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.
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/
Take your little one on a Sound Journey with Hartbeeps’ multi-sensory, musically themed classes for babies and toddlers!!
For our younger babies, we offer totally unique ‘age/stage’ programmes which have been carefully crafted to support and delight every baby during their very important first year. With elements of Baby yoga, Baby Massage, Baby signing, etc we will awaken your little one’s newly acquired senses.
For toddlers and pre-schoolers we set the scene and let your Little Hartbeepers build their story! With our own original versions of classic nursery rhymes, the most fabulous songs, gorgeous puppet characters, dress-up, props, sensory play and more…
Our Programmes:
Baby Bells – Newborn from 8 weeks old (younger babies welcome) to sitting unaided (approx. 7.5months old)
Baby Beeps – Babies sitting unaided, crawlers and first steps (approx. 7.5months old to 16 months old)
Happy House – Toddlers and Pre-schoolers with younger siblings ( Approx 16 months old to 4years old and younger siblings. Babies under 6 months old go free in HH when attending with a sibling)
Trials = £3.00
Cannot commit? No problem, we also offer drop ins – subject to availability.
Sibling discounts available.
Address: Harling Old School Village Hall, 2 School Ln, East Harling, Norwich NR16 2LU
Day: Thursdays
Times: 11.30-12.30
Description: From 8 weeks to crawling,a yoga class for you with baby. For mindful bonding and community
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Block of 6 for £50 or £10 each
Type: Block Book / PAYG
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Owen Barnes Room, Breckland Rd, New Costessey, Costessey, Norwich NR5 0RW
Day: Thursdays (Launching 27/02/2025) and Fridays (Launching 07/03/2025)
Times: Thursday – 9.30am (Adult) 10.15am (Toddler Ballet & Dance Walkers-3) & 11am (Pre-School Ballet & Dance age 3-4) and Friday Musical Theatre Dance – 4.15-5pm (Juniors age 5-10) and 5-5.45pm (Seniors ages 11-16)
Description: Adult Dance fitness: a fun, full body aerobic dance workout with the emphasis on inclusivity / Toddler Ballet & Dance: a fun, creative dance class for toddlers introducing dance steps with imaginative play, songs, stories and props / Pre-School Dance & Ballet: A class for 3-4 year olds to introduce them to very first dance steps and technique / Musical Theatre Dance musical theatre dance routines incorporating a number of different styles.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £7 PAYG (Cash or BACS) or 3 classes for £20
Type: PAYG / Block Book
Contact: 07871880447 / [email protected]
Last Update: 11/02/2025
Baby and Postnatal Yoga
Address: Spixworth Community Hub / Hellesdon Community Centre / The Yoga Tree
Day: Mondays (Spixworth), Tuesdays (The Yoga Tree) & Thursdays (Hellesdon)
Times: 11-12pm (Monday), 1.30-2.30pm (Tuesday) & 1-2pm (Thursday)
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time Only
Cost: £51 per block of 6 sessions
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07307849476 / [email protected]
Last Update: 01/04/2025
Adventurous Baby Yoga
Address: Spixworth Community Hub / Hellesdon Community Centre
Day: Mondays (Spixworth) & Thursdays (Hellesdon)
Times: 12.15-1pm (Monday) & 2.15-3pm (Thursday)
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time Only
Cost: £48 per block of 6 sessions
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07307849476 / [email protected]
Last Update: 01/04/2025
Pregnancy Yoga
Address: The Yoga Tree NR1 3NB / Old Catton Village Hall NR6
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 12.15-1.30pm (Yoga Tree) & 7.15-8.30pm (Old Catton)
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time Only
Cost: £65 per block of 6 sessions
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07307849476 / [email protected]
Last Update: 08/01/2025
Address: Multiple venues: Hethersett Village Hall, Jubilee Centre, Cringleford, St Margaret’s Church Hall, Old Catton, The Diamond Centre, The Willow Centre, Cringleford
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times: Multiple Times
Description: Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-time
Cost: three-week introductory trial for just £22.
