Classes and playgroups
Norwich and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on for pre-school age children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities and classes available across our district. 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.
*Due to start again on 12th April 2021. Register interest now.*
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, 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
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Please check with venue.
St Francis Church, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, NR7 9UQ
Babblers Parent & Toddler Group- 1 month to 5 years
Thursday
9.30am-11am. Term time only.
£1.50 session
Contact 01603 434753 for more information.
2021 udpate
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. please check with venue.
St Cuthbert’s Centre @ St Cuthbert’s Church, Wroxham Road, Sprowston NR7 8TZ
Thursday
9.30am-11am.
£1.50 per child (under 6 months free)
Refreshments and craft activities included in the price.
2021 update
Opens again from 12th April : check ahead for current schedule
Independent Children’s Book store with activities through the week. 41-43, Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3LA.
Email leanne@bookbugsanddragontales.com
01603 964022 or 07908 462149
2021 update
The children’s library is still closed for now. Opening tbc
BookStart Toddler Time
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich NR2 1AW
Thursday
10.30am-11am. Term-time only.
Rhymes, songs and book aimed at toddlers from 15 – 30 months.
Contact 01603 774774 for more information.
2021 update
The children’s area of the library with events remains closed for now. Bounce and rhyme classes available online, see FB page to join in!
Toddler time for ages 18 months to 3 years
Thursdays 10.30-11
Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW
Free to attend, just pick up a sticker 30 mins before the session begins.
2021 update
Check venue for further information about when groups start again.
Norwich Central Baptist Church, Duke Street , Norwich, NR3 3AP
Wednesday & Thursday 10am-12pm (term time)
Welcome to Cafe Tots at NCBC. Come and enjoy watching the kids play and meet new parents and grandparents. £1.50 per family.
Contact 01603 760497
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check venue for details.
Cantley Village Hall Thursdays 9-11.30am.
£2 per family of 2 children, 50p extra child. Unlimited tea and coffee for adults and fruit snack time for children.
Contact Becci Cook 07920422151 for more information.
2021 update
Sensory kits to hire, see website for details. Opening again tbc
Mulbarton Scout Hut, Mulbarton, Norwich NR14 8AE
Thursday
10.30am- 12 noon 8 months -5 years
A messy play and sensory experience for babies, toddlers and children. With a different theme each week and over 10 activities for your little tinker to explore.
£4.50 per child, £1.50 for siblings, babes in arms free of charge.
Contact 07931 657120 for more information.
Creative Crafting Classes during term time, starting from 14th April.
Monday
Little Stars at The Sprowston Diamond Centre 10.30am to 11.20am
Wednesday
Creative Stars online 4pm to 5pm
Thursday
Little Stars online from Thursday April 15thuntil May 17th then at The Playbarn, Poringland from 10.30am to 11.20am.
Friday
Little Stars at Lingwood Village Hall 11am to 11.50am
Contact: Eleanor@creativeplanet.uk 07421 234 055.
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Contact venue for details.
Cringleford Church Hall, Newmarket Road, Cringleford , Norwich, NR4 6UE
Thursday
9.30am-11.30am
We are a friendly group for parents, carers and pre-school children run jointly by our members and St Peter’s Church. £2 per family.
Contact St Peter’s Parish Office. Phone 01603 259138 for more information.
2021 update
Starting from 14th April
Diddy Dynamics is a fun street dance class for 1 to 3 year olds and their mummies (or daddies of course!) £5 per class.
Wednesday
Thursday
Contact Carly on 07828456106 for more information or dynamicdancenorwich@hotmail.co.uk
2021 update
Returning to face to face classes for under 18s only from 12th April. (Over 18s from Monday 17th May.)
Ballet, Tap, Acro, Modern, available from beginner to senior and adult.
Children’s classes:
Check website for details or contact Julie Gibbon 01603 261769 or Debbie Hawkins 01603 819036
2021 update
Due to reopen on 12th April
Notcutts Garden Centre, Daniels Road, Norwich , NR4 6QP
Contact 01603 250585 for more information.
2021 update
Due to reopen on 12th April.
Musical classes for little ones from newborns to 4 years old.
Contact: Valentina, 07414030169
2021 update
Aiming to reopen on 12th April
Avian Dance Studio, Vulcan Road, Norwich
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Jolly Gymnastics offer fun and friendly gymnastics classes for little ones from walking to school year 1.
Contact Erin, hello@jollygym.co uk or 0776528118
2021 update
Spanish Classes for Children, online only continues. Age 0-11.
Please check FB site for details on how to sign up.
Age groups: 0-3, 3-5, 4-7, 7-11.
