Classes and playgroups
Norwich and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children.
Below is a list of local classes throughout the week and also some details of all the children’s activities and classes further afield. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. For information on featured listings and advertising rates please click here.
FOOTBALL FUN FACTORY IS HERE and making football fun and accessible to all is what we do best. The Football Fun Factory was designed to provide a safe, fun and thrilling environment in which children can develop their physical, social and cognitive skills at their own pace without any pressure what so ever.
We use the nations love for football to help and aid children’s development. Our environments are designed so that the children feel no pressure what so ever at all of our sessions. The only pressure is on the coaches to ensure that your children go away with big smiles on their faces.
Not only do we believe but we know that the best way to help children develop these skills is to make sure they have fun. Because without fun and enjoyment children will not want to remember or retain these skills.
We offer a multitude of opportunities which include our two weekly sessions, Football Fun and Development (Ages 5-12) and our Tots Football Fun (Ages 2-5). We also run our Football Fun camps during every school holidays and also do birthday parties and events.
For more information on our session locations in Norfolk and for general enquiries please email Mark.
At Kixx our goal is simple:
To have a positive impact on every child at every opportunity.
We do this through an innovative programme which offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 9 years of age.
Kixx Academies
Our academies are 40 minute sessions run weekly. We do a block of 8 weeks, then a 1 week break, then another block and so on. You pay a one-off membership fee of £23.95 which covers your child’s football kit (shirt, shorts, socks) and then a direct debit of £30 per month. In effect it works out at around £6 per session. The bookings have a full money back guarantee – if after your first session you think it really isn’t for you, then you can get a full refund, plus your child keeps the football kit as a “thank you” for trying us.
Our Venues
We are adding more venues all the time. Currently we have academies at:
Loddon Jubilee Hall
NR14 6NB
Goals (Hall Road)
NR1 2GB
Poringland Primary School and Nursery
NR14 7RFFor more info and bookings visit our website. To contact us, just send us a message on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kixx family!
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field N, Norwich NR2 1NY
All ages 1 year to 50+
Looking to start your little one’s creative journey? The Garage Norwich’s My First classes use theatre, dance and music to help their communication, confidence, cognitive and motor skills blossom. Fly through space, explore underwater worlds or dance in imaginary muddy puddles. For preschoolers to Year 13s, The Garage has a range of creative classes that’ll help them learn new skills or develop technique. Budding actors will love sinking their teeth into next year’s summer production of Dracula! It’s an all-singing, all-dancing Victorian vampire spectacular.
Booking is now open. Looking for something to do yourself? Whether you’re picking up an old hobby or want to try something new, The Garage has classes for all ages and abilities. The autumn term saw the return of its fitness classes offering seated Pilates, mat Pilates, ballet barre Pilates and Lunch Fit. Tasters range from £10-£17.50.
Visit the classes section of its website, email [email protected], call 01603 283382 or pop into the Chapel Field North performing arts centre.
Visit the website today or give its friendly front of house team a call on the number below and to keep up-to-date with the latest on what’s happening at The Garage, follow on socials (below) or sign up to get its monthly newsletter.
City Academy, Norwich, NR4 7LP
The Workshop Studios is an artistic training venue offering high quality Dance and Theatre education for Pre-School to Pre-Vocational. Our all-round training includes class work, performance opportunities, choreographic projects, guest workshops and exams.
8 week summer courses available to book at various venues across Norwich including Sprowston, Horsford, Old Catton, Frettenham and Swardeston.
All Stars Cricket is a nationwide initiative from the England and Wales Cricket Board aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket.
Check their website for latest course dates: Registrations for All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket will open on 3 April 2024.