Type: Block Book
Contact: Call 07368 519637 for more info and to book. See website for full timetable
Last Update: 08/01/25
Address: Mulbarton Harvest House, The Common, Mulbarton, Norwich NR14 8JS
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 11-11.40am (Babies 0-18months) & 9.45-10.25pm (Bunnies 0-4)
Description: Boppity Babies is a gentle baby music class suitable for babies 0 – 18 months & Boppity Bunnies is a lively music and movement class with singing, dancing, parachute, bubbles and lots of fun props Suitable from 0 – 4 years
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £8 single session (Babies) & £7.50 single session & £39 block booking (Bunnies)
Type: PAYG / Block Booking
Contact: You can contact Ali for more information on 07867 558807 or on her email [email protected].
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Address: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW
Day: Tuesdays (Babytime) / Thursdays (Toddlertime) / Fridays (Storytime) / Saturdays
Times: Tues 2-2.30pm / Thurs 10.30-11am / Fri 10.30-11am / Sat 10.30-11am
Description: Songs, rhymes and stories for preschoolers, babies and toddlers and their parents and carers.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn-Up
Contact: Check the Facebook Norfolk Families for Libraries page for more info.
Last Update: 27/01/2025
Address: St Peter’s Church Hall, Newmarket Road,
Cringleford
, Norwich, NR4 6UE, 9:15am-11:15am
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9.15-11.15am
Description: A friendly group for parents, carers and pre-school children:
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: Suggested donation £3 per family per session (includes drink and snack
Type: Drop in PAYG
Contact: 01603 259138 / [email protected]
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Diddy Dynamics
Address: St Cuthberts Church, Wroxham Road, Sprowston (Weds) / The Pavilion Stracey Playing field Rackheath, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6LT (Thurs & Fri)
Day: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Times: 9.45-10.15am
Description: A fun dance class for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers and their grown ups!
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £6 per child
Type: Book Ahead / PAYG
Contact: 07828456106 / [email protected]
Last Update: 19/02/2025
Street Dance
Address: Spixworth Village Hall, 114 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, Norwich, NR10 3NQ
Day: Wednesday
Times: 4-4.30pm (4-6 year olds) / 4.30-5.15pm (7-9 year olds)
Description: Just think Diversity, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and more! It is a fun, funky style of dancing with lots of attitude!
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £36 for 6 sessions
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07828456106 / [email protected]
Last Update: 19/02/2025
Musical Theatre Juniors
Address: Spixworth Village Hall, 114 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, Norwich, NR10 3NQ
Day: Thursday
Times: 4.30-5.15pm
Description: Our Musical theatre dance classes are very fun and involve lots of singing and dancing! Fans of the West End and Broadway shows will love these dance classes!
