Norwich Gymnastics Club, Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9TR
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/
Hartbeeps Classes for babies and toddlers featuring: Music, Puppets, Laughter and Fun!
Hartbeeps take you and your little one on a different sound journey every week… exploring real life from the safety of our beautiful sets… we set the scene, tell the story and make magic happen!
Monday – Hinks Meadow Hall, Kingswood Avenue, Taverham, Norfolk, NR8 6UW
10.00am Toddlers, pre-schoolers and younger siblings (Happy House)
11.15am Sitters, Crawlers and First Steps (Baby Beeps)
12.30pm Newborn to sitting (Baby Bells)
Tuesday – Saints Event Venue, 217 Yarmouth Road, NR7 0SQ Norwich
10.00am Toddlers, pre-schoolers and younger siblings (Happy House)
11.15am Sitters, Crawlers and First Steps (Baby Beeps)
12.30pm Newborn to sitting (Baby Bells)
Thursday – Willow Centre, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 7JJ
9.45am Toddlers, pre-schoolers and younger siblings (Happy House)
11.00am Sitters, Crawlers and First Steps (Baby Beeps)
12.15pm Newborn to sitting (Baby Bells)
Friday – Hinks Meadow Hall, Kingswood Avenue, Taverham, Norfolk, NR8 6UW
10.00am Toddlers, pre-schoolers and younger siblings (Happy House)
11.15am Sitters, Crawlers and First Steps (Baby Beeps)
12.30pm Newborn to sitting (Baby Bells)
Booking at: bookeo.com/hartbeepseastnorfolk
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field N, Norwich NR2 1NY
All ages 1 year to 50+
The Garage Norwich’s Covid-secure studios, opposite Chapelfield Gardens, will reopen for classes on 13 September. It’s THE place for performing arts in Norfolk, no matter your age or ability.
Join its experienced team of professional tutors and try a dance, theatre, music or fitness class.
Lambda Films
The Garage
Visit the website today or give its friendly front of house team a call on the number below and to keep up-to-date with the latest on what’s happening at The Garage, follow on socials (below) or sign up to get its monthly newsletter.
City Academy, Norwich, NR4 7LP
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.
Baby Sensory Classes suitable from birth to 13 months.
Monday & Friday: St Peter’s Church Hall, Cringleford, NR4 6XL
Tuesday: St Cuthbert’s Church Hall Annex, Sprowston, NR7 8TZ
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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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
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich NR2 1AW
Rhymes, songs and books aimed at 0-5 year olds.
Tuesdays: 10.30am
Thursdays: 2pm
Session numbers are currently limited, due to the pandemic. Please reserve your space by calling the library on 01603 774777. Phone lines open on Thursdays for the following week’s sessions.
Classes run year-round, both in and outside of term time.
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.
Baby Yoga four week classes begin Tuesday 14th September 2021 at 10:30am at Bookbugs and Dragon Tales Bookshop Norwich.
Gentle stretches, movements and poses with your baby to songs and rhymes. Suitable from 12 weeks to crawling. Relaxed, small and friendly classes.
To book email cherishbabynorwich@gmail.com
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
If you haven’t rebooked yet and would like to then please get in touch as soon as you can. The classes are filling up very fast.
Notcutts Garden Centre, Daniels Road, Norwich , NR4 6QP
Contact 01603 250585 for more information.
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
Little Glow Norwich
Our multi-sensory room is a calm, quiet and relaxing area, which is designed to help with your child’s sensory development. Our sessions are unstructured, parent-led sessions where you are free to explore our range of sensory toys, look at the lights and make new friends.
Contact: Lisa Deary norwich@thelittlesensory.co.uk
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 September update
Horsford Village Hall and Taverham Village Hall
Baby Massage classes suitable from 0-1 year.
The course is £55 for 5 weeks which includes a bottle of organic sunflower oil and handouts of all of the strokes.
Tuesday 17th August Horsford Village Hall from 12-1pm
Tuesday 21st September to Tuesday 19th October at Horsford village hall 12-1pm
Friday 24th September to Friday 22nd October 1-2pm Taverham Village Hall
Places must be booked in advance.
Email lulubabymassage@gmail.com for more information or to book.
2021 update
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
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
The Hamlet Charity Johnson Place, Norwich, NR2 1SJ
We offer weekend and holiday play schemes throughout the year. These provide recreational, education and social opportunities, alongside high quality care, for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
For more information contact The Hamlet, Johnson Place on 01603 766566
2021 September update
We teach phonics through play based learning- inspiring confidence, imagination and a lifelong love of literacy.
Please follow our social media pages for updates or email/ visit our website to fill out an interest form.
Email: sammy@thephonicsfox.com
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
Funky’s, Spar Road, NR6 6AX
Term time only
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
St Andrews, Eaton Church Hall, 41 Church Ln, Eaton, Norwich NR4 6NW
Tuesdays 10am – 11.30am
Come along to our a friendly Toddler group every term time Tuesday morning.
You can come along with your little one and play with all the toys we have out. We also do some crafts/activities and sing songs together.
£2 entry with refreshments available (not until September 2021 due to covid).
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Contact lucy@standrewseaton.org.uk
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