Activities for kids & young people A-Z

As well as the below listings, Rushcliffe Country Park hosts a range of kids’ activities. Please visit the Park’s website for the latest information, dates and times. See our Sports page also.

  • Adele Louise Dance Academy

Children’s freestyle and street dance classes. Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Village Hall.  Contact Adele Edge on 07519 557 763 or visit www.adelelouisedanceacademy.com for full details.

  • After School Drop In

Ruddington Library (Term time only), 3.45pm to 5pm.

  • After-School Activities (other)

Please ask your child’s school for details. You’ll find contact details for all our local schools on our Village A-Z page.

See also School’s Out Ruddington below.

  • Army Cadets

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, adventurous training, camping weekends, shooting and more for 12-18 year olds. Activities including bugle and drum-playing can lead to BTEC qualifications. The Cadets meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:45pm and 9pm at the ACF Centre on Loughborough Road. Visit the Army Cadets website or call 0115 983 7645 for details.

  • ARTVenturers

Art and creative play classes for babies and toddlers aged from 6 months to 4 years. Classes take place at Ruddington Village Hall, 10:15am to 11:15  on most Fridays in term time starting from 13 September 2019. To find out more and book, visit www.artventurers.co.uk/nottingham or email rebecca@artventurers.co.uk.

  • Baby Sensory

Classes for 0 – 13 months on Thursdays term time only at Rushcliffe Country Park (Conference Centre), 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm. To find out more and to book visit www.babysensory.com/nottingham-south or call Heidi on 07958042741

  • Brownies

Brownies logoFun, challenges, games, activities and pack holidays for girls aged 7-11. For more information and latest details of meeting days and times, please visit the Ruddington District Girlguiding Facebook page or email ruddingtongirlguiding@outlook.com.

  • Children & Young People

A group for children and young people, with meetings on Sunday mornings (all ages), Friday evenings (ages 10 to 14) at The Hub, 62 Musters Road, and a home group on Sunday evenings (ages 14 to 18). Run by the Baptist Church. Visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or call 0115 984 6833 for details.

  • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Most of our local secondary schools run The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme to at least Bronze level. For full details, please contact your child’s school or visit their website. You can find out more about the scheme at their website.

  • Emma Cain School of Dance

Children’s dance class. Wednesdays from 4pm to 5.30pm (ages 2-4) and 4pm to 5:30pm (ages 5-12) at St. Peter’s Rooms. Contact Emma Cain on 07779 875 604 or visit the School’s website for details.

  • First Steps

Christian toddler group for 0-4 year olds. Singing, Bible Story & Craft at 9.30am in the Methodist Church Hall every Thursday in term-time. Contact Andy Proffitt for more details by emailing ruddingtonmethodistchurch@gmail.com.

  • Girl Guides

Age 10+. For more information and latest details of meeting days and times, please visit the Ruddington District Girlguiding Facebook page or email ruddingtongirlguiding@outlook.com.

  • Impact Youth Group

Thursdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall in school term time. To check if a place is available and to register your son/daughter for the group please contact Andy Proffitt by emailing ruddingtonmethodistchurch@gmail.com.

  • K2 Dance Academy

K2 Dance Academy logoA range of ballet, dance and theatre classes for children aged 3+. Also ballet and tap classes for adults. Classes take place in the Chapel at the Village Hall in Ruddington, or in Cotgrave, West Bridgford and Tollerton. Visit www.k2danceacademy.co.uk for details of classes, timetables and locations.

  • Lego Club

For families. 10:30am to 12 noon at Ruddington Library every other Saturday.

  • Lockton School of Dance

Ballroom & Latin dance classes for children aged under 8 (Rainbows) and over 8 (Medal & Social class). Fridays at the Village Hall, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Call 0115 846 5891 for details.

  • Messy Church

1st Saturday of each month at St Peter’s Church, 4pm to 6pm. Hands-on activities to explore Bible stories for adults and children to enjoy together. Visit www.stpeters-ruddington.org for details.

  • Nappuccinos

Coffee and cake group for mums-to-be and parents with babies aged up to 12 months. Mondays, 10am to 11:45am at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. Run by the Baptist Church. Term-time only, no booking required. Visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or call 0115 984 6833 for details.

  • Nottinghamshire Children’s Centre Services

Formerly known as SureStart. A programme of services, events and activities to support parents and parents-to-be, and help children get the best start in life. Find out more at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk.

  • Ps

Stay and play fun, friendship, craft, stories and singing for parents, carers and little ones. Mondays during term-time, 9am to 10:45am at St Peter’s Church. Visit www.stpeters-ruddington.org.uk for details.

  • Rainbows

Rainbows logoFun, crafts and games for girls aged 5 – 7 years. For more information and latest details of meeting days and times, please visit the Ruddington District Girlguiding Facebook page or email ruddingtongirlguiding@outlook.com.

  • Rangers

Usual guiding activities plus Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for girls aged 14 – 25 years. For more information and latest details of meeting days and times, please visit the Ruddington District Girlguiding Facebook page or email ruddingtongirlguiding@outlook.com.

  • Rattle, Rhyme & Roll

Fun, rhymes and songs for parents to share with their baby or toddler aged under 5. Free 30 minute sessions funded by Notts County Council. Every second and fourth Tuesday at Ruddington Library at 10:30am. Term time only. Call 01623 677 200 for details.

  • Ruddington Fun

Ruddington Fun has now disbanded. However, the Ruddington Fun Facebook page is still kept updated with details of  kids’  activities in the village.

  • Scouts, 1st Ruddington

All meetings take place at the Scout Hut on Loughborough Road. Email firstruddington@hotmail.com or visit the Rushcliffe Scouts website for more details.

  • Sports

See separate Sports page.

  • Storytime and Craft

Every first and third Thursday at Ruddington Library, 10:3am to 11am for babies and under 5s. Term time only. Call 01623 677 200 for details.

  • Wiggle & Giggle

Music and movement classes for children aged from 1 to 5 years. Also birthday parties. Call Tamzin 07970 805 141 or visit the Wiggle & Giggle Facebook page for class times and locations. Or visit www.wiggleandgiggle.co.uk.

Nature exploration and discovery, games and practical activities for kids aged 8 to 13 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Meets second Saturday of each month, 1am to 1pm at the Education Room at Rushcliffe Country Park. Contact Geoff East on 07804 297 041 or rushcliffewatch@nottswt.co.uk or visit theWildlife Watch website.

  • Youth Work Sessions at the Village Hall

For young people in school Year 6. Thursday evenings from 6:15pm to 8:15pm (term time only). Staffed by qualified Youth Workers who work for Nottinghamshire County Council. A range of fun and engaging activities including sports/games, art and crafts, and cooking activities. 50p per session. Find out more at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/youthservice.


Disclaimer: Please remember that the Parish Council can’t be responsible for events, activities or classes which don’t take place as advertised. This information is provided to you in good faith and we can’t be held responsible for changes to any of the activities listed. Ruddington Parish Council does not endorse any service, business or organisation mentioned on this site.