Messy Makers

Our new Messy Makers classes are now live to book! 🎉

Our term time classes start back the week commencing 14th September 2026. We continue with classes starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes at Twiggy's Play in Thirsk on Tuesdays and Crazy Kingdom in Northallerton on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

For the amazing price of £6 per child (plus a small booking fee), we get 45 minutes of themed messy fun, followed by FREE access to the soft play areas of your chosen venue.

Week 1 - All About Me
Week 2 - Autumn
Week 3 - Construction
Week 4 - Gruffalo
Week 5 - Transport
Week 6 - Halloween

Pick and choose which classes you'd like to come along to at our Bookwhen site (please see comments) ❤️

This hot weather is the perfect opportunity for me to get the big floor mats out and give them a good clean before our upcoming Messy Makers Joint Event with Crazy Kingdom in Northallerton and start of term time classes in September ❤️

It's only 6 days until our next School Holidays Messy Makers 🫟 Joint Event with Crazy Kingdom in Northallerton and we have just 3 spaces left!

On Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 330pm we will have 45 minutes of themed messy play aimed at children aged 1.5 - 7 years old. Within the 45 mins children can freely explore all the messy stations available. Afterwards, kids meals of cheese pizza slices and fries will be available to each paying child. And then you can stay on to enjoy the soft play areas until closing time at 6pm!

Only £11 per child (plus a small booking fee). This joint event is non refundable.

For more information about this event and to book on, please visit: https://bookwhen.com/messymakersuk ❤️

It's only 2 weeks until our next School Holidays Messy Makers 🫟 Joint Event with Crazy Kingdom in Northallerton!

On Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 330pm we will have 45 minutes of themed messy play aimed at children aged 1.5 - 7 years old. Within the 45 mins children can freely explore all the messy stations available. Afterwards, kids meals of cheese pizza slices and fries will be available to each paying child. And then you can stay on to enjoy the soft play areas until closing time at 6pm!

Only £11 per child (plus a small booking fee). This joint event is non refundable.

For more information about this event and to book on, please visit: https://bookwhen.com/messymakersuk ❤️

Why are enrolment forms so important at Messy Makers? 📄

At Messy Makers we only ask for essential information about you and your child to be able to fully plan our messy play classes.

This includes identifying age ranges to ensure we have a range of accessible stations, focusing on any allergies or intolerances to remove those hazards, along with any additional information you want to provide. As an SEN parent myself, I know how to alter our messy play environment to ensure it's inclusive to all.

Lastly I clarify who has given photo consent and to what extent and make notes of this ready for our messy play classes.

Our enrolment forms can be found on our website: www.messymakers.uk ❤️

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Our lovely friend Niki from Littlewillows-softplay is joining forces with Little Learners Village Thirsk on Wed 12th August! Check out the ad for more details and get booked on! ❤️

🦁 Let's bring the jungle to the Village! 🌴

Next Wednesday, August 12th, we are so excited to welcome Little Willows Soft Play for a special jungle-themed takeover! Alongside our usual jungle cafe vibes, the village is going completely wild for our little explorers aged 0-3 years. 🐒🐘

Our amazing staff member, Niki, has organized this incredible setup for a fantastic cause. She is taking on the Great North Run and is raising vital funds for The Friarage hospital! 💖

Come let your little ones go wild, enjoy the play, and help us support Niki's fundraising journey.

📅 When: Wednesday, 12th August
👶 Ages: 0-3 years
🎟️ Cause: Raising funds for The Friarage!

Let’s help Niki smash her goal! Who's coming to play? 🏃‍♀️✨

Have you got the time to write a little Facebook review for Messy Makers?

In preparation for the new academic year, I thought it might be nice for new parents/carers to know about your experience of Messy Makers.

Many thanks ❤️

It's only 2 weeks until our next School Holidays Messy Makers 🫟 Joint Event with Crazy Kingdom in Northallerton!

On Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 330pm we will have 45 minutes of themed messy play aimed at children aged 1.5 - 7 years old. Within the 45 mins children can freely explore all the messy stations available. Afterwards, kids meals of cheese pizza slices and fries will be available to each paying child. And then you can stay on to enjoy the soft play areas until closing time at 6pm!

Only £11 per child (plus a small booking fee). This joint event is non refundable.

For more information about this event and to book on, please visit: https://bookwhen.com/messymakersuk ❤️

Did you know Messy Makers has a TikTok page?

Each week I load our messy play setups onto TikTok for the world to see!

Need inspiration for the summer holidays? Head over to: tiktok.com/.uk ❤️

Why choose messy play for your child?

Messy play is more than just fun—it’s an important part of a child’s development. Here's just some of the reasons why it's worth embracing:

🎨 1. Boosts Creativity and Imagination
Messy play encourages children to explore materials in open-ended ways. Whether they’re finger painting, squishing slime, or building with mud, there's no right or wrong way—just creativity in action.

🧠 2. Supports Brain Development
Engaging multiple senses during messy play (touch, sight, smell) strengthens neural connections. This kind of sensory input is crucial for cognitive growth, especially in early childhood.

✋ 3. Enhances Fine Motor Skills
Scooping, pouring, pinching, squeezing—all these actions build strength and coordination in little hands, preparing them for writing and other fine motor tasks.

🗣️ 4. Encourages Language and Communication
As children describe textures, colours, or what they're creating, they expand their vocabulary and improve communication skills—especially when playing with others or with an adult.

😌 5. Builds Emotional Confidence
Messy play is often self-directed, giving children a sense of control. It’s also a healthy outlet for expressing feelings, managing frustration, and building resilience.

👭 6. Encourages Social Interaction
When done with peers, messy play promotes sharing, cooperation, and turn-taking. It’s a great setting for social skill development.

At Messy Makers each week we have a new and exciting theme with 5 different messy play stations to explore. Each station has been designed to support the development of fine (and sometimes gross) motor skills and naturally social and communication skills develop during child-led play. Our environments have a relaxed feeling, with no pressure on the children to play in a certain way, they are actively encouraged to move resources to different areas and explore what happens when items are mixed up! ❤️