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £36 for 6 sessions
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07828456106 / [email protected]
Last Update: 19/02/2025
Address: The Willow Centre, Roundhouse Park, Cringleford, NR4 7JJ & Eaton Park Primary School, Duverlin Close, Norwich NR4 6HS
Day: Mondays & Thursdays (Cringleford) & Saturdays (Eaton)
Times: Varying times by age group
Description: Children’s dance classes covering Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Acrobatics
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: Cost depending on length of lesson, from £5.50
Type: Block Book
Contact: Julie Gibbon 01603 261769 or Debbie Hawkins 01603 819036
Last Update: 08/01/2025
Address: 168A Motum Road, Norwich, NR5 8EG
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-11.30am
Description: ECFS Free stay and play group. On-Site Car Park, Free On-Street Parking. Outdoor Play Available. what3words: snow.tell.jams
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: ECFS Play website for details
Last Update: 12/01/2025
Address: Centre Point, Fairstead Estate, PE30 4SR
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-11.30am
Description: ECFS Free stay and play group. On-Site parking available. what3words: jeeps.kilt.distracts
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: ECFS Play website for details
Last Update: 12/01/2025
First Steps Big Stay & Play
Address: Calvert Hall, Rosebery Rd, Norwich NR3 3AB
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 9.15-11am (Tues) and 9.15-10.45am (Thurs)
Description: For all parents / carers and suitable for 0-4s including snacks, drinks, invitations to explore, chat, play, meet new friends, songs and stories.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £2 per family
Type: PAYG Drop-In
Contact: First Steps Norwich CIC Facebook Page
Last Update: 13/01/2025
First Steps Story Café
Address: Calvert Hall, Rosebery Rd, Norwich NR3 3AB
Day: Mondays (from 9th September 2024)
Times: 9.15-10.45am
Description: A stay and play session with stories plus learn easy ways to promote your child’s communication & language development.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: FREE
Type: PAYG, pre-book via Eventbrite / drop-in
Contact: First Steps Norwich CIC Facebook Page
Last Update: 13/01/2025
First Steps, parent and toddler group
Address: Aylsham Parish Church, NR11 6EL
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9-11am
Description: Baby and toddler group featuring soft play, crafts and activities, healthy snacks for children and refreshments for the grown ups.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: First Steps and Make and Take Facebook Page
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Make and Take, after school club
Address: Aylsham Parish Church, NR11 6EL
Day: Thursdays
Times: 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Description: Activities & crafts to take home every week plus refreshments for children & parents.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: First Steps and Make and Take Facebook Page
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Address: Multiple Locations
Day: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Times: Varying Times
Description: Intergenerational care home visits involve babies, children and young adults visiting care homes, dementia cafes, day centres and sheltered housing sites.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: Visit FriendInDeed website for info and booking
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Brundall Memorial Hall, Brundall, Norwich NR13 5LL
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9-11am
Description: Come along and see us for some fun, tea and coffee available, snack for children provided.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £3.50 per adult and child. 50p per extra child.
Type: PAYG
Contact: Giggles Toddler Group Brundall Facebook
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Gravity Trampoline Park, Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
Day: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Times: Sessions 10am & 11am (term-time) & 9am (Holidays), SEN sessions at various times (check website)
Description: Parent & Toddler sessions held every morning. For children aged 18 months – 4 years. Must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can supervise up to 2 toddlers.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £4.00 per person, per hour. (£8.00 in total for parent & child)
Type: Book ahead
Contact: Contact 01603 964949 for more information or look at their website for latest sessions.
Last Update: 27/01/2025
Address: Hevingham Village Hall, Brick Kiln Rd, Hevingham, Norwich NR10 5NL
Day: Thursday
Times: 10-12pm
Description: Friendly group of adults & children, lots of activities each week. Refreshments & snacks available
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: First child £3 extra siblings £1 each
Type: PAYG
Contact: Hevingham Tots Facebook Page
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: High Altitude Trampoline Park, 91 Whiffler Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2AW
Day: Tuesdays 1-2pm / Thursday & Friday Jump & Lunch 10-1pm / Saturday & Sunday 9-10am
Description: Jump, play, learn at our Parent and Toddler sessions exclusive for children aged 5 and under (and their parents)!
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time (School Holidays Sat & Sun only 9-10am)
Cost: £6.00 per toddler and £3.00 per adult / Jump & Lunch £8.95 per pp | Min 2 people | Under 5’s
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: 01603 567200
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Day: Wednesday, Thursday
Description: In Peep groups, our Peer Support Volunteers, Family Service Coordinators and families share ideas and simple, low-cost activities that support your child’s learning in everyday life, learning how the things you do now will help your little one make the most of school – talking, singing, sharing books and playing together. They’re also a great way to get to know other families.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: Free
Type: Book Ahead, Block Book
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: Church room, Holt road, Horsford, NR10 3DE
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9.30am – 11.30am
Description: craft, biscuits, hot and cold drinks and snack time.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time (except for 3rd Thursday of each month)
Cost: £3.00 a family
Type: PAYG
Contact: Horsford All Saints Toddler Group Facebook Page
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: The Long Barn, Elm Farm Business Park, Wymondham, NR18 0SW
Day: Monday to Friday
Times: 1.5 hours, times vary, therefore, please refer to the booking calendar to check our availability.
