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.
Programme features:
Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies including a cricket bat, ball, personalised shirt, cap and activity book all sent straight to your door.
To find your nearest All Stars Centre and sign up go to the WEBSITE.
Follow us for regular All Stars updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (norfolkcricketboard)
Brave Allstars, Europa House, Europa Way, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2EN
Welcome to Brave Allstars; we are a friendly club based in Norwich and are delighted that you’re interested in joining our cheerleading programme. Brave is fortunate to be one of the best dedicated cheerleading facilities in the U.K with a full size competition floor, rod track, fast track, air track and 5 panel flex roll floor along with many training aids.
Tuesdays
4pm-5pm
Ages 4-6
4.45pm-5.45pm
Ages 7-11
Thursdays
4pm-5pm
Ages 4-6
4.55pm-5.55pm
Boys only ages 5-14
Fridays
4pm-5pm
Ages 4-8
4.45pm-5.45pm
Ages 8-12
Contact on FB for more information.
OPEN 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
Tuesday- 5-6pm, 6-7pm
Thursday- 5-6pm
Saturday- 10-11am
Sessions are 60 minute session and all equipment is provided.
Junior Ascenders Climbing Club
Junior Ascenders offers structured climbing sessions for children aged 7-12, giving them a fun and informal education about climbing and the importance of doing things the right way.
Contact 01603 763111 for more information.
Thursday
The Willow Centre, Roundhouse Park, Cringleford, NR4 7JJ
4pm – 4.45pm Beginners: age 3 – 5 years
4pm – 5.00pm Improvers (Debbie’s Class)
4.45pm – 5.45pm Juvenile B: age 7 – 9 years
5.45pm – 7pm Juvenile A: age 9 – 11 years
Colman Infant School, Norwich, NR4 7AQ
5.30pm – 7.00pm Juniors: age 11 – 15 years
7.00pm – 8.55pm Intermediates: age 15 – 16 years
7.00pm – 8.55pm Seniors/Students: age 17 + years
Contact Julie Gibbon 01603 261769 or Debbie Hawkins 01603 819036
Limelight Studios, Aylsham Rd, Norwich NR3 2HY
Wednesday
4pm- 5pm. Drama Club – fun drama-based activities including improvisation and performance, for ages 7 – 11. £4.50
Thursday
4pm- 4.40pm Next Steps fun drama group ages 4 to 6 yrs £4
6.10pm – 7.10pm Senior Drama
Fun drama-based activities including improvisation and performance, for ages 12+
£4.50
Friday
4pm – 4.40pm Next Steps Intro to world of theatre ages (Reception to Year 1) ages 4 – 6 £4
Saturday
9.50am – 10.50am KIDZ Choir Singing group for all ages and all abilities, covering varied genres of music £4
11am – 12pm Drama Club – Fun drama-based activities including improvisation and performance, for ages 7 – 11 £4.50
All day Vocal coaching with Zelda cost from £10
Contact 01603 400096 for more information.
Tiny Tigers (4-6 years)
Tuesday
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
4.30-5.15pm
Thursday
Ormiston Victory Academy, Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0PN
5-5.45pm
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
4.30-5.15pm
Friday
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
4-4.45pm
Saturday
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
9-9.45am
Recreation Road Sports Centre, Recreation Road, Norwich, NR2 3PA
10.30-11.15am
Sunday
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
9.30-10.15am
Contact 01603 418751 for more information.
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
Hellesdon community centre, Middletons La, Norwich NR6 5SR
Friday– 4.45pm-6.15pm
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.
