From antenatal classes to dad-friendly sessions to fun events for your little one, there’s always lots going on at our Family Hubs.
Amazing Babies
Date and time: delivered in 5-week blocks each half-term at our Family Hubs. The next block starts from Monday 8 June.
Location: Abingdon Family Hub, Grove Hill Community Hub, Hemlington Family Hub, Park End Family Hub, Thorntree Family Hub, and West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Parents will be invited to the Amazing Babies sessions following their new birth visit. If you would like to find out more, contact your local Family Hub on 01642 579120.
Antenatal breastfeeding workshop
A free workshop for parents to gain practical information, advice and guidance about breastfeeding.
Date and time: first Monday of every month, 10am – 11am
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Book a place by calling the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603.
Aqua natal classes
Date and time: Wednesdays, 3:15pm
Location: Neptune Centre (Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7RP)
Cost: £4.25 per person
No booking required – if you have any question or want to find out more, contact stees.enchancedcaremsw@nhs.net.
Baby and child health clinic
Date and time: Fridays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Mondays, 1pm – 3pm
Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Date and time: Thursdays, 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Contact the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603 to book an appointment.
Behaviour workshops
Date and time: 5 June, 10 July, 7 August, 11 September, 6 November and 4 December, 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: 12 August, 10am – 11.30am 10.00am – 11.30am, 16 September 10am – 11.30am and 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Park End Family Hub
Date and time: 8t July, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Contact the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603 to book an appointment.
Breastfeeding stay and play support groups
Informal drop-in sessions for parents with questions about breastfeeding, or who want to meet others who are breastfeeding.
Date and time: Thursdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Book an appointment by calling 0300 303 1603.
Buddies parent support group
Date and time: Mondays, 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Park End Family Hub
Date and time: Fridays, 11.15am – 12.45pm
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
All parents welcome to drop in to this free social session – no need to book
Daisy Chain drop in for parents
Free advice and guidance for parents of children aged under 18 who have autism, ADHD or Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Date and time: Fridays, 10am – 12pm
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Everyone welcome – no booking required.
Daisy Chain multi agency drop in for parents
Free advice and guidance for parents of children aged under 18 who have autism, ADHD or Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder from various services.
Date and time: 17 June and 15 July, 10am – 12pm
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Everyone welcome – no booking required.
Family Focus drop in hosted by The Junction Foundation and Nur Fitness
Providing family support with money worries, housing, emotional wellbeing and much more.
Date and time: Mondays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
No need to book, free to attend. For further information please email: info@thejunctionfoundation.com
Homestart Stay and Play
Date and time: Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm
Location: Park End Family Hub
Free session – everyone is welcome to drop in.
Inductions to solid foods workshops
Learn more about introducing solid foods to your little one in this relaxed session.
Date and time: Monday 14 July, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Monday 10 August, 10am – 11.30am and 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Park End Family Hub
All welcome, please contact the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603 to book a place.
Leo’s Motherhood sessions
Stay and Play sessions in a supportive space to explore, play and connect. Sessions for non-walkers and children aged 1-4 years.
Date and time: Tuesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am and 1pm – 2pm. Wednesdays, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
All welcome, you don’t need to be registered with Leo’s. You must book a place online if you would like to attend.
Leo’s Neonatal sessions
An inclusive relaxed Stay and Play session for parents and their children aged 0 – 18 months, for families that have have experienced Neonatal Care.
Date and time: Wednesdays (fortnightly), 9.30am – 11am
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
All welcome, you don’t need to be registered with Leo’s. You must book a place online if you would like to attend.
Little Connections
For children aged 0-4 who are deaf or living with hearing loss and their parents/carers.
Date and time: First Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
No need to book a place.
Maternity led walk and talk sessions
Suitable for during pregnancy and after birth.
Date and time: Monday (Albert Park) at 12:30pm, Thursday (Stewart Park) at 12:30pm
Location: Albert Park (Monday) – meet at the Dorman Museum, Stewart Park (Thursday) meet outside of Henry’s cafe
No booking required. If you have any questions or want to find out more, contact stees.enchancedcaremsw@nhs.net.
Move Baby
This fun relaxed session is hosted by TeesDance and is suitable for new parents and their babies.
Date and time: Thursdays, 1pm – 2.15pm
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Free to attend. No booking required.
North East Young Dads and Lads – stay and play sessions
Date and time: Fridays, 1pm – 2pm and Tuesday evenings once a month ( PEFH )
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Suitable for dads aged under 26 with children under 2. Everyone is welcome to drop in – no booking required. Find out more by emailing info@neydl.uk or visiting the NEYDL website.
Playful Parenting
Workshops to make everyday life more playful by learning about the benefits of play, types of play and how we can use cheap, free reasources to create quality play opportunities with you and your baby or child.
Date and time: 8 June and 15 June, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: 25 June and 3 July, 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Hemlington Family Hub
Date and time: 3 July and 10 July, 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Park End Family Hub
Date and time: 6 July and 16 July, 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Date and time: 25 June and 2 July, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Contact your local Family Hub on 01642 579120 to book a free place.
Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond workshop
A free antenatal course for all mums-to-be and their partners.
Date and time: Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Thursday, 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Hemlington Family Hub
You’ll need a referral to attend these workshops. Call 01642 579120 for a referral or to find out more.
Sleep workshops
Date and time: 5 June, 10 July, 7 August, 11 September, 6 November and 4 December, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: 23 September, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Park End Family Hub
Date and time: 8 July, 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Contact the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603 to book an appointment.
Stop smoking clinics
Date and time: Wednesdays, 9.15am – 12pm
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: Fridays, 9am – 12pm
Location: Park End Family Hub
Date and time: Wednesdays, 1pm – 5pm
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Call 01642 727579 to book an appointment or visit the Public Health South Tees website for further information.
Theatre Hullabaloo – Deep Sea Adventures
A free under the sea themed creative playscape for little ones under 7.
Date and time: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 21 April – 25 June. Sessions take place between 10am – 2pm.
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Free, no need to book. Contact info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk for more information.
Theatre Hullabaloo – Messy Music Makers
Expect interactive musical games and plenty of messy play at this session for children 0-4 and their parents/carers.
Date and time: Every Wednesday between 17 June – 15 July 2026, 10am – 11am and 11.30am – 12.30pm.
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
Free to attend. Please book a place by visiting the Theatre Hullabaloo website.
Tiny Signing STARS
A fun and gentle introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) for preschool children.
Date and time: 8, 15, 22 and 29 June and 6 July, 1pm – 2pm.
Location: West Middlesbrough Family Hub
For preschool children on STARS caseload (siblings welcome).
Toilet training workshops
Free practical tips and advice to help you to toilet train your little one.
Date and time: 17 July, 25 September and 20 November, 1pm – 2.30pm.
Location: Abingdon Family Hub
Date and time: 15 July, 10am – 11.30am
Location: Thorntree Family Hub
Please contact the Health Visiting team on 0300 3031603 to book an appointment.
Youth Club
The club offers a safe space for kids to try arts and crafts, cooking classes, sports workshops and to meet new friends.
Date and time: Wednesdays, 5.30pm – 6.30pm (ages 10 – 12) and 6.40pm – 7.40pm (ages 13 – 16)
Location: Park End Family Hub
Free to attend – no booking required.
