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Ancient House of Thetford Life is working with Historic Royal Palaces to offer young people aged 11 to 18 years old, a day workshop exploring the life and legacy of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. The workshop will be of interested to those studying history, drama, theatre studies, religious education, and politics. The day will take place in Thetford and consists of three elements: • Watching a performance of Fire! Princess' response to burning issues Play from Scary Little Girls Theatre Company commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces What does the daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab have in common with young people today? Bringing the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh alive in our interactive show. Meet characters from Sophia's life, from exiled royal family to passionate suffragettes. This play will start conversations about topics from political reform to complex relationships. Some themes are universal, whether you are a princess or a 21st

Join Melissa Hawker (Learning Officer) for an exploration of the surprising and often ancient origins of our well-known nursery rhymes.

If you have little ones under 5, the second Saturday of every month is the perfect day to explore, play and giggle together at Norwich Castle. With activities and ideas especially designed for our younger visitors, there will always be lots to look at, listen to, hold and investigate! All activities are included with admission, please make sure you book for the correct date.

Teams of up to six Are you brave enough to take on THC Youth Group's Maharajah Duleep Singh inspired puzzle challenge? Can you crack the codes and challenges to make your way through the museum to victory? Please note the museum will be closed to other visitors on this day. Please wait at the museum entrance to be collected for your experience.

Step back in time at Ancient House to find out about Maharajah Duleep Singh and his family. Explore the brand-new displays including miniature models of rooms at Elveden Hall where the Maharajah lived, meeting costumed characters, handling real historic artefacts and enjoy a drink.

Join us for a workshop on the Ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Find out why mummification was done, discover the ins and outs of the process, and try your hand at mini mummification. Booking is required as seating is limited.

Forget Kett! Meet some of the lesser-known tinkers, troublemakers and rabble rousers on this tour of the Museum of Norwich with the volunteers behind Queer Norfolk. Free tour, booking essential. Recommended age 14+ This free guided tour is part of the Norwich History Festival.

Join us for a workshop on the Ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Find out why mummification was done, discover the ins and outs of the process, and try your hand at mini mummification. Booking is required as seating is limited.

The Friends of Cromer Museum have been awarded a two year grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund Working with our team at the museum they hope to create a new gallery and build a new digital online display celebrating Alfred Savin, Anna Gurney and the other great fossil collectors of Cromer Drop in and chat to our team about the project, look at some of our collections and create some fossil crafts to take home.