Checked 27/03/24
Address: Avian Dance Studios, Unit 1D, Vulcan Road North, NR6 6AQ
Day: Multiple Days, Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays / Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays
Times: Various Times
Description: A dance and performing arts school based in Norwich offering a wide range of dance and performance classes to suit all age ranges and abilities including ballet, baton twirling, acro and street dance. Classes begin from age 2+. Various sessions throughout the week.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: Contact for details
Type: Book ahead / Block booking
Contact: 01603 536511 / [email protected]
Last Update: 19/02/2025
Address: Europa House, Europa Way, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2EN
Day: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Mondays: Tumble 4-5pm / Cheer 5-6.30pm
Tuesdays: Dance & Tumble 4-5pm / Cheer 4-5 and 4.50-6.20pm / Tumble 6.20-7.50 & 7.45-9.15pm
Thursdays: Cheer 4-5pm / Tumble 5-6pm / Cheer 6-7.30pm / 7.30-9pm
Fridays: Cheer 4-5pm / Cheer 5-6pm / Advanced Tumble 6-7.30pm
Saturdays: Cheer 9.30-10.30am / Cheer 10.45-12.15pm / Beginners Tumble 12.30-2pm / Intermediate & Advanced Tumble 12.30-2pm
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: Varies by class, check website for details
Type: Pre-Book
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 16/09/24
CrossFit Spitfire, 175 Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9AQ
Spitfire Kids – Ages 5-11 Years
Mon / Weds / Fri: 1600 – 1645
Membership – £34 Per Month Unlimited Classes, No Contract.
10 Class Pack – £49 (Must be used within 3 Months of purchase)
Spitfire Teens – Ages 12-16 Years
Mon / Weds / Fri: 1645 – 1730
Membership – £39 Per Month Unlimited Classes, No Contract.
10 Class Pack – £54 (Must be used within 3 Months of purchase)
CrossFit Spitfire Kids is a professional specialised programme in Norwich aimed to develop children’s fitness and skills at a young age, helping them as they grow to become fitter and stronger. All kids aged between 6-15 years are welcome to come along.
Call 07825 301001 or email [email protected].
Checked 27/03/24
Tiny Tigers Karate is an exciting motor skill development system for children aged 4-6 years that improves emotional and physical intelligence.
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6AX
Mondays: (5-6pm) Beginner to Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 6.15-7.15pm Open Dojo – All Grades (6 Years +) / 7.30-8pm Brown Belt 3rd Kyu, Brown & White Belt 2nd Kyu and Brown & Double White Belt 1st Kyu (6 Years +) and Black Belt (All Ages)
Tuesdays: (5-6pm) Beginner to Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 6.15-7.15pm Open Dojo – All Grades (6 Years +)
Wednesdays: 4-4.45pm Tiny Tigers (4-6 Years) / 5-6pm Beginner to Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 6.15-7.15pm Brown Belt, Brown & White Belt, Brown & Double White Belt and Black Belt 3rd Kyu – Dan Grade (6 Years +)
Thursdays: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Beginner, White Belt, Red Belt and Orange Belt 10th, 9th and 8th Kyu (6 Years +) / 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Purple Belt and Purple-White Belt 7th, 6th, 5th and 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Brown Belt 3rd Kyu, Brown & White Belt 2nd Kyu and Brown & Double White Belt 1st Kyu (6 Years +)
Fridays: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Tiny Tigers (4-6 Years) / 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Junior Circular Fitness (6-13 Years)
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Beginner, White Belt, Red Belt and Orange Belt 10th, 9th and 8th Kyu (6 Years +) / 10:15 am – 11:15 am Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Purple Belt and Purple-White Belt 7th, 6th, 5th and 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Brown Belt, Brown & White Belt, Brown & Double White Belt and Black Belt 3rd Kyu – Dan Grade (6 Years +)
Sundays: 9:00 am – 9:45 am Tiny Tigers (4-6 Years) / 10:15 am – 11:15 am Beginner to Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Brown Belt, Brown & White Belt, Brown & Double White Belt and Black Belt 3rd Kyu – Dan Grade (6 Years +)
The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PL
Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 9:45 am Tiny Tigers (4-6 Years) / 10:00 am – 11:00 am Beginner to Black Belt – All Grades (6 Years +)
Long Stratton Leisure Centre, Swan Ln, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2UY
Mondays: 6.30-7.30pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at Dussindale Centre Norwich NR7 0SR
Tuesdays: 4.30-5.30pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at Hethersett Old Hall, NR9 3DW
Tuesdays: 6.30-7.30pm Beginner to Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu (6 Years +) / 7.30-8.30pm Brown Belt 3rd Kyu & Above (6 Years +)
Fridays: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at City Academy Norwich NR4 7LP
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm From 27th March 2024 – Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Aylsham High School Karate, NR11 6AN
Wednesdays: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at Easton College NR9 5DU
Thursdays: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at Wymondham Leisure Centre NR18 0NT
Thursdays: 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Saturdays: 9:30 am – 10:30 am Beginner to Orange Belt 8th Kyu (6 Years +) / 10:30 am – 11:30 am Yellow Belt 7th Kyu to Black Belt (6 Years +)
Sundays: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at The Willow Centre NR4 7JJ
Fridays: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Framingham Earl Sports Centre Karate NR14 7QP
Fridays: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Sundays: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
ESKA Karate at Dereham Leisure Centre NR19 1DF
Sundays: 9:30 am – 10:30 am Beginner to Black Belts – All Grades (6 Years +)
Contact 01603 418751 for more information.
