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.
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.
Trowse Manor Rooms, The Street, NR14 7TF.
Tuesday & Wednesday – Pre-school age.
10am-11am
Sessions will include 30 minutes of singing, music, drama and dance activities specially written around a seasonal or fun theme. £5.50 per session on a drop-in basis or a reduced rate of £5.00 per week if booking half a term at a time. Siblings come at £2.50 per session for your 2nd and just £1.50 for your 3rd.
Contact Debs Kerridge on 07941 281 634 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.
Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm, Cadge Road Community Centre, NR5 8DF
Wednesday 4.45 – 5.45pm, Roxley Hall, NR7 0QF
We are a kids dance and fitness class designed to get kids moving and creating there own routines. We dance in the dark with disco lights and Glo sticks to all the latest chart hits. So come and give us a try, meet our awesome crew leaders and make friends!
(City & Eaton Children’s Centre)
The Garage Dance Studio, 14 Chapel Field N, Norwich NR2 1NY
4-5pm
A drop in session for children 5-8 providing drama and dance activities run by The Garage. (Term-time only)
Contact City & Eaton Children’s Centre on 01603 729808 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
Learn Play Grow is a unique, fun fitness programme exclusively designed to encourage your little ones to have fun getting fit and healthy and confident.
Tuesday (term-time)
Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Rd, Wymondham, NR18 0NT
Family sessions: 1-2pm 0-2 years
2-3pm 3-5 years
3.30-4.30pm 5-7 years
4-5pm As above
Thursday (term-time)
Hayman Lodge, South Lodge, Oak Ln, Norwich, NR6 7DB
9.30-10.30am, 2-5 years. Siblings welcome, under 1’s FREE.
£5 a session.
Parties- Our LPG parties our designed to guarantee that every child taking part has a day to remember. Each of our LPG activities have been effectively advanced to have a special party touch.
Keswick Reading Room, Low road, Keswick, Norwich, NR4 6TZ
Monday, Tuesday, Friday (Term time)
5pm-6.30pm (7-11 years)
6.30pm-8pm (12-16 years)
Saturday workshops
10.30-13.30 and 14.00-17.00 for all children 7+, and drawing trips on Saturdays.
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 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.
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Tuesday 5-6pm (7-9 years)
5-6pm (9-11 years)
This is a theatre class for children aged 7 to 9 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-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.
