The Flax and Fleece Project

Wednesday 5 August 2026

Sunday 25 October 2026

Start Time 10:00

16:00

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Dereham

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! See demonstrations of the heritage skills involved in linen and wool production, and chat with volunteers about practical activities they are showcasing - from planting and processing to scutching and spinning! Activities vary and are subject to volunteer availability. The Flax & Fleece Project at Gressenhall is now part of the Living Heritage Inventories and the Flax and Linen Community Europe. 2026 dates on site: 15 March (all mums visit Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse for free) 8 April (Earth Day at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse event) 10 May 25 May (Spring Fling event) 7 June 12 July 5 August (Barnyard Bash event) 16 August 13 September (Heritage Open Day) 4 October (Apple Day event) 25 October (please note: 10am-3pm)

Price

Included with admission.

Description

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!

See demonstrations of the heritage skills involved in linen and wool production, and chat with volunteers about practical activities they are showcasing - from planting and processing to scutching and spinning! Activities vary and are subject to volunteer availability.
The Flax & Fleece Project at Gressenhall is now part of the Living Heritage Inventories and the Flax and Linen Community Europe.

2026 dates on site:
15 March (all mums visit Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse for free)
8 April (Earth Day at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse event)
10 May
25 May (Spring Fling event)
7 June
12 July
5 August (Barnyard Bash event)
16 August
13 September (Heritage Open Day)
4 October (Apple Day event)
25 October (please note: 10am-3pm)