Re-opening Update – 12th April Onwards
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 udpate
St Cuthbert’s Church Hall Annex, 2 Wroxham Road, Sprowston, NR7 8TZ
Returning to classes on 12th April
Add yourself to the waiting list and we will contact you as soon as we have a space.
Email norwich@babysensory.co.uk
2021 update
Rowan House Health & Wellbeing Centre, 28 Queens Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
Yoga, pilates and fitness for pregnant and postnatal mums, babies and toddlers. For the greater enjoyment of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Contact info@babyfit.me.uk for more information
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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
Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with the venue.
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Marlpit Community Centre, NR6 5EG
Tuesday
9.30am-11.30am (term time) Ages 0-5
Caterpillars is a fun and friendly toddler group with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. We also have a little sing song and the children get to play with some instruments during the morning.
2021 update
providing online classes and new small groups for children and adults, please check on FB site, The Spanish Classroom.
Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
Contact The Spanish Classroom on 07950368136 for more information.
2021 update
Check with the venue for face to face groups again.
Magdalen Gates Primary School, Bull Close Road
, Norwich, NR3 1NG
Tuesdays – 9am-11am (term time)
Drop in baby and toddler group for 0-4’s- all welcome. Art activities, music and singing session.
Contact Nicky Hudson / Vicki Chenery on 01603 465513
2021 update
Check with the venue for face to face groups meeting again.
Hethersett Village Hall, Back Lane
Tuesdays 9.45am-11am term time.
For babies to pre-school children
.Contact: sarahlawrence87@live.co.uk
2021 update
Gravity Trampoline Park, Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
Re-opening Gravity rocks on April 17th (weekends only 10am – 6pm) to individuals on their own, or in their household groups only.
The re-opening of Gravity Norwich trampoline park will follow on May 20th.
Parent and toddler sessions for ages 18months- 5years still to be confirmed.
Contact 01603 964949
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
Check with the venue for when face to face groups begin.
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.
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
Lingwood Village Hall, Station Road, Lingwood, Norwich, NR13 4AZ
Aiming to open again 17th May.
Tuesday 9.15am-11.15am.
Friendly baby & toddler group. Lovely big hall, lots of toys, a craft activity, snacks and juice.
Contact Helen Bush on 07709 488632
2021 update
Check with venue for when face to face groups start again.
Little Ducklyngs Stay and Play, Lyng Village Hall, Richmond Pl, Norwich NR9 5RF
Tuesday mornings, during term time 9.15am-11.15am
Fun and activities for babies and preschool children. £2.50 per week to stay and play, including tea/coffee for grown ups and a healthy snack for the children.
2021 update
Aiming to reopen on 12th April
For babies from birth to pre-walking, an interactive sensory room where parents can bond with their babies while making new friends.
2021 update
Returns Monday 12th April for all junior gymnasts and parkourists. New gymnasts from week commencing 19th April.
Venue: Hewett School, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PW, Monday, Tuesday, Friday.
Venue: Long Stratton Leisure Centre, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2UY. Saturday 8.15-9am Little Springers Play
Find out more about joining via the website, Spring-Gymnastics.
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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 Professors @ Home.
Preschool Science Classes.
Mini Professors classes are currently online, see the FB page for more details.
Or email Cambridgenorth@miniprofessors.co.uk
Tuesday St Anne’s Church Hall, Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA
Friday Hayman Lodge, Oak Lane, Old Catton, NR6 7DB
Saturday (Monthly) Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
2021 update
Check with venue for when groups are meeting again.
Term time Tuesday morning from 10-12 in Chantry Hall (the offices of St Peter Mancroft, NR2 1QZ) behind Wagamama.
Lovely friendly group, £2 per family. There’s usually a craft activity, story time and singing at the end.
General enquiries 01603 610443
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
2021 update
Re-opening Update – 12th April Onwards
Norwich Gymnastics Club, Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9TR
New beginner classes available to reduce waiting list. Please check new timetables online.
2021 update
Check with venue about when groups are meeting again.
The Salvation Army, 24 Boundary Road, Norwich, NR6 5HT
Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30am
£1 session.
Contact 01603 402703 for more information.
2021 update
Check with venue for when groups are meeting again.
Sprowston Methodist Church, Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8AD
Tuesday 1.30pm-2.45pm (term time)
A playgroup for all children 0-5 years old and their parents, grandparents or childminders.
It uses the local church hall and garden.
Contact Pauline Butler on 01603 466084
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
Face to face sessions tbc
Hethersett Junior School, Queens Road, NR9 3DB
Tiny Soccerstars sessions are specially designed to give children their first touch with a ball. Our fully interactive sessions use a range of equipment to help children improve their gross and fine motor skills
Contact Jo Marchant on 07821 030106 for more information.
2021 update
Aiming to start again on 12th April
Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak, at an award-winning TinyTalk baby signing class.
Contact: Francescaw@tinytalk.co.uk for more information
07490712854
2021 update
Check with venue for further information about when groups are meeting again.
Dussindale Centre, Pound Lane, Norwich NR7 0SR
Tuesday (term-time) 9.45-11.45am
Friendly and informal mother and toddler group (& baby). Included is song time and a drink and a biscuit.
Contact Kerry Giles on 07900 904128
Update 2021
Home hire sets available to hire.
Face to face sessions tbc
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
The Garage,14 Chapel Field North , Norwich , Norfolk , NR2 1NY
Summer term begins on Monday 19th April, classes now available to book
2021 update
Check with venue for further information about when groups are meeting again.
Wensum Valley Nursery School, Wensum Road, Lyng, Norwich, NR9 5RJ
Tuesday 1pm-2.45pm (term time)
Our group is for babies, toddlers and children up to school age and their families/carers. Many toys and activities to enjoy, and a large outside area.
Contact 01603 872252