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, Hellesdon, Horsford, 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
Sessions for under 5s on Wednesdays at Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich, NR3 4TB
Mini Movers
Wednesdays 9.30am-10.20am and 11.30am-12.20am
Commotion Dance’s fun and creative session for you and your Mini Mover. Suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged 0-5years. £5 per family. Booking is essential due to Covid restrictions on numbers.
Email: rosa.kentwood@commotiondance.co.uk
Commotion Sign Club
Wednesdays 10.30am-11.15amA gentle baby sign session for you and your little one (0-18months). 12-week course. Now taking bookings for January 2020.
At Kixx our goal is simple:
To have a positive impact on every child at every opportunity.
We do this through an innovative programme which offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 9 years of age.
Kixx Academies
Our academies are 40 minute sessions run weekly. We do a block of 8 weeks, then a 1 week break, then another block and so on. You pay a one-off membership fee of £19.95 which covers your child’s football kit (shirt, shorts, socks) and then a direct debit of £24 per month. In effect it works out at around £6 per session. The bookings have a full money back guarantee – if after your first session you think it really isn’t for you, then you can get a full refund, plus your child keeps the football kit as a “thank you” for trying us.
Our Venues
We are adding more venues all the time. Currently we have academies at:
Loddon Jubilee Hall
NR14 6NB
Goals (Hall Road)
NR1 2GB
Framingham Earl High School
NR14 7QP
Sprowston Community Academy
NR7 8NE
For more info and bookings visit our website. To contact us, just send us a message on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kixx family!
@KixxNorwich
01302 618080
December 2020
The Garage, Norwich.
My First Dance
Wednesday, 10-10.45, age 2-3
6 weeks £43.
December 2020
Bounce and Rhyme time online.
Norfolk Library and Information Service
December 2020
Independent Children’s Book store with activities through the week. 41-43, Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3LA.
Open again, events and activities calendar to follow soon.
Come and visit us or buy online.
Email us at leanne@bookbugsanddragontales.com
01603 964022 or 07908 462149
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check venue for further information.
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 for more information.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check venue for further details.
Clover Hill Village Hall, Humbleyard, Norwich, NR5 9BN
Wednesday 9.30am-11am (term time)
Mums, Dads, Grandparents,Childminders & Carers welcomed. A selection of toys available to play with from birth to school age. Run by volunteers. First session is free, no need to ring, drop in and give it go. £2.00 per family which includes a drink & biscuit.
Contact 07905 655242 for more information.
Currently offering online craft sessions
2nd Brundall Scout Hut, Highfield Ave, Brundall, Norfolk, Uk, NR13 5NT
Little Explorers is a creative crafting class which aims to inspire the imaginations of children aged 18 months to 5 years old.
Contact Eleanor: 07421 234 055
Please book online.
December 2020
Now open.
St Cuthbert’s Church, Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8TZ
Wednesday 10-10.45
Diddy Dynamics is a fun street dance class for 1 to 3 year olds and their mummies (or daddies of course!)
£3.50
Contact Carly on 07828456106 for more information.
December 2020
Open with restrictions in place, check the website before your visit.
Friday 18th December, Santa is making an appearance! £6 per toddler.
Book sessions in advance.
Gravity Trampoline Park, Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
The parent and toddler sessions are for ages 18months- 5years.
Contact 01603 964949
December 2020
Now taking bookings.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Open Gym: Saturday and Sunday, 10 spaces per session.
Booking essential for every session.
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.
The King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH
Wednesday
We usually meet at the King’s Centre on Wednesday and Thursday mornings but currently running sessions via zoom.
King’s Toddler Group is a great place for parents and carers to bring their children for a fun morning, enjoy a cuppa and meet new friends.
Contact Julia Harris on 01603 765795 for more information.
December 2020
Classes have now resumed, check the new timetable via the website,
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.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check venue for further information.
