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.
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. With the main emphasis on fun and enjoyment, All Stars Cricket is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and make lots of new friends along the 8-week journey.
To find your nearest All Stars Centre and sign up, go to their website and follow the guidelines.
CrossFit Spitfire, 175 Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9AQ
Ages 5-11 Years (Spitfire Kids)
Mon / Weds / Fri: 16:00-16:45
Membership – £34 Per Month Unlimited Classes, Open Ended.
10 Class Pack – £49 (Must be used within 3 Months of purchase)
Spitfire Teens – Ages 12-15 Years
Mon / Weds / Fri: 1645 – 1730
Sat: 1145 – 1230
Membership – £39 Per Month Unlimited Classes, No Contract.
10 Class Pack – £54 (Must be used within 3 Months of purchase)
Phone: 07948 753316
The Willow Centre, Roundhouse Park, Cringleford, NR4 7JJ
Monday
Contact Julie Gibbon 01603 261769 or Debbie Hawkins 01603 819036
(Checked August 2019)
Aspire Dance
Junior Street (8-11 years)
Monday– 3.30pm-4.30pm
Brundall Primary School, Braydeston Ave, Brundall, Norwich NR13 5JX
Wednesday– 4.45pm-5.30pm
Great Plumstead Village Hall, CHURCH ROAD, Great Plumstead, NR13 5AB
Thursday– 4.30pm-5.30pm
Thorpe High School, Pace Centre, Laundry Ln, Norwich NR7 0XS
Friday– 4.45pm-5.30pm
Ingham Village Hall, Ingham, NR12 9TD
Junior Street is designed to work on the student’s movement memory by learning routines which will develop and strengthen their technique. The students will start learning the basics to break dancing while also increasing their flexibility.
Contact 07795421273 for more information.
(Checked Sept 2019)
Wensum Community Centre, Hotblack Road, Norwich, NR2 4HG
We are a collective of likeminded artists, teachers and professionals who urgently want to raise the current standards in art education for the benefit of young people – and your child plays a powerful role in creating this change.
FREE drop-in sessions are offered for fresh faces. Places must be booked in advance.
Monday:
Contemporary Creative: 5pm-6pm for 7-16 year olds.
Wednesday
Animation: 5-6.30pm for 7-11 year olds
Friday
Illustration: 5.-6.30pm for 7-11 year olds
Weekend school: must be booked in advance
Three-hour workshops on Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30-13.30 and/or 14.00-17.00.
We offer discounted or free courses and workshops for those who are in underprivileged financial circumstances.
Free car parking available and children’s playground.
Contact 07938 955385 for more information.
Sesma Studio, Unit 19, Drayton Ind Est, Taverham Rd, Norwich NR8 6RL
Little Dragons (4-6yrs) Beginners Intro
Monday 4-4.30pm
Wednesday 4-4:30pm
Thursday 4-4:30pm
Saturday 9-9.30am
Karate Intro (6 years+)
Monday 5-6pm
Tuesday 5-6pm
Thursday 5-6pm
Friday 5-pm
Saturday 9.30-10.30
Junior Kickboxing
Wednesday 5-6pm
Saturday 10.30-11.30am
Contact 01603 260751 for more information.
The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN
Spanish kids club suitable for all ages and abilities. Small group classes of 4-10 children. Also runs classes designed for home education and classes in your own home.
Monday, Eaton Park Community Centre
Tuesday, Eaton Park Community Centre
Wednesday, Millennium Library
Contact The Spanish Classroom on 07950368136 for more information.
(Correct as of August 2019)
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Mondays 12-12.45 (pre-school, 3-4 years)
Mondays 4-5pm (reception)
Mondays 4-5pm (Y3 and Y4)
Mondays 5-6pm (Y1 and Y2)
Mondays 5-6pm (Y5 and Y6)
Mondays 6pm-7pm ( Y7 and Y8)
Mondays 7pm-8pm (Y9-11)
Explore street and commercial dance in this fun & energetic class. Improve your skills and gain confidence as you learn the latest moves to your favourite current tracks.
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Mondays 1-1.45pm (3-4 years)
Mondays 4pm-5pm (Y1 and Y2)
Mondays 4-5pm (Reception)
Mondays 5-6pm (Y3 and Y4)
Mondays 5-6pm (Y5 and Y6)
Monday Sewell Park Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 5:00pm-5:45pm
Junior Karate (6-15 Years Old) 6:00pm-7pm
Adult Karate (16+ Years Old) 7pm-8pm
Monday Willow Centre Cringleford
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 5:00pm-5:45pm
Family Lower Grades (White/Orange/Red Belts) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7pm
Family Higher Grades (Yellow and Above) (6+ Years Old) 7-8pm
Tuesday Riverside Leisure Centre
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 4:15pm-5:15pm
Tuesday Beccles Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 5-5.45pm
Family Karate (6+ Years Old) 6-7pm
Wednesday The Atrium North Walsham
Family Lower/Intermediate Grades (White-Purple and White Belts) (6+ Years Old) 6-7pm
Family Higher Grades (Brown and Above) (6+ Years Old) 7:00pm-8pm
Wednesday Long Stratton High School
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6-7pm
Thursday Norman Centre Mile Cross
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7pm
Thursday Northgate High School Dereham
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7pm
Friday Aylsham Young’s Park
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 4:30pm-5:15pm
Junior Lower/Intermediate Grades (White-Purple and White Belts) (6-15 Years Old) 5:30pm-6:30pm
Junior Higher Grades (Brown and Above) (6-15 Years Old) 6.30-7.30pm
All Adults (All Grades) (16+ Years Old) 6.30pm-7.30pm
Friday City Of Norwich School
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7pm
Saturday Beccles Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 10:00am-10:45am
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 11:00am-12pm
Saturday West Costessey Hall
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 9-9.45am
Family (White/Orange/Red Belts) (6+ Years Old) 10-11am
Family (Yellow Belt+) (6+ Years Old) 11-12
Adult 12-1pm
Contact 07908 406487 for more information.
(Checked Sept 2019)
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Mondays 5-5.45pm (7-9 years)
5.45-6.30pm (9-11 years)
A weekly club dedicated to all things ukulele. Learn to play well known songs and create your own pieces of music with others. Get to grips with tuning, strumming, picking and pinging – and have lots of fun along the way. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Zumba with N-R-G, For 5-11 years olds (formerly known as Glo Popkidz)
Mondays: Woodside House Care Home, 142 Woodside Rd, Norwich NR7 9XJ: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Tuesdays: Cadge Road Community Centre, Cadge Rd, Norwich NR5 8DF: 5.30-6.30
Wednesdays: NR12 Fitness and Gym, Unit 5 Station Rd Business Park, Horning Rd W, Hoveton NR12 8QJ: 4.15-5.15pm
contact: 07539 338752 or see FB page
(Correct as of September 2019)
