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Willow weaving expert Karen Bek is bringing her expertise to Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse with a two-day basket-making workshop. As well as working on their own willow skills, participants will have chance to connect with Gressenhall's collection of basketry-related objects from Norfolk's past - and will end the weekend with their own traditional round English basket to take home. All tools and materials supplied. Please be advised that refreshments are not provided; you are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and the Mardlers' Rest Café will be open throughout the day. Basketry can be hard on the hands and does require some strength. Karen will be able to help you if your hands get tired and the two days enables plenty of short breaks. Bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes. As this workshop is being run by an external partner, we are not able to offer our usual membership discounts.

Join Norwich-based sound and visual artist Michael Ridge as they discuss how and why art is created from everyday objects and materials. Encompassing collage, sculpture and sound, this talk will draw parallels with their practice and the work of Colin Self. The talk will last 40-45 minutes with a 10 minute Q&A to follow.

Join curator Dr Giorgia Bottinelli for a guided tour of our current major exhibition, 'One Self: The Creative Life of Colin Self.' This is the first major retrospective of this remarkable artist in 17 years. Containing over 120 works of art, it celebrates the boundless creative spirit of an artist whose dedication to the act of making spans over six decades. Tours take place on the first Wednesday of every month. There will be no tours in April and August. You do not have to buy tickets in advance, but we recommend that you book a guided tour as they often sell out.

Join Dr Alice Lyons, President of The Study Group for Roman Pottery to find out the latest information on Roman pottery.

Visitors are invited to join one of two free bookable workshops led by local artist Matt Warnes. Take time exploring the museum at the start of the workshop to pick out objects or features of the building to convert into a design. Then transfer your design to a lino block, and learn how to safely carve the block to create your own unique print.

Lynn Museum will be offering free admission for all visitors to celebrate Heritage Open Day on Sunday 14th September. A free trail will also be available to collect from reception, allowing families to explore the museum with a fun challenge and a small prize for all children. Booking is recommended to ensure admission.

Find out about Maharajah Duleep Singh and his connections with Thetford. Meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts from the past and create your own Maharajah craft to take home.

Take a tour of Gressenhall and hear the stories of the real women who worked on site caring for people over the past two hundred years. As the Mitford and Launditch Union workhouse, the site was home to some of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk society - and it would take a team of staff to keep them well and safe. From the early 19th century to the late 1940s, a costumed Gressenhall guide will take you on a trip in time to briefly explore the lives of the workhouse nurses and the different experiences they had when working within this important profession - using research and over 70 biographies compiled by volunteers.

Explore Strangers' Hall for free this Heritage Open Day. This beautifully preserved 14th-century house is a captivating blend of history, architecture, and charm. Wander through its maze of historic rooms, from the Tudor Great Hall to the Georgian Dining Room and the Victorian Nursery. Each space is elegantly adorned with period furnishings, intricate woodwork, and lavish décor, bringing centuries of history to life. Step outside into the tranquil walled garden, another hidden gem, where you can soak up the ambience of this remarkable house.