2021 update
Aiming to reopen on 12th April
Dussindale Community Centre, Pound Lane, Norwich, NR7 0SR
Mondays and Thursdays at 9.30am
‘Little Feet’ will warm up your toddlers and get them moving to familiar nursery rhymes and fun action songs. Musical instruments will help with coordination and motor skills.
Contact Philippa on 07837 967908 or visit FB page.
2021 update
Classes return 19th April at Eaton Park Community Centre Monday to Saturday
Mini Monkey Gym is Norwich’s favourite provider of developmental physical and sensory play classes for babies, toddlers and children up to 5 years.
Contact Penny: Info@minimonkeygym.co.uk Call 07917 872205 or book via website
2021 update
Mini Studio at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
Online studio resources plus plenty of online art ideas for children to get involved in,
2021 update
Classes ready to book
Specially designed music classes with songs and activities to help your child enjoy singing and playing instruments.
Venue: Belvedere Centre, Belvoir St (off Dereham Rd ) NR2 3AZ
Zoom class available on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
email mary.white6@ntlworld.com or visit FB site Music with Mary
2021 update
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.
April 2021 update
All libraries are open for at the door service only apart from the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library where there is a mobile library outside the Forum instead and Reepham library. Opening times have changed so check each branch before visiting.
Until restrictions are lifted, these are the classes available to babies, toddlers and early years.
Tuesday 10am
Bounce and Rhyme Time on Norfolk Libraries Facebook page. (All previous videos are available to watch on YouTube)
Tuesday 11am
Just a cuppa: Babies and Toddlers on zoom, email libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.UK to join
Wednesday 12 noon
Story Time on Norfolk Libraries Facebook page
Thursday 11am
Just a Cuppa: Bumps and Babies on zoom
Update 2021
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.
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check venue for details.
Oak Grove Community Church, Catton Grove Road, Norwich, NR3 3NT
Thursday
9.30am-11.45am. 1 month – 3 years.
Call 01603 403388 for more information.
2021 update
Sanctuary Coffee Stop, Grove Walk, NR1 2QF
Opening from Tuesday 13th April for outdoor seating only. No toddler groups yet.
Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
2021 update
Most toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for details.
Salhouse Village Hall, Lower St, Salhouse, Norwich NR13 6RH
Stay and Play group, refreshments available.
Thursday: 9.30am-11.30am, entry is £3.50, ages 0-5 years.
2021 udpate
Most Toddler classes have not yet resumed. check with venue for details.
Stay & Play Together Parent & Toddler Group, Owen Barnes Room, Breckland Road, Norwich, NR5 0RNB
Thursday
9.30-11.30am
Breckland Babes is open so that parent and carers can meet others, while their children can play in a safe environment. £2.50, additional child 50p.
Contact 01603 749901 for more information.
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
Taverham Village Hall, Sandy Ln, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6JR
Thursday 0-4 years 11 months.
1pm-2.30pm. Term time only.
TEC Toddlers is a great place to bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon with lots of toys, games and songs.
£1.50 per week, which includes coffee/tea and biscuits.
Contact Gill Ready on 01603 860192 for more information.
2021 update
All stay and play sessions currently closed, please get in touch with Jayne Buckingham on admin@thehamletcharity.org.uk for reopening information.
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 contact The Hamlet, Johnson Place on 01603 766566
2021 update
most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for details.
Long Stratton Village Hall, Ipswich Road, NR15 2TA
Thursday, 10-11.30am (including holidays)
For children ages 0-8 years. £3 per family (adult and child, 50p per extra child), including drinks and snacks, toys, messy play and creative activities.
Find This Little Piggy Group on FB.
Update 2021
Classes start in venues from 12th April.
Tiny Talk South Norwich and South West Norfolk
Singing and Sensory fun whilst learning British sign language, Limited places available, book now.
Contact: kellyl@tinytalk.co.uk
2021 update
New term starts on 12th April, sign up to register via the website or contact Lou.
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Toddler Talking Class
Online class, Thursday 9.45-10.45.
Hethersett Methodist Church 32 Great Melton Road Hethersett NR9 3AB
Contact: Louiseta@tinytalk.co.uk
2021 update
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
Bowthorpe Church Centre, Bowthorpe Hall Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9AA
Tots on Thursday
10am-11.30am. Term time only.
50p per family, inc refreshments.
Contact the Church Centre on 01603 749614 for more information.
Update 2021
Home hire sets available to hire.
Face to face sessions tbc
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
2021 update
Classes due to begin again on 12th April. Pre school stay and play fully booked but tree babies sessions still available. See website or Fb page for details.
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Wild by Nature.
A new pre-school group offering stay and play sessions with a forest school ethos. Thursday and Friday term time 10.15-12
Session are by donation only.
For more information call us on 07900783412 / 07941868613, or find us on facebook Wild By Nature Norfolk.
