The Norman Centre in Mile Cross offers a wide range of community, educational and recreational facilities to everybody, all at affordable prices.
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The Norman Centre hosts a varied activity programme for people of all ages including mum and toddler groups, children's dance, junior martial arts, after school activities, art classes, Activekidz club for 9 to 12 year olds and a Nifty Fifties programme.
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Our highly qualified and friendly staff can offer advice and even provide you with a personal fitness programme for your needs - whether you are a beginner or experienced gym user. The gym has a wide range of the latest equipment and we are the only gym in Norwich with Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accreditation, meaning that staff are specifically trained to advise disabled customers.
Sport
Bowls
The Norman Centre offers a competitive standard four rink bowls hall and is home to the resident bowls club. Newcomers are welcome whether beginners or experienced players, and there are specially adapted chairs to make bowls accessible to people with a disability. Coaching is available on request and competitions are run throughout the year.
You can also use the rinks on a more casual pay and pay basis with shoes and bowls available for hire.
Badminton, short tennis and table tennis
Courts and tables are available for hire, or you could join one of the groups at the centre. Check our timetable to find out more.
The Meeting Place Coffee Shop
Enjoy the cosy community feel of The Meeting Place Coffee Shop with a light snack or coffee and enjoy a chat. Social events are held throughout the year and all are welcome. 
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The opening hours are:
| Monday to Thursday |
10.30am-2pm |
| Friday |
10.30am-1pm |
| Saturday |
10.15am-1.15pm |
There are a number of rooms available for training, meetings and social groups, with space for six to 60 people. Refreshments, audiovisual equipment, flipcharts, overhead projectors and catering can be organised on request. There is a large free car park and fully accessible facilities for the disabled.
Go 4less discount card
Discounts are offered within the centre on certain activities to Go 4less card holders or Norwich City Council National Bus Pass holders. The scheme is available to people who live within the Norwich City Council boundary and are:
- receiving benefits
- students aged 16+ and in full time education
- qualifying disabled people
- dependants of any of the above
- aged 60 years and over.
Click here for details of the Go 4less scheme and how to apply.
Agencies based at the centre
Milestones Day Nursery
An Ofsted registered nursery which provides high quality care and education for up to 52 children from aged three months to five years. Call 01603 213294 for more information.
Mile Cross IT Centre
This Adult Education Information Technology Centre offers a range of computer courses for beginners to advanced. Call 01603 484069 for more information or visit
www.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation jobcentreplus
A jobseekers allowance signing service is offered at the Norman Centre by arrangement with the Norwich Jobcentre Plus. Contact 01603 248777 if you are already a customer, or if you are making a new claim visit
www.direct.gov.uk King's community church
The group meets at the Norman Centre every Sunday from 11am to 12.30pm. There is something for all ages. Call 01603 765795 or visit
www.kings-norwich.com Let us know what you think
We are always looking at ways we can improve the service facilities we offer at the Norman Centre.
In order for us to achieve this we gratefully receive any feedback of comments you may have, both positive and negative. If you would like to let us know what you think please download and print off the feedback form here.
Opening times, contact details and how to find us
Normal opening times
| Monday to Friday |
9am to 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am to 2pm |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Contact details
The Norman Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich, NR3 2QZ
t: 01603 408140
How to find us
How to find us map - includes directions and bus routes.
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