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, Spixworth, Wymondham, Belton, Gorleston, Beccles, East Harling and Long Stratton. See our full timetable here: https://beebops.class4kids.co.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beebopsltd
Email enquiries@beebopsltd.co.uk
Web: www.beebopsltd.co.uk
Baby Ballet – Friday 10:30-11:15am at Taverham Village Hall
An introduction to basic classical ballet movement through a range of music. A mixture of creative activities using props to engage children’s imaginations. Bring your own cuddly toy to join in too! Suitable for children aged 18 months – 4 years. £5 a class drop in.
Danielle Gardner
Contact Number: 07748064366
Facebook: DA-nce: Danielle Ashleigh Dance
Hartbeeps – Exciting, Interactive and Fun!
Award winning magical, musical multi sensory classes, parties and more, all set to a soundtrack of over 300 original songs, reworked nursery rhymes and lullabies, brought to life with bubbles, costumes, twinkles, lightning effects, exciting props, wacky puppet characters and sparkly parachutes that you won’t see anywhere else!
Join our mini productions for the very young and take your child on a journey down the rabbit hole with Hartbeeps, the most original musical baby, toddler and pre-school classes on the Planet!
Baby Beeps (sitting to toddling)
Baby Bells (6 weeks – sitting)
Happy House (toddling – 4 years, younger siblings welcome)
£6.50 for Drop ins
£5.50 if booking for the term
£3 for a trial class
Siblings/twins are half price in the same class
Siblings under 6 months of age are free when attending Happy House.
Contact details :
Valentina 07414030169
Main website: www.hartbeeps.com
FB: www.facebook.com/hartbeepsnorwich
Bookings: www.bookeo.com/hartbeepseastnorfolk
Mondays – The Belvedere Centre, Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ
9:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
10:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
Tuesday – Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Norfolk, NR20 4NP
10:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
11:30am Funky Monkeys (3-5 yrs)
Wednesday – Taverham Scout Hut, Sandy Lane, Taverham, NR8 6JR
10:00am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:00am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
Thursday – Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
10:00am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:00am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
Friday – Roxley Village Hall, Yarmouth Road (close to Thunder Lane) Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0QF
9:30am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
10:30am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:30am Funky Monkeys (3-5 yrs)
We are physical play, sensory and music rolled into one… At Mini Monkey Gym we have unique soft obstacle courses to explore which support a weekly movement theme and physical skill. Mini monkeys enjoy jumping off blocks, balancing on beams, crawling through tunnels, rolling down slopes and sliding! We use different sensory and musical props each week to compliment the movement theme such as, ribbons, beanbags, hula hoops, scarves, maracas and bells.
Mini Monkey Gym classes follow the same structure each week. This promotes recognition for your child and builds their confidence to join in with the circle time activities, songs and parachute play. Our circle times are full of fun active songs and rhymes, utilising sensory and musical props. These engage your child and develop their language skills, sense of rhythm and movement. Our sensory movement activities encourage exploration, creativity and self awareness.
Our classes are very relaxed and friendly so children join in when they are ready and are free to explore in their own way! Our classes are fun and social; offering parents a wonderful opportunity for special one-on-one time with their child and a chance to meet other like-minded families. Classes are £7 each, paid termly
Email: norwich@minimonkeygym.co.uk
Phone: 07749 040 812
Website
Music Bugs Norwich recently won the Loved By Parents Platinum award in the Best Baby/Toddler class category. We provide sensory, play-based music and singing classes for children aged newborn to 4 years of age. Classes feature traditional nursery rhymes, silly songs, action songs, knee bouncers, finger play rhymes and wonderful sensory play for babies.
Puppets, pom-poms, scarves, rhythm sticks, parachutes, balls, bubbles, hobby horses and lots of wonderful percussion instruments are available for the children to play with and many of the sessions are themed. Our classes encourage many important skills for children of preschool age including numeracy, language and literacy, fine and gross motor control as well as social skills and independence.
Music Bugs also provide birthday party entertainment for children aged 1-5.
Contact Michelle Bircham via email at norwich@musicbugs.co.uk or phone 0844-412-8193 for further information and to book.
Or contact the Facebook page. If you are new to Music Bugs you are welcome to book either 3 consecutive classes for £12 or a one-off trial session for £5. You can view the class schedule on the website.
Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme. Our dynamic weekly sessions enable boys and girls aged 2-7 years to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.
Our fully trained coaches work hard to implement fun-filled games and programmes aimed at improving general ball skills, hand-to-eye coordination, balance, agility and social skills.
