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.
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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, Spixworth, Wymondham, Belton, Gorleston, Beccles, East Harling and Long Stratton. See our full timetable here: https://beebops.class4kids.co.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beebopsltd
Email enquiries@beebopsltd.co.uk
Web: www.beebopsltd.co.uk
Gain Fitness, Guardian Road, NR5 8PE Norwich
Sessions available throughout the summer (apart from 23rd July, 6th August and 13th August).
CrossFit GAIN Kids is a fitness class for children aged between 2 & 16 and combines cardio, gymnastics and body weight movements with some weight lifting elements for older children. The classes are designed to be fun for kids of all ages and enable our children to grow up healthy and strong.
CrossFit Kids is not simply a scaled down version of CrossFit, it is CrossFit geared and designed for children. CrossFit GAIN Kids deliver a fitness that is designed to be broad, general, inclusive and most importantly fun! Healthy living requires that our children push, pull, run, throw, climb, lift and jump effectively and safely regardless of whether or not they play sport, We take those key lifestyle movements and incorporate them into the classes in a fun way so that children want to do it….they want to keep fit and active.
Contact 07501 321207 for more information
For further information please contact caroline@crossfitgainkids.co.uk
Mondays – The Belvedere Centre, Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ
9:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
10:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
Tuesday – Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Norfolk, NR20 4NP
10:30am Mixed Monkeys (6 mths-5 yrs)
11:30am Funky Monkeys (3-5 yrs)
Wednesday – Taverham Scout Hut, Sandy Lane, Taverham, NR8 6JR
10:00am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:00am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
Thursday – Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
10:00am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:00am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
Friday – Roxley Village Hall, Yarmouth Road (close to Thunder Lane) Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0QF
9:30am Little Monkeys (6-18 mths)
10:30am Cheeky Monkeys (18 mths-3 yrs)
11:30am Funky Monkeys (3-5 yrs)
We are physical play, sensory and music rolled into one… At Mini Monkey Gym we have unique soft obstacle courses to explore which support a weekly movement theme and physical skill. Mini monkeys enjoy jumping off blocks, balancing on beams, crawling through tunnels, rolling down slopes and sliding! We use different sensory and musical props each week to compliment the movement theme such as, ribbons, beanbags, hula hoops, scarves, maracas and bells.
Mini Monkey Gym classes follow the same structure each week. This promotes recognition for your child and builds their confidence to join in with the circle time activities, songs and parachute play. Our circle times are full of fun active songs and rhymes, utilising sensory and musical props. These engage your child and develop their language skills, sense of rhythm and movement. Our sensory movement activities encourage exploration, creativity and self awareness.
Our classes are very relaxed and friendly so children join in when they are ready and are free to explore in their own way! Our classes are fun and social; offering parents a wonderful opportunity for special one-on-one time with their child and a chance to meet other like-minded families. Classes are £7 each, paid termly
Email: norwich@minimonkeygym.co.uk
Phone: 07749 040 812
Website
Music Bugs Norwich recently won the Loved By Parents Platinum award in the Best Baby/Toddler class category. We provide sensory, play-based music and singing classes for children aged newborn to 4 years of age. Classes feature traditional nursery rhymes, silly songs, action songs, knee bouncers, finger play rhymes and wonderful sensory play for babies.
Puppets, pom-poms, scarves, rhythm sticks, parachutes, balls, bubbles, hobby horses and lots of wonderful percussion instruments are available for the children to play with and many of the sessions are themed. Our classes encourage many important skills for children of preschool age including numeracy, language and literacy, fine and gross motor control as well as social skills and independence.
Music Bugs also provide birthday party entertainment for children aged 1-5.
Tuesday
The Owen Barnes Room – (Costessey) – NR5 0RW
9:45am – Family Bugs (mixed ages)
10:40am – Baby Bugs (0 – crawling)
Wednesday
Sprowston Diamond Centre – NR7 8UA
9:45am – Family Bugs (mixed ages)
10:40am – Baby Bugs (0 – crawling)
Thursday
Hethersett Village Hall – NR9 3JJ
9:4545am – Family Bugs (mixed ages)
10:40am – Mini Bugs (6 – 24 months)
11:3030am – Baby Bugs (0 – crawling)
Contact Michelle Bircham via email at norwich@musicbugs.co.uk or phone 0844-412-8193 for further information and to book.
Or contact the Facebook page. If you are new to Music Bugs you are welcome to book either 3 consecutive classes for £12 or a one-off trial session for £5. You can view the class schedule on the website.
Costessey Library, Breckland Road , Costessey, NR5 0RW
Wednesday 10.30-11am (term time)
Contact 01603 742 669 for more information.