Description: Little Stars Norfolk is a high quality, educational, indoor play space based in Wymondham, Norfolk, where children can take part in unstructured play. Up to 6 years old.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Birth to 12 months + adult = £7.50, 13-23months + adult= £8.50, 2 years and over + adult = £9.50, Extra Sibling =£2, Extra Adult = £2.50
Type: Pre-Book
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 10/02/2025
Address: Hillside Avenue Primary & Nursery School, Hillside Avenue, Thorpe, Norwich NR7 0QW
Day: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Times: 10-11.30am
Description: Play and Learn Together Session Open ended play session, suitable for babies, toddlers, and older siblings. Parents/carers to supervise play.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £8 1 adult/1child, £28 Group of 4, £4 extra child, £3 extra adult
Type: Book Ahead / PAYG
Contact: 07774446060
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Avian Dance Studio, Vulcan Road North, Norwich, NR6 6AQ & NR12 Fitness Gym & Studio, Hoveton NR12 8QJ
Day: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Times: Visit website for timetable
Description: From the moment they take their first steps, your little one can learn to hop, skip, jump, balance, spin and swing. Gymnastics helps to develop strength, coordination and flexibility as well as improving fitness.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: From £6.75 per session, paid in advance (varies by class), some classes require British Gymnastics membership £14pa
Type: Block Book
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 17/12/2024
Address: 11-12, Hopper Way, Diss, IP22 4G
Day: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Times: 10-3pm
Description: We offer 1 session daily to give you the flexibility to suit your child’s routine.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £8.50 per child, Thursdays-Fridays includes free lunch box
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: Visit website for details
Last Update: 17/03/2025
Address: Labyrinth Laser Tag, Unit A, Rose Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Norwich NR1 1PY
Description: Laser tag and play cafe in the heart of the city.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: Check website for updated times & prices
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Sundays: On the first Sunday of the month we run a SEN laser tag session exclusively for SEN families.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Toddler sessions (2-5 year olds) run throughout the week.
Address: The Hamlet Charity, Johnson Place Norwich NR2 1SJ
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 10am-11.30am
Description: Little Bees Stay-and-Play sessions 0-4 years. These sessions are for preschool-aged children and provide opportunities for both group and individual support, allowing parents and carers to meet each other and network.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £6.13 including booking fee
Type: PAYG, Book Ahead
Contact: 01603 766566.
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Address: Various locations, check website for upcoming
Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Times: 9.30am and 11am
Description: We are an entirely mobile role play city for little ones to explore and enjoy! We can’t wait to see you and your child(ren) when you come to play!