To book in for a FREE taster class or for more information please visitwww.rugbytots.co.uk, norfolk@rugbytots.co.uk or call 0345 313 3928
Swanton Morley (Friday)
2.20pm 2-3.5yrs
3.35pm 5-7yrs
Clover Hill Village Hall (Monday)
Age 2 – 3.5
Sprowston High School (Saturday)
8.45am 2-3.5yrs
9.15am 2-3.5yrs
9.45am 2-3.5yrs
10.30am 3.5-5yrs
11.15am 5-7yrs
Hellesdon (*Coming soon* – Saturday)
9am 2 – 3.5yrs
9.30am 3.5 – 5yrs
10.20am 5 – 7yrs
Mulberry Bush Nursery (children at the nursery only – Monday)
2.15pm 3.5-5yrs
3pm 2-3.5yrs
Ketts Park Wymondham (Saturday)
9am 2-3.5yrs
9.40am 2-3.5yrs
10.20am 3.5-5yrs
11.15am 5-7yrs
Framingham Earl High School (Sunday)
9.40am 2-3.5yrs
10.20am 3.5-5yrs
11.15am 5-7yrs
Diss
8.50am 2-3.5yrs
9.30am 3.5-5yrs
10.20am 3.5-5yrs
11.15am 5-7yrs
Contact 0345 313 3928 for more information.
Notre Dame Prep School, 147 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA
Tuesday and Friday 9.30am-11am (term time)
0-2 years.
Each session provides opportunites to discover crafts of differing kinds, a variety of large and small play, and play outside when the weather allows. We use the school mini bus to go on exciting and fun trips each term and generally have a lot of fun all year round. First session free.
Contact Mary Taylor on 01603 625593 for more information.
Rowan House Health and Wellbeing Centre, Queens Rd, Hethersett, NR9 3DB
11am-12.30pm.
Baby Massage course with Rachel. Booking only.
Contact 01603 831999 to book and for more information.
Limelight Studio, Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HY
Friday
ACTIVE BABY YOGA
6-week courses. 10.30am-11.30am.
Suitable for babies from crawling or sturdily sitting (about 9 months) until 18 months.
BABY YOGA
11.45a.m. – 12.45p.m.
For babies from 6-week check until crawling.
Contact Michelle on 01603 665538 for more information.
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.
Mulbarton Scout Hut, Mulbarton, Norwich NR14 8AE
Crafty Little Tinkers- Baby Explorers. 8 months – 18months.
Friday
10.30am- 11.30am
Come and join us for messy play and sensory fun and singing to end the session.
£4 per baby, £1.50 for siblings, babes in arms free of charge.
Contact 07931 657120 for more information.
Monday 10.30 to 11.20am Brundall Scout Hut, Highfield Ave, Brundall NR13 5NT
Tuesday 2.15 to 3.20pm Bure Room, Acle Recreation Centre, Acle
Friday 11 to 11.50 am Lingwood Village Hall (from 1st March)
Give your child creative adventures to spark their natural curiosity and develop their own journey of exploration and discovery.
You and your little one will be warmly welcomed to your fun and creative Little Explorer classes for children aged between 15 months and five years.
£6 per class or block booking discount available.
More information on the Creation Station FB page or website.
King’s Venue, 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.
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.
Parent Toddler Sessions
Gravity Trampoline Park
Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
The parent and toddler sessions are for ages 18months- 5years. And the sessions are:-
Monday 10-11
Tuesday 1-2
Wednesday 10-11
Thursday 11-12
Friday 11-12
Sat& Sun- 9-10
£5 per person, £1 per pair of socks.
Contact 01603 964949
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.
Tuesdays (Hempnall Village Hall, NR15 2NG) and Fridays (Hempnall Mill Centre, NR15 2LP)
Both term time only.
Hempnall Little Ones started life 3yrs ago as a village baby and toddler group but quickly turned into something much greater! We now have in excess of 30 “Littles” attend each week and offer a range of free play, craft/messy play, story, music and singing. After months of developing a new programme we are launching our new “Let’s Join In” classes in September which are aimed at toddlers/preschoolers and focuses on physical play based activities to help aid learning and promote health and wellbeing!
We run every Tuesday and Friday in Hempnall, NR15 (but at different times and venue) – website and programme is currently under construction but details can be found on our Facebook page.
Contact Katie on 07940436805 for more information.
High Altitude Parent and Tots bounce session (cafe with free soft play available after session)
91 Whiffler Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2AW
Term Time:
Tues: 1pm-2pm
Thurs, Fri: 10am-11am
Sun: 9am-10am
School holidays:
Tues – Friday 10-11am
Sunday 9-10am
Price: £5 child £2 adult
Special Needs sessions: Tuesday 11am-1pm, Saturday 5pm-6pm Carer over 18 goes free.