Fairland Church Centre, Fairland Green, Wymondham, NR180AW
Wednesday
10.00 am- 11.00am 7 to 13 months
11.30am – 12.30pm Birth to 8 months
1.00pm – 2.00pm Birth to 13 months
Contact Suzy on 07813 978370 for more information.
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Wednesdays 1-2pm (3-4 years)
4-5pm (4-5 years)
The start of basic classical ballet and movement to music.
Hethersett Library, Queens Road, Hethersett, Norfolk, NR9 3DB
Bounce & rhyme- Songs and rhymes for Under 2’s.
2nd and 4th Wednesday of month
10.30-11.30am.
Contact 01603 810188 for more information.
Taverham Library, Sandy Lane, Taverham NR8 6JR
Wednesday – Bounce & Rhyme
2.15pm-2.45pm (term time)
Contact the library on 01603 260545 for dates and times.
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.
Norwich Cathedral, 65 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH
A weekly session for parents/carers and their little ones, which takes place on Wednesdays (during term time) in the Cathedral Hostry at 1.30 – 2.30pm.
Come along for fun that includes singing, instruments, simple craft activities, story time and free play; plus the opportunity to chat over refreshments. Babies and toddlers welcome. No booking or fees required, donations welcome at the end of each session.
Please tell us you are coming by contacting the Schools & Family Learning Officer, Lindsay Blankley on 01603 218316 or schoolsofficer@cathedral.org.uk
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.
St Cuthberts Church, Wroxham Road, Sprowston, NR7 8TZ
Wednesday 9.45am-10.15am. 1-3 years.
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.
Lion House, Muspole Street, NR3 1DJ
Wednesdays 12.30-2.30
DIY Kids Art Lab
Under 5s
The Workshops:
Dotty Painting Music/Mini Cardboard Builders/The Picture Factory/The Great Sumo Match/The Big Traffic Jam
Cost: £5.00 per child/Parents free
Magdalen Gates Primary School, Bull Close Road , Norwich, NR3 1NG
Monday and Wednesday- 9am-11am (term time)
Drop in baby and toddler group for 0-4’s- all welcome. Art activities, music and singing session, age appropriate toys, books, puzzles etc.
There is a charge per adult and up to 3 children.
Contact Nicky Hudson / Vicki Chenery on 01603 465513 for more information.
Parent Toddler Sessions
Gravity Trampoline Park
Riverside Entertainment Centre, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX
The parent and toddler sessions are for ages 18months- 5years. And the sessions are:-
Monday 10-11
Tuesday 1-2
Wednesday 10-11
Thursday 11-12
Friday 11-12
Sat& Sun- 9-10
£5 per person, £1 per pair of socks.
Contact 01603 964949
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.
Maddermarket Theatre, St John’s Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR
Wednesday
10.15am
Learn a set of songs each term, working towards a performance, or two! Singing for 45 minutes, followed by tea, coffee & homemade cake. A lovely social occasion.
Contact Camilla on The Harmummies Facebook for more information.
Jo Jingles offers fun, interactive music, singing and movement classes for preschool children. From £4.50 per session depending on the age-group of the class.
Monday
Norfolk Snow sports Centre, NR14 8TW
Mixed age- 10.30am
Tuesday
Dereham Leisure Centre, NR19 1DF
Mixed age- 10am
3 months to walking- 11am
Wednesday
The Pavillion, Aylsham, NR11 6AW
Mixed age- 10am
Contact Suzi Ashcroft on 07515357743 for more information or to book.
Rackheath Village Hall, Green Ln W, Rackheath, Norwich NR13
Wednesday
9.30, 10.30 and 11.30am
Thursday
1.00 and 2.00pm
Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4LE
Friday
9.30, 10.30 and 11.30am
Jumping Jacks is a pre-school gym club for children aged 18 months to school age. Dawn is a qualified coach and has been running the club since 1990.
Each session is planned and structured, starting on various apparatus, building their confidence as they complete many gymnastic skills. Followed by 10 minutes ‘free time’ where they can choose to continue on the apparatus or play with ‘bats and balls’ etc. We finish the class with a range of activities where your child will have fun learning to listen and follow instructions in a group situation.
Classes cost £4.90, payable half termly. There are no joining fees.
For more information or to book, please call Dawn on 07799053140 or 01603 436764
The King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH
Wednesday
10.30am-12pm (term time)
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. There are a range of activities during the morning to cater from birth to 4yrs. The first taster session is free. After that, there is a small charge of £1.50 per session per family.
There is a waiting list for this so please get in touch in advance if you’d like to attend.