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £8.25 One Child / £16 Two Children / £21 Three Children / Extra Adult £2
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: [email protected] / 07856343533
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Swardeston Village Hall, NR14 8DL
Day: First Thursday of the month
Times: 9-11am
Description: Sessions are designed for 0-4s, with a sensory area, book and puzzle corner, crafts, messy play and a range of toys and activities. Indoor and Outdoor space. Parking available. Snacks & drinks included; hot drinks for adults. Cakes and bakes available for a donation.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £4 first child, £2.50 siblings, under 6m free. Cash Only. (Older siblings of primary school age can attend for £1.50)
Type: PAYG
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Roxley Hall, 66 Yarmouth Road Norwich, NR7 0QF
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9:45am-11:15am
Description: For children 0-4 and their parents and/or carers.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £2.50 per adult, 50p per child
Type: PAYG
Contact: Lime Tree Day Nursery Facebok Page
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Baby Play
Address: Postwick Village Hall & Social Club, 1 Ferry Lane, Postwick, Norwich, NR13 5HL
Day: Thursday Baby Play
Times: 1pm (younger babies) and 10.30am (mixed ages), check website special event times vary
Description: Unstructured baby play classes. 90 minutes of unstructured baby play with the chance to talk to others and enjoy a drink and something to eat.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £7 Adult & Child, £3 additional baby/adult
Type: Book Ahead, PAYG
Contact: 07804785236
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Baby Massage
Address: Postwick Village Hall & Social Club, 1 Ferry Lane, Postwick, Norwich, NR13 5HL
Day: Wednesdays
Times: 1-2.15pm / 2.45-4pm
Description: Little Loves is a parent and baby group, currently offering Baby Massage courses for babies from birth to approximately 12 months. These classes are a chance for you to spend quality time bonding with your little one, learn new skills and make friends.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £60 5 week course, 1 Adult and 1 Baby. £10 additional adult
Type: Block Book
Contact: 07804785236
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Address: Wellspring Family Centre, Dereham, NR19 2AE
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-12pm
Description: ‘Marvellous Mums’ is all about supporting expectant and new mums physically and emotionally at a very magical and intense time of their lives. We provide a safe place to meet other mums, ask questions & share experiences.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Drop In, Pre-Register
Contact: Robyn 07810743378
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Taverham Scout Hut, 22 Sandy Lane, NR8 6JR
Day: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Times: 10am – 12pm
Description: Outdoor stay and play for mini folk 0-5. Messy play, arts and crafts, imaginative play, nature inspired.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £7 per child
Type: Pre-Book / PAYG
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: Eaton Park Community Centre, NR4 7AZ.
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times: Visit website for timetable
Description: Baby & toddler soft play gym classes. Baby Monkeys 0-10 months, Little Monkeys 6-18months, Cheeky Monkeys 18months-3 years, Family Monkeys 6months-5years
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Monthly Membership, visit website for details
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: 07917 872205
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Lynn Museum, Market St, King’s Lynn PE30 1NL
Day: Thursdays, once a month (check website for dates)
Times: 10.30-11.30am
Description: Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: 50p per child. Accompanying adults free.
Type: PAYG, No Booking Required
Contact: 01553 775001
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Strangers Tavern, 16 Charing Cross, Norwich, NR2 4AL
Day: Mondays & Thursdays
Times: 10.30-12.30pm & 1-3pm
Description: Unstructured play group for babies aged 0 to 18 months with high quality toys. Big variety of montessori and sensory toys to keep the little ones entertained.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round but check Instagram for dates
Cost: £11 for adult & baby / £8 additional adult
Type: Book Ahead / PAYG
Contact: [email protected] / +447957774749
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Moo Generation
Address: Mousehold View Care Home, 28 Mousehold Lane, Norwich, NR7 8HE & King’s Court Nursing Home, Hempstead Road, Holt, NR25 6DQ
Day: Wednesdays (alternate locations)
Times: 10.30-11.10am / 11-11.40am (varies by week)
Description: This will be a Mixed Moo session followed by free tea/coffee and cake should you wish to stay after the session and chat to the residents.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £5 1 child / 1 adult, £3.50 additional sibling
Type: Book Ahead / PAYG
Contact: Jo 07816334410
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Mixed Moo / Mini Moo
Address: North Wymondham Community Centre, 44 Lime Tree Avenue, Wymondham, NR18 0HH (Thurs) & Sprowston Pavailion at Recreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Road, Norwich, NR7 8EW (Fri)
Day: Thursday / Friday
Times: 10-10.40am (Mixed Moo Thurs), 11-11.40am (Mini Moo Thurs) & 9.20-10am (Mixed Moo Fri)
Description: We will be dancing, singing, playing, using instruments and more. The whole session is set to the fantastic original Moo Music songs. Mixed Moo 6 months to age 4 and Mini Moo 0-18 months
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time
Cost: £5 1 child / 1 adult, £3.50 additional sibling
Type: Book Ahead / PAYG
Contact: Jo 07816334410
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: YMCA Norfolk Community Hub, 61a Aylsham Rd, Norwich NR3 3EZ
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-12pm
Description: Mini Explorers runs every Thursday during term time – a FREE parent & baby group for little ones aged 0-18 months! Tea & coffee provided
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: FREE
Type: Turn Up
Contact: [email protected]
Last Update: 11/03/2025
Address & Days:
Mondays & Wednesdays: Sprowston Diamond Centre, NR7 8UA, times vary by age group
Tuesdays: Breckland Hall, Costessey, NR5 0RW, times vary by age group
Thursday: Hethersett Village Hall, NR9 3JJ, times vary by age group
Friday: Brundall Sports Hub, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5SH, times vary by age group
Description: Music Bugs provide sensory, play-based music and singing classes from newborn up to 4 years old. Baby Bugs (0-Crawling), Mini Bugs (6-24 months) & Family Bugs (mixed age).
