NORFOLK Museums & Archaeology Service
KS1 Life in a Castle at Norwich Castle

Norwich Learning

Site Information

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

This fascinating building is home to outstanding collections of archaeology, natural history and fine and decorative arts. Part of the building is a magnificent Norman keep. More Information.

Strangers’ Hall

Once the home of merchants and mayors of Norwich this fascinating building dates back to 1320. The rooms are furnished in period style from Tudor to Victorian and collections include historic toys. More Information.

The Bridewell

The Bridewell is currently closed for re-development. This will improve access to the building and refresh its displays. More Information.

Making a School Visit

For our programme of events and workshops for primary and secondary schools or please click on one of the links at the bottom of this page.

If you would like something different then please contact us to discuss developing a tailor made package to suit your needs. To find out about learning activities that complement Norwich Castle’s exhibition programme, please go to the Current and Upcoming Exhibitions page and click on an exhibition of interest. For information to organise a school visit to Norwich Castle click here or Strangers’ Hall click here.

Risk Assessments

A guide towards a risk assessment for school visits to Norwich Museums sites is available to download at the bottom of this page.

Contact Us

Bookings Line Tel. 01603 493636

Email Colly Mudie (Learning Manager) or tel. 01603 493662

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We had a broad spectrum of ability (amongst the pupils) and the visit catered for all of these and gave us a few surprises – i.e. the children who asked and answered questions were not necessarily the ones we expected.