Playgroups and classes
Norwich and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. 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. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Beebops Sensory Music and Dance classes are: 
*suitable for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
*a lively mixture of singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments, exploring props and sensory free play
*a mixture of structure and free play
*an aide to your child’s development
*a parent child interactive class
*great value for money
*lots of fun
Classes in Dereham, Lowestoft, Salhouse, Wymondham, Belton, Gorleston, Beccles, East Harling, Hellesdon, Horsford, Filby and Burston (near Diss). See our full timetable here: https://www.beebopsltd.co.uk/classes/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beebopsltd
Email enquiries@beebopsltd.co.uk
Web: www.beebopsltd.co.uk
At Kixx our goal is simple:
To have a positive impact on every child at every opportunity.
We do this through an innovative programme which offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 9 years of age.
Kixx Academies
Our academies are 40 minute sessions run weekly. We do a block of 8 weeks, then a 1 week break, then another block and so on. You pay a one-off membership fee of £19.95 which covers your child’s football kit (shirt, shorts, socks) and then a direct debit of £24 per month. In effect it works out at around £6 per session. The bookings have a full money back guarantee – if after your first session you think it really isn’t for you, then you can get a full refund, plus your child keeps the football kit as a “thank you” for trying us.
Our Venues
We are adding more venues all the time. Currently we have academies at:
Loddon Jubilee Hall
NR14 6NB
Goals (Hall Road)
NR1 2GB
Framingham Earl High School
NR14 7QP
Sprowston Community Academy
NR7 8NE
For more info and bookings visit our website. To contact us, just send us a message on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kixx family!
@KixxNorwich
01302 618080
December 2020
Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
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Pre Covid:
Notre Dame Prep School, 147 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA
Tuesday and Friday 9.30am-11am (term time)
0-4 years.
Contact Mary Taylor on 01603 625593 for more information.
December 2020
Independent Children’s Book store with activities through the week. 41-43, Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3LA.
Open again, events and activities calendar to follow soon.
Come and visit us or buy online.
Email us at leanne@bookbugsanddragontales.com
01603 964022 or 07908 462149
December 2020
The library is currently open with new guidelines and timetable, children’s events are not running for now.
Taverham Library, Sandy Lane, Taverham NR8 6JR
Friday – Bounce & Rhyme
11-11.30am (term time)
Contact the library on 01603 260545 for dates and times.
Currently offering online craft sessions
2nd Brundall Scout Hut, Highfield Ave, Brundall, Norfolk, Uk, NR13 5NT
Little Explorers is a creative crafting class which aims to inspire the imaginations of children aged 18 months to 5 years old.
Contact Eleanor: 07421 234 055
Please book online.
September 2020
Hello everyone, sad to say that the current Covid guidelines prohibiting singing in enclosed spaces and strict rules to remain socially distanced by 2 metres mean that Enchanted Music & Drama is not yet back at Poringland Community Centre this September.
Poringland Community Centre, Overtons Way, NR14 7WB
Fridays 10am-11am
Aimed at pre-school children over 12 months.
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.
Contact Debs Kerridge on 07941 281 634 for more information.
December 2020
Most toddler groups have not yet resumed, see venue for details.
Norman Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich NR3 2QZ
Friday
10am-11.30am. Term time only.
Footsteps is a great chance for parents and carers from Mile Cross to bring their preschool children for a fun time, enjoy a coffee and meet new friends, all in a safe environment.
Contact 01603 419767 for more information.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for details.
Easton Village Hall, Marlingford Road, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5AD
Friday
9.30am-11.30am (term-time)
£1.50 per family. Fun, toys, singing and crafts.
Contact Hannah, Jo or Claire on 01603 920045 for more information.
December 2020
FREE online classes from 14th September, sensory packs to accompany the classes are available for £7 via the Glow worms FB page.
Contact Lucy 07713162706
Music classes for children 0-5 years
Lyng Village Hall, Richmond Pl, Norwich
Glow-worms: 10.15-11.15am. babies to toddlers, singing, signing and sensory play.
Fireflies: 11.30-12.15pm. Mixed ages, singing, signing, imaginative musical play. £4 a session for one child + £1 per additional child.
December 2020
Open with restrictions in place, check the website before your visit.
Friday 18th December, Santa is making an appearance! £6 per toddler.
Book sessions in advance.
Gravity Trampoline Park, Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
The parent and toddler sessions are for ages 18months- 5years.
Contact 01603 964949
December 2020
Now taking bookings.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Open Gym: Saturday and Sunday, 10 spaces per session.
Booking essential for every session.
Notcutts Garden Centre, Daniels Road, Norwich , NR4 6QPOpen every day
At Gymboree Norwich we have fantastic play & learn and sensory baby play classes for under 5s and we are open every day at our brilliant location at Notcutts garden centre.
Contact 01603 250585 for more information.
December 2020
Also providing Hartbeeps at Home.
Musical classes for little ones from newborns to 4 years old.
Happy House: Toddlers and their younger siblings. Baby Beeps: Babies sitting to toddling. Baby Bells: newborn babies to sitting.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact: Valentina, 07414030169
December 2020
Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with the venue.
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All classes at Hempnall Village Hall, Bungay Rd, Norwich NR15 2NG
Tuesdays : 9.15am -11am (stay and play playgroup)
Fridays: 10.15am – 11.45am (sing and play session)
Suitable for ages 0-4 years old. Term time only.
