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Join artist Sally Chinea for a batik textile workshop at Ancient House. Over the course of the workshop, you will create a batik image from Thetford's heritage. Your combined work will be displayed at the Festival of Thetford and Punjab on Sunday 19 July 2026. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join Lisa Newby, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, to take a closer look at individual works on display in the exhibition Seven Decades of Contemporary Art. This informal, drop-in discussion will take place in the Timothy Gurney Gallery and will focus on Florence Peake's performance-based figurative paintings. This is the first of a series of Closer Look events which can be accessed with the Castle's reduced price Twilight ticket, which are £2.50 and only available to buy in-person at the museum from 4pm on the day.

Join artist Sally Chinea for a batik textile workshop at Ancient House. Over the course of the workshop, you will create a batik image from Thetford's heritage. Your combined work will be displayed at the Festival of Thetford and Punjab on Sunday 19 July 2026.

Investigate a recreation of a burial site. Explore the finds and skeleton in the burial site and use deduction to work information about the age and era of the burial site.

Enjoy a session discovering how you can stitch your own story with Suman Gujral. Participants will use stitch, collage and words to connect personal stories to collective heritage. Materials will be provided, as well as tea and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch.

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 29 May - Roman Mosaics *SOLD OUT* Friday 26 June - Potato Stamping Craft Friday 31 July - Quill Writing Friday 28 August - Fossil Pressing Friday 25 September - Vintage Collaging Please note that the May session is fully booked. If you would like to be placed on the reserve list, please contact the museum direct on 01553 775001 or [email protected]

Did you know we have some amazing art displayed in our galleries? Would you like to learn more about some of these works? Every Friday throughout June we will be hosting guided tours of the museum celebrating our favourite works Follow the link to book online - please note that the tour ticket does not include admission to the museum. You can book an entrance ticket alongside your tour ticket.

Dolls expert Olivia Bristol will be discussing the development of traditional dolls and toys from the 18th century to the modern day and reviewing what variations in design can tell us about the time in which they were made. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

On the second and fourth Saturday of every month, Norwich Castle is filled with family fun for all ages. Spend time together exploring our amazing collections and galleries through a wide range of hands-on activities. From investigating objects and meeting costumed characters to enjoying creative crafts and themed experiences, there is always something to see, do and discover. Whether you are visiting with little ones, older children or as a whole family group, Family Saturday is a chance to explore, play and make memories together at Norwich Castle. Family Saturdays now take place on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, replacing our previous Early Years Saturdays.