Contact Julia Harris on 01603 765795 for more information.
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.
Dussindale Community Centre, Pound Lane, Norwich, NR7 0SR
Monday & Thursday, 10am-10.40am (term-time)
Lingwood Village Hall, Station Road, Norwich, NR13 4AZ
Wednesday, 10.30m-11.10am (term-time)
‘Little Feets’ 40min class in Norwich, will warm up your toddlers and get them moving to familiar nursery rhymes and fun action songs. Musical instruments will help with coordination and developing their motor skills. £5. First lesson free.
Contact Philippa on 07837 967908 for more information.
St Mark’s Church, Hall Road , Lakenham , Norwich, NR1 3AT
Wednesday
9am-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.
The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Monday
10.15am – 11.00am (2 to 3 year olds)
11.15am – 12.00pm (3 to 4 year olds)
Tuesday
11.00am – 11.45am (3 to 4 year olds)
Saturday
9am – 9.45am (4 to 6 year olds)
10 – 10.45am (4 to 6 year olds)
11 – 12pm (6 to 7 year olds)
Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich
Wednesday
10 – 10.45am (2 to 3 year olds)
11 – 11.45am (3 to 4 year olds)
4.30pm – 5.15pm (4 to 6 year olds)
5.30pm – 6.30pm (6 to 7 year olds)
The Willow Centre, Cringleford
Friday
9.30 – 10.15am (3 to 4 year olds)
10.30 – 11.15am (2 to 3 year olds)
We keep class sizes small so places must be reserved in advance.
Contact 01603 283382 for more information.
Hellesdon Library, Woodview Road , Hellesdon , Norwich, NR6 5SR
Wednesday
2pm-3pm (term-time)
Develop a love of books and stories in this fun play session based on a different story each week.
Contact 01603 427790 for more information.
Mini Professors Preschool Science Classes (ages 2-5 yr)
Join us for a fun-filled scientific adventure! Every week we cover a new and exciting topic and each lesson is packed full of experiments, stories and fun.
Our sessions are aligned with EYFS and we encourage your little one to socialise, share, take turns and improve their fine and gross motor skills.
Special offer: 3 week trial for just £12 (weekday sessions only)
New lower price: 10 week booking £65 and 5 week booking £35
Wednesday
Cringleford Pavillion, Oakfields Road, Cringleford, NR4 6XF
11.30am – 12.10pm. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
1.00pm – 1.40pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
Friday
Hayman Lodge, Oak Lane, Old Catton, NR6 7DB
10.30am – 11.10am. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
11.30am – 12.10pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
We also run monthly Saturday classes at Eaton Park (bookable individually and our older class is suitable for children in Reception)
Saturday – Monthly
Eaton Park Community Centre, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ
10.30am – 11.10am. 2 years to 3 years 6 months.
11.30am – 12.10pm. 3 years 5 months to 5 years.
Contact Lucy on 07793 817355 for more details.
Belvedere Centre, Belvoir St (off Dereham Rd ) NR2 3AZ
Tuesday 10.15 – over 1’s
Thursday and Friday 9.30 – over 1’s
Eaton Park Community Centre
Wednesday 10am – over 1’s
11am – 0-12 months
Contact Mary on 07913 911310 for more information.
Earlham Christian Centre Assemblies of God, 171 Earlham Green Lane, Earlham, Norwich, NR5 8RF
Wednesday
10am-12pm
This group is for mothers with small children of pre-nursery age. Mothers have the opportunity to talk in an informal setting whilst the children play with qualified staff. The children have many activities with juice, tea, coffee and biscuit included. 50p per family.
Contact 01603 503529 for more information.
City Academy Norwich, 299 Bluebell Rd, Norwich, NR4 7LP
Every Wednesday during school term time starting Wednesday 27th September
Years 3-6 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Years 7-11 6.30pm – 7.30pm
FREE workshops, supported by Norfolk Music Service.
No previous experience needed, come along and experience the excitement of Brazilian street percussion!
Contact Martine Beattie or Hej Jones at
UkCarnavalesCo@gmail.com or just come along on the first day and register there.
Norwich Gymnastics Club, Sale Road, Norwich, NR7 9TR
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Pre-school with parent, 10.15am-11am
Pre-school without parent, 11am-11.45am
Telephone 01603 502976
OPEN Cafe, Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3DS
PLEASE NOTE: The group runs during term time only, however families are welcome to use the Café space during school holidays.
Contact 01603 763111 for more information.
Blomfield 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.
Sanctuary Coffee Stop, Grove Walk, NR1 2QF
Wednesday
Sing-a-long. 10.30-11.15am, 0-5’s during term-time only.
