Please find below a list of places families and young people can access in the Sprowston Community Academy area as of 2025:
Sprowston Community Academy
https://schoolhire.co.uk/norwich/sprowston
Sprowston Community Academy hires its facilities out of school time, both in the evenings and at weekends. Slots are available around sports hire inside and outside (badminton, swimming, football, fitness suite etc) and classrooms.
Sprowston Youth Engagement Project
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SYEP runs projects for young people aged 11 to 17 and support for young adults aged 18 to 24. We provide a safe space for teens to socialise, meet new friends and learn new skills. Our youth group runs on a Tuesday in Sprowston and on a Thursday in Old Catton.
Sprowston Football Club
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Children who attend Sprowston FC are not just playing football, they are learning life skills, building confidence, team spirit, being part of something, staying healthy and over time will be involved in passages of work to help them develop.
"It's mainly football with a lot of social events, including bowling, team building, climbing, attending live events."
Sprowston Youth Café
Children and Youth – Sprowston Community Churches
The Box at Sprowston Methodist
Free Youth group for 7-17 year olds. With a free hot meal, games, activities, tuck shop, and discussions about life and faith.
Every Thursday (including School Holidays) 6:45pm-8:15pm.
Contact Kirsty at
CrossFit Spitfire Kids
CrossFit Kids - CrossFit Spitfire
Crossfit Spitfire, Unit 8 Caston Industrial Estate, 175 Salhouse Road, Norwich NR7 9AQ
All kids aged between 6-15 years are welcome to come along. No matter what ability they are, we will tailor the classes to suit all needs. Gym based exercise sessions.
Knowles Dance Studio
https://www.knowlesdancefitness.co.uk/classes
Offers a selection of dance classes including Street Dance, Ballet and Hip Hop.
Sprowston Diamond Centre
Sprowston Diamond Centre – Sprowston Town Council
Offers a range of classes and activities for children and adults throughout the week.
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW
Telephone: 01603 408063 Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00pm – 4:30 pm
Sprowston Library
Sprowston Library - Norfolk County Council
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW
The library offers lending service and hosts a programme that includes : Bereavement café, Norfolk Community Law, Baby Self Weigh, Lego Club, Free mobile data and laptop loan Bounce and Rhyme, Infant Feeding friendly, Adult Lego Club, Career Service, Cuppa and chat, Knit and Natter, Colour Calm, Scrabble Club, History Club, Book Club, Maths Support ,SENDIASS and more
Sprowston 30th Norwich Scouts Group
30th Norwich (Sprowston) | Scouts
Eastern Norwich, NR7 8TD
For 11 – 14 year olds.
Sprowston 45th Norwich Scout Group
St Cuthbert Church, Sprowston
For 11 to 18 year olds. Scout and Explorer Groups
Sprowston Community Cinema
Sprowston Town Council – Sprowston Town Council
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW
Telephone: 01603 408063
Local cinema showings at the Diamond Centre for adults and children. Various viewings during the year.
Thoroughbred Netball Club
If you are looking to join Thoroughbreds Netball Club or would like some more information regarding playing, coaching, umpiring and volunteering opportunities, please contact us on
https://thoroughbredsnetball.co.uk/
Girl Guides
Girl Guides in Sprowston. Guides is for girls aged 10 -14, and Rangers is for ages 14 – 18. To find out more about the nearest unit and how to join, visit https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/
Park Run
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Every Saturday at 9:00am, at Catton Park, Oak Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7DB
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/catton/
Norwich Swan Swimming Club
If you are looking for swimming lessons (age 4+) we offer lessons at Sprowston Community Academy. We also offer swimming sessions for all abilities whether your child wants to compete or just swim for fitness. For more information email:
Mancroft Advice Project - Norwich
www.map.uk.net
The Risebrow Centre Chantry Road, Norwich NR2 1RF
01603 766994
Advice and support for young people aged 11- 25 helping them find their way.
Norwich MIND
Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Community Support Groups & Activities
REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR
0300 330 5488
The REST hub provides 1-2-1 and group-based support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties in a non-clinical environment.
Independence Matters
Sprowston - Community Hub - Aslake Close, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8ET
(01603) 410377
Email:
Offering support and activities for people with learning disabilities
Neurodivergent Adult Meet Up
These sessions are for neurodivergent adults (16+), and anyone they would like to bring with them if they'd like support. Hot and cold drinks and biscuits will be provided free of charge. Meets Monthly on the 2nd Friday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30, at Sprowston Library.
Grief Café
A place to meet, have a cuppa and chat with others who are bereaved. Meets weekly on Friday from 2pm – 3pm at Sprowston Library.
Soul Foundation Community Supermarket
Soul Foundation
SOUL Church, 55 Heartsease Lane, Norwich, NR7 9NT
Offering a range of lower cost food and grocery items for families.
Opens: Tuesday 1pm-3pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm, Sunday 12-2pm
Sprowston Community Garden
Situated at the junction of Wroxham Road with Cozens-Hardey Road, Sprowston. They offer seasonal vegetable produce for those in need. See their Facebook page for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/SprowstonCommunityGardenMethodistChurch/
Family Hub
Family hubs - Norfolk County Council
Advisors are available to offer information, advice and support to families on a range of issues they may be experiencing. In addition, there is a monthly programme of drop ins with opportunity to speak to the DWP, Homestart, ECFS and REDI Teams. The family hub provides Tricky Period Packs, Hygiene Packs and a Nappy Swap as well as free books from the Children’s Literacy Project. There is a programme of activities including Footprints ( for young parents), Active Families, Baby Massage, Blossoms .
Citizens Advice – Norwich
www.ncab.org.uk
The Forum Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF
Tel: 0344 411 1444
Provides free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Help You Choose
https://www.helpyouchoose.org/
The information, advice and careers guidance website for young people in Norfolk.
Broadland and South Norfolk District Council Help Hub
https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/communities/help-hub
Everybody needs a bit of extra support from time to time and the Help Hub makes sure people get that help as soon as possible. The Help Hub works with partners to get you the right help, whatever the situation. It can support with: Housing, Finances and Benefits, Handyman service, Refugee support, and much more. To get support please complete a Request for Support form on their website or call 01603 430431 or email
Aslake Gardening Club
Aslake Community Glasshouse Growers - Gardeners Club
Aslake Community Glasshouse Growers, Aslake Close, Sprowston, NR7 8ET
Volunteer run gardening group working with young people and adults.
Sprowston Parish Players
Sprowston Parish Players - NODA
St Cuthbert's Church, SprowstonAmateur dramatic group putting on plays and shows annually in Sprowston.