What after-school clubs are there in North Shields?

A good spread, including Stages School of Dance and Ramsey's Theatre Stars on Howard Street, swimming lessons at Tynemouth Swimming Pool, gymnastics and babyballet at The Parks, football with North Shields Juniors AFC, and martial arts clubs including Serenity Jiu Jitsu and UKTC Taekwondo.

Where can my child learn to swim in North Shields?

Tynemouth Swimming Pool on Beach Road, run by North Tyneside Council, has a full Learn to Swim programme for children; despite the Tynemouth name it is in North Shields.

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After-School Clubs in North Shields

Q: Are there Scouts and Guides in North Shields?

Yes. North Shields is within the local Scouts and Girlguiding districts, so Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides all run in the area. Use the national Scouts and Girlguiding websites to find your nearest group.

Dance, drama, gymnastics, swimming, football and martial arts: a guide to the best after-school clubs and children's activities in North Shields.

North Shields.live·11 September 2026

The after-school hours are precious, and a good club can do wonders for a child's confidence, fitness and friendships. North Shields is well served, with dance and drama schools, gymnastics, swimming and a strong martial arts scene all on the doorstep. Here is our guide to after-school clubs in North Shields.

Dance and drama

Stages School of Dance has been teaching at Tasker Hall on Howard Street since 1984, offering ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre for all ages with proper grades and exams. For budding actors, Ramsey's Theatre Stars, also on Howard Street, runs drama and theatre classes that build confidence and performance skills, with the chance to work towards a show.

Sport and swimming

For swimming, Tynemouth Swimming Pool on Beach Road, run by the council, has a full Learn to Swim programme for children. The Parks Sports Centre hosts gymnastics and babyballet classes, and North Shields Juniors AFC runs Saturday soccer skills for all abilities. Between them they cover most of the sporty basics close to home.

Martial arts

Martial arts are among the best after-school activities for children, building discipline as well as fitness. Serenity Jiu Jitsu teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu to children, Tempest Martial Arts runs kids' kickboxing and karate, and UKTC Taekwondo has classes for all ages at The Parks, including Little Tiger Cubs for the youngest. See our full guide to martial arts in North Shields for more.

Uniformed groups

North Shields is well within the local Scouts and Girlguiding districts, so Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides all run in the area. The national Scouts and Girlguiding websites have finders to locate your nearest group and check for spaces.

Finding the right fit

Most clubs offer a taster session, so let your child try one or two before committing. For more local activity, see our guides to family activities in North Shields and football in North Shields.

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