Updated 01/04/24
Weekly meetings of girls at lots of locations across Norwich
Rainbows – age 4-7
Brownies – age 7-10
Guides – age 10-14
Girlguiding gives girls the opportunity to have fun, adventure and try new things with friends.
Check the Girlguiding website for locations and contact details of all local groups.
Address: The Spinney, City Academy, Earlham Rd, Norwich NR4 7LP
Day: Tuesday-Saturday
Times: Visit website for full timetable
Description: As the oldest dance school and only ISTD Approved Dance Centre in Norfolk we have some of the most experienced, highly qualified teachers and fantastic facilities next to UEA. Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street, Singing, Contemporary, Musical Theatre
Term-Time / Year Round: Term time
Cost: Visit website for details
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07733341751
Last Update: 17/12/2024
Stay & Play
Address: Wood View Rd, Norwich NR6 5QB
Day: Mondays
Times: 1.30-3pm
Description: A drop-in session for carers with under 5’s. Let the little ones play with our toys an craft while grown-ups have a coffee and chat.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: Check Facebook page or Hellesdon Library Website for details
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Bounce & Rhyme
Address: Wood View Rd, Norwich NR6 5QB
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 10.30-11am
Description:Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their communication skills and learn about language and numbers from an early age.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: Check Facebook page or Hellesdon Library Website for details
Last Update: 03/03/2025
Chess Club
Address: Wood View Rd, Norwich NR6 5QB
Day: Wednesdays
Times: 4.45-5.45pm
Description: Chess club for all ages and abilities. Come and join our warm and friendly group for a game or two. Children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: Check Facebook page or Hellesdon Library Website for details
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Bedtime Stories
Address: Wood View Rd, Norwich NR6 5QB
Day: Fridays
Times: 5.30-6pm
Description: Come and join us for fun children’s bedtime storytime, where a member of staff reads stories aloud. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Pyjamas optional!
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: Check Facebook page or Hellesdon Library Website for details
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Address: Earlham Park, Norwich NR4 7TQ
Day: Fridays
Times: 5-6pm
Description: Weekly coaching sessions for children who want to develop their skills and have fun on their bike
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £8 per session
Type: Block Book, paid in half termly blocks
Contact: Little Riders UK
Last Update: 03/03/2025
Norfolk Hoopstars is a community interest company dedicated to increase basketball participation across Norfolk for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
All Girls Session
Mondays: 18:00 to 19:00 : For girls in Year 1 to 13, Hellesdon High School, 187 Middletons Ln, Norwich NR6 5SB
Community Hubs
Our 14 community hubs run weekly sessions for children aged from 5 – 18 years old. With various locations around Norfolk, the primary goal for our community hubs is to provide grassroots opportunity for players to explore and develop their game with the support of our community hub coaches. Visit website for locations & times/days
HOOPZ – SEND Sessions
Sundays: Weekly SEND Basketball for Disabled Children (Aged 5-18), £7 per session at City Academy Norwich. Visit website for dates / times.
WHEELZ
Sundays: WHEELZ Junior (Ages 5-18), £7 per session at City Academy Norwich. Visit website for dates / times.
Updated 03/06/24
Weekly, term-time and holiday football courses for ages 2-11 at venues across Norwich.
Disability football, water exercise and dance courses also available.
Call 01603 984000 to find out more and book.
Address: Norman Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich NR3 2QZ
Day/Time: Wednesdays: Little – 5:45pm Family – 6:30pm
Address: Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane NR8 5AH
Day/Time: Tuesday: Little – 5:45pm Family – 6:30pm
Address: Reepham Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion & Recreation Ground, 3 Bartle Ct, Reepham, Norwich NR10 4LL
Day/Time:Friday: Little – 6pm Family – 6:45pm / Saturday: SEN – 8:45am Little – 9:30am Family – 10:15am
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: See website
Type: Pre-Book
Contact: 07896 135175 /[email protected]
Last Update: 27/01/2025
Weekly meetings of boys and girls at lots of locations across Norwich
Beavers – age 6-8
Cubs – age 8-10.5
Scouts – age 10.5-14
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Gives children the opportunity to try new things and make new friends.
