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Head to Gressenhall in May Half Term and dig into some fun! Take part in activities every day at 11am-12noon & 2-3pm inspired by our partnership with Norfolk Libraries and our love of gardens. Use our self led trails to explore our site from farming fields to workhouse table, enjoy garden games and tractor trailer rides, and learn more about how to get those green fingers growing, from closer looks at soil health to hands-on fun for little ones (and special event Spring Fairytale 28 May). The British Library's spring exhibition Unearthed celebrates the remarkable stories of the people and plants that shape our gardens. A temporary exhibition of Unearthed will be coming to Living Knowledge Network Libraries across the UK from 2 May - 10 August 2025, as well as a special short stay at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse from 24 May - 8 June!

On the fourth Saturday of every month Norwich Castle will be filled with family fun! A great chance to spend time together exploring our amazing collections and galleries. Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month.

Join author, Emma Rose Barber to find out more about these curious, quirky and colourful little images (marginalia) in the margins of parchment pages in Psalters, made in East Anglia in the early fourteenth century. They are mixed in with images of wayfarers - those who were often disabled, hungry and poor, those who travelled around by foot hoping to rely on the kindness of strangers to survive. The reasons for the portrayal of these figures is a mystery, but we can have fun guessing.. were they there to ward off evil spirits, to provide protection, or, as part of a shared kinship with the wider animal Kingdom? And were the wayfarers included to remind the owners of these luxuriously illustrated books of their Christian consciences? We will also learn about the de Warenne family - who had priories and castles in places such as Thetford who may have commissioned the manuscripts. Following the publication of her book - Finding the Wayfarer: Physical, Poetic and Spiritual Survival (pub

This one day workshop will introduce you to using bark to create small, sustainable and functional containers. You will learn how to harvest and prepare bark as a weaving material, as well as identifying other plants that provide useful materials for producing cordage and weavers to add colour and detail to your container. Join willow weaving expert Karen Bek for some mindful, sustainable making and learn how to get even more out of your garden! Part of Norfolk Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2025.

Hoping to make some memories with your family during May Half Term? Join us at Gressenhall for a Spring Fairytale! This event is made with young families in mind - all about the joy of stories that we've loved for generations. Meet costumed characters from favourite tales and take part in their themed activities, from a princess party in the Farmhouse to sweets with the Wicked Witch in Cherry Tree Cottage. Special guests Norfolk Libraries are leading Bounce & Rhyme sessions, BSL Storytime sessions are running in partnership with Little Bear Club, and our Flax and Fleece Project will be spinning a good yarn down on the Farm! Seek out some magic on one of our trails around the site from Cinderella's mice in the museum to missing magical objects. Look out for fairies in our beautiful woodland, orchard and river walk - or even in Art Attack, 1-4pm... As a bonus for early birds, free face-painting 10am-12noon; first come first served! And of course, fancy dress is more than welcome.

Come and explore the history of King's Lynn's medieval port! Meet costumed sailors, learn about weapons and ship supplies, and make a craft to take home. Booking is recommended. Part of the King's Lynn Hanse Festival celebrations.

How did medieval people dress? How did they fight? How did they think? On Friday 30 May, join us at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery for an activity day exploring medieval life hosted by our very own Knights of the Sound Table group. Free tickets for this event are exclusively for local young people aged 11-25, if you would like to attend but do not fall into this age category, please book general admission tickets for this date.

Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Your are welcome to arrive at any point during the session, but booking is required as seating is limited. Please contact the museum directly by calling or emailing if you wish to book for a group of 6 or more people. Friday 25 April - Roman Object Handling Friday 30 May - Map Making Craft *SOLD OUT* Friday 27 June - Beeswax Candles*SOLD OUT* Friday 25 July - Tin Can Droids Craft

Calling all budding palaeontologists! Head to Ancient House to handle real fossils, make some palaeontologist pudding and try your hand at a range of dinosaur crafts.