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time But have introduced Summer Holidays Sessions
Cost: £42 for block of 6 classes, £8.50 taster ticket / PAYG
Type: Block Book / PAYG
Contact: Contact via Facebook or 08444128193
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Broadland Youth and Community Centre Children’s Centre, C/o Broadland Youth and Community Centre Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DJ
Day: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Times: 10-11am / Stay and Play 10-12pm
Description: Stay & Play (Weds) This session opens for drop ins anytime from 10am til 12. It allows little ones to explore a huge mixture of activities and equipment uninterrupted. Discovery Session (Thurs & Fri) Our Discovery Sessions are a mixture of teacher led and free play experiences.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: Stay & Play £10 (1 Adult/1 Child), £2 extra adult. Discovery Session £7.50 (1 Adult/1 Child), £2 extra adult.
Type: PAYG / Book Ahead
Contact: 07880555480 / [email protected]
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: Grammar School Road, NR28 9JH
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-11.30am
Description: ECFS Free Stay and Play group. Free parking available at nearby Roys store. Session takes place in the church hall. The entrance is located to the side of the building on Black Swan Loke and not via the front doors. what3words: sooner.timed.reckoned
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: ECFS Play website for details
Last Update: 12/01/2025
Weekly, term-time and holiday football courses for ages 2-11 at venues across Norwich.
Disability football, water exercise and dance courses also available.
Call 01603 984000 to find out more and book.
Address: Peggotty Road, Great Yarmouth
Day: Thursdays
Times: 1.15-2.45pm
Description: ECFS Free stay and play group. On-Site parking available. what3words: guides.square.driven
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: ECFS Play website for details
Last Update: 12/01/2025
Address: Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN
Day: Monday to Friday
Times: 10am-12noon in term times (open from 9.30am for members)
Description: Our messy mornings are included in the day ticket price or FREE for members. Come and relax while your little ones let loose… (just remember to pack them a spare set of clothes!). Get a voucher for 50% off a kids hot meal* in our Courtyard Cafe when you come along to one of our Messy Morning sessions.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: Free with entry to the nature reserve
Type: PAYG
Contact: 01328 851465
Last Update: 25/02/2025
Address: Queen’s Hills Community Centre, Poethlyn Drive, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5BP
Day: Wednesdays (0-18 months) / Thursdays (0-24 months) / Mondays (18months – 3 years)
Times: 11-12pm (Weds & Mon) / 1.30-2.30pm (Thurs) /
Description: We are currently offering play sessions that will consist of various play stations aimed to support the development of your baby. Being unstructured these sessions allow you and your baby to explore together at your own pace. This will also be a place for you to connect with other parents all whilst enjoying some yummy refreshments.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £6.50 for 1 adult and 1 child, £1.50 additional child / adult
Type: Book Ahead PAYG
Contact: +447498234055
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: PLAY NOOKS, Unit 15 Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, NR16 2HE
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times: Morning 9.30-11.30 and afternoon 12.30-2.30
Description: Play Nooks is an independent play cafe for you and your child that provides high quality teacher-prepared play experiences is a welcoming and inspiring setting.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £10 for 2 hours
Type: PAYG / Book Ahead
Contact: Visit website to check details
Last Update: 02/02/2025
Address: Hall Farm, Norfolk, NR16 2LP
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10-12.30pm
Description: Come along and meet other parents, enjoy a cuppa and there’s lots to do for the children. We have an indoor and outdoor play area, walks around the paddock & ponies to meet.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £3 entry (under 5’s go free) Includes a free cup of tea or coffee.