Craft activities with Norwich School students, 12pm onwards, all ages, term-time only.
Cage football, 4-6pm, Primary ages, term-time only.
Pilates and Prayer (adults only but creche available) 9.15-10am
To contact search for Sanctuary Coffee Stop on Facebook.
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.
Soul Church, 4 Mason Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR6 6RF
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (term-time)
10am-11.45am
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.
The entrance fee includes free tea, coffee, & biscuits for parents and healthy snacks (fruit, breadsticks, raisins, etc) and a drink for the children.
£1.50 per session.
To contact search for St Thomas’ Parent & Toddler group on Facebook.
The Scout Hut, Common Lane, Norwich, NR7 0SD
Wednesday & Thursday
9.30am-11am (term time)
A small friendly group for parents/grandparents/carers and their children from birth to 3. We have a soft play area, craft tables, sand pit, painting and lots of toys. Fees are £1.50 for children under 1 and £3.00 for over 1, siblings are 50p.
Contact Lorraine on 01603 700789 for more information.
Sprowston Sports and Social Club, Blue Boar Lane. NR7 8RJ
Wednesday 1-3 years: 9.30am-10.15am
3-5 years: 10.30am-11.15am
1 free taster session. Sessions are £6 each, payable half-termly in advance. Siblings attending in same session will receive a 50% session fee discount.
Contact Jo Marchant on 07821 030106 for more information.
Monday
The St Andrews Centre, Thunder Lane, Thorpe, Norwich, NR7 0AB
Baby Signing – 11.45am-12.45pm
Tuesday
Broadland Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DJ
Baby Signing – 1-2pm
Wednesday
Hellesdon Library, Woodview Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5SR
Baby Signing- 10.15- 11.15am
Toddler Class- 11.30am-12.30pm
Thursday
West Costessey Hall, Poethlyn Drive, Queens Hill, Norwich, NR8 5BP
Baby Signing- 10.45-11.45am
Toddler Class- 9.30-10.30am
Friday
Lodge Lane Infant School,Lodge Lane, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7HL
Baby Signing- 10.45-11.45am
Toddler Class- 9.30-10.30am
Aylsham Children’s Centre, The Pavillion, Sir William’s Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6AW
Baby Signing- 12.45-1.45am
Toddler Class- 2-3pm
Contact Emma on 07772 608456 for more information.
Set in private woods, Rectory Road, NR35 2BP
Little Explorers, Topcroft Forest School.
Wednesday
10.30am-12pm
Topcroft Forest School offers weekly groups for toddlers and pre-school children. An opportunity to play in the woods and take part in nature activities. £8 session.
Contact Amy on 07766704376 for more information.
Station court, 4 Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AY.
Believable play for Under 7’s- open all week.
75 minute sessions.
9.15am-10.30am
11.15am-12.30pm
1.30pm-2.30pm
3.30pm-4.45pm
Child (walking, 1+yrs) £5.75. 1 free adult per paying child.
Additional adult: £2.50
Bring/wear socks or tights. Booking essential.
Contact: 01603 928080 for more information.
The Dussindale Centre, Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0SR
Wednesday
Walking to 2 years- 10am
2-3 years- 11am
3 years to school age- 12.30pm
Saturday
Walking to 2 years- 9.30am
2-3 years- 10.30am
Gymbobs (school age to 7 years) 11.30am
Contact Toni Tinker on 07754 180253 for more information.
Twinkle Toes Cafe, 63 Sussex St, Norwich, NR3 3DG
Tuesday – Teeny Tots at Twinkle’s Town at 10am. A 90 minute play session including the Town and Sensory Room. Each week is themed and includes a music and singing session
Wednesday – at 10.30am is Baby and Me Time. A Sensory Class for babies age 3 months to crawling. A Sensory Adventure based around a book and uses lights, sounds, bubbles and music to explore the Sensory world
12.30pm is our Brand New Sensory Newborn Class for birth to 3 months. This again uses our Sensory props and instruments and is based around massage and exploring the senses. This class has totally Free!
Friday – 10.30am is Free Baby Massage. A 4 week course learning a new skill and bonding with baby
Contact Lianne on 0771774972 to book your space.
GroWild, Bulmer Wood, White House Farm, Norwich, NR13 6LB
Wild Tots! 1-5 years.
Wednesday & Friday
10am-11.45am or 1pm-2.45pm
Play and explore in our weekly group with nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies & more. Outdoor fun for tots and their grown-ups!
Price from £6.50. Siblings from £5.
Contact 01603 626741 for more information.