Knowles Dance & Fitness Studio, Unit 5, White House Farm Barns, Salhouse Rd, Norwich, NR13 6LB
Children’s classes
Monday –
4.15 – 5.00 – Ballet (ages13+)
5.00 – 5.45 – Musical Theatre (ages 7-8)
Tuesday
4.00 – 4.45 – Street Dance (ages 5-8)
4.45 – 5.30 – Street Dance (ages 9-12)
5.30 – 6.15 – Contemporary (ages 12+)
Wednesday
4.00-4.45 – Acrobatics – (ages 7-8)
4.45-5.30 – Acrobatics – (ages 9-10+)
5.30-6.15 – Modern/Jazz -(ages 10+)
Thursday
4.00 – 4.45 – Tap (ages 5-8)
4.45 – 5.30 – Street Dance (ages 12+)
Friday
4.15-5.00 – Tap (ages 10+)
5.00-5.45 – Musical Theatre (ages 9-12)
Saturday
9.00-9.30am – Baby Ballet (3-4 years)
9.30-10.00am -Baby Acrobatics (3-4 years)
10.00 – 10.30am – Ballet (5-6 years)
10.30 – 11.15 – Acrobatics – (5-6 years)
11.15 – 12.00 – Street Dance – (5-8 years)
12.15 – 1.00 – Ballet (ages 7-9)
1.15 – 2.00 – Ballet (ages 10-12)
2.15 – 3.00 – Modern/Jazz – (ages 7+)
3.15 – 4.00 – Tap (ages 7+)
Please book before! Contact us 01603 510431
Norwich Central Baptist Church, Duke St, NR3 3AP
If you’ve got an energetic little lad at home and would like him to have a fun introduction to dance through movement to music and creative games with a fully qualified dance teacher then this is for you.
Thursdays
Mini Legacy (4-5yr olds) 4.15-5pm
Little Legacy (6-9yr olds) 5-6pm
Visit our website for more info or to register your place.
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm (5-7 years)
Mini Dance is an introduction to dance for little ones, the class is a creative, fun session with lots of moving to music and games. An opportunity to start to explore dancing, movement and routines. The class is not based on one technique but combines a variety of styles that allows children to go with the flow and have fun in the studio. There are opportunities for children to progress onto Street, Contemporary or Breakdance.
Spixworth Village Hall, Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, NR10 3NQ.
Musical Theatre with Dynamic Dance
7-9 years
4.30pm-5.15pm
10-12 years
5.15pm-6pm
13+ years
6pm-6.45pm
Our Musical theatre dance classes are very fun and involve lots of singing and dancing! Fans of the West End and Broadway shows will love these dance classes!
Contact Carly on 07828456106 for more information.
Sesma Studio, Unit 19, Drayton Ind Est, Taverham Rd, Norwich NR8 6RL
Little Dragons (4-6yrs) Beginners Intro
Monday 5-5:30pm
Tuesday 4-4:30pm
Thursday 4-4:30pm
Karate Intro (6 years+)
Monday 5.30-6pm
Wednesday 5.30-6pm
Friday 4.30-5pm
Contact 01603 260751 for more information.
Monday Sewell Park Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 5:00pm-5:45pm
Junior Karate (6-15 Years Old) 6:00pm-7:15pm
Adult Karate (16+ Years Old) 7:30pm-8:45pm
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-7:15pm
Family Higher Grades (Yellow and Above) (6+ Years Old) 7:15pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Riverside Leisure Centre
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 4:10pm-5:25pm
Tuesday Beccles Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 4:30pm-5:15pm
Family Karate (6+ Years Old) 5:30pm-6:45pm
Wednesday The Atrium North Walsham
Family Lower/Intermediate Grades (White-Purple and White Belts) (6+ Years Old) 5:30pm-6:45pm
Family Higher Grades (Brown and Above) (6+ Years Old) 7:00pm-8:15pm
Wednesday Long Stratton High School
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 4:45pm-5:30pm
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 5:45pm-7:00pm
Thursday Norman Centre Mile Cross
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7:15pm
Thursday Northgate High School Dereham
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 5:00pm-5:45pm
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7:15pm
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-6:45pm
Junior Higher Grades (Brown and Above) (6-15 Years Old) and All Adults (All Grades) (16+ Years Old) 6:45pm-8:00pm
Friday City Of Norwich School
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 6:00pm-7:15pm
Saturday Beccles Sports Centre
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 10:00am-10:45am
Family Karate (All Grades) (6+ Years Old) 11:00am-12:15pm
Saturday West Costessey Hall
Little Ninjas (4-6 Years Old) 9:15am-10:00am
Family (White/Orange/Red Belts) (6+ Years Old) 10:15am-11:30am
Family (Yellow Belt+) (6+ Years Old) 11:45am-1:00pm
Contact 07908 406487 for more information.
Limelight Studios, Aylsham Road, Norwich
Thursday
Yodanga Family Yoga
4.15pm-5.15pm
Yodanga Family Yoga is an accessible class for all ages, that promotes the importance of health, fitness, creativity and individuality.
Contact Steph on 07786 728008 for more information.