Check the Scouts website for locations and contact details of all local groups.
WOODLAND VIEW JUNIOR SCHOOL, IVY ROAD SPIXWORTH
Wednesdays: Age 4-6, 4pm-4:30pm / Age 7-9, 4:30pm-5:15pm / Age 10-12, 5:15pm-6pm
THE DIAMOND CENTRE, SCHOOL LANE SPROWSTON
Fridays: Age 4-6, 4pm-4:30pm / Age 7-9, 4:30pm-5:15pm /Age 10-12, 5:15pm-6pm
Dynamic Dance is a fun and friendly dance school based in Norwich.
Contact Carly on 07828456106 for more information.
Updated 01/04/24
Address: The Nest, Holt Road, Horsford, Norfolk, NR10 3AQ
Day: Play & Eat’ is available every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Times: 4pm – 6pm
Description: Every evening, from 5pm, we’ll serve up a new meal, including family favourites like vegetarian lasagne, mango & lime chicken, tacos, and jacket potatoes with various tasty toppings. For the first hour, from 4pm, children and their parents or carers can enjoy either the Challenge Woods outdoor play area or have a kick about on one of our two 3G football pitches. Please note adult supervision is required for both activities.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £2
Type: Simply turn up and pay, no need to boo
Contact: 01603 984000
Last Update: 30/09/24
Little Ninjas (age 4-6)
Designed for children aged of 4 to 6, classes are 45 minutes long and introduce many of the techniques used in junior karate.
Prices start from £22 per month
Mondays: CRINGLEFORD – CRINGLEFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesdays: BECCLES – SPORTS CENTRE – 5-6pm
Wednesdays: NORTH WALSHAM – THE ATRIUM – 6-7pm
Thursdays: NORWICH – NORMAN CENTRE – 6-7pm
Fridays: NORWICH – CNS – 6-7pm
Saturdays: COSTESSEY – QUEENS HILL – 11am-12pm / BECCLES – SPORTS CENTRE – 9-10am
Junior Karate (6-14 Years)
Prices start from £27.50 per month
Mondays: CRINGLEFORD – CRINGLEFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL Family Class (all grade) – 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesdays: BECCLES – SPORTS CENTRE – Family Class (lower grades) – 5-6pm & Family Class (higher grades) – 6-7pm / SEWELL PARK ACADEMY
Junior Class (all grades) – 6-7pm
Wednesdays: NORTH WALSHAM – THE ATRIUM Family Class (All grades) – 6-7pm & Family Class (Black belts only) – 7-8pm
Thursdays: NORWICH – NORMAN CENTRE – Family Class (all grades) – 6-7pm
Fridays: NORWICH – CNS – Family Class All Grades– 6-7pm
Saturdays: COSTESSEY – QUEENS HILL Junior Class (white to purple & white) – 11-12pm & Junior Class (brown & above) – 12-1pm / BECCLES – SPORTS CENTRE – Family Class (all grades) – 9-10am
Book classes online via the website or FB page.
Checked 27/03/24
Address: Morley Village And Sports Hall, Golf Links Rd, Morley St Peter, Wymondham NR18 9SU
Day: Wednesdays & Fridays
Address: ROBERT KETT PRIMARY SCHOOL, Hewitts Lane, Wymondham NR18 OLS
Day:Tuesdays
Address: HETHERSETT MEMORIAL PARK, 21 Park Road, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3EN
Day: Thursdays
Times: Various times by level /age
Description: Performing arts classes for ages 3-18+
Cost: Check website for prices by class
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: [email protected] / 07495 218161
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: The Abbey Schoolroom, Church Street, Wymondham NR18 0PH
Day: Fridays
Times: 2.30-4pm
Description: Youth Club for 11-18s. FREE drop in and plug in and play PA, puppet making workshop and make a film or just chill at That Little Norfolk Studio
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: Free
Type: Drop In
Contact: That Little Norfolk Studio
Last Update: 01/09/24