Price £5 per person and £2 socks
Bounce & Tone Fitness (trampoline creche available)
Monday 10-11am
Tuesday 9.30 – 10.15
£5 per person plus £2 for creche if required.
Contact 01603 567200 for more information.
Rackheath Village Hall, Green Ln W, Rackheath, Norwich NR13
Wednesday
9.30, 10.30 and 11.30am
Thursday
1.00 and 2.00pm
Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4LE
Friday
9.30, 10.30 and 11.30am
Jumping Jacks is a pre-school gym club for children aged 18 months to school age. Dawn is a qualified coach and has been running the club since 1990.
Each session is planned and structured, starting on various apparatus, building their confidence as they complete many gymnastic skills. Followed by 10 minutes ‘free time’ where they can choose to continue on the apparatus or play with ‘bats and balls’ etc. We finish the class with a range of activities where your child will have fun learning to listen and follow instructions in a group situation.
Classes cost £4.90, payable half termly. There are no joining fees.
For more information or to book, please call Dawn on 07799053140 or 01603 436764
Spanish for 0-12 years old
Tuesday
Gymboree at Notcutts
12.45-1.15 and 1.30-2pm for 0-3 years
2.15-2.45pm for 3-5 years
Wednesday
The Pavillion, Aylsham
3.45-4.15pm Ages 4-7 (KS1)
4.15-4.45pm Ages 7-11 (KS2)
Friday
The Jubilee Centre, Aylsham
9.30-10am for 0-3 years
10.15-10.45am for 3-5 years
Spixworth Hub, Ivy Road
12.45-1.15 for 0-3 years
2.15-2.45pm for 3-5 years
(After October Half Term – Wednesday morning at Millennium Library in the Forum).
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.
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.
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Monday
10.15am – 11.00am (2 to 3 year olds)
11.15am – 12.00pm (3 to 4 year olds)
Tuesday
11.00am – 11.45am (3 to 4 year olds)
Saturday
9am – 9.45am (4 to 6 year olds)
10 – 10.45am (4 to 6 year olds)
11 – 12pm (6 to 7 year olds)
Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich
Wednesday
10 – 10.45am (2 to 3 year olds)
11 – 11.45am (3 to 4 year olds)
4.30pm – 5.15pm (4 to 6 year olds)
5.30pm – 6.30pm (6 to 7 year olds)
The Willow Centre, Cringleford
Friday
9.30 – 10.15am (3 to 4 year olds)
10.30 – 11.15am (2 to 3 year olds)
We keep class sizes small so places must be reserved in advance.
Contact 01603 283382 for more information.
Back of the Chapel , Chapel Court , Norwich, NR6 5NU
Monday and Friday 10am-12pm. £1.50 per family.
Enjoy a relaxing time with toys and activities for parents with pre-school children, with refreshments included.
Contact Ruth on 01603 484784 for more information.
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.
Special offer: 3 week trial for just £12 (weekday sessions only)
New lower price: 10 week booking £65 and 5 week booking £35
Wednesday
Cringleford Pavillion, Oakfields Road, Cringleford, NR4 6XF
11.30am – 12.10pm. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
1.00pm – 1.40pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
Friday
Hayman Lodge, Oak Lane, Old Catton, NR6 7DB
10.30am – 11.10am. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
11.30am – 12.10pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
We also run monthly Saturday classes at Eaton Park (bookable individually and our older class is suitable for children in Reception)
Saturday – Monthly
Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
10.30am – 11.10am. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
11.30am – 12.10pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
Contact Lucy on 07793 817355 for more details.
Independent Speech and Language Therapy Specialising in Paediatrics
We are independent speech and language therapists based in Norfolk. We offer a free initial consultation for families wanting 1:1 support either at their home, nursery or school. Training sessions are organised throughout the year to support local settings and families. We also run small group classes.
Classes:
Friday groups are held at Ringland Village Hall, 114 The St, Ringland, Norwich NR8 6JA
Please contact us to find out when the next block of 6 weeks is starting.
2-3pm Sensory Story Language group
3.30-4.30pm Speech Sound group
Contact 07788427612 for more information.
Belvedere Centre, Belvoir St (off Dereham Rd ) NR2 3AZ
Tuesday 10.15 – over 1’s
Thursday and Friday 9.30 – over 1’s
Eaton Park Community Centre
Wednesday 10am – over 1’s
11am – 0-12 months
Contact Mary on 07913 911310 for more information.
St Thomas’s Church, Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3RG
Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 9.30am
Extra sessions Tuesdays at 10.35am
pete@sargassotrio.com
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.
Silver Road Community Centre, Silver Rd, Norwich NR3 4TA
Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am.
£2. Crafts & refreshments.