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: Book via website
Last Update: 31/03/2025
Address: Poethlyn Drive, Costessey, NR8 5BP
Day: Thursdays
Times: 1.45-2.45pm
Description: ECFS Free stay and play group. On Site Parking available. what3words: chiefs.cards.deflection
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: ECFS Play website for details
Last Update: 12/01/2025
Address: Reepham Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion & Recreation Ground, 3 Bartle Court, Reepham, Norwich, NR10 4LL
Day: Thursdays
Times: Baby Massage 10.30-12pm & Baby Play 1-2pm
Description: Baby Play is our weekly unstructured play session designed purposefully for little ones from birth up to 2 years or come and join us on our friendly and relaxing 5 week Baby Massage Course to learn the gentle and relaxing strokes of Baby Massage.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round (with holiday specials)
Cost: Baby Massage 5 week course £60 / Baby Play £26.50 5 Course Block Booking / PAYG £7.50
Type: Pre Book / Block Book
Contact: +447765594125 / [email protected]
Last Update: 26/01/2025
Address: 9 Sandy Ln, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6JR
Days/Times:
Tuesday: Children’s Craft Group 3.15-4.15pm
Wednesdays: Bounce & Rhyme 1030 – 11am
Thursdays: Stay & Play 11-12pm
Fridays: Storytime 2-3pm
Saturdays: Board Game Saturday 10.30-3.30pm and Lego Club 2-3.30pm
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: Check Taverham Library Facebook page for details / changes
Last Update: 12/01/2025
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field N, Norwich NR2 1NY
All ages 1 year to 50+
The Garage has classes for all ages and abilities. The autumn term saw the return of its fitness classes offering seated Pilates, mat Pilates, ballet barre Pilates and Lunch Fit. Tasters range from £10-£17.50.
Call 01603 283382 or pop into the Chapel Field North performing arts centre.
Address: Sutton Village Hall, Sutton, Norwich NR12 9RB
Day: Thursdays – Currently having a break until end March 2025, check Instagram for updates
Times: 9.30-11am
Description: Weekly parent and child educational discovery sessions for children under 5.Fun interactive classes involving structured activities, free play, music and movement, songs and stories, sensory play and advice and helpful tips for parents/carers.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: £5 per adult and child. Additional siblings FREE.
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: 07722 196309 / [email protected]
Last Update: 10/02/2025
Toddler Room to Bloom
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 10am
Description: Gardening and wildlife for little ones
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Fledgeling Music
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Wednesdays & Fridays
Times: 9.30am
Description: Fun active family music group for your little movers and shakers.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Sensational Families
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Wednesdays, alternate weeks
Times: 10am
Description: Support from the Nansa team for parents of children with ASD
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Fledgelings Toddler Group
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10am-10.45am
Description: Join in with our welcome song, a different theme each week and free refreshments in our yurt.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Nestlings
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Thursdays
Times: 11am
Description: A gentle themed sensory story session in the yurt for babies from newborn to walking
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Slings by The Sea
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Thursdays, third Thursday of the month & Fridays
Times: 10am (Thurs) and 10.30am ( Fri)
Description: Sling library for all your baby wearing needs.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Splatter and Splodge
Address: The Treehouse, Charles Rd, Holt NR25 6DA
Day: Fridays
Times: 10.30am
Description: Messy play in the wild garden or inside if the weather is bad with Lindsey
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Type: Drop In
Contact: 01263 710660
Last Update: 13/01/2025
Address: Bowthorpe Church Centre, Bowthorpe Hall Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9AA
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tots on Thursdays: 9.30am, Meets every Thursday in term time and provides a social time for tots and their carers. There are plenty of toys, activities, simple crafts and singing.
