Try Something New
Fancy finding a new favourite activity? Let the kids have a go with these free, trial or reduced-rate taster sessions before signing up to a full term. Contact the individual classes to find out more. Terms apply.
Starlight Dance School
A warm welcome awaits your dancer at Starlight Dance School, where we believe every dancer should get their moment to shine in the spotlight. Classes available: Street Jazz, Acro, Commercial, Lyrical, Tap in Timperley and Bowdon.
Ages: 2.5 to 20 years
Contact: www.starlight-dance-school.co.uk, beckystarlightdance@gmail.com
Taster offer: First class is free so your child can get a proper feel for the school.
The Music Place
Expert music tuition, friendly faces, inspiring the love of music.
Ages: 5+
Contact: www.themusicplace.co.uk, info@themusicplace.co.uk
January offer: Free taster lessons available on all instruments and singing for the month of January.
Bowen Education
Friendly, engaging group classes where children can explore new interests, develop skills, build confidence and make friends. Classes include: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Badminton, Chess, Chinese Dance, Fencing and Arts & Crafts classes.
Ages: Badminton: ages 6+. All other classes: ages 5+.
Contact: info@boweneducation.org | 0161 667 2668 | WhatsApp: 07419 818100 | www.boweneducation.org
Taster offer: A free two-hour group taster session in your chosen subject. Advance booking required. Please contact us for suitable classes and availability.
Moge Moge Art Education
Small Classes, Big Impact. Founded in 2022, Moge Moge Art Education is a specialised art studio offering small-class teaching. With over 200 students having participated in our programs, we believe every child is a unique artist.
Ages: All ages
Contact: www.mogemogeart.co.uk | 07922 184178
Taster offer: We offer one free 60-minute art taster session worth £16, with all art materials included.
Trident Taekwondo
Here at Trident Manchester Taekwon-Do Academy we offer a range of classes for the whole family of all fitness levels.
Ages: 3+
Contact: tridenttkdmanchester.co.uk | tridenttkd@aol.com | 07974 649015
Taster offer: Free taster session available. Also, get a free gift if you bring a friend and they join, such as a training suit or hoodie.
Code Ninjas Trafford
At Code Ninjas in Sale, kids learn real AI, Robotics and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons that feel like play. We turn screen time into skill time: our curriculum builds problem-solving, creativity, and confidence with each activity. We help kids 6–14 develop the foundations they’ll rely on for school, careers, and the digital world ahead – all while having a blast doing it!
During School holidays, we have Holiday clubs around kids favourite topics such as Minecraft, 3D Printing, AI & Robotics etc.
Contact: https://www.codeninjas.co.uk/trafford-gtm-uk/schedule-tour
Taster offer: Book your FREE Taster. We also offer a FREE 4th Month on enrolment. Bring a friend along as kids learn better as group and if you join together, both will receive free T Shirt and more.
Trafford Music Service
A supportive, fun and engaging musical experience with termly performances to build confidence.
Ages: Infant Voices – Reception, Year 1, Year 2. Instrument groups – Year 1 and 2.
Contact: www.traffordmusicservice.co.uk
Taster offer: Free trial session
Bowdon Hockey Club
A friendly, inclusive England Hockey accredited club offering engaging hockey for all levels, led by international players.
Ages: Reception to Year 8
Contact: Sundayjuniors@bowdonhockey.co.uk or visit www.bowdonhockeyplus.co.uk/extrahockey
Taster session: For a free taster session on a Sunday morning, email sundayjuniors@bowdonhockey.co.uk quoting ‘Raring to Go’. All boys and girls welcome from Reception to Year 6.
June Rendell
Discover Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance and Stretch in a welcoming, supportive environment. Build confidence, develop new skills, make lasting friendships and work towards recognised dance examinations. We’ve secured Altrincham Garrick Playhouse for our professional dance show in July 2027! Join us now and be part of an unforgettable theatre experience.
Ages: 30 months to adult
Contact: dancing@junerendell.co.uk | www.junerendell.co.uk
Trial sessions: Free trials on Mondays. 75% off all other trials with code R2G75.
Pilates with Cat
Bump, Baby & Me Reformer Pilates Classes in Altrincham, £15. Pre-crawlers welcome!
Contact: Contact Cat on 07366597640 or check out Sabaistudio.co.uk for more info.
Taster offer: 3 classes for £35 intro package at Sabai Studio, 30 Central Way (save up to £43!).
Rhythm and Rhyme
Award winning multi-sensory music classes.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers and Pre-school age
Contact: www.rhythmandrhyme.co.uk, laura.harding@rhythmandrhyme.co.uk, 07795 484494
Trial offer: £18 for a 3 week trial on Thursday 11am at Let Loose Play centre. (New families only) Includes 3 weeks of classes and free stay and play before or after each class.
Tumble Tots Trafford
Tumble Tots combines fun, movement and physical development in a friendly, welcoming environment, giving children the chance to try new things, develop new skills and make friends along the way.
Ages: 6 months to 7 years
Contact: www.tumbletots.com/trafford
Taster offer: Book a trial session before committing to the term.
Stretch-n-Grow
Holistic, fun and imaginative fitness classes supporting children at each age and stage of their development. Our aim is to light a spark in children using engaging monthly themes, catchy music and colourful props, so they learn to love exercise and feel confident.
Ages: 1 to 5 years old
Contact: altrincham@stretch-n-grow.co.uk
Taster offer: Free trial available.
Tappy Toes Manchester
Award winning dance and movement classes for children aged 6 months to 7 years in Manchester.
Contact: manchester@tappytoes.com, 07877 032421
Trial offer: Book a 3 week trial and get the 4th week free. Use code SIBLING for a 30% sibling discount.