Contact 01603 123456 for more information.
Soul Church, 4 Mason Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR6 6RF
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am
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.
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.
This supportive group for families with babies discharged from the NICU until they are 6 months old. We provide the opportunity for parents to meet others who have experienced a similar journey, reducing feelings of isolation. Working together with health professionals offering parents and carers a nurturing environment filled with opportunities.
Friday
Play and explore movement and music through signalong in this vibrant stay and play group. These sessions will explore communication through the use of singing and dance in a fun and creative way. Children and their families will be supported by our experienced staff to access our excellent sensory room and play resources. £24 per 6 week term
Lodge Lane Infant School, Lodge Lane, Norwich, NR6 7HL
Friday
1am-12pm. Birth to 18months+
(Term-time)
Contact Emma on 07772608456 for more information and to book a place.
Monday
Eaton Park community centre, South Park avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
Toddler class: 9.45-10.45am
Baby Signing: 11am-12pm
Belvedere Community centre, Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ
Baby Signing: 1.30-2.30pm
Toddler Class: 2.45-3.45pm
Thursday
Dereham Children’s centre, London Road, Dereham, NR19 1AS
Baby Signing: 10.30-11.30am
Friday
Abbey Hall, Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH
Toddler class: 9.45-10.45am
Baby Signing: 11am-12pm
Attleborough Methodist Church Hall, London Road, Attleborough, NR17 2BY
Baby Signing: 1.30-2.30pm
Toddler Class: 2.45-3.45pm
Contact Maria on 01953 851916 for more information.
Monday
The St Andrews Centre, Thunder Lane, Thorpe, Norwich, NR7 0AB
Baby Signing – 11.45am-12.45pm
Tuesday
Broadland Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DJ
Baby Signing – 1-2pm
Wednesday
Hellesdon Library, Woodview Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5SR
Baby Signing- 10.15- 11.15am
Toddler Class- 11.30am-12.30pm
Thursday
West Costessey Hall, Poethlyn Drive, Queens Hill, Norwich, NR8 5BP
Baby Signing- 10.45-11.45am
Toddler Class- 9.30-10.30am
Friday
Lodge Lane Infant School,Lodge Lane, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7HL
Baby Signing- 10.45-11.45am
Toddler Class- 9.30-10.30am
Aylsham Children’s Centre, The Pavillion, Sir William’s Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6AW
Baby Signing- 12.45-1.45am
Toddler Class- 2-3pm
Contact Emma on 07772 608456 for more information.
Lodge Lane Infant School, Lodge Lane, Norwich, NR6 7HL
Friday
9.45am-10.45am. (Term-time)
18 months+
Contact Emma on 07772608456 for more information and to book a place.
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.
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
(18M-4YRS WITH ADULT)
St Peter’s Church Hall, Newmarket Road, Cringleford, Norwich, NR46UE
Norwich Castle, Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3JU
Second Friday of the month during term-time.
Meet the dragon puppet ‘Snap’ and enjoy fun activity sessions for 2-4 year olds (with an accompanying adult); inspiring imagination and conversation through stories, trails, museum objects and hands-on crafts.
£3.50 per child, accompanying adult free.
Booking essential, call 01603 495897 or 493625
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
Believable play for Under 7’s- open all week.
75 minute sessions.
9.15am-10.30am
11.15am-12.30pm
1.30pm-2.30pm
3.30pm-4.45pm
Child (walking, 1+yrs) £5.75. 1 free adult per paying child.
Additional adult: £2.50
Bring/wear socks or tights. Booking essential.
Contact: 01603 928080 for more information.
Twinkle Toes Cafe, 63 Sussex St, Norwich, NR3 3DG
Tuesday – Teeny Tots at Twinkle’s Town at 10am. A 90 minute play session including the Town and Sensory Room. Each week is themed and includes a music and singing session
Wednesday – at 10.30am is Baby and Me Time. A Sensory Class for babies age 3 months to crawling. A Sensory Adventure based around a book and uses lights, sounds, bubbles and music to explore the Sensory world
12.30pm is our Brand New Sensory Newborn Class for birth to 3 months. This again uses our Sensory props and instruments and is based around massage and exploring the senses. This class has totally Free!
Friday – 10.30am is Free Baby Massage. A 4 week course learning a new skill and bonding with baby
Contact Lianne on 0771774972 to book your space.
GroWild, Bulmer Wood, White House Farm, Norwich, NR13 6LB
Wild Tots! 1-5 years.
Wednesday & Friday
10am-11.45am or 1pm-2.45pm
Play and explore in our weekly group with nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies & more. Outdoor fun for tots and their grown-ups!
Price from £6.50. Siblings from £5.
Contact 01603 626741 for more information.