Hope Café: 10-12pm, Drinks & cake are available & optional activities
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-Time
Cost: TBC
Type: PAYG
Contact: [email protected] 01603 749614
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: Morley Village And Sports Hall, Golf Links Rd, Morley St Peter, Wymondham NR18 9SU
Day: Wednesdays & Fridays
Address: ROBERT KETT PRIMARY SCHOOL, Hewitts Lane, Wymondham NR18 OLS
Day:Tuesdays
Address: HETHERSETT MEMORIAL PARK, 21 Park Road, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3EN
Day: Thursdays
Times: Various times by level /age
Description: Performing arts classes for ages 3-18+
Cost: Check website for prices by class
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: [email protected] / 07495 218161
Last Update: 26/03/2025
Address: Saint Albans Church, Grove Walk, Norwich NR1 2QF
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10am to 11.30am
Description: With coffee, toys, music activities, a story from the Bible, kids snack time and great conversation. Friendly, Fun & Free. Ages 0-4.
Term-Time / Year Round: Term Time Only
Cost: Free
Type: Turn Up
Contact: weareeast.church Instagram
Last Update: 03/03/2025
Address: Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre, Shadwell, Thetford, IP24 2RX
Day & Times: Thursdays 9.30-2pm / Fridays 10-1pm /
Description: For Children aged 6M – 10Y. There’s something for everyone. Outdoors we have everything from small world play, imaginative play in the mud kitchen and arts and crafts of all kinds. Our activities are adaptable and open ended; encouraging children to learn, develop and grow in their own unique way!
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £7.50 child & 1 adults / £5.50 Extra Child / £3 Extra Adult
Type: PAYG, Book Ahead
Contact: +447864249903
Last Update: 19/02/2025
Address: 61a, YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Rd, Norwich NR3 2HF
Day: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Times: 8.30-10am, Starting Monday 17th February 2025
Description: Enjoy 90 minutes of calm and gentle soft play, just for under ones. Once booked in, why not enjoy our special breakfast offer of a Costa hot drink and breakfast bap for £5
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: £3 per baby
Type: PAYG Book Ahead
Contact: 01603 621263
Last Update: 10/02/2025
The Workshop Studios is an artistic training venue offering high quality Dance and Theatre education for Pre-School to Pre-Vocational. Our all-round training includes class work, performance opportunities, choreographic projects, guest workshops and exams.
Address: 17 High Street, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HH
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times: 9.30-11.30am (Mondays) / 9.30-11.30am and 12.30-2.30pm (Tues-Fri)
Description: No child too small, or imagination too big. Explore, play and create Including sensory, messy, imaginative and outdoor play using open-ended resources.
Term-Time / Year Round: Year Round
Cost: Prices from £10.49 for 2 hours, £15.95 play all day (9.30-2.30)
Type: PAYG
Contact: Visit website for details.
Last Update: 27/01/2025
Address: Wymondham Abbey, Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH
Day: Thursdays
Times: 9.30-11.30am
Description: Come along to our baby and toddler group on a Thursday morning at Wymondham Abbey. There is always plenty to keep little ones entertained including craft, messy play, stories, singing and lots of toys!
Term-Time / Year Round: Term-time
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Type: Book Ahead
Contact: [email protected] / 01953605671
Last Update: 31/03/2025
