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
Due to reopen from 29th March
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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
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
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
Check venue for further details about when groups start again.
Clover Hill Village Hall, Humbleyard, Norwich, NR5 9BN
Wednesday 9.30am-11am (term time)
Mums, Dads, Grandparents,Childminders & Carers welcome. A selection of toys available to play with from birth to school age. Run by volunteers.
Contact 07905 655242
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
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
Check with venue about when groups start again,
The King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH
Wednesday
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.
2021 update
Check venue for further information about when groups start again.
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, we offer a friendly welcome with free play, story time, assorted toys and refreshments. Free!
Contact 01603 449156 for more information.
2021 update
Check venue for further details when groups begin again.
Little Melton Village hall, Mill Road, NR9 3NX
Wednesdays 1.30-3pm, term time.
Everyone welcome!
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
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
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
Check with venue for further details about when groups start again.
Phoenix Tiny Tots, 132A Mile Cross Rd, Norwich NR3 2LD
Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Friendly playgroup aimed at 0-5 years, based at Phoenix Centre.Every Wednesday, 9:30-11am.
01603 403814
2021 update
Check with venue for further details about when groups start again,
Blofield Church, Church Road , Blofield, Norfolk , NR13 4NA
Wednesday
1pm-3pm
Our parent and toddler group, “Play Church”, meets in Blofield Church. All welcome to come along and meet new friends in a caring and welcoming environment, Free, donation welcome.
Contact 01603 715213
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
check with venue for further details about when groups start again.
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
2021 update
Check with venue for details about when groups start again.
Soul Church, 4 Mason Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR6 6RF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am
2021 update
Check with venue for further details about when groups begin again.
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.
2021 update
Making preparations to open again soon safely. Get in touch with any suggestions.
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.
To contact search for St Thomas’ Parent & Toddler group on Facebook.
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.
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 N, Norwich NR2 1NY
Summer term begins on 19th April