Contact Katie on 07940436805 for more information.
December 2020
Classes have now resumed, check the new timetable via the website,
Aspire Dance – Little Divas and Dudes Baby Street (3-7 years)
Wednesday– 4pm-4.45pm
Great Plumstead Village Hall, CHURCH ROAD, Great Plumstead, NR13 5AB
Friday– 4pm-4.45pm
Ingham Village Hall, Ingham, NR12 9TD
Baby street is designed to work on your child’s coordination, strength and concentration whilst having fun. The class consists of various exercises and routines which will help develop the student’s movement memory.
Contact 07795421273 for more information.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for details,
Framingham Earl methodist church (Pigot Lane, Poringland)
Fridays 10-12 during term time.
We provide soft play (every other week), lots of toys and craft activities. First session free, then it’s £3.50 per family.
Contact Kirsty on 07784029076 or find us on Facebook.
December 2020
Christmas Adventures : 11th and 18th december
Role play, drama and songs, age 2-4, £8.50 per child.
The Willow Centre, 1-13 Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 7JJ
Booking essential as numbers are limited.
December 2020
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Hewett School, Hall Road Norwich.
Saturday : Long Stratton Leisure Centre, 8.15-9am
Find out more about joining via the website, Spring Gymnastics.
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Contact: Sarah Fung 07858 364441
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
Meadow Way Chapel, Chapel Ct, Norwich NR6 5NU
First Friday of every month, 9.30-11.30. Support group run by single parents for single parents.
Please feel free to bring along children with you and join like-minded people.
December 2020
Mini Professors @ Home
Mini Professors classes are currently online, see the FB page for more details.
Or email Cambridgenorth@miniorofessors.co.uk
Mini Professors Preschool Science Classes (ages 2-5 yr)
Join us for a fun-filled scientific adventure! Every week we cover a new and exciting topic and each lesson is packed full of experiments, stories and fun.
Our sessions are aligned with EYFS and we encourage your little one to socialise, share, take turns and improve their fine and gross motor skills.
Tuesdays, St Anne’s Church Hall, Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA
Friday
Hayman Lodge, Oak Lane, Old Catton, NR6 7DB
Saturdays, (Monthly) Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
December 2020
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for details.
Eternity Church, 171 Earlham Green Lane, Earlham, Norwich, NR5 8RF
Friday 10am-12 noon (term time only), cost £1 per family.
Thursday (fortnightly): 9:30am-11am. £2 per family up to 2 children, 50p additional child.
Our Parent-Toddler groups run at both campuses. They are a great place to meet and chat with other parents, grandparents, carers, etc and gives your babies and toddlers an opportunity to interact and play.
December 2020
Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DJ
Pre-school class for 1-3 year olds active children with a sense of adventure. We offer a fun environment to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details,
Thorpe Marriott Village Hall, The Square, Thorpe Marriott, NR8 6XE
Friday
10am – 11.45am. Term time only.
Puddles is where babies & toddlers can bring their carers to play, sing & read together, get creative, make friends and grow together!
Cost: £2 per carer & child (50p for additional children over 1yrs). Age 0-5 years.
For more information contact Rachel on 07788 287388 or 01603 865599.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details,
Silver Road Community Centre, Silver Rd, Norwich NR3 4TA
Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am.
£2. Crafts & refreshments.
Contact 01603 123456 for more information.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
Soul Church, 4 Mason Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR6 6RF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am
December 2020
Toddler groups have not yet resumed.
Busy Bees, Delft Way, Norwich Airport, Norwich, NR6 6BB
Stay and Play for 2-5’s.
Friday
9.45am-10.45am.
Contact Vikki on 01603 788814 for more information.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
26 Surrey Chapel, Botolph Street , Norwich, NR3 1DU
Friday
9.30am-11.30am
Come along for a fun filled morning, including lots of toys, adult refreshments, singing, craft, Bible story and plenty of healthy snacks. Fun for the kids and a social relaxing time for the parents/carers.
Contact 01603 619555 for more information.
December 2020
The Hamlet Charity – Little Bees (play and stay sessions)
We prioritise providing stay and play provision for those children with additional and/or complex health needs as well as offering to those children that are typically developing – siblings are more than welcome to attend and join in too!
For more information about our Little Bees Stay and Play sessions for under 5s, please contact The Hamlet, Johnson Place on 01603 766566
December 2020
Back from 12th September, see FB page for further details.
Crusaders Rugby Club, Little Melton Rd, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3NP
Friday
For children aged 2-4 years: 9.30am for younger ones, 10.30am for children starting Reception in September.
£13 a term (6 weeks)
Contact Martin 07952524154 for more information or to book.
December 2020
This group has not yet resumed, keep an eye on the Toddler Sense FB page for further notice.
St Peter’s Church Hall, Newmarket Road, Cringleford, Norwich, NR46UE
December 2020
Now open for restricted public play sessions and private hire parties. Book online for all the details.
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Twinkle Toes Cafe, 63 Sussex St, Norwich, NR3 3DG
Wednesdays 10.30am and 12pm: Baby and Me Time, Baby bonding and sensory class.
Fridays 10.30am: Little Adventurers toddler active class.
Contact Lianne on 0771774972 to book your space.
December 2020
most toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Worstead Parents, Toddler and Baby Group, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ruin Road, Worstead
Friday morning, 10am to 12pm
Contact: Gaby Marjoram
