yard →
Weekly gardening at Our Yard, Clitterhouse Farm. Fri 16:00. Our Yard →
🍳 Cooking, art & more
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Free tastersMost providers offer a free trial class — always worth asking before committing to a full term.
Last updatedSummer 2026. Class times change between terms — always check the provider's website.