Welcome to TARKA
At TARKA, we believe movement is the foundation for lifelong success. My career as an officer in the Household Cavalry instilled in me the values of leadership, resilience and teamwork - qualities that underpin everything we do.
After my military service, I set out to create a programme that combines these values with the best of Scandinavian early-years education, helping children develop not only physical coordination, but also confidence, independence and a spirit of collaboration.
Since founding TARKA in 2016, our mission has been clear: to provide engaging, high-quality developmental exercise programmes that help children thrive physically, emotionally and socially.
We look forward to partnering with organisations who share our belief in purposeful childhood experiences, creating something truly memorable for families and the communities they belong to.
Rufus Gordon-Dean, Founder
AboutFounded by ex-Army officers, TARKA blends the best of Scandinavian earlyyears education with military values. Through our classes, camps and parties, children gain not only coordination, strength and fitness, but also essential life skills: respect, confidence, independence and teamwork.
Today, TARKA operates in some of the UK’s most prestigious locations and is expanding through franchising to bring this unique, values-driven model to communities across the globe
About TARKA in Hospitality & Members Clubs
TARKA partners with leading restaurants, luxury hotels and private members clubs to deliver premium developmental activity experiences for children.
Our highly developmental, engaging classes go far beyond fun
Our programmes are designed to enhance the guest experience, providing structured, engaging and professionally delivered childcare and activity sessions that allow parents and members to relax, socialise and fully enjoy the venue
From regular weekly sessions to seasonal activations and international holiday programming, TARKA integrates seamlessly into high-end hospitality environments, aligning with each partner’s brand, clientele and service standards.
Our approach combines movement-based development, creativity and structured play, delivered by highly trained instructors who reflect the professionalism and quality expected within premium hospitality settings
Parent Feedback
My daughter absolutely loves TARKA at Daylesford Farm. She talks about it all week and comes home glowing with confidence and excitement after every session. It’s rare to find something that keeps her so engaged, active and happy in such a beautiful setting.
Thank you to the team for creating such a positive and memorable experience for her.
– Emma, Oxfordshire
Why Venues Partner with TARKA
Luxury hospitality venues increasingly recognise the importance of providing exceptional experiences for families.
TARKA enables venues to:
Enhance family appeal without operational complexity
Increase dwell time and guest satisfaction
Provide structured, professionally managed children’s programming
Deliver memorable seasonal and themed experiences
Differentiate their offering within a competitive market
Support parents and members in fully enjoying the venue
Our team operates as a natural extension of the venue’s service culture, maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and guest care.
Private Member Club Programmes
TARKA delivers regular activity sessions, childcare provision and themed programming within some of the UK’s most prestigious private members clubs.
Sessions are designed to complement the club environment, providing stimulating and engaging activities for children while maintaining the calm, refined atmosphere expected by members
Programming can include:
Weekly developmental activity sessions
Weekend childcare provision
Themed seasonal experiences
Event-based programming
Age-specific movement and activity sessions
Activities are always tailored to reflect the club’s culture, member profile and event calendar
Some of our Partners...
Restaurant Partnerships
TARKA works with premium restaurants to transform the family dining experience.
Our structured activity sessions allow parents to enjoy meals, social occasions and private events while their children participate in engaging, supervised developmental play.
We support:
Weekend and peak dining childcare
Private dining events
Seasonal family activations
Special occasion programmes (Easter, holidays, celebrations)
Branded family experiences
Each programme is designed around the venue ’ s operational flow, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising guest satisfaction.
Some of our Partners...
General
Manager
Scotts, Richmond
Hotel Programmes
TARKA delivers bespoke children’s activity programming within luxury hotel environments, designed to enhance the overall guest experience for families.
Our structured, professionally delivered sessions provide engaging, developmentfocused activities for children while allowing parents to relax, socialise, dine or enjoy the hotel’s facilities with complete peace of mind.
Each programme is carefully tailored to reflect the hotel’s brand, guest profile and operational flow, ensuring seamless integration with existing services and standards.
Services can include:
Structured children’s activity sessions
Holiday and seasonal programmes
Event-based childcare provision
Family guest experience enhancements
Private family support during stays
Our experienced instructors deliver premium, movement-based programmes that align with the expectations of high-end hospitality, supporting hotels in providing an exceptional and differentiated family offering.
Some of our Partners...
Ben Shearer
The Peligoni Club
The TARKA Experience for Guests
For parents and families, TARKA provides peace of mind and meaningful engagement for children
For venues, TARKA enhances the overall guest journey by ensuring families feel fully supported, welcomed and cared for.
For children, TARKA delivers structured developmental experiences that are active, social and confidence-building.
The result is a seamless, premium family experience aligned with the standards of world-class hospitality.
Partnership Philosophy
TARKA works as a long-term strategic partner to hospitality brands.
We collaborate closely with each venue to understand their environment, clientele and service expectations, designing programmes that strengthen brand positioning and elevate guest experience.
Our focus is simple:
Deliver exceptional children’s experiences that enhance exceptional venues.
Initial Call
Meet the Team & Site Visit
Tailored Proposal Launch
Let’s create something exceptional together.
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