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.
September 2020
online resources available.
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
To find your nearest All Stars Centre, sign up via the All stars cricket website.
September 2020
Online resources available, further details on the website.
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.
September 2020
We are pleased to be reopening on September 16th with our phase 2 plans!
If you are coming back to your class for the first time since lockdown please ensure you have watched the short video posted onto our social media pages and read and agreed to our updated policies.
If your class remains on hold we hope to have a further update for you by October.
See the website for further details.
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
5.40pm-7.10pm, Tumble, 9+ years
6.45-8.15pm: Dance and Tumble 11+
Thursdays
4pm-5pm: Cheer, Ages 4-6
4.55pm-5.55pm Boys only Tumble 5-14
6pm-7pm: Cheer, 6-10
6.30-8.pm: Cheer, 7-11
7.30-9pm: Cheer, 11-16
Fridays
4pm-5pm: Cheer, Ages 4-8
4.45pm-5.45pm: Cheer Ages 8-12
5.30-7pm: Advanced Tumble (ability based)
7pm-8pm: Beginner, intermediate Tumble, ability based.
(Correct from September 2019)
December 2020
Now open.
The Willow Centre, Roundhouse Park, Cringleford, NR4 7JJ
Contact Julie Gibbon 01603 261769 or Debbie Hawkins 01603 819036
December 2020
Now open.
Avian Dance Studio, Vulcan Road, Norwich
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Jolly Gymnastics offen fun and friendly gymnastics classes for little ones from walking to school year 1.
Latest news and updates on Instagram: @JollyGymnastics and Facebook: Jolly Gymnastics.
Contact Erin, hello@jollygym.co uk or 0776528118
September 2020
Check FB page for latest dates and times.
Aspire Dance
Wednesday: Great Plumstead Village Hall
Thursday: St Cuthberts Church, Sprowston
Friday : Ingham village hall
Age 7-9
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:15pm
Age 10-12
Thursdays 5:15pm-6pm
Age 13+
Thursdays 6pm-6:45pm
December 2020
Saturday 9-9.30am
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
Contact 01603 260751 for more information.
September 2020
Dynamic Dance is back in September. Check website for FB page for new timetable details.
Woodland View Junior School, Ivy Road, Spixworth, NR10 3PY
Street Dance with Dynamic Dance.
Age 4-6
Wednesdays 4pm-4:30pm
Age 7-9
Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:15pm
Age 10-12
Wednesdays 5:15pm-6pm
The Diamond Centre, School Lane, Sprowston
Friday
For those who are unsure of what Street Dance is….Just think Diversity, Flawless, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and more! It is a fun, funky style of dancing with lots of attitude!
Contact Carly on 07828456106 for more information.
Also: Musical Theatre at Spixworth Village Hall, Crostwick Lane
Age 7-9
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:15pm
Age 10-12
Thursdays 5:15pm-6pm
September 2020
online lessons, some venues starting again soon, keep up to date via the FB page.
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)