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.
Bounce is a child friendly fitness class that makes exercise fun with routines on mini trampolines.
You can bring the kids with you, we welcome all ages and abilities.
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8pm at the Hewett Academy, NR1 2PL.
Contact: Linzi Jarvis, 07515807870
FB page: BounceNorwich
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)
OPEN 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
‘Have a go’ taster session: age 7+ FREE
Thursdays: 6-7pm
Saturdays 11-12pm
Little Kids Climbing
Saturdays 12pm-1pm Age 4-6 years £5 per session plus booking fee
Junior Ascenders Climbing Club: FREE
Junior Ascenders offers structured climbing sessions for children aged 7-11, giving them a fun and informal education about climbing and the importance of doing things the right way.
Tuesday 5-6pm and 6-7pm
Thursday 5-6pm
Saturday 10-11am
Contact 01603 763111 for more information.
(information checked September 2019)
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
Framingham Earl High School, Norwich Road, NR14 7QP
4.30-5.15Pm
Aylsham High School, Sir William Lane, Aylsham NR11 6AN
5pm-5.45pm
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
Eileen Ash Sports Hall, The Hewett Academy, hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6NF
9am-9.45
Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0NT
9am-9.45am
Sunday
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX
9.30-10.15am
Dereham Leisure Centre, station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF
9.30am-10.15
North Walsham High School, Spencer Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ
9.30-10.15am
Attleborough Sports Centre, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF\
10am-10.45
Contact 01603 418751 for more information.
(Checked september 2019)
Knowles Dance & Fitness Studio, Salhouse Road, NR13 6LB
Dance classes from ages 3+ and adult fitness classes in –
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Pilates, Legs Bums & Tums, Bootybarre, bbarreless, Mum & Baby dance/sing/movement class, Mum & Baby Pilates, Adult Tap.
Please book before! Contact us 01603 510431
Learn Play Grow is a children’s health and fitness programme for ages 3-11. We work to give children a positive start to life!
Check out the FB page or contact Sheila Hunter here on 07780 557784
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
Tuesday
4-5pm: Y1 and Y2
5PM-6PM: Y3 and Y4
5pm-6pm: S.E.N.D 8-11
5pm-6pm: Y5 and Y6
This is a theatre class for children who would like to get involved in a fun and creative class and make new friends. The class uses drama games and exercises to increase confidence, stage presence, learn performance skills and develop their theatre making skills. They will also begin to explore script work and character.
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)
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)
