About Hoop
Hoop makes it easy to find and book kids activities from newborn to 18 years old
1.2M+
App Installs
2x
App of the Year Awards
13,000
Organisers using our platform
NHS
Approved by the NHS App Library
Hoop was launched in 2016 by a group of parents who felt that it was far too difficult to find things to do with their family.
Hoop went through tough times in COVID but came out the other side stronger than ever in 2022.
The app quickly became one of the UK's most loved family platforms — winning App of the Year twice and reaching over a million downloads. Then COVID hit. Like many businesses that depended on people getting out of the house, Hoop was forced to close in July 2020.
But the story didn't end there. In 2022, Hoop was acquired by a new team of parents and relaunched under new management. The platform was rebuilt from the ground up, and in June 2023 a completely new version of the iOS and Android app went live. Hoop is back — and it's better than ever.
Today, Hoop is the UK's go-to app for finding and booking kids activities. We work with over 13,000 activity organisers across the country, listing more than 100,000 classes, camps, clubs and events for children aged newborn to 18 years old. Our app and website are updated daily and every activity is searchable on a live map.
Our mission hasn't changed one bit: get kids active, social and out of the house. Let's reduce childhood obesity. Let's engage young minds. Let's reduce our children's reliance on screens — and let's get them laughing, learning and making friends.
‘I’m so grateful to have been recommended the Hoop app! It’s so fantastic and has made it easy for me to find so many events and classes that I wouldn’t have found otherwise! Love it.’
- MellowYellowMama
Indispensable - I love this app. As a new mum I am on it constantly. I’ve found so many groups and made some great friends. I recommend it to everyone with children
- Joni12684
‘I love this app. Everything I’ve been looking for in one app. Never get stuck for something to do with the kids’
- Jadedeex3
Parenting can be very challenging and finding things to entertain our little ones can be a tremendous challenge. This app makes it easier.
- DabzfromDabiela
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How do you make money?
We know that organising events and classes cost money. There are staff costs, equipment, and health and safety factors that need accounting for. Hoop will direct parents with children to your booking link, website or email so you get more kids attending your events. Fully booked? No problem, leave your fully-booked event on so people also find your quieter-events.
So it’s like a booking fee?
No, Hoop does not currently charge a booking fee. We may in future, but at the moment we do not. Instead, we plan to charge a subscription to list your classes, camps or events on Hoop.
Amazing things happen when you get out of the house
Read more about our mission, and why amazing things really do happen when you get out of the house.