St Mark’s Church, Hall Road , Lakenham , Norwich, NR1 3AT
Wednesday
9.30am-11.15am
Little Lions is a free activity for babies and children under five with their parents/carers. It meets every Wednesday of the year (apart from two weeks at Christmas). We offer a friendly welcome with free play, story time, assorted toys and refreshments. Free!
Contact 01603 449156 for more information.
December 2020
Christmas Adventures : 11th and 18th december
Role play, drama and songs, age 2-4, £8.50 per child.
The Willow Centre, 1-13 Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 7JJ
Booking essential as numbers are limited.
December 2020
Most toddler groups have not yet resumed, Check venue for further details.
Little Melton Village hall, Mill Road, NR9 3NX
Wednesdays 1.30-3pm, term time
£2 per session, 1st session free
Everyone welcome!
Contact: Sarah Fung 07858 364441
December 2020
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Phoenix Tiny Tots
Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Phoenix Centre, 132A Mile Cross Rd, Norwich NR3 2LD
Friendly playgroup aimed at 0-5 years, based at Phoenix Centre.Every Wednesday, 9:30-11am. 50p donation towards light refreshments. Find us on Facebook for more information.
01603 403814
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Blofield Church, Church Road , Blofield, Norfolk , NR13 4NA
Wednesday
1pm-3pm
Our parent and toddler group, “Play Church”, meets in Blofield Church. Parents, grandparents and childminders are all welcome to come along and meet new friends in a caring and welcoming environment while the children and babies have fun playing and learning.
Free, donation welcome.
Contact 01603 715213 for more information.
December 2020
Open Wednesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 10am -2pm
Following government regulations households can’t mix inside the cafe but aside from that we will be open as we were before the 2nd lockdown! See you soon
No toddler groups for now.
Sanctuary Coffee Stop, Grove Walk, NR1 2QF
December 2020
Most toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for further details.
Saxlingham Village Hall, Steward Close, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, NR15 1AN
Wednesday 9.30-11.30am (term-time)
Come along to a friendly group for fun and chatter (and lots of cake!)
Arts and crafts * Music * Toys and play
Healthy Snacks, coffee and cake for the grown-ups
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for details.
Soul Church, 4 Mason Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR6 6RF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am
Spixworth stay and play, includes snacks, crafts, sensory time along with music time to finish the morning.
Contact: Lisa Nobbs.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. check with venue for further details.
St Thomas’ Church Hall, Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3RL
Wednesday
9.30am-11.30am (term time)
A friendly group for pre-school children from birth to 4 years. We have a wide range of toys and activities, most weeks we provice an art or craft activity, and we always finish by having a singing session.
£2.50 for one child, then £1 for siblings over 6 months.
To contact search for St Thomas’ Parent & Toddler group on Facebook.
December 2020
Release your mini artist with a stART studio art class!
Exige Way, Wymondham NR18 9ND
Christmas Art Camp : Tues 22nd December, 9.45-1.45.
Family Art and Craft: Wed 23rd Dec and Wed 30th Dec.
Go to FB page for details.£8 for 1 adult and 1 child.
December 2020
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 about our Little Bees Stay and Play sessions for under 5s, please contact The Hamlet, Johnson Place on 01603 766566
December 2020
Hethersett Junior School, Queens Road, NR9 3DB
Satuday 8.30-9.15 : 1-2 years
Saturday 8.30-9.15, 9.30-10.15, 12.30-1.15 : age 2-3
Saturday 9.30-10.15, 10.30-11.15, 11.30-12.15 : age 3-6.
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.
December 2020
Now open for restricted public play sessions and private hire parties. Book online for all the details.
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
December 2020
Most Toddler groups have not yet resumed. Check with venue for further details.
Twinkle Toes Cafe, 63 Sussex St, Norwich, NR3 3DG
Wednesdays 10.30am and 12pm: Baby and Me Time, Baby bonding and sensory class.
Fridays 10.30am: Little Adventurers toddler active class.
Contact Lianne on 0771774972 to book your space.
