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Both flax and Norfolk Horn fleece have played an important role in Norfolk's textile past. Come and explore what these sustainable fibres mean to us in the present! Volunteers will be meeting once per month from March - October 2025 on site at Gressenhall to demonstrate the heritage skills involved in linen and wool production, talking to our visitors about the practical activities they are showcasing - from planting and processing to scutching and spinning! Activities will vary per month and are subject to volunteer availability.

Join Jo Carruth, Principal Post-Excavation Manager, Cotswold Archaeology, Suffolk to find out about the latest archaeological find from the excavations at RAF Lakenheath.

Dr Giorgia Bottinelli, curator of 'One Self: The Creative Life of Colin Self', discusses Colin Self's landscape painting, a significant and less known aspect of his practice from his childhood to the present day. The talk will last 40-45 minutes with a 10 minute Q&A to follow.

Learn how to create paint and pigments from the natural world that have been used for hundreds of years, from a local rock and an imported semi-precious stone, in this 2-hour workshop. Booking is required as seating is limited.

Learn how to create paint and pigments from the natural world that have been used for hundreds of years, from a local rock, in this 90-minute workshop. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Once a month*, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. 50p per child, accompanying adults free. Booking is recommended as places are limited. Thursday 17 April - Easter Thursday 15 May - All at Sea Thursday 19 June - Hairy Maclary Thursday 17 July - Star Wars *Please note, there will not be a Mini Museum session in August due to the summer holidays.

Ancient House Junior History Club invites you to learn about the connections between the Moomins and Refugee Week and find out about all the different people who have made Thetford their home over the centuries. Join with others across the county to take on the "Moomins Turn 80 - Simple Acts Challenge" as part of Refugee Week. Refugee Week is the world's largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

Gordon Stewart from Guide Dogs will be visiting Lynn Museum along with his guide dog Philip, and his retired guide dog Jandy, to discuss his experiences with assistance animals. £2 per person, free for NMS